Category: Yankees
Yankees Notes for 3/22
1. The Yankees trade Jorbit Vivas to the Nationals for RHP Sean Paul Linan I hope Jerry doesn’t insult the wake-up guy at the front desk. Perhaps that’s an obscure Seinfeld joke, and Sean Paul doesn’t spell his name the same way as the fictional marathon runner. Vivas was acquired along with failed LHP Victor Gonzalez from […]
Read More about Yankees Notes for 3/22Yankees Notes for 2/26
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 […]
Read More about Yankees Notes for 2/26Yankees 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 off a decent […]
Read More about Yankees Notes for 2/9My 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 […]
Read More about My Take: Yankees Re-Sign Paul GoldschmidtYankees: 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 […]
Read More about Yankees: A Look at the Non-Roster InviteesYankees 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 […]
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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 […]
Read More about Yankees Notes for 2/4A 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, Casey Erickson, Nicholas […]
Read More about A Look at David Robertson’s CareerYankees Notes for 1/28
1. The Yankees acquire RHP Angel Chivilli from the Rockies for 1B T.J. Rumfield As I said the other day, I was a card-carrying member of the “Free Colter Bean!” club. While I was never in such a club for Rumfield, he likely deserves at least a chance to show what he can do. That […]
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