Monthly Archives: January 2014

Regrets from one offseason ago

by Derek Posted on January 29, 2014 4:00PM EDT

In an clear attempt to subvert the competitive balance tax, the Yankees failed to retain a multitude of key players from 2012 at season’s end. A year later, some of those decisions are perplexing considering the spending spree the club … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity Budget, Offseason | Tagged Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran, Eric Chavez, Nick Swisher, Pinstripe Alley, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Russell Martin | Comments Off

Brian Cashman’s Free Agency Performance: Outfielders

by Derek Posted on January 27, 2014 9:00AM EDT

During this year’s free agency period, Brian Cashman has wasted no time signing top-tier outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran. Today, in our final installment of this series, a look at how Cashman has done adding open-market outfielders before Ellsbury … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Free Agency | Tagged Andruw Jones, Ben Francisco, Bernie Williams, Gary Sheffield, Henry Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon, Kenny Lofton, Marcus Thames, Randy Winn, Raul Ibanez, Roberto Kelly, Rondell White, Ruben Sierra | Comments Off

Is Austin Romine a failed prospect?

by Chris Posted on January 26, 2014 10:00AM EDT

Not too long ago, Austin Romine was fairly well regarded by prospect evaluators, ranking in the back end of Baseball America’s top 100 list in both 2010 and 2011. Since then, Romine’s star has dimmed thanks to an injury-riddled 2012 … Continue reading →

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Is Tanaka’s contract fair value?

by Derek Posted on January 24, 2014 9:00AM EDT

Just one day after the Yankees sealed the deal with Masahiro Tanaka, it seems that there is some pessimism pertaining to his contract. What if he turns into the next Hideki Irabu or Kei Igawa? Will he be able to … Continue reading →

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Yankees reel in Masahiro Tanaka; what should we expect?

by Derek Posted on January 22, 2014 1:37PM EDT

BREAKING: Tanaka to #Yankees, seven years, $155M, opt-out after fourth year. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 22, 2014 Chris wrote about Masahiro Tanaka‘s future in the United States a couple of times in recent weeks. First, he made a projection … Continue reading →

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Brian Cashman’s Free Agency Performance: Third Baseman

by Derek Posted on January 20, 2014 9:00AM EDT

The Yankees’ third base situation has been pretty steady for most of Brian Cashman’s tenure, with Alex Rodriguez manning the position since 2004. Health issues and concern about suspension have forced the team to sign third base insurance in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Free Agency | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Eric Chavez, Kevin Youkilis, Morgan Ensberg, Robin Ventura, Ron Coomer, Scott Brosius, Todd Zeile | Comments Off

Brian Cashman’s Free Agency Performance: Middle Infielders

by Derek Posted on January 16, 2014 9:00AM EDT

With so few Major League contracts given shortstop and second base under Brian Cashman, I decided to lump the bunch together for today’s edition of this series*. Why hasn’t he had to do much with the position during his time? … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Free Agency | Tagged Alfonso Soriano, Brian Roberts, Chuck Knoblauch, Derek Jeter, Kelly Johnson, Luis Sojo, Miguelo Cairo, Rey Sanchez, Robinson Cano, Tony Womack | Comments Off

Prospect Profile: Tyler Austin

by Chris Posted on January 15, 2014 10:00AM EDT

Background: Tyler Austin was originally drafted by the Yankees as a high school catcher in the 13th round of the 2010 draft. He’s since made his way down the defensive spectrum, moving to third base and then to right field, where he’s played … Continue reading →

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Contemplating why the Yankees won’t sign Stephen Drew

by Derek Posted on January 14, 2014 1:34PM EDT

It’s been two weeks since Brian Cashman said that he won’t sign Stephen Drew, yet the market for the shortstop remains lukewarm. Considering the state of the Yankees’ infield, Drew seems to be a logical fit. Alex Rodriguez is gone for … Continue reading →

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A-Rod suspended for 2014, but $189M still unrealistic

by Derek Posted on January 13, 2014 9:00AM EDT

As you surely know by now, Alex Rodriguez will not be playing for the Yankees this season. The Yankees now have some more money to play with, but are also without a starting caliber third baseman. Arbiter Fred Horowitz’ rendering, … Continue reading →

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