Over the last several years, the Yankees have garnered a reputation for taking on reclamation projects; however, that may not be quite accurate. What began with retreads like Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia has evolved into a more youth-based approach, with Didi Gregorius, Dustin Ackley, Aaron Hicks, and Starlin Castro being the most recent beneficiaries. A […]
Day: March 31, 2016
Why Michael Pineda, not Masahiro Tanaka, is the ace of the Yankees
Just three and a half months after trading for Michael Pineda, when the Yankees announced that the right-hander would undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, general manager Brian Cashman described the Pineda–Jesus Montero deal as a “massive decision gone wrong.” Now, with Montero recently being placed on waivers by Seattle, the trade looks like a steal for […]