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New York Yankees Notes: A-Rod, Burnett, Berkman and »
The Yankees are back in the Bronx for a 10-game homestand starting with a four-game set against the Oakland Athletics today. Here are some notes: Alex Rodriguez will begin taking batting practice today and unless there are any setbacks he’ll be returning to the lineup as soon as he is eligible on September 5.A.J. Burnett will not be [...]
Despite Huge Season, Robinson Cano Overshadowed for »
Coming into the season one of the bigger questions was whether or not Robinson Cano was ready to hit out of the no. 5 spot in the Yankees lineup. Afterall, protecting Alex Rodriguez in the batting order is a big deal. If that question wasn’t answered on opening day when Cano went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored there [...]
Andy Pettitte Feels Good After Latest Bullpen Session »
Via Chad Jennings of the Journal News: Andy Pettitte sounded much more encouraged today than he did on Friday. He threw 35 pitches in the bullpen, and despite a plan to throw with the same intensity as last time, Pettitte said the last 20 pitches or so were like a normal bullpen session. “I heated it up pretty good,” he said. [...]
Yankees Notes: Recap, Nova, and Injury Updates »
Two things that have been going well for the Yankees lately, CC Sabathia and their bullpen, both struggled last night, but when your offense scores 12 runs those kind of things are forgiven. Here are some notes: Sabathia went seven innings, but allowed five runs and David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain only managed to get one batter out [...]
New York Yankees: Getting A.J. Burnett on Track »
Everyone knows by now that A.J. Burnett is pitching terribly, leading to speculation that he, like Javier Vazquez, will be skipped in the rotation. Perhaps this will be the case, but it doesn’t seem like the solution for the Yankees or Burnett. First off, would skipping a turn actually benefit Burnett? Obviously, I am not a pitching coach, [...]
Yankees Notes: Burnett, Pettitte, Aceves, Berkman, and »
A.J. Burnett allowed four runs in the first inning and never settled in, as he gave up eight earned runs and the Yankees lost 9-4 in the first game of a three game series against the Chicago White Sox. Here are some notes: Since May 9th, the Yankees are 6-14 when Burnett starts. His numbers during that stretch: 20 G, 110.2 IP, 52 BB, 85 SO, 6.34 [...]
Andy Pettitte Throws Bullpen Without Pain »
Via the LoHud Yankees blog: Andy Pettitte felt good after a 25-pitch bullpen session, but he did not try to throw at 100 percent effort. That was at the urging of the training staff. The greater test will probably come in his next bullpen session — most likely Sunday or Monday — when he might be able to push it a little [...]
Yankees Notes: Girardi, Wood, and Laird »
The Yankees had an off day yesterday, so there really isn’t a whole lot of news going on. Andy Pettitte is throwing a bullpen this afternoon, which is critical to the Yankees season, but we haven’t gotten an update on that yet. As soon as there is something, I’ll let you know. Here are some notes: There have been a lot of [...]
Johnny Damon: Red Sox Claim Former Fan Favorite Off »
Via the NY Post: The Red Sox have claimed Johnny Damon on waivers, but the Tigers outfielder must waive a no-trade clause to return to Boston. Damon said before Monday night’s game against Kansas City that it’s one of the toughest decisions of his career. If Damon waives the no-trade clause, the Red Sox and Tigers have 48 hours to [...]
Yankees Notes: Nova, Aceves, Marte, Pettitte, and More »
The Yankees lost a tough one yesterday 3-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays as Ivan Nova made his first big league start. Nova wasn’t overpowering, but if it weren’t for a dominant 12 strikeout performance by Brandon Morrow the Yankees could have won this game. Here are some notes: Nova ran into trouble early when he allowed a homer to Jose [...]