Archive for May, 2010
Concerns On Chamberlain Are Legit »
A visitor watched a game at Yankee Stadium this afternoon. It was his first visit to the new ballpark. It was quite an experience to say the least. It will never be forgotten. It started with Alex Rodriguez's line drive hitting David Huff's head. It was similar to couple of years ago when Nick Blackburn took a Bobby Abreu line drive off his [...]
Analyzing Joe Girardi’s Bullpen Management in »
With one out in the top of the seventh inning, the New York Yankees led the Cleveland Indians 10-6. Austin Kearns had just singled in a run against David Robertson, who threw one more pitch before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury. Summoning Sergio Mitre, Joe Girardi made the proper move. His team led by four runs with eight [...]
Video of David Huff Hit by a Line-Drive from Alex »
Cleveland Indians lefty David Huff was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and the ball ricocheted all the way to the right field corner. The hit caused both teams and a full stadium worth of fans to hush as Huff was tended to. He was loaded on to a stretcher and taken off the field. He gave the fans [...]
David Robertson Leaves Game with Back Injury »
Yankees reliever David Robertson left today’s game in the middle of the 7th inning with what they’re calling a mild lower back strain. This injury is no doubt the result from a line drive that Twins catcher Joe Mauer hit Robertson in the back with last week. Initially Robertson said the Mauer’s line drive didn’t hurt him [...]
Where Does Derek Jeter Rank in the 10 Greatest Yankees »
The Yankees have had some of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history. This list ranks the top 10 of those legends who wore the pinstripes very proudly during their stay in the Bronx. To rank the players I used their individual stats while with the Yankees and their success in the postseason. I also took into consideration military [...]
Derek Jeter, Thank You for the Past 15 Years »
Derek Sanderson Jeter made his major league debut 15 years ago today, on May 29, 1995. For any fan of the Yankees, and the game of baseball, it has been a great 15 years. We have all gone along for the ride with this great shortstop. Jeter made his major league debut with the Yankees 15 years ago, when injuries to Tony Fernandez and Pat [...]
Nick Swisher Engaged: Photos of the Yankees »
The Yankees family just got a little bigger after their starting right-fielder has proposed to nice actress Joanna Garcia. Swisher has had a nice dating resume as he dated the B/R top rated WAG of the Bronx, Daniella Gamba. Derek Jeter was the previous Yankee to be removed from the list of potential Yankee bachelors. Now its Swisher's turn and [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Hughes, Cano, Sanit, Posada, »
Phil Hughes and Robinson Cano lead the Yankees to a 8-2 victory over the Indians. Here are some notes: Hughes (6-1, 2.70) started off the game by striking out five batters. His line: 7 IP, 2 ER, 8 K. Cano went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk. His average: .351. 30-year-old Amaury Sanit (1-2, 8.69), who has been pitching for Triple-A [...]
Yankees Nick Swisher Engaged to Joanna Garcia »
According to Lia Eustachewich of the NY Daily News, Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher has gotten engaged to his girlfriend actress Joanna Garcia. Here is more from the Daily News: Nick Swisher told reporters Friday he’s been engaged to “Privileged” actress Joanna Garcia since May 19. The news came just before Swisher hit a [...]
Earning Your Pinstripes: 20 Ways To Help Make Yankee »
The New York Yankees are considered the preppy jerk of Major League Baseball. They expect to win a championship every year simply because they are the Yankees. This obviously puts tremendous pressure on the players, especially the high priced free agents the Yankees always pick up. But if any entering Yankee wants to succeed in the Big [...]