AROUND THE YANKEES 5/13/13

Around the Empire: New York Yankees News – 5/13/13

By Jason Cohen on May 14 2013, 7:00a  @Jason00Cohen 11

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Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

 

• Yankees 7, Indians 0: Nuno wins, Warren saves
• Yankees 0, Indians 1: Phelps impressive. No offense.
• Curtis Granderson returning? Brennan Boesch optioned to Triple-A
• Curtis Granderson’s return imminent: Which Yankee outfielder should lose their spot?
• Baby Bomber Recap 5/12/13: Jose Ramirez strikes out nine in Thunder loss

 

Around the Internet

 

• It Takes More Than Just Money – It’s About the Money | MJ Radolf: The Yankees have thrown money around and have seen only moderate success in the last decade, while holding back and using affordable complimentary pieces has given them a better chance to win.
• Smoke and Mirrors – It’s About the Money | Brien Jackson: The Yankees are surprising people with their great start to the season, but they aren’t getting lucky, they’re performing over what is expected and may still fall down to Earth.
• Best Shot – Yahoo! Sports | Jeff Passan: Pitching wins might be meaningless, but if you put enough together it starts to paint a picture of superior performance and longevity. The 300 win milestone is becoming harder to reach, but CC Sabathia is the most likely pitcher to be able to reach it.
• Playing Time – New York Post | Joel Sherman: Joe Girardi will have his hands full trying to find playing time for Brett Gardner, Ichiro Suzuki and Vernon Wells when Curtis Granderson comes back. This could be a blessing as it will let him give everyone a break from playing every day.
• A Chance – LoHud | Chad Jennings: David Phelps, Adam Warren, Vidal Nuno and Preston Claiborne were never highly regarded prospects, but they now have a chance to contribute with the Yankees and have found success so far.
• Good Timing – YES Network | Lou DiPietro: Roster moves have presented opportunities for several Yankee prospects; Reegie Corona returned to Triple-A for the first time since 2010, Corban Joseph was added to the Yankees’ roster, Brett Marshall was called up, and Nik Turley made a spot start for Scranton.

 

Quick Hits

 

• Welcome Back: Curtis Granderson feels like he is ready and should be called up today.
• Playing Time: Brennan Boesch disliked the small role he was given and prefers to play every day.
• Replacements: The Yankees used 45 players in 2012 and Brett Marshall would already be #33 in 2013.

 

Questions of the Day

 

• Based on the team’s needs, who will be the next prospect to get a chance with the Yankees?
• Should the Yankees have alternate road uniforms?
• What other sports teams do you root for?
• When do you check Pinstriped Bible during the day?