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Looking at the Pineda/Montero Deal In Light of Trend Toward Long-Term Extensions

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , , on April 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Because of Michael Pineda’s shoulder tendinitis, not to mention the corresponding decline in velocity that was either a manifestation or cause of the injury, two questions have become popular: have the Mariners already won the trade and, if allowed to take a mulligan, would/should the Yankees still pull the trigger? Before answering the latter question, […]

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The Pitchers Who Got Away

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, Prospects, Trades, Yankees, tagged , on January 20, 2012 | 7 Comments »

The Yankees’ recent acquisition of Michael Pineda has caused mixed emotions for many fans. Excitement about adding a rare talent to the rotation has been balanced by regret over losing one the franchise’s mostly highly touted offensive prospects. As bright as Pineda’s future might be, it’s still hard to not think about Jesus Montero potentially becoming […]

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Yankees, Mariners Swap One Rare Talent for Another

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hot Stove, MLB, Prospects, Trades, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged , , on January 15, 2012 | 4 Comments »

Did Brian Cashman make a wise decision when he sent 22-year old offensive wunderkind Jesus Montero to Seattle in exchange for 23-year old phenom Michael Pineda? As much as it pains me to answer that question with a cliché, in this case, it applies: only time will tell. However, what we do know is Pineda […]

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Yanks Resurrect Rotation, Trade Montero for Pineda

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Prospects, Rumors, Trades, Yankees, tagged , , on January 13, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Pitching, Pitching, Pitching in deed! In the span of a couple of hours, the Yankees went from having a rotation full of question marks to one that very well could be one of the best in the American League. By trading for the Mariners’ young fire baller Michael Pineda and then signing veteran Hiroki Kuroda, […]

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Is There Enough Room for Big Papi in the Bronx?

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Red Sox, Roster Analysis, Yankees, tagged , , on December 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »

For the last nine seasons, David Ortiz has been one of the most prolific hitters in baseball and the rock of the Boston Red Sox’ lineup. However, there hasn’t been much love for Big Papi on the free agent market. According to recent reports, the DH’s options seem limited to accepting arbitration or signing a […]

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Pitching for Offense: Yankees’ Call to Arms Should Not Ignore the Bats

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , on November 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. That has become Brian Cashman’s mantra when addressing questions about his offseason plans. But should that be his only focus? As we enter the process this winter, I don’t anticipate a bat being of need at all. Offense is not an […]

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Montero’s Arrival Overshadows Posada’s Departure, but End of Potential Hall of Fame Career Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Posted in Baseball, Hall of Fame, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on September 9, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Jesus Montero’s major league debut on September 1 was one of the most anticipated arrivals in recent Yankees’ history. So much had been written and said about the 21-year old catcher that his promotion at the beginning of the month almost felt like a second coming. What’s more, the early returns have seemed to justify […]

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