...It was the Worst of Times.
Charles Dickens' words sum up the 2012 New York Yankees perfectly.
New York once again led the league in home runs, had many productive hitters, and watched as players achieved milestones yet again. Ultimately, however, they failed in their goal.
The Yankees need to look at some changes in 2013.
If I told you that the Yankees would lose the greatest closer in baseball history for most of the season, lose Brett Gardner after only 8 at-bats, witness A-Rod's worst statistical season, and then fail with runners in scoring position nearly every game, where would you say they finish the season?
Behind Tampa Bay?
Dead last?
Certainly not ahead of the Boston Red Sox?
How about FIRST PLACE?!
Unbelievable, isn't it.
However, the team still has to look at some changes for 2013. I'm going to start by putting this out there:
The Yankees need changes fast!
In my upcoming series of articles, I will detail each and every position and what options are available for next year...
Showing posts with label MLB offseason. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MLB offseason. Show all posts
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Hot Stove
Even before free agency begins, the Major League teams that did not make the postseason are already making moves.
The Minnesota Twins have promoted Terry Ryan to General Manager, he had taken over midseason.
The Angels have re-signed Catcher Chris Ianetta to a 3-year, $15.55 million contract. He hit .240 with 9 homers and 26 RBIs over 79 games.
And in other news, the New York Yankees announced that they have agreed to a deal that will keep them on WCBS 880 AM in 2013. This also means that John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman will return for another season. Sterling, "The Voice of the New York Yankees", began calling games in 1989, while Suzyn joined him for the 2005 season and has been there ever since.
The Minnesota Twins have promoted Terry Ryan to General Manager, he had taken over midseason.
The Angels have re-signed Catcher Chris Ianetta to a 3-year, $15.55 million contract. He hit .240 with 9 homers and 26 RBIs over 79 games.
And in other news, the New York Yankees announced that they have agreed to a deal that will keep them on WCBS 880 AM in 2013. This also means that John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman will return for another season. Sterling, "The Voice of the New York Yankees", began calling games in 1989, while Suzyn joined him for the 2005 season and has been there ever since.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
MLB Hot Stove
Well, the offseasons have begun for many teams, and it is sure to be a tumultuous one for many...
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Bobby Valentine after a season where the team finished 769-93, 26 games out of first place. The move seemed to me like an inevitable one, as Boston really did SUCK last season and Booby V was a very controvesial figure. As much as I love Bobby, he wasn't the best choice to succeed the morelaid-back Terry Fancona.
His coaching staff, with the exception of bullpen coach and catching instructor Gary Tuck, who controls his own destiny, are also awaiting word on their fates. Base coaches Jerry Royster and Alex Ochoa are likely to be fired. Bench coach Tim Bogar and hitting coach Dave Magadan are both highly regarded but, "could be victims of a house-cleaning, if it comes to that" according ESPN Red Sox writer Gordon Edes.
Gary Tuck is, in my opinion, the greatest catching instructor in the game today. During his time with the Yankees he worked with Joe Girardi, Jim Leyritz, and Jorge Posada, and then went to Boston to work with Jason Varitek. The success of his protoges are no accident, and letting him walk would be a stupid move on the part of GM Ben Cherington.
I knew this was going to happen, but words cannot express the saddness I feel for poor Bobby V. He came into a tumultous clubhouse after the greatest collapse in baseball history, and from the start was doomed with a team that couldnt get things done. Pitchers who were flops all year, (Jon Lester and Josh Beckett), injuries (Carl Crawford, David Ortiz, John Lackey), and controversial comments on his players.
He cannot, and will not, go out like this! He must return to a better situation in he future, but also should take time off before resuming his managerial career!
In other news...
Twins bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek was let go Thursday after spending 32 years in various roles with the team.
The Mariners have fired hitting coach Chris Chambliss after a disasterous season.
The Phillies have hired Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg as their new first base coach.
The Indians have spoken with Terry Francona about a managerial job for 2013.
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Bobby Valentine after a season where the team finished 769-93, 26 games out of first place. The move seemed to me like an inevitable one, as Boston really did SUCK last season and Booby V was a very controvesial figure. As much as I love Bobby, he wasn't the best choice to succeed the morelaid-back Terry Fancona.
His coaching staff, with the exception of bullpen coach and catching instructor Gary Tuck, who controls his own destiny, are also awaiting word on their fates. Base coaches Jerry Royster and Alex Ochoa are likely to be fired. Bench coach Tim Bogar and hitting coach Dave Magadan are both highly regarded but, "could be victims of a house-cleaning, if it comes to that" according ESPN Red Sox writer Gordon Edes.
Gary Tuck is, in my opinion, the greatest catching instructor in the game today. During his time with the Yankees he worked with Joe Girardi, Jim Leyritz, and Jorge Posada, and then went to Boston to work with Jason Varitek. The success of his protoges are no accident, and letting him walk would be a stupid move on the part of GM Ben Cherington.
I knew this was going to happen, but words cannot express the saddness I feel for poor Bobby V. He came into a tumultous clubhouse after the greatest collapse in baseball history, and from the start was doomed with a team that couldnt get things done. Pitchers who were flops all year, (Jon Lester and Josh Beckett), injuries (Carl Crawford, David Ortiz, John Lackey), and controversial comments on his players.
He cannot, and will not, go out like this! He must return to a better situation in he future, but also should take time off before resuming his managerial career!
In other news...
Twins bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek was let go Thursday after spending 32 years in various roles with the team.
The Mariners have fired hitting coach Chris Chambliss after a disasterous season.
The Phillies have hired Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg as their new first base coach.
The Indians have spoken with Terry Francona about a managerial job for 2013.
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