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Jesus Montero, Andrew Brackman, and Dellin Betances »
Via Josh Norris: To make it all clear: Andrew Brackman and Dellin Betances are headed to NY to get a taste of life in the show, not to pitch at all; and just in from Damon Oppenheimer, Jesus Montero will be joining Betances and Brackman. However, H\he will also be inactive. So Montero, Brackman, and Betances have been called up, but they [...]
New York-Tampa Bay: Yanks Beat Rays, Increase Division »
The Yankees jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning on their way to an 8-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays as they increased their AL East lead to 2.5 games. Here are some highlights: Phil Hughes pitched well, but wasn’t overpowering as he walked five batters. His line: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 1 HR. Hughes tied Scott [...]
Kevin Long Appreciation, The Jeter and Granderson »
How many times have we heard that The Captain Derek Jeter was done this season? Probably only slightly more than we heard about the Curtis Granderson trade being a bust. If you are not paying attention, it appears that both of those statements were premature. A little over a month ago Granderson’s numbers dropped to a season low as he was [...]
Joe Torre and Brian Cashman Reunited »
Via the NY Times: "Torre finished his interview, found Cashman, and they hugged as cameras clicked all around. Then they walked down the hallway together, the way Torre did—alone—in the cover photo of his 2009 memoir, 'The Yankee Years.' "The book was well-written, well-reported, highly informative, and entertaining. But it is also [...]
The Boss in The Hall? Bud Selig Thinks So »
Via the NY Daily News: "Baseball commissioner Bud Selig held court in the back of the press box Monday night and was asked, among other things, if Steinbrenner deserves a plaque in Cooperstown in addition to Monument Park. 'Of course I do,' Selig said. 'Now I’m sure that will have some controversy, but you asked me my opinion.' "Told that [...]
Honoring The Boss »
Here is what it says: GEORGE M. STEINBRENNER III July 4, 1930 – July 13, 2010 New York Yankees Principal Owner “The Boss” 1973 – 2010 Purchased the New York Yankees on January 3, 1973.A true visionary who changed the game of baseball forever, he was considered the most influential owner in all of sports. In his 37 years as [...]
Curtis Granderson Honors Boss With Two Home Runs »
Tonight was a special night at Yankee Stadium as George Steinbrenner was honored before the game with a huge monument in center field and their center fielder blasted two home runs in an 8-6 victory over the Rays. Here are some highlights: Ivan Nova was impressive through five innings, but ran into trouble in the sixth when he gave up three [...]
Jayson Werth Hires Scott Boras »
Via Jim Salisbury on Twitter: "I just spoke to Scott Boras. He is Jayson Werth‘s new representative." This has been rumored for awhile now, but this looks official. This will almost definitely drive the price for Werth up. It also means that there will be a ton of misinformation leaked about this via Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman [...]
Heyman: If Joe Girardi Leaves, Bobby Valentine is a »
Via Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated: Joe Girardi will probably stay with the Yankees rather than go to the home state Cubs (he’s from Peoria and went to Northwestern). But if he leaves, Bobby Valentine likely would be one candidate to replace him in the Bronx. Like Heyman said, Girardi will probably stay with the Yankees. But these are the [...]
New York Yankees Rumors: If Yu Darvish Is Posted, »
Via Hardball Talk: FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal heard from a source Saturday that right-hander Yu Darvish is likely to be “posted” this winter, meaning teams in Major League Baseball will have a crack at luring him away from the Nippon Ham Fighters. Darvish is only 24 and widely considered one of the top pitchers in [...]