December 2012 Archive
Hot Stove: New York Yankees Still Have 2 Big Offseason Questions to Answer
December 24, 2012
The New York Yankees entered the offseason with more than half a roster—14 players—heading into free agency. With the calendar rapidly approaching the New Year, the Yankees have already brought ...5 Reasons Yankees Were Absolutely Right in Letting Nick Swisher Walk
December 24, 2012
Nick Swisher is a very happy (and very wealthy) man this Christmas Eve, perhaps happier than this Ohio native has ever been before. Per Mark Feinsand of the New York ...Barry Bonds to Craig Biggio: Ranking MLB 2013 Hall of Fame Candidates’ Chances
December 23, 2012
The 37 eligible candidates for Major League Baseball's 2013 Hall of Fame without a doubt make up the most intriguing ballot of players we've seen in recent history.Not only because ...MLB Free Agency 2013: Nick Swisher, Cleveland Indians Agree to 4-Year, $56M Deal
December 23, 2012
Nick Swisher is officially off the market.The former New York Yankees right fielder will be returning home to play baseball in 2013.Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News broke ...MLB Free Agency 2013: Raul Ibanez Returns to Mariners on 1-Year, $2.75M Deal
December 23, 2012
The New York Yankees have another vacancy in their lineup to fill for 2013.Not only is the catcher spot open, but now, their designated hitter spot is as well.Sweeny Murti ...Hot Stove: Seattle Mariners Eyeing Return of Raul Ibanez?
December 22, 2012
***UPDATE: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com tweeted Saturday evening that the Seattle Mariners and Raul Ibanez had reached a contract agreement.***George King of the New York Post reported Saturday that the ...3 Offseason Moves the New York Yankees Will Not Regret Making
December 21, 2012
Many would call it slow, but so far this offseason, the New York Yankees have made several moves that the organization will not regret. Big bats like Josh Hamilton have come ...Austin Romine Draws Rave Reviews from New York Yankee Executive
December 21, 2012
At least one New York Yankees executive had high praise for 24-year-old catcher Austin Romine—enough to think that the prospect may be the odds-on favorite for the everyday catching job ...Yankees Are Making Wrong Call Going with Austin Romine at Catcher in 2013
December 21, 2012
The New York Yankees opted not to pursue free agent A.J. Pierzynski, who agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Texas Rangers on Thursday.So, unless they sign a ...New York Yankees: 3 Reasons the Yanks Will Miss Nick Swisher
December 21, 2012
As his contract was set to expire at the end of the 2012 season, Nick Swisher made it pretty obvious that he was going to be asking for more money. ...