Ryan Thibodaux @NotMrTibbs reports that 43.7% of ballots have been made public so far, and Mariano has been named on all 180 of them. Results will be announced on Tuesday.
Much has been made of Miguel Andujar's struggles at the hot corner. With the Yankees apparently passing on Manny Machado, it appears they're showing faith in Andujar 's ability to improve defensively. Give him credit -- he's putting in the work.
Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton has promised to spend big this winter, even proclaiming that he might be willing to get "a little bit stupid" about it. So far, Philadelphia has landed Andrew McCutchen, Jean Segura, and David Robertson. The Phillies have been linked to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, but according to this new report, they won't be signing both. Is this good news for the Yankees?
The Padres have searched high and low for a third baseman. In their quest, they appear to have entertained the idea of acquiring super ace Corey Kluber and flipping him for someone to play the hot corner. Dennis Lin connected the Friars to the Reds, but they also covet Miguel Andujar. Nothing is close, and these sort of things are always complicated, but you have to imagine the Yankees will get a call.
Remember last year when Russell Wilson made an appearance for the Yankees? It looks like he will get to do that again. Sure, why not! If the Yankees can't pull in Manny Machado, they might as well land a star quarterback.
Retired NY Yankee and record holder Raul Ibanez talks about how he stayed so productive in the MLB during his 19 year career.
You know you made it to the big time when you're an answer on Jeopardy. Aaron Judge just received those honors, and it is the coolest thing. We have several Jeopardy diehards on staff, so this clue comes to the delight of many. If Judge and Giancarlo Stanton go back-to-back next year, maybe we can call that a Double Jeopardy. No, I'll show myself out thank you.
Aaron Boone raised eyebrows when he replaced Miguel Andujar at third base in the middle innings of the Wild Card Game. Adeiny Hechavarria wasted little time showing why, however, as he made what might be the play of the postseason to date. In the words of John Sterling: "Mama mia, Hechavarria!"
It feels good to write about this when Eduardo Nunez is not a Yankee. With two outs and the bases loaded on Wednesday night, Aaron Judge struck a groundball right to Nunez. Instead of fielding it cleanly, he was early and the ball went right through his legs, letting the Bombers plate two runs. Ah, never change NunieE.