Tag Archives: new york yankees

Fri, Nov 13 2009
The World Series Defense

The World Series Defense

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The New York Yankees have won their 27th World Series championship and are now looking to lock up some key free agents in hopes of defending the trophy. However, the title of this article has nothing to... 

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Mon, Jul 6 2009
Those Who Are Fortunate

Those Who Are Fortunate

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Since 2004, Jonah Freedman of Sports Illustrated, has been compiling The Fortunate 50: The 50 highest-earning American athletes.  It is a respected compilation of the highest grossing athletes (sport... 

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Mon, Apr 27 2009
“This is the Business We Chose”

“This is the Business We Chose”

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If you’re not a Godfather fan like myself, you may not have caught the Hyman Roth quote, but these words are easily applicable to the sports industry.  Whether you like it or not – and if... 

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Thu, Feb 12 2009
Jonesin’ for some A-Rod

Jonesin’ for some A-Rod

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I am going to go ahead and throw something out there that I doubt will be viewed favorably by most of the Sports Agent Blog’s readers. America’s fascination with sports is severely sick and twisted. Set... 

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Tue, Feb 3 2009
The Struggling Economy and its Effect on Free-Agent Signings

The Struggling Economy and its Effect on Free-Agent Signings

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Buster Olney of ESPN reported that, “There is a growing feeling within the industry that the nation’s economic struggles are going to have a major impact on the decisions of some teams. Some executives... 

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Thu, Jan 29 2009
The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

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Andy Pettite waited to sign with the New York Yankees, and ended up re-signing with the team for much less than the Yankees initially offered him.  Instead of accepting a $10 million contract, Pettite... 

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Wed, Jan 28 2009
Eh Tu, Joe Torre?

Eh Tu, Joe Torre?

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My old man used to have a saying: “Don’t be stupid, ya moron.” Don’t be stupid, ya moron.  Strikingly obtuse, yet somewhat eloquent in it’s own  simplicity, the motto is actually a stroke of... 

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Thu, Dec 25 2008
Yanks Rope Teixeira

Yanks Rope Teixeira

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The New York Yankees did it once again when they snatched up stud first baseman Mark Teixeira and presented him with a gorgeous 8-year contract for $180 million. This deal includes an approximate signing... 

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Sun, Dec 14 2008
Yankees Add Another Stripe

Yankees Add Another Stripe

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It seems like it has only been hours since many of us sports fans read about the New York Yankees offering prized pitcher C.C. Sabathia that huge contract. Just when you thought the Yanks were done, they... 

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Sun, Nov 16 2008
Yankees Make Offer to CC, Offers Coming For Burnett and Lowe

Yankees Make Offer to CC, Offers Coming For Burnett and Lowe

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Friday, the New York Yankees tendered an offer to all-star pitcher CC Sabathia. The offer is expected to be somewhere in the ballpark of 6 years and slightly more cash than Mets’ pitcher Johan Santana’s... 

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Fri, Nov 14 2008
Swisher and Texeira Are Newest Yanks

Swisher and Texeira Are Newest Yanks

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In effort to beef up their defense, the New York Yankees acquired center fielder-first baseman Nick Swisher on Thursday through a trade with the Chicago White Sox. For Swisher, the Yankees traded away... 

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Sat, Sep 20 2008
StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee

StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee

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This Sunday my beloved Yankees play their final game at the old Yankee Stadium.  I have been a diehard Yankee fan my whole life and have been to the stadium countless times.  Yet never was I more excited... 

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Wed, Aug 27 2008
Xavier Henry Will Be A Tiger

Xavier Henry Will Be A Tiger

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You heard it here first.  I had the privilege of watching Xavier play live at the AAU Championships in Orlando, FL back in July and the pleasure of speaking with him briefly after one of his games. ... 

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Mon, Jul 7 2008
It’s NOT All About the Money

It’s NOT All About the Money

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With the All-Star game approaching and the end of the first half of baseball nearing, the hype between the Yanks, Sox and now the Rays, is just starting.  The Yankees have consistently made the playoff... 

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Tue, Jul 1 2008
Overrated Or Over Hated?

Overrated Or Over Hated?

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In a June issue of Sports Illustrated, MLB athletes were asked, “Whom would you pick to build a team around?”  The results showed Alex Rodriguez ranked first and Derek Jeter second.  In another issue... 

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Wed, Apr 2 2008
On Average, Baseball Players Are Banking

On Average, Baseball Players Are Banking

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The Florida Marlins and the New York Yankees won last night. Both teams got a tally in the win column, but the Marlins’ win cost a lot less than the Yankees’ win. In fact, the entire payroll... 

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Thu, Mar 27 2008
Book Review: Change Up

Book Review: Change Up

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When it comes down to it, there is no sport that I enjoy or know more about than baseball. A large reason for that is that I grew up with a father who was and continues to be a passionate New York Yankees... 

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Fri, Oct 13 2006
Will The Yankees <strike>Success</strike> Hurt Agents?

Will The Yankees Success Hurt Agents?

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Since the beginning of the Steinbrenner era, the Yankees have been notorious for purchasing high-priced and sometimes overvalued free-agents.  George Steinbrenner’s willingness to spend an exorbitant... 

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