Archive for May, 2010
Breaking news? Lets Keep It To The Important Stuff »
You have to love that scroll at the bottom of the screen. ESPN’s Bottom Line is one of my favorite things about the network. It gives me everything I need to know in bite-sized pieces, including breaking news. Boy, am I am captivated by that breaking news red glow at the bottom. It gets my heart thumping and mind racing. “Did LeBron [...]
Chad Moeller Called Up, Jeff Natale Signed by New York »
Here are a couple of quick items this afternoon. According to Jack Curry of the YES Network, the Yankees have called up veteran catcher Chad Moeller from Triple-A Scranton to replace Jorge Posada , who could miss up to a month with a broken foot. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Yankees transferred Nick Johnson to the 60-day [...]
Rusty Gate Sues Randy Winn for Defamation of Character »
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO — 84-year-old Rusty Gate, has announced that it plans to sue Yankees utility outfielder, Randy Winn, for defamation of character, sources tell the Associated Press. According to a statement released by its attorney, Rusty Gate is seeking damages related to widespread use of the phrase, "swings like a Rusty Gate," with [...]
Yanks sign Jeff Natale »
According to Pete Cava , the Yankees have signed 27-year-old second baseman Jeff Natale. In five seasons in the Red Sox farm system, Natale hit .298/.432/.446. Here's a scouting report from Sox Prospect : Natale has a great bat coupled with excellent plate discipline and pitch recognition. Surprised many scouts with his early pro performances. [...]
In Need of a Savior: Should The Yankees Call Up Jesus »
Yes, yes they should. That's the answer to the headline. If you got it right, good for you. If you are actually dumb enough to have disagreed with me, just stop reading now because I don't want have to read the stupid comments you are no doubt already formulating in your head as you skim the article. And no, I will not apologize [...]
Jorge Posada and Marcus Thames Join Yankees’ »
While running down a list of injuries the Yankees sustained yesterday, I noted how Jorge Posada ’s foot injury had been lingering and not improving the way they thought it would. He made such little improvement that the Yankees sent him to get an MRI to make sure everything was OK. As it turns out, Posada has a hairline fracture in his right [...]
Just Saying, Is All… | How History Will Remember »
Spotlights blind those who shine them. Alex Rodriguez is a singular celebrity. He’s also, deep down, an average guy. When the New York Yankees third baseman finally hangs up his cleats, analysts from ESPN to E! will debate the nuances of his hypothetical legacy—which might be cause for cheer if the nub of his actual identity [...]
Civil War: Top 20 Greatest Subway Series Moments »
Bragging rights and pride will be on the line, as the New York Yankees and New York Mets get ready to face-off in the 2010 edition of the Subway Series. As this year's Subway Series approaches, the time has come to reminisce about the many memorable moments that occurred over past 12 years. The greatest hits of the Mets-Yankees rivalry are [...]
The New York Yankees: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, »
We are here with our third installment of the Clint Eastwood crusade regarding the New York Yankees. If you missed the first installment, click here . Second installment? Click here . The Yankees record is 25-14, three games behind the American League East leading Tampa Bay Rays. And the Yankees are home against Tampa for the next few games, [...]
What the New York Yankees Should’ve Done Last »
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman has been smart in some ways. Other times, he hasn't been too smart. At the trade deadline, or at least this off-season, the Yankees should have acquired ace starting pitcher Roy Halladay when he was with the Toronto Blue Jays. Before July 31, the Yankees might've needed to give up three or four [...]