‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Guest Bloggers Debate Joba vs. Hughes »
The battle for the fifth starting spot on the Yankees is up for grabs this spring. While in all reality there are about five players in contention, many believe it will come down to either Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes, with the "loser" moving to the bullpen. I asked a couple friends of Double G Sports to guest blog and give their side of the [...]
The New York Yankees Traded Roger Maris for Him? »
Dave Paderson is a die-hard New York Mets' fan. In 1966, Dave was attending New York University's graduate school. One December night that year, on his way back to his home in Flushing, Dave received a wonderful present from New York's other team. "We are committed to making a fresh start with young players. Smith gives us an [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update No. 18 »
Yesterday, in their fourth Spring Training game, the New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays. Brett Gardner started in left field. In his first plate appearance, Gardner hit a hard ground ball to Lyle Overbay at first base for Toronto. The ball was hit so hard and so directly at Overbay that he was able to turn it into a tricky 3-6-1 [...]
New York Yankees: Three Pitchers Brian Cashman Would »
Three of the greatest pitchers in New York Yankee history have a lot in common. Whitey Ford, Ron Guidry, and Mariano Rivera each were great. Ford is in the Hall of Fame, Rivera is a lock for it, and Guidry would have made the Hall if injuries had not shortened his career. Number 16 is permanently attached to the wall in Monument Park in Yankee [...]
Don’t Hate the Yankees!: Why Money Has Nothing »
Say what you want about the Yankees. You can say they buy all their players. You can say that any team could be successful if they broke the bank every season like the Yankees. However, you would be wrong. Because just like the "underdog" Rays, Marlins, and Twins, the Yankees also develop talent. In fact, it was not big free agent [...]
Hit and Run: NY Yankees Not Mad at A-Rod, Coke Mad at »
Here is an update on a story we heard yesterday, but an ex-Yankee might be mad at the team, and an update on Nick Johnson’s bad back. Apparently there is no bad blood between the Yankees and Alex Rodriguez over the fact that he’s been questioned about a doctor connected to HGH. Team president Randy Levine said, “Nobody [...]
Francisco Cervelli Exits Game Early With Concussion »
Facing Toronto righty Zech Zinicola today, Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion when he was struck in the helmet in the third inning. According to Yankees.com, Cervelli was able to leave the field under his own power with the help of Joe Girardi and trainer Steve Donohue. Cervelli was immediately taken to St. Joseph’s [...]
Adeiny Hechevarria Free to Sign, Yankees Interested »
According to Jorge Arangure of ESPN, Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechevarria has been “unblocked” by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and is now free to sign with any major league team. The consensus right now is that the 19-year-old could earn as much as $10 million, which would be more than the $8.2 million the Red Sox recently paid [...]
Mickey Mantle’s Most Important Catch »
"The biggest game I ever played in was probably Don Larsen's perfect game." Those were the words of Mickey Mantle, who played in many big games. On Oct. 8, 1956, Mickey Mantle had one of the best games of his great career. Don Larsen and Sal Maglie The Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees each had beaten the other twice in the [...]
Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain Struggle in Spring »
If the competition for the Yankees' No. 5 starter's spot is truly a five-man race, frontrunners Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes would currently rank fourth and fifth on the depth chart. After Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre and Alfredo Aceves each turned in two scoreless innings of work in Wednesday's spring opener against the Pirates, Hughes and [...]