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Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/20/24
On to an offseason hump day.
NYY News: Projections and rumors swirl around Soto
Execs and insiders project Juan Soto back to Yanks for $600+ million; two prospects protected from Rule 5 draft; Michael Kay’s Opening Day streak in peril; a minor-league pitching pickup
Yankees add Durbin, Rodríguez to 40-man for Rule 5 protection
The breakout star from the AFL could get his shot in the majors in 2025.
Yankees 2024 Roster Report Cards: Jake Cousins
Cousins is the latest in a long line of high-leverage relievers unearthed by the Yankees pitching department.
The Yankees will need to find a new answer at leadoff in 2025
With Gleyber Torres likely to depart, the Yanks have another void to fill as they attempt to put together a World Series contender.
Soto officially declines Yankees’ qualifying offer
Shockingly, the superstar did not want to play on a one-year contract. Ah, baseball procedures.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Max Fried
The Braves’ lefty is about as reliable as they come. That reliability won’t come cheap.
Three offseason moves that the Yankees need to make
What do the Yankees need to do to bolster their odds of a World Series return in 2025?
Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/19/24
Happy Tuesday, especially to Luis Gil.
NYY News: Gil is AL’s top rookie
Your 2024 AL Rookie of the Year; Dodgers enter the Soto Sweepstakes; meeting Dave Sims; previewing the Hall of Fame ballot; Rays stadium chaos; Yanks sign infielder
Luis Gil wins 2024 AL Rookie of the Year
It was a long road back from 2022 Tommy John surgery for Gil, but it ended in just the Yankees’ second AL Rookie of the Year triumph this century.
VOTE: Who would you pick for AL Rookie of the Year?
The official winner will be revealed on Monday night, but we want to know who would got your vote.
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
The mailbag sets up for a significant week in the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
Ichiro, CC lead class of Yanks on 2025 Hall of Fame ballot
Eleven former Bombers are up for entry into Cooperstown.
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Gleyber Torres
One of the Yankees’ tougher decisions this winter will be whether to keep Torres in pinstripes or let him walk.
Yankees 2024 Roster Report Cards: Nestor Cortes
The left-hander’s up-and-down season landed right in between his previous two campaigns.
Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/18/24
Monday’s here again.
NYY News: Juan Soto meeting today
The Yankees meet with Juan Soto today; Rookie of the Year announced tonight; notes on the 2024 offseason to date
Yankees Social Media: Sterling’s Replacement
Welcome to the Bronx, Dave Sims.
Yankees 2024 Roster Report Cards: Gerrit Cole
The Yankees should be happy that their ace opted out of his opt out.
Yankees Potential Trade Target: Garrett Crochet
Widely expected to be traded at the last deadline, Crochet could finally be on the move this winter.
Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/17/24
Another offseason Sunday.
NYY News: Waiting for Soto
Hot stove could stay rather lukewarm while waiting for Juan Soto’s decision; The mechanics behind Aaron Judge’s October slump; Yankees can’t repeat the same mistakes they made with Robinson Canó.
Yankees 2024 Roster Report Cards: Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Coming over from Miami in July, Chisholm ended up being an important addition to a struggling Yankees’ infield.
Reminiscing on YES Network’s new “Name That Yankee” feature
How YES Network’s new trivia during broadcasts this year enhanced the viewing experience.