Cano, Tex, Jeter take home Gold Gloves

Via MLB.com‘s Bryan Hoch: Three members of the Yankees’ infield were honored on Tuesday with Rawlings American League Gold Glove Awards, as first-time winner Robinson Cano joined Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira in adding to their trophy cases. The Yankees led the Major Leagues with a .988 fielding percentage, becoming the first AL team to [...]

Defense the key to Brett Gardner’s future?

In 2010, according to Ultimate Zone Rating, Brett Gardner, with a remarkable 21.7 UZR and 39.6 UZR/150, was the best left fielder in baseball. The gritty one actually contributed over 2 wins with his stellar fielding. Most of Gardner’s defensive prowess stems from his tremendous range, which was 16 runs above average—the best rating in the [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, A-Rod, Aceves, OF, Cano, Haren, Soria

After a brief hiatus – which I’ll discuss in length tomorrow – I’m back with bits, boys. Here are some notable news items to start the day: Led by Curtis Granderson’s two homerun performance, the Yankees beat the Royals yesterday, 12-6. Alex Rodriguez was plunked in the 8th inning of the game, taking a Blake [...]

Brett Gardner day-to-day

After missing most of last night’s game, Brett Gardner underwent X-rays earlier today on his right forearm. The Yankees’ left fielder also met with team physician, Dr. Christopher Ahmad. Luckily, Gardner’s X-rays came back negative and Ahmad diagnosed him with a right wrist contusion. He is considered day-to-day. What a gritty guy.

Quick Bits: Recap, A-Rod/Torre, Gardner

Here are a few quick items on the day (late start for me): The Yankees mounted a comeback against Jonathan Broxton last night. A Cano HR capped the 8-6 win. The relationship between A-Rod and Joe Torre was a big story over the weekend. They buried the hatchet. Brett Gardner will undergo X-Rays today after [...]

Gardner exits with swollen wrist

After getting plunked by Clayton Kershaw in the third inning of tonight’s game, Brett Gardner was replaced in left field by Chad Huffman in the bottom of the fourth. Apparently, Gardner was hit in the wrist and it began to swell, prompting Joe Girardi to take him out. While talking to the ESPN broadcast booth, [...]

Royals want too much for David DeJesus

Here’s Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe on potential Yankee trade target, David DeJesus: David DeJesus — A solid offensive player who can play all three outfield positions, he is affordable at $4.7 million, with an option for next season at $6 million. The Red Sox, Yankees, and Padres are possible bidders, but the Royals are said [...]

Brett Gardner’s above average bat, average glove

Believe it or not, but, according to defensive metrics, Yankee outfielder, Brett Gardner, has not had an above average glove this season. Gardner’s UZR in left field currently stands at -0.5, which is an average mark (his UZR/150 is -2.4), while his UZR in center field sits at -1.5 (his UZR/150 is -6.0). In addition, [...]

Morning Bits: Sweep, Posada, A-Rod, Gardner, Thames, Aceves, Johnson

After a HOF weekend, here are a few quick items on the morning: Thanks to Jorge Posada (and others, of course), the Yankees swept the Astros over the weekend. Speaking of Posada, he left last night’s game after catching 8 innings. He says his foot was “tired.” Initially, Posada told Joe Girardi the foot was [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, A-Rod, Posada, Newman

Here are a few quick items on the morning: A.J. Burnett pitched 6 2/3 innings last night, allowing 4 runs en route to a 3-4 loss. Alex Rodriguez was pulled from the game with a sore groin. He’s considered day-to-day. A-Rod will speak with doctors this week, including Mark Philippon, his hip surgeon. Speaking of [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Gardner, Lee

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Thanks to CC Sabathia and Robinson Cano, the Yankees topped the Orioles, 4-2. Brett Gardner’s thumb might be a concern. X-rays were negative, but an MRI is a possibility. A Yankees official shot down Cliff Lee trade rumors yesterday. No surprise there. If Gardner’s thumb proves [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Gardner, Strasburg

Here are a few news items on the morning: Thanks to Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, and Phil Hughes, the Yankees beat Baltimore, 12-7. Brett Gardner was pulled from yesterday’s game (8th inning) with minor soreness in his left thumb. The soreness isn’t considered serious. Gardner has dealt with it since breaking the thumb last year. [...]

Morning Bits: A-Rod, Granderson, Gardner

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Don’t walk Mark Teixeira to face Alex Rodriguez. It’s just a bad idea. Curtis Granderson isn’t mashing against lefties, but he is improving a bit. Brett Gardner cut his thumb while sliding into second base yesterday. He should be fine going forward. Gardner was actually caught [...]

Yanks looking for outfield help?

Given the assortment of injuries the Yankees have had to deal with, particularly to their outfield (Granderson, Swisher), and the underwhelming performances provided by bench players like Randy Winn, Brian Cashman might be in the market for some outfield help. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, “Yankees scouts have begun lightly targeting versatile outfield bats who [...]

Brett Gardner is the best baserunner in the AL

Actually, forget Carl Crawford. In the American League, no other player is as fast or as wise with his wheels than the Yankees’ left fielder, Brett Gardner. Not Carl Crawford, not Rajai Davis, not Elvis Andrus—none of them are as good, for that mantle – the best baserunner in the AL – belongs solely to [...]

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