‘NY Yankees’ Archives
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 [...]
Glaring Holes on the Yankees: How Are They in First? »
You really have to wonder about the Yankees. They currently have the best record in all of baseball, but in watching them play, their weaknesses are obvious. If you break the team down piece by piece, the best part of the team is the starting staff that includes CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and Phil Hughes. They all [...]
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 [...]
Has AJ Burnett Finally Hit Rock Bottom? »
Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before a turnaround can be put together. Yankees starting pitcher AJ Burnett has struggled the past two months, and Saturday's start may be the worst yet. Not just because of his performance on the mound though. The worst part is what happened on his way into the clubhouse between innings. [...]
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 [...]
Alex Rodriguez to Make Acting Debut »
Please check out my website, TheSportingRave.com. More celebrity/pop culture stories to discover. Alex Rodriguez has been romantically linked to the likes of Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz, and now the roidhead Yankees slugger will attempt to move into the movie genre himself. A-Rod is well-accustomed to the spotlight playing for the world champion [...]
Yankees Pitching Woes Continue: Where Will the Help »
Pitching wins championships, or at least that is the saying. If this is the case, then the Yankees better start looking for some more help in that department. While CC, Pettitte, and Hughes are having great seasons thus far, that can’t be said for the rest of the staff. When it comes to the bullpen, the only reliable pitcher has been [...]