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Eric Chavez Debating Retirement: Why the Yankees Could Use Him Another Year

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, Eric Chavez is still debating whether or not he will decide to call it a career after thirteen seasons in the Major Leagues. At some point during the winter, he will make a decision about his future and his agent sees a return to... Continue reading "Eric Chavez Debating Retirement: Why the Yankees Could Use Him Another Year" »

New York Yankees Round-Up September 1st, 2011: Proctor and Montero Among Yankee Call-Ups, Hughes/Baldwin Meltdown, Paniagua Suspension

The New York Yankees clubhouse will be joined by a few familiar and new faces as the September 1st extension to 40-man rosters begins. Scott Proctor is among the call-ups and many Yankee fans remember him as the arm that Joe Torre used in over 100 innings out of the... Continue reading "New York Yankees Round-Up September 1st, 2011: Proctor and Montero Among Yankee Call-Ups, Hughes/Baldwin Meltdown, Paniagua Suspension" »

New York Yankees Breaking News: Jesus Montero To Join Yankees In Boston On Thursday

Jesus is Coming! After months of anticipation, New York Yankees prospect Jesus Montero is expected to get the call-up to the Major Leagues. The main question right now is if the catcher will be eligible to play in the playoffs with the team in October. Many believe that he will... Continue reading "New York Yankees Breaking News: Jesus Montero To Join Yankees In Boston On Thursday" »

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Preview: 8/30 - 9/1

CC Sabathia will be taking the mound on Tuesday night in Boston as the Yankees are set to face the Red Sox in a series that very well could begin to shape the final standings of the American League East. The Red Sox are currently in possession of first place... Continue reading "New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Preview: 8/30 - 9/1" »

Jesus Is Coming: Montero To Be Bronx Bound Very Soon

The Trenton Times is reporting that the New York Yankees could be reshaping their minor league system very soon. Manny Banuelos, Dellin Betances, and Jesus Montero were the key pieces that Brian Cashman did not want to package in a deal for Ubaldo Jimenez and their short term plans could... Continue reading "Jesus Is Coming: Montero To Be Bronx Bound Very Soon" »

New York Yankees Round-Up July 25th: Rain Delay Edition

So the New York Yankees are currently in a rain delay against the Seattle Mariners and are set to take the field again at 9:00pm. Here are just some points to highlight for the day's Bombers' Banter news for July 25th. -Hideki Kuroda said that he has not dropped anyone... Continue reading "New York Yankees Round-Up July 25th: Rain Delay Edition" »

New York Yankees Round-Up July 19th, 2011: Carlos Beltran Rumor, Cashman Done, Soriano Rehab, Prospect Look-In

-The New York Mets announced yesterday that they could pull of another deal similar to that of Francisco Rodriguez, where they sent him on his way and ate his salary, but with Carlos Beltran. Carlos Beltran has the right to block a deal since he is a ten and five... Continue reading "New York Yankees Round-Up July 19th, 2011: Carlos Beltran Rumor, Cashman Done, Soriano Rehab, Prospect Look-In" »

New York Yankees Round-Up July 16th, 2011: Trade Deadline Targets, Soriano, & Colon

The New York Yankees have dropped two straight contests against the Toronto Blue Jays out of the gates after the All-Star Break. Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia were the two starters and failed to deliver quality starts. The inconsistent outings by the two starters have the Yankees front office looking... Continue reading "New York Yankees Round-Up July 16th, 2011: Trade Deadline Targets, Soriano, & Colon" »

MLB Trade News: Mets' Francisco Rodriguez sent to Brewers

There were rumors circulating all over New York that the Yankees and Mets could soon pull of a deal to send Mets closer, Francisco Rodriguez, to the bullpen in the Bronx. After a late night deal was reached, the New York Mets have chosen to send Rodriguez and cash to... Continue reading "MLB Trade News: Mets' Francisco Rodriguez sent to Brewers" »

Michael Vick Joins Nike: A Story of Forgive and Forget Or The Combination of Two Evils?

Michael Vick has signed a new endorsement deal with Nike. A few years ago, a player of his caliber would easily sign a deal with the sneaker company and it would go unheard. But in this case, Nike offered a contract to a man that was convicted of dog fighting... Continue reading "Michael Vick Joins Nike: A Story of Forgive and Forget Or The Combination of Two Evils?" »

New York Yankees Round-Up July 1st, 2011

The New York Yankees have wrapped up the month of June winning 18 games and hope to keep the momentum rolling as they get closer to August, where the play-off picture begins to take shape. The 18 wins in a month is the largest sine last July, when the Bronx... Continue reading "New York Yankees Round-Up July 1st, 2011" »

New York Yankees Round-Up June 29th, 2011

Derek Jeter, Bartolo Colon, Phil Hughes, and Joba Chamberlain are just some of the big names that the Yankees currently have on their disabled list. With players like those missing games for an extended period of time, many would expect the Yankees to lose their step and fall behind. Yet... Continue reading "New York Yankees Round-Up June 29th, 2011" »

Yankee Bats Bash Brew Crew 12-2

Zach Greinke use to be at the top of some of the Yankee executive's wish list, when it came to players they wanted to acquire. When he was with the Kansas City Royals in 2009, he won the American League Cy Young Award, which increased his value even more. But... Continue reading "Yankee Bats Bash Brew Crew 12-2" »

John Calipari Staying Put In Lexington With A New Mega-Contract

Any rumors stating that an NBA team was considering John Calipari for their head coaching job or any thoughts of him wanting to leave the NCAA can be put to rest now. The University of Kentucky has decided to extend the contract of their head Men's basketball coach, John Calipari.... Continue reading "John Calipari Staying Put In Lexington With A New Mega-Contract" »

AJ Burnett Finished April with a 4-1 Record

At the beginning of Spring Training, Yankee fans had little to no faith in AJ Burnett as their second starter. The tables have certainly turned since then. There was more confidence in Phil Hughes as the 2nd starter, but now he is non the disabled list after terrible outings. Burnett... Continue reading "AJ Burnett Finished April with a 4-1 Record" »