[source+domain] TAMPA — Here’s a scary thought for opposing pitchers: Near-unanimous MVP Aaron Judge said he didn’t reach all his goals last year. He set the American League record with 62 home runs, nearly won a batting title and a Triple Crown, played a near-perfect right field (and center field) […]
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Hal Steinbrenner won’t be shy if he has Yankees shortstop desire
[source+domain] TAMPA — The most fascinating position battle in Yankees camp has reached the very top of the team’s hierarchy. Hal Steinbrenner is just as thrilled as Yankees fans as he watches Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza compete for the starting shortstop role. He will have more input than the […]
Yankees thin at catcher after Jose Trevino wrist injury
[source+domain] TAMPA — In a spring training of catcher concerns, the Yankees have found one more — though it does not sound overly serious. Jose Trevino suffered a right wrist sprain Thursday that has kept the starting catcher on the sidelines for the past five days, manager Aaron Boone revealed […]
Anthony Volpe belongs on Yankees roster no matter what
[source+domain] TAMPA — Wunderkind Anthony Volpe needs to be on this Yankees team. One way or another, his time should be now. Yes, I know it’s only the middle of March, the Yankees have two other viable shortstop candidates and at least that many second basemen, and yes, there’s still […]
Brett Baty’s development is integral to Mets’ World Series hopes
[source+domain] PORT ST. LUCIE — Brett Baty rises from his chair and stands Texas tall with his shoulders squared, looking larger than his listed size of 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. He is a big kid with a big place in the Mets’ ultimate dream of sustainable long-term contention. Ask Billy Eppler […]