Sorry, I've been busy with the Holidays so I'm just getting around to this: Last week the Yankees acquired Cristian Perez for Chance Adams.  Here's what you need to know about Perez: In four seasons in the minors - two in rookie ball, two in A ball - he's never shown an ability to do...well, … Continue reading The newest Yankee:

If I had the time, I could write a few thousand words on this subject, but I promise to keep it as succinct as possible: With MLB player free agent signing season in full swing, management of MLB teams have publicly announced their budgetary concerns, what they can afford, luxury tax issues, etc. as a … Continue reading Do you shill for your local oligarch? Stop.

Today in 1984, the Yankees sent Jay Howell, Jose Rijo, Stan Javier, Tim Birtsas and Eric Plunk to Oakland and they received Rickey Henderson in return (and some guy named Bert Bradley).  Rickey went on to be the best player on a loaded Yankee team (yes - better than Mattingly and Winfield) and depending on … Continue reading Not a bad trade – today in NYY history