January 2012 Archive
New York Yankees: Ranking 8 Most Vital Players to 2012 World Series Run
January 25, 2012
When it comes to the New York Yankees, people usually don't think twice about tossing around the phrase "World Series favorites" on any given year. Somehow, someway, the Yankees almost ...New York Yankees: George Steinbrenner Wanted to Trade a Young Jorge Posada
January 25, 2012
George Steinbrenner was willing to trade Jorge Posada in an attempt to acquire either San Diego's Rickey Henderson or Boston's Mike Stanley. General manager Bob Watson refused to knuckle under ...New York Yankees: Why They’re Overjoyed at Cole Hamels’ One-Year Deal
January 25, 2012
Last week, Cole Hamels avoided arbitration with the Philadelphia Phillies and agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract for the 2012 season.Hamels' agent, John Boggs (no relation to Wade) remarked: ...MLB Free Agency: Winners and Losers of the 2012 Offseason
January 25, 2012
January is coming to a close, and free agency is wrapping up.Players like Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, CJ Wilson, Jonathan Papelbon, Gio Gonzalez and Jose Reyes have new homes, while ...Jorge Posada: Why the New York Yankees Great Deserves to Be in the Hall of Fame
January 24, 2012
Earlier today, New York Yankees now-former catcher Jorge Posada announced that he would be retiring from baseball after 17 seasons in pinstripes. Posada announced that he would not rejoin the ...New York Yankees: Ranking the Yankees Top 5 Pitching Prospects
January 24, 2012
The New York Yankees already have two very good young arms in New York in Michael Pineda and Ivan Nova, but what about in the minor leagues?Who do they have ...MLB Trade Rumors: New York Yankees Need to Trade for a Viable DH
January 24, 2012
Suddenly, the Yankees really need a designated hitter.Jorge Posada is retiring. The Detroit Tigers just seriously bolstered their offense by signing Prince Fielder. The Anaheim Angels already brought in Albert ...New York Yankees Great Mariano Rivera: “You Have It in Your Heart”
January 24, 2012
The 1995 New York Yankees had lost the first five straight games of a western swing. It was only May 28, but Mr. Steinbrenner needed a victory. Manager Buck Showalter ...Jorge Posada Retirement Video: Watch New York Yankees Legend’s Somber Farewell
January 24, 2012
New York Yankees Hall of Fame-caliber catcher Jorge Posada formally announced his retirement on Tuesday, January 26, 2012. It was an emotional conference, with Posada rightfully breaking down as he called ...Phil Hughes: Will He Be Traded for a Designated Hitter?
January 24, 2012
Brian Cashman has again suggested he will use the Yankees surplus of pitching to target a DH in the trade market. Looking at it from all sides, this is what New ...Yankee Tickets
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