Archive for March, 2010
Breaking News: Johnny Damon Won’t Play in »
So Johnny Damon won’t be playing in this afternoon’s game against the Yankees because of turf toe. Really? Is this news? I guess it is compared to some other stories that have been out there over the past two days. Unless you think A-Rod’s lawyers meeting with feds is a news story, but I don’t. Of course, there is the Nick [...]
Francisco Cervelli Cleared and Expects To Play Friday »
As you probably know by now, Francisco Cervelli sustained a concussion last week when he was hit in the head with a pitch. It was his second concussion since the Yankees wrapped up the World Series (he also hit his head in winter ball). Cervelli has received good news from all tests involved this time around and was cleared to start light [...]
New York Yankees VP Mark Newman Nailed with a DUI »
According to all papers, Yankees senior vice president Mark Newman was charged with a DUI Monday night in Tampa. Here is a statement released by the Yankees: “The New York Yankees do not condone this kind of behavior,” the statement said. “We take this situation seriously and we are looking into the matter. We will have no [...]
Joe Pepitone Did Not Make New York Proud »
Joe Pepitone became the New York Yankees' first baseman when Bill Skowron was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers following the 1962 season. The Yankees had signed Pepitone in 1958, and after spending four seasons in the minors, Joe joined the big team for the 1962 season. While a student at Manual Trades High School in Brooklyn, Joe [...]
Major League Baseball: Finding a Market Inefficiency »
While running a major league team, there are only so many ways you can gain a real advantage. Having more capital then your opponent is the easiest way, but teams continually look for other ways to better themselves at an inexpensive price. This is termed a market inefficiency. Basically, the best thing a team can do is find something of value [...]
Javier Vazquez Works Off Blank Slate in Second New »
Javier Vazquez is the luckiest man in baseball right now, and he probably doesn't even know it. Imagine a World Series where Bad A.J. shows up instead of Good A.J. in Game Two, or Johnny Damon is thrown out trying to take that extra base in Game Five, or Hideki Matsui rides the pine with a bum knee in Game Six. Had the Baseball Gods seen things [...]
Edwar Ramirez Sent By Yankees to Rangers »
According to Jack Curry and Sam Borden, the Yankees have traded reliever Edwar Ramirez to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. Ramirez was designated for assignment when the club signed right-hander Chan Ho Park last week. Ramirez, 28, posted a 5.73 ERA and a uncharacteristic 1.22 K/BB ration in 22 innings for the Yankees before a demotion [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: March 9, 2010 »
Brett Gardner started in center field for the New York Yankees yesterday. But before all you Brett Gardner fans out there (all 12 of you) get too excited, Curtis Granderson started in center field for the New York Yankees yesterday as well. The Yankees played split squad games in Florida. Gardner was 0-for-3 at the plate, dropping his spring [...]
NY Yankee’s Whitey Ford Had No Choice: He »
As the New York Yankees opened spring training in 1967, they had many question marks, not the least of which was the status of 38-year-old Whitey Ford. The greatest pitcher in Yankees' history was a free agent, but only because he didn't want to occupy a spot on the roster until he discovered if he could still pitch. Physical Problems [...]
MLB: And The World Series Trophy Goes To… »
Another Oscar night filled with people who are completely useless to society explaining their thoughts and ideals to it while holding a golden naked man has passed, but the quest for a different trophy has begun. And I, another useless person to society, would like to explain my thoughts and ideas of what each team needs to do to hold the [...]