Alex Rodriguez has learned. One of baseball’s all-time greats demonstrated class and character with his response to Donald Trump’s ridiculous comparison.When Debbie Gibson, who used to be popular during the 1980s, said she didn’t care who received the credit as long as her team won, Trump revealed that he is the antithesis of Derek Jeter, Lou Gehrig and Alex Rodriguez. “That’s all about winning; that’s a Derek Jeter-type statement,” Trump said. “We love Derek. That’s not an A-Rod statement; it’s a Derek statement.” When he was asked to respond to ...
Brief 2011 RecapThe New York Yankees cruised to the AL East crown by six games, absolving themselves from the last-day drama and solidifying their shot to bring another title to the Bronx.It wasn't to be, however, as the second-most prolific run-scoring offense in the American League was shut down by the dual Cy Young/MVP winner Justin Verlander and cohorts as the Detroit Tigers dispatched the Bombers in a five-game series.It was still quite an offensive show in '11 for the Yankees, whose offense combined for a .788 OPS and led ...
Adonis Garcia is the latest International baseball superstar to draw interest from several major league teams.Among those teams are said to be the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees.Hailing from Cuba, Garcia plays his ball in Venezuela and is viewed by many as a utility player with a solid bat.Despite rumors that the A's and Yanks have intriguing offers for Garcia on the table, representatives from both organizations deny these claims.Although no offers have been officially discussed, there is little doubt that the Yankees view Garcia as a player ...
Hiroki Kuroda took the mound tonight for the second time this spring, following his rough outing against the Rays. He allowed three runs on three hits in two innings in his first start with the New York Yankees.Tonight against the Astros, Kuroda greatly improved. He threw three scoreless innings, while striking out two. He walked two and allowed two hits.Out of the 42 pitches he threw, 24 of them went for strikes.After exiting the game with the game tied 0-0, Kuroda addressed the media in the clubhouse. Shockingly, he was ...
On April 3, 1951 Mickey, hitting a robust .462 in the exhibition season, was ordered to report to his draft board for a medical re-examination. Mantle had been classified as 4-F due to osteomyelitis of his left shin, which was the result of a high school football injury incurred in 1946. For a time, the doctors treating Mickey feared that the leg might have to be amputated, but his family refused to consider that horrifying option. After several operations and treatment with the new wonder drug, penicillin, the condition was arrested. Mickey ...
Derek Jeter is probably the biggest face of baseball, and possibly the most beloved athlete in today’s era. Now entering into his 18th season in Major League Baseball, all as a Yankee, Jeter’s time as Yankee captain is coming to an end. Not only is Jeter 37 years old this year, but his production has been declining over the past two years at a surprising rate. In 2009, Jeter had one of the best seasons of his career: he hit a monster .334, stole 30 bases and belted 18 home ...
Just when I thought we could put to rest the concerns over Michael Pineda's drop in velocity this spring training, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman might have reignited the flame. According to Jon Harper of the New York Daily News, Cashman is somewhat concerned over Pineda's velocity early on during the spring. “It’s a tough situation because he’s a newbie with us,” Cash said. “We don’t have a history or experience with him, so we’re going to grow to know each other. I know he feels good but I don’t know ...
With spring training games already underway, the New York Yankees are getting the opportunity to evaluate each and every player, as they prepare for the season. Undoubtedly, these observations will lead to some decisions on roster selections.The Yankees' rotation is certainly being watched carefully, with the top four slots essentially set with CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Michael Pineda and Ivan Nova. Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia battle for the fifth spot. This leaves any potential prospects to break camp left to the bullpen roles.With a large number of prospects currently ...
Most people remember the year 1986, but not all New York baseball fans have fond memories of the year, as the New York Yankees finished second, five-and-a-half games behind the Boston Red Sox. It was also the year that Don Mattingly finished second to Boston's Wade Boggs in the batting race. Ironically, 1986 was Mattingly's greatest season. It was even better than 1984, when he did win the batting title with a .343 average. On Sept. 29, 1986, Mattingly was hitless in three at-bats in an 8-1 Yankees win at ...
Spring training is upon us, and baseball fans are glued to television, radio and the news about how players perform and produce every day.Winter is almost over, and the excitement of Opening Day just around the corner has adrenaline pumping through the veins of every fan.With the moves that the Yankees organization has made during the offseason, fans are energized knowing that the 2012 Yankees are set up to be a powerful force to contend with, having hitting, fielding and pitching that will be the toughest in the American League.The ...