Free agency is a practice both cruel and rewarding, something the New York Yankees know all too well. Currently, the Bronx Bombers are licking their wounds after losing out on Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He spurned the Yankees to sign a 12-year contract with the Dodgers and join WBC teammate Shohei Ohtani. Quite the surprise since the Yankees were long considered the … [Read more...] about What if the Yankees pursued Ken Griffey Jr., others?
Yankees trade OF Estevan Florial to Guardians
The Yankees have traded former vaunted outfield prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Tuesday. In return, right-handed pitcher Cody Morris was sent to New York. The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Cody Morris from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for OF Estevan Florial. — New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 26, … [Read more...] about Yankees trade OF Estevan Florial to Guardians
ESNY celebrates Festivus, New York Sports Edition
It’s December 23, and you know what that means, folks. That’s right! Put up the aluminum pole and stretch out for the feats of strength. It’s Festivus! We all know it. The Seinfeld-borne bit where Frank Costanza invents his own holiday to thumb his nose at Hallmark, commercialism, whatever. It’s a whole big show, throw in George and Jerry looking embarrassed, yada yada yada, … [Read more...] about ESNY celebrates Festivus, New York Sports Edition
What can Mets expect from RHP Adrian Houser?
The Mets’ relatively quiet offseason briefly awoke on Wednesday when pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor were acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets sent minor leaguer Coleman Crow to Milwaukee to complete the trade. Now, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially a Dodger, the Mets could soon have big expectations for Houser. Team president David Stearns knows … [Read more...] about What can Mets expect from RHP Adrian Houser?
Why is Frankie Montas not already back with Yankees?
I know we’re all licking our wounds over losing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Dodgers, but let’s shift our focus to Frankie Montas. Yes, he still exists! And though a Jordan Montgomery reunion might be a “sexier” target, Montas deserves a look too. How quickly we forget in his lone appearance for the Yankees in 2023, he pitched 1.1 scoreless innings! But more importantly, even … [Read more...] about Why is Frankie Montas not already back with Yankees?