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Sunday’s open thread
Here’s an open thread as the Winter Meetings get underway.
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NYY News: All I want for Christmas is Cole
Yankees fans eye Gerrit Cole as the Winter Meetings open today in sunny San Diego, where it is a full 20 degrees warmer than the Bronx.
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Where does the Yankees’ payroll stand today?
With the Winter Meetings (and maybe some big contracts) looming, let’s check in on the Yankees’ current payroll status.
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Let’s give the Yankees credit where it’s due
The approach to Gerrit Cole is a tonal shift for the front office, and the right one.
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The good but very short Yankee career of Elvio Jimenez
Not many players record multiple hits in their debut only to never play again.
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The Latest
What MLB's new rules should mean for the Yankees
New rules will increase the importance of pitchers who can shoulder a significant load.
Saturday open thread
Here’s your open thread on the eve of the Winter Meetings.
NYY News: The Cole connection
The Yankees and Cole have been connected for over a decade; Brett Gardner receives an offer from New York; Luke Voit vows to never rush back from injury again; Brian Cashman gets a surprise message while rappelling down a building.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Marcell Ozuna
Ozuna hasn’t made much noise since a stellar 2017 season, but still has upside
What we’ve learned from the MLB offseason so far
Things are starting to heat up this offseason. What have we learned so far and how might it affect the Yankees’ future?
Would the Yankees pull off a trade for this All-Star first baseman?
Jim Bowden suggests the Yankees should deal for Josh Bell in a move that would send Miguel Andujar to Pittsburgh.
Yankees mailbag: Gerrit Cole, Winter Meetings predictions, Gio Urshela
The answers to this week’s mailbag are in.
Friday open thread
Here’s your open thread for the day.
NYY news: Ownership okays record spending for Gerrit Cole
Ownership gives approval to land Gerrit Cole; Andy Pettitte makes trip to be part of Cole and Stephen Strasburg meetings; Yankees optimistic about Brett Gardner re-signing.
Who will claim the final spot in the Yankees’ bullpen?
The Yankees have a host of young relievers who could step into the role.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Didi Gregorius
Should the Yankees bring back their shortstop?
Yankees seek to improve their prospect pipeline
Despite developing one of the best young cores in the game, the Yankees are aggressively seeking to improve their player-development system.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Yimi Garcia
The right-handed reliever was recently non-tendered by the Dodgers, and he makes sense as a low-cost acquisition
Three non-tender free agents for the Yankees to consider
The Yankees could kick the tires on these three players who were recently non-tendered by their former teams
Thursday’s open thread
Here’s your open thread for Thursday
NYY News: Bombers in on Cole, Wheeler off the board
Yankees insist money will be on the table for Cole; Bombers to let fans stream games without cable in 2020; Two possible starting pitching targets are already off the board.
Here's some good news for the Yankees
Gerrit Cole assured the Yankees he has “no West Coast bias” at yesterday’s meeting which lasted 4 plus hours. Yankees believe he’s built for NYC but have been worried he preferred LA. No word yet on today’s meeting with Stephen Strasburg.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 5, 2019
As more details around the Gerrit Cole meeting leak out, the more optimistic I get. The Yankees apparently walked away with a positive impression, where Cole assured them he has no preference for the West Coast. I know some fans will never be happy with the Yankees' offseason, but this is unfolding in the best possible way.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Hyun-Jin Ryu
Adding another veteran southpaw pitcher from the west coast could benefit the Yankees.
Yankees rumors: More on Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg
The rumors are flying fast as the winter meetings near.
The Yankees can have both Blake Treinen and Dellin Betances
Now that Oakland has decided to non-tender Blake Treinen, the Bombers should make a bold play.
Should the Yankees have interest in these Japanese stars?
Ryosuke Kikuchi and Shun Yamaguchi have been formally posted, leaving them free to sign with any MLB team.
Wednesday open thread
This is a hump day open thread.
Yankees news: Bombers meet with top free agent pitchers
Yankees met with Gerrit Cole, set to meet with Stephen Strasburg today; Examining Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame case; Exploring a potential deal to get Josh Hader.
Yankees rumors: Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Zack Wheeler
The rumor mill is heating up with free agent pitching news.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Brett Gardner
It’s in the Yankees’ best interest to bring back twelve-year veteran and longest tenured Yankee Brett Gardner.
Aaron Hicks can still be a big factor for the Yankees in 2020
Hicks will still be recovering from Tommy John surgery when next season begins, but he can have an impact right when he returns.
Could the Yankees turn Miguel Andujar into an outfielder?
Putting one of the possible answers to the third base question to the test