Monthly Archives: December 2015

Yankees get discount on Aroldis Chapman and his baggage

by Derek Posted on December 29, 2015 12:16PM EST

Perhaps the Yankees took Billy Joel’s “Only the Good Die Young” to heart this offseason. After acquiring Starlin Castro a few weeks ago, the Yankees took the plunge to obtain closer Aroldis Chapman from the Reds yesterday. Castro, as I … Continue reading →

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Another day, another trade: Justin Wilson sent to Detroit for prospects

by Derek Posted on December 9, 2015 9:13PM EST

View image | gettyimages.com Less than 24 hours since dealing Adam Warren for Starlin Castro, the Yankees made another trade this evening. Another pitcher is on his way out of the Bronx, this time its southpaw Justin Wilson in exchange for two … Continue reading →

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Yankees get their second baseman in Starlin Castro

by Derek Posted on December 8, 2015 10:21PM EST

View image | gettyimages.com Since Robinson Cano departed in 2013, second base has been a black hole for the Yankees. However, in 2016, the Yankees won’t go with a has-been like Brian Roberts or Stephen Drew in a lackluster attempt … Continue reading →

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