1. The Yankees sign OF Randal Grichuk to a minor league deal. While he is a non-roster invitee, it is fair to consider Grichuk a favorite to make the MLB roster out of Spring Training. After a solid 2024 campaign in Arizona (.291/.348/.528 (139 OPS+) in 279 plate appearances), Grichuk crashed hard in 2025. Playing […]
Yankees Notes for 2/9
Other recent posts: Prospect Rankings Chart Thoughts on Paul Goldschmidt (if you like the signing, prepare to be triggered) Non-roster invitee primer 1. The Yankees acquire UTIL Max Schuemann from the Athletics for RHP Luis Burgos “Who da heck is Luis Burgos?” I’ll tell you: He’s a 20-year-old Rookie League pitcher coming
NCAA Basketball Top 25 for 2/9
FYI: All ratings, including SOS, Offensive Efficiency, and Defensive Efficiency, are courtesy of the KenPom. Top 25: 1. Arizona (23-0) (1) – Their schedule hasn’t been easy, but the gauntlet begins now. 2. Michigan (22-1) (2) – While not quite the Arizona gauntlet, life will be tough on the Wolverines as most of their remaining to
My Take: Yankees Re-Sign Paul Goldschmidt
Prospect Rankings Chart 1. The Yankees re-sign Paul Goldschmidt to a 1-year contract This is lunacy. This is stupidity. This is lazy. This is absurd. This is pointless. This is borderline criminal. What are the Yankees thinking? Goldschmidt plays one position, a position the Yankees have tried to convince us is in good hands with Ben […]
Yankees: A Look at the Non-Roster Invitees
One of my favorite posts every year is an analysis of the non-roster invitees to spring training. The odds that one of these players will make the team are low, but it’s happened many times before. As a reminder, anyone on the 40-man roster is automatically invited and is not considered “non-roster.” Hence, Elmer Rodriguez and [&
Yankees Notes for 2/4, Part 2
Other recent articles: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 2/4, Part 1 1. The Yankees claim OF Yanquiel Fernandez from the Rockies If you don’t know the drill by now, you should. This is more musical chairs at the bottom of the 40-man roster. To make room for him, they designated RHP Dom Hamel for assignment. The Yankees claimed
Yankees Notes for 2/4
Other posts: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 2/4, Part 2 I am working on a Top 30 prospects list. I hope to finish that before Spring Training. Depends how motivated I am every day. 1. Update on players designated for assignment Outfielder Michael Siani was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers. This will be his second stint with [&h
NCAA Basketball Top 25 for 2/2
FYI: All ratings, including SOS, Offensive Efficiency, and Defensive Efficiency, are courtesy of the KenPom. Top 25: 1. Arizona (22-0) (1) – After their games against Oklahoma State this week: Kansas (road), Texas Tech, BYU, Houston (road), Baylor (road), Kansas, Iowa State (only meeting this season). If they survive that gauntlet… 2. M
A Look at David Robertson’s Career
The Yankees had a fun draft in 2006. In the first round, they nabbed Ian Kennedy and Joba Chamberlain. Rounds 8 and 9 produced Dellin Betances and Mark Melancon. But when you go down the full 50-round list, another name stands out: Alabama reliever David Robertson, chosen in the 17th round. Pitchers the Yankees chose before him include Tim Norton,