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New York Yankees Notes: Andy Pettitte, Alex Rodriguez »
The Yankees won the series against the Rays this weekend as they beat them 9-5 in the rubber game Sunday afternoon. Here are some notes: The biggest news is that Andy Pettitte left the game in the third inning with a grade 1 groin strain. He’ll likely end up on the DL, but a grade 1 strain isn’t serious. Once the Yankees place [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Potential Relief Trade Candidates »
Currently, 43 percent of Bronx Baseball Daily readers would like to see the Yankees acquire bullpen help over another bat or rotation help. This led me to look into which relievers would be available at the trade deadline that the Yankees might target. Here is a list of the 10 best options that may be available: Kerry Wood – He’s [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Latest on Adam Dunn and the New York »
The Nationals haven’t liked the offers they’ve gotten for 1B/OF Adam Dunn and think the team will not be trading the veteran power hitter, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. The Nationals preference seems to be to sign an extension with Adam Dunn instead of trading him. The two sides haven’t been even close to one though so the [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Talk Cody Ross, Wes Helms »
There are a couple of reports out that have the Yankees discussing a deal with the Florida Marlins. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports had one which he states the Yankees have discussed OF Cody Ross with Florida, but notes that a deal for Ross may be a longshot as he expects their asking price to be too high for the Yankees. Rosenthal said that it is [...]
Yankee Notes: Marte, Robertson, Mitre, Laird, Yogi »
The big story of the day is AJ Burnett and his stupidity during the Yankees 10-5 loss against the second place Tampa Rays. Here are some other notes: Damaso Marte has been placed on the DL with inflammation in his left shoulder. LHP Boone Logan was called up to replace him. With Joba Chamberlain struggling, David Robertson may start, getting [...]
AJ Burnett Cuts Hands in Frustration After Loss To »
The Yankees lost starter AJ Burnett after just two innings in a 10-5 loss to the Tampa Rays after the pitcher cut his hands during a tantrum between innings, according to Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger . Here is the story from Carig: Burnett cut the palms of his hands, near the wrists, on the sharp edges of the plexiglass lineup holders [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Like Adam Dunn and Joakim »
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports , two players on the market that the Yankees would love to acquire are 1B/OF Adam Dunn of the Washington Nationals and RHP Joakim Soria of the Kansas City Royals. Of course the Yankees would love to have either of those players. Probably every team in baseball would love to have either of those players. [...]
Yankee Notes: Ghost of the Boss Helps Yanks Win »
Last night’s game became an instant Yankee Classic thanks to the Ghost of the Boss that helped the Yankees come back twice as they walked-off against the Tampa Rays 5-4 . Here are some notes: The Yankees were down 3-1 and a pair of solo shots by Robinson Cano and Jorge Posada tied the game at three. Then down 4-3 Nick Swisher homered to [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Pre-Game Ceremony, No-Show »
The All-Star Game is still being played like it doesn’t count, which makes it extra boring. So these past couple of days seem, to me at least, like the slowest days of the summer. The Yankees are back tonight though as they start the second half off in a big way against the Tampa Rays. Here are some notes. Tune in at 6:45pm today so you [...]
Yankees Notes: A-Rod, Joba, Hal, and Favorite Moments »
The Yankees are off again today. They will start a three game series against the Tampa Rays tomorrow with their ace C.C. Sabathia on the hill. Here are some notes: Apparently part of the reason why Alex Rodriguez didn’t play in the All-Star Game had to do with a mild thumb injury. Joba Chamberlain has been voted the most overrated player [...]