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Yankees Hit and Run: Interview with Mark Newman »
Mark Newman was nailed with a DUI the other day, but unlike former Yankee executive Steve Swindall it appears that Newman’s status within the organization is secure. Or at least he’s giving interviews and acting as if everything is all right. For those of you who don’t know who Newman is, he’s the Senior VP of Baseball [...]
Derek Jeter’s Hand Looks Just Fine »
There was some concern over over Derek Jeter’s right hand yesterday after he came up visibly sore on a diving play in the fourth inning. It didn’t appear to be a big deal at the time, and manager Joe Girardi said he didn’t even notice Jeter’s discomfort. But when it comes to The Captain, injuries are almost literally the [...]
New York Yankees: The Battle for the Fifth Spot Lives »
The spring training statistics of the five guys battling for the fifth spot in the rotation (in order of least to most likely to win the job): Chad Gaudin Toronto+Blue+Jays+v+New+York+Yankees+cNIqLGRkuYbl.jpg" border="0" height="277" width="356"> 0-2 (W-L), 7.71 ERA, 3 GP, 2 GS, 7.0 IP, 9 Hits, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 HR, 2 BB, 4 K Career as Starter: [...]
Arizona Is One Possible Destination for Yanks’ »
So far this spring the Yankees have not had to deal with major injuries to their pitching staff and while that is fantastic, it’s bad for Chad Gaudin and Sergio Mitre, if they want to stay in the Bronx. I’ve written before that it is likely that one of them gets traded, but today, Joel Sherman of the NY Post wrote that, [...]
Hit and Run: Joba Chamberlain Edition »
As the season draws closer, the Yankees have a big decision coming up as to who they are going to pick to be their fifth starter this year. Despite my belief that it would be a waste to go with anyone other than Joba Chamberlain , there is a very real chance that he could get passed over especially considering he hasn’t really pitched all [...]
Philadelphia Phillies Pay Damaso Marte Back for World »
Damaso Marte has certainly had mixed results during his Yankee career, but he was lights-out in the playoffs last year, especially in big spots against Ryan Howard in the World Series. Consider yesterday payback as he couldn’t even get an out in the fifth inning yesterday as he gave up three runs on a Jayson Werth homer, four hits, and was [...]
Elijah Dukes Released by Nationals: Should Yankees »
Former Tampa Bay prospect Elijah Dukes was released by the Nationals today. Supposedly, this had nothing to do with off-the-field concerns, of which there have been many over the years. According to The Washington Post, it was simply about baseball: Manager Jim Riggleman said it was a strictly baseball decision. “We like some of our other [...]
New York Yankees News: St. Patrick’s Day Edition »
Good morning and Happy St. Patrick’s Day BBD readers. When I was just a bit younger I often worked in the service industries in various bars and restaurants where St. Patrick’s Day was just another work day. I didn’t celebrate or get drunk because it’s a busy day when I was relied upon. Fortunately for me that wasn’t [...]
Kyle Anson Retires, JB Cox’s Future Uncertain »
According to Mike Ashmore of the Hunterdon County Democrat , Yankees minor league catcher Kyle Anson has retired. Chad Jennings of the Journal News also passes along information that right handed pitcher JB Cox is also contemplating retirement. Ashmore on Anson: Anson had spent all four years of his career with the Yankees organization, and all [...]
NY Yankees Tried to Trade for Minnesota Twins Denard »
Despite a history of Hall of Famers roaming centerfield for the Yankees, the position has been in flux since George Steinbrenner signed Kenny Loften after the 2003 season to help share the load with Bernie Williams . Last season, the Yankees got by with Melky Cabrera , but the only reason they seemed comfortable with that was because they were so [...]