Andrew Brackman: Next Yankees Closer?

For the record, when it comes to a starter vs. reliever debate, I am almost always going to be in the starter camp.  Each situation is unique but, generally, I believe a solid starter is more valuable than a solid reliever.  With that said, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of Andrew Brackman taking over [...]

New York Yankees: Holiday Thoughts

With the holiday season in full force, things like family, friends and “togetherness” (psh) are getting in the way of the important things – fantasy sports, kickball and analyzing the New York Yankees. Here are some thoughts and updates I want to discuss before I get summoned to spend some more “family time”. CC Sabathia [...]

Zack Greinke Traded

The computer keys are still warm from my last post regarding Zack Greinke’s trade request.  Not a day later, Zack Greinke is turning in his Royal blue & white for a pitcher of brew and a cheese brat. The Royals sent their ace and franchise’s face to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for SS Alcides [...]

Zack Greinke Requests Trade

We already knew that Zack Greinke was on the block.  However, the rumors and speculation may be coming to an end sooner rather than later.  According to Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal, Greinke has requested a trade.  Like I said, we already knew that there was a solid chance that the Royals traded Greinke [...]

New York Yankees Prospect Buzz

There is never a bad time to discuss prospects (unless you’re discussing a talented package of players being traded for Zack Greinke).  With the Justin Upton rumors, Zack Greinke hitting the block and the Cliff Lee non-signing, there has been a lot of discussion regarding who the Yankees should and should not trade.  Let’s shift [...]

New York Yankees Need to Make Lemonade

Before we start, let’s get caught up to speed on a couple of signings the New York Yankees made this afternoon: Russell Martin – I don’t like Martin very much.  I blame that on his .679 and .680 OPS marks the past two seasons.  I like the move though as long as JESUS MONTERO STAYS [...]

A Plan B for the New York Yankees

For the record, I’m in the camp of people who view Cliff Lee as Plan A, B, C, D, E and F.  I think the New York Yankees should do whatever it takes to get Lee.  If that means offering more money and/or more years than anybody else is willing to offer, so be it.  [...]

Indians Lose Josh Rodriguez in Rule 5 Draft

The Indians’ farm system suffered a loss Thursday as the Pittsburgh Pirates took infielder Josh Rodriguez with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft. Rodriguez, 26, was Cleveland’s second-round pick in the 2006 draft. He hit .297/.378/.484 in 107 games between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in 2010, while playing second base, shortstop, third [...]

Red Sox Set to Acquire Adrian Gonzalez

The Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres have essentially completed a deal that will send Adrian Gonzalez to Boston in exchange for a package of prospects that includes RHP Casey Kelly, 1B Anthony Rizzo, OF Reymond Fuentes and a player to be named later.  The completion of the deal is pending Gonzalez signing an [...]

New York Yankees Make Some Moves

The New York Yankees stirred the pot on top of the Hot Stove a little bit today.  It’s not the main course (i.e. Justin Upton or Cliff Lee) but they are moves worth mentioning nonetheless. I’ll start with the Juan Miranda trade.  The Yankees sent Miranda to the Diamondbacks in exchange for 19 year-old RHP [...]

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