Even if Michael Pineda is seriously injured, it's too early to judge the blockbuster deal. (AP) While we await word on the second opinion regarding Michael Pineda’s shoulder, certain corners of the baseball world are already rushing to judgment. Today, Fox Sports’ Jon Morosi declared ...

When he managed the Toledo Mud Hens, Casey Stengel was once trying to interest the New York Giants in buying one of his pitching prospects. During a showcase performance, the pitcher was shelled. On a visit to the mound, Stengel told the hurler to grab his arm.  “Make out like you’re hurt,” he ...

As an inveterate fancier of what might have been, I always find it fascinating to look at the twenty-something pitchers who got a chance to start for the Yankees during an era in which they didn’t believe in twenty-somethings. Starters 24 or younger in the years 1978-1993 included Dave Righetti, Mike ...

This trade came down while I was co-hosting BP’s Friday night radio show on SiriusXM, and as we chatted about the deal, I could only look on helplessly as Twitter filled up with invective directed against the trade by Yankees fans. I understand the disappointment at losing Jesus Montero, but if you ...