Archive for November, 2009
Congress’ Resolution: Congratulating the Yankees »
Today I came across the resolution Congress passed in the wake of the Yankees winning the World Series. The text of the resolution includes this: "Whereas the contributions of the Yankees' players throughout the season were all vital in securing the title; and Whereas the Yankees were guided to victory by Manager Joe Girardi, General Manager Brian [...]
Yankees Buy Another World Series, Here Comes Another »
Three of the most hysterical, knee-slapping, laugh out loud moments of mirth witnessed recently. 1. WAC Commissioner Karl Benson’s statement about the Boise State Broncos: “They certainly have established themselves as a credible, legitimate, bona fide top 10 team.” — No offense to the coaches, players, fans and the guy who dipped too [...]
How the Newest Yankees of 2009 Contributed to a »
When the Yankees finished 89-73 and in third place of the American League East division, it found them out of the playoffs for the first time since 1993. It was a tough thing to swallow for the Yankee fans, players and management. Which is why general manager Brian Cashman vowed changes. Changes for the better. In November, the Yankees got [...]
Why the Yankees’ World Series Win May Have Saved »
As a citizen of Toronto, Canada, I am thrilled that the New York Yankees have won the World Series. People around me have asked, "Shouldn't you be booing the New York Yankees because they knock out the Toronto Blue Jays from the playoffs every year?" To those people I have responded, "It was necessary that the Yanks won their 27th World Series in [...]
Joe Girardi Is a New York Yankees Legend »
Hours after New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi helped lead the Bombers to their elusive 27th World Series championship in team history Wednesday night, he stopped his car to help a female motorist who had crashed her vehicle into a wall on the Cross County Parkway in Eastchester. “The guy wins the World Series, what does he do? He stops to [...]
Reegie Corona and Gary Sanchez Just Miss The Prospect »
As promised, I will begin to count down the top 30 Yankee prospects with in-depth profiles of each guy. I came up with an aggregate list based on our separate rankings over at Pending Pinstripes, and will use that to count down. To start, here are two guys I would've liked to include, but failed to make the aggregate cut: Gary Sanchez, C: I'll [...]
What The Yankees Should Do This Offseason »
As soon as Mark Teixeira caught the ball, I started to think about pitchers and catchers reporting in February. The Yankees face several big questions on who to resign and how much to spend to ensure championship No. 28. 1. Let Matsui Go. This decision would of been a lot easier if it wasn't for Game 6. Although Matsui had a decent year (.274 28 [...]
The New York Yankees and the American Dream »
Like a good perfume smells better on Penelope Cruz, championships, perhaps, are best celebrated at baseball’s cathedral. Whether you love them or hate them, you’re a capitalist or a socialist; the Yankees should be respected by every American because they are synonymous with winning and excellence. By no means are the Yankees a model of [...]
Chicago Cubs Likely To Part Ways with Rich Harden: »
On Saturday evening, Chicago Tribune writer Paul Sullivan reported that the Chicago Cubs could soon part ways with both pitcher Rich Harden and outfielder Reed Johnson. Jim Hendry, the Cubs General Manager, would love to re-sign both players but both are risky. If the Cubs decide to re-sign Harden, they would probably offer a one year deal. The [...]
Chien-Ming Wang: The Arm That Isn’t »
Chien-Ming Wang is a member of the World Champion New York Yankees, for now. The 29-year-old right-handed starter is eligible for arbitration this winter and the Yankees have until the December 12 deadline to offer him a contract for next season, something that doesn’t appear likely. Wang, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, made $5 [...]