Memory is a funny thing. It’s easy to recall standout players and disappointing performances, but practically everything else is murky. Ask anybody with a faint interest in baseball about Aaron Judge’s 2017, and that person should have no problem rattling off a glowing summary. On the other hand, a negative quip would be expected about Chris Carter’s […]
Author: Derek Albin
How the Yankees can change course at designated hitter
The Yankees had a great offense in 2017, trailing only the Astros in runs scored. Barring any trades, the Yankees could go into 2018 with a very similar cast of characters. The infield is set, with Greg Bird, Starlin Castro, Didi Gregorius, and Chase Headley around the diamond. The outfield is squared away, with Aaron Judge, […]
The definitive list of managerial candidates
A whopping 20 to 25 human beings are included on the short list for the Yankees managerial vacancy. Here at BP Bronx, we’ve scooped Jon Heyman and the rest of the media with the definitive list of candidates the Yankees are definitely considering, and it’s actually only 19 deep: 1. Goose Gossage Ties to the Yankees? […]
Assessing teams that might have use for Jacoby Ellsbury or Chase Headley
Last week, E.J. touched upon the Yankees’ offseason budget and how a few salary shedding trades could be in the club’s plans. E.J. also wrote about Masahiro Tanaka’s decision to remain in the Bronx and how it has increased the likelihood of the Yankees seeking to move salary off the books. Fortunately — Unfortunately? — the Yankees have a […]
What is Aaron Hicks’s future with the Yankees?
One year ago, Aaron Hicks’s career with the Yankees was in jeopardy. He had just finished a putrid debut campaign in pinstripes as a below replacement level caliber player. A three-year track record in Minnesota seemed to tell us that his 2016 shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone; how could the Yankees have been so […]
How to represent the 2017 Yankees this Halloween
Halloween is less than a week away, and if you’re a Yankees fan still on the hunt for the perfect costume, look no further. Whether you need something for your kids or dressing yourself, the 2017 Yankees provided plenty of material to work with. Here are eight options that will unquestionably steal the show: Randy Levine: Who […]