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Is Tony Pena the Next Florida Marlins Manager? »
Via MLB.com: "Having previous big league managing experience will be a plus for those under consideration to manage the Marlins in 2011. "Meeting the criteria is Tony Pena. "Currently the Yankees bench coach, Pena spent parts of four seasons (2002-05) managing the Royals. In 2003, he was named the American League Manager of the [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Hughes, Teixeira, Pettitte, »
The Yankees won a roller coaster last night to take back first place, but like I said, last night—it doesn’t mean much if they can’t win tonight to stay atop the AL East. Going for them is Phil Hughes, who is making his first start since being skipped in the rotation to limit his innings. Here are some notes— Hughes has [...]
New York Yankees Back in First After 8-7 Win Over »
The Yankees overcame a seven-run fifth inning, battled back to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 in 10 innings, and regained first place in the AL East. Here are some highlights: The two biggest highlights were a pair of great defensive plays late in the game. The first was a great diving catch in center by Curtis Granderson to and the 9th inning. The [...]
Yankees Notes: AL East, Swisher, De La Rosa, and Jay-Z »
It’s been pretty harsh watching the Yankees these days, but like I said the other day, if they are blowing games because of the likes of Chad Gaudin and Sergio Mitre, two players who might not even be on the playoff roster, it’s hard to kill them over it. Those aren’t the only mistakes, but if the offense were clicking [...]
Wish We Weren’t There: Current New York Yankees »
If you are unfamiliar with Bronx Baseball Daily, we have a series called “Wish We Were There.” It chronicles great historical moments in Yankees history. I strongly recommend that you give them a read. But, for this piece, I will be chronicling a moment in Yankee history, or at least a moment right now that we wish never [...]
Yankees OF Nick Swisher Next To Get an MRI »
Via River Ave Blues: Nick Swisher will undergo an MRI on his still injured left knee tomorrow. It’s been giving him trouble since he fouled a ball off it in Toronto at the end of August, and it’s clearly not just a minor pain based on how he’s been limping around for the last two weeks or so. Swish had some tests performed [...]
Brett Gardner’s MRI Negative, Gets Cortisone »
Via Chad Jennings: An MRI on Brett Gardner’s right wrist showed no break or tear, but it did show considerable inflammation. Gardner got a cortisone shot and is hopeful it will do the trick within a day or two. “I couldn’t have picked up a bat today and swung,” Gardner said. The pain is right at the base of the wrist, a [...]
Yankees Notes: Javier Vazquez, Nick Swisher, Brett »
The Yankees have been bad lately, but they’re still in first place because the Tampa Bay Rays have also been struggling. That lead is down to just half a game though, and it will be put to the test over the next three days as the two AL East juggernauts go head-to-head. It starts tonight with a battle of the aces, CC Sabathia vs. David [...]
Mapping the New York Yankees Pitching Staff for »
The Yankees have 19 games left to play this season and the AL East may still be up for grabs, but with an eight game lead in the Wild-Card chances are pretty good that they’ll make the playoffs. Yesterday, I decided to take a look at the playoff roster. Today, I am going to look at where the pitching staff falls for the remaining 19 games [...]
New York Yankees Have Lost Six of Last Seven »
The Yankees were swept today by the Texas Rangers and now have lost six of their last seven games as Cliff Lee was brilliant tonight holding them to one run on two hits over eight innings. Dustin Moseley was impressive, but ultimately not good enough as he allowed four runs over 6.2 innings as the Yankees lost 4-1. Here are some [...]