The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings are underway, and it seems like Aaron Judge’s decision is imminent. While the Yankees are waiting to hear back, how should they approach the offseason? It has been reported that Judge’s decision is no longer a financial one, but it will be based on the lifestyle he wants. There was a false report that Judge …
Whether it was the end-of-season press conference last week, or Brian Cashman speaking to the media at the GM meetings, it seems all but confirmed that Josh Donaldson will return to the Yankees in 2023. It makes a lot of sense because Donaldson is coming off a disappointing year offensively and will count for $25 million on the luxury tax …
The Yankees season has come to a close, and it was once again they have been beaten by the Houston Astros. Unless you want to talk about a retractable roof, there are no excuses this time. No cheating allegations to fall back on. The Astros have lost George Springer, Carlos Correa and Gerrit Cole and the gap between Houston and …
It was a bit closer than most would have liked, but the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in five games to advance to the American League Championship series. The series had some interesting twists and turns, and it will be interesting to see what the Yankees lineup will look like against the Houston Astros. Let’s start with what we know …
Anyone who has watched the Yankees this September knows that Isiah Kiner-Falefa is going to be starting at shortstop in the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean that top prospect Oswald Peraza can’t play into the postseason roster. Even though it’s a small sample size, Peraza has looked comfortable at the major league level. He had a wRC+ of 148 coming …
There is perhaps no more controversial player on the Yankees than Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Certain people think he is one of the more underrated pickups, while others want him to be replaced. If you continue reading this story, you will quickly find out that I land in that second group. Let me explain why. One of the main arguments in favor …
The MLB trade deadline is just over a week away, and a big curveball has been thrown as Washington Nationals star Juan Soto has been made available. Soto turned down a 15-year $440 million extension. His current contract runs through the end of the 2024 season. Any team that gets him will get him for three playoff runs, even if …
With the trade deadline approaching in a couple of weeks, talks of who the Yankees should target have ramped up. One of the most popular candidates is Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi. Let’s take a deep dive to determine whether he would be worth the price to acquire. Starting with the obvious, Yankees fans are familiar with Benintendi from …
It is a new year, and while the MLB lockout is still ongoing, it would be wise for the Yankees to be prepared for when work resumes. Here are five resolutions for the New York Yankees. 1) Figure Out the Shortstop Position The most obvious question that needs to be answered this offseason is who will be playing shortstop on …
The Yankees have answered the question as to whether they will be buyers at the trade deadline in an emphatic way. New York acquired outfielder Joey Gallo and relief pitcher Joely Rodriguez in exchange for prospects Glenn Otto, Ezequiel Duran, Trevor Hauver, and Josh Smith. The Texas Rangers are also retaining the 2021 salaries for Gallo and Rodriguez. These names …
