Pirates’ Pedro Alvarez on New York roots, HR Derby controversy
TAMPA — This week’s Pop Quiz question came to us from Jerry Jacobs of Manhattan: Name the future Hall of Famer who appeared — and sang! — on a 1972 episode of “Hee Haw.” — On Wednesday at McKechnie...
View ArticleThe intriguing names among baseball’s 43 new free agents
Houston slugger Chris Carter, Pittsburgh first baseman Pedro Alvarez and injured Kansas City closer Greg Holland were among 43 players who became free agents when they weren’t offered 2016 contracts by...
View ArticleBaseball’s one-skill sluggers are ironic victims of the PED purge
The single-dimensional slugger did not go extinct this week, but the species received a loud message about its status. Pedro Alvarez (11th), Chris Carter (14th) and Mark Trumbo (19th) rank among the...
View ArticleYankees don’t have fit for Pedro Alvarez
The timing for a Pedro Alvarez return to The Bronx isn’t right. That’s because the Yankees have designated hitter Alex Rodriguez signed for two more years, first baseman Mark Teixeira on the final leg...
View ArticleCespedes to Nats? 10 teams lurking for MLB’s prized sluggers
The day after Christmas, I went into one of the biggest department stores in New York City, and prices had been so slashed – marked down multiple times in many cases – that I felt compelled to buy even...
View ArticleYankees’ sudden Greg Bird fear: next Nick Johnson
Greg Bird’s personality stood out as much as his power during his major league cameo. Every player must prove he can handle The Show – on and off the field. Playing in New York and for the Yankees, in...
View ArticleWhat about Juan Uribe for Yankees’ open Greg Bird spot?
Even in the aftermath of Greg Bird’s injury, the Yankees only are focusing on non-roster invitations to round out the competition in their spring camp. Players such as Pedro Alvarez and Justin Morneau...
View Article7 reasons why sluggers are losing out in free agency
A glut of power bats remain available in free agency, including the AL home run leader (Mark Trumbo), the NL home run co-leader (Chris Carter) and the best overall hitter in the market (Edwin...
View ArticleTwo Yankees first base options after troubling Greg Bird news
OAKLAND, Calif. — According to Brian Cashman, the Yankees are sending Greg Bird to see team doctor Chris Ahmad on Friday after the first baseman contacted the club Thursday and said his right leg was...
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