Monthly Archives: December 2016

With final luxury tax figures reported, a brief comparison to our estimate

by Derek Posted on December 21, 2016 11:12AM EST

At the completion of this season, I published a final estimate of the Yankees’ 2016 Competitive Balance Tax liability for no discernible benefit. Last week, the final tax payments were reported (bold emphasis is mine): A record six teams are paying … Continue reading →

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Bringing Chapman to the Bronx is a mistake

by Derek Posted on December 8, 2016 1:30PM EST

Embed from Getty Images It was no secret that the Yankees wanted to acquire a closer this offseason. Though Dellin Betances would have been perfectly suitable for the role, the organization clearly prioritized building a super bullpen. It was so important … Continue reading →

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Holliday is a smart signing for the Yankees

by Derek Posted on December 5, 2016 9:30AM EST

Embed from Getty Images The Yankees’ offseason to-do list is now one task shorter after the team reportedly signed Matt Holliday to a one-year, $13M deal yesterday. The longtime left fielder for the Rockies, Athletics (not so long), and Cardinals will join … Continue reading →

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