Prior to this season, there was only one significant flaw for the newest Yankee James Paxton: health. His entire career has been marred by injuries, although the Yankees have indicated that his medicals don’t raise any red flags. Nonetheless, that concern will linger into 2019, though it won’t be the only thing to worry about when the […]
Bronx Beat Emergency Podcast: Yankees Acquire James Paxton
EJ and Scott discuss the James Paxton trade.
Bronx Beat Episode 170: Predicting the Big Moves
EJ, Scott and Derek discuss Sonny Gray and Manny Machado. They then draft players likely to be acquired or traded away by the New York Yankees before Spring Training.
Bronx Beat Episode 169: Debating Rule Changes
EJ and Paul discuss rule changes rumored to be considered by MLB.
Bronx Beat Episode 168: Playing the Free Agent Game
E.J. and Scott talk about the CC Sabathia resigning, then play the free agent game. Spreadsheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XhZk4sHMTe11a57OTo7e75EsIN4hBWz9wBth6E297zs/edit?usp=sharing
The importance of limiting Brett Gardner’s playing time
Yesterday, the Yankees officially brought Brett Gardner back for the 2019 season. How quickly this came together made it quite clear that the team and Gardner both wanted to reunite, even though from the outside, it seemed more likely than not that the Yankees would decline Gardner’s 2019 option and allow him to test free agency. […]
Bronx Beat Episode 166: Manny Machado vs. Bryce Harper
EJ and Scott debate whether the Yankees should sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado.
Bronx Beat Episode 165: What Do the Yankees Need?
EJ, Paul and Devin discuss big picture offseason goals, Miguel Andujar, and players to target.
Bronx Beat Episode 164: Boone, Didi, 2018 Season in Review
EJ, Paul and Derek discuss the ALDS, Aaron Boone, Didi Gregorius and the 2018 season.