Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle and Jeter are some of the greatest names in New York Yankees' history. However, Beniquez, James and Moses are the names of some of the forgotten Yankees. This series will focus on the less remembered players to wear pinstripes over the last four decades (1970s-2000s). Today's letter of the day is "C." Ron Coomer (2002) Infielder Ron Coomer spent a season in New York after signing as a free agent on Jan. 28, 2002. He had previously played for Minnesota (1995-2000) and the Cubs (2001). In Coomer's only season, he batted .264 with 3 ...
Ever since he arrived in Tampa for spring training, Mariano Rivera has dropped hints that 2012 may be the year of Exit Sandman. In 17 seasons with the Yankees, Rivera has saved a major league record 603 games and added another 42 in postseason play.
He is the best closer in history, and the Yankees won't be replacing him as much as looking for someone to fill the closer's role. For an analogy, think about Ray Perkins, the fair-haired All-American at Alabama who left as the New York Giants head coach to ...
A dominant relief pitcher is often viewed as the most clutch pitcher on a team's staff. Some team's have relied on the efforts of their exceptional relievers for regular season success, and some have relied on them for postseason success.Ever since saves became an official statistic in 1969, teams have always worked hard to develop a dominating closer.Some teams have been lucky enough to have a consistent closer for several consecutive years, while others were left scrambling to fill the vacancy left by their former closer.Being a good reliever means ...
In early December, Alex Rodriguez went to Germany to have orthokine therapy. This medical procedure was done to help Alex with his chronic right knee and shoulder problems.
So what is orthokine therapy?
Orthokine therapy was initially designed to treat osteoarthritis. This technique was developed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Peter Wehling.
Osteoarthritis is a bone condition that involves loss of cartilage. Cartilage is a tissue found in all areas of the body. It also separates bone in the joints. Without cartilage, there is bone on bone contact, which is very painful for the ...
He was a fine player who is almost always overlooked when discussing Yankees second baseman. Horace Clarke was a sure-handed defensive player that first played shortstop before he took over as the Yankees' regular second baseman. Clarke set a league record by leading second basemen in assists for six consecutive seasons and in putouts for four consecutive seasons. A durable switch-hitter with good speed, he appeared in at least 143 games every season from 1967-1973 and twice led the American League in at-bats. In his first full season, he batted ...
While the New York Yankees roster seemed to be complete, the Yankees and David Aardsma agreed to a one-year contract for $500,000 with incentives and a team option for 2013.A former first-round pick, David Aardsma was once considered to become the long-time closer for the Seattle Mariners. His brief stint as closer had ended as he had to undergo Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2011 season.The Yankees benefit as that missed season had lowered Aardsma's stock all the way to the bargain bin as two things could happen from this ...
Mickey Mantle was extremely well-liked by his teammates and by most of his opponents. Pitchers who had just been victimized by a Mantle home run appreciated the fact that he circled the bases with his head facing the ground. Mickey and the Yankees were the antithesis of many modern players who watch a deep drive hit the wall before they start to run. The New York Yankees won the World Series in Mantle's first three years with the team. During the 1950s, a World Series share, especially a winning share, ...
In an attempt to help a challenged offense, on July 15, 1968 the eighth-place New York Yankees (they weren’t last because there were 10 teams in the league) signed Rocky Colavito, who had been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The new Bronx Bomber fit in well, considering the circumstances. Colavito, who batted only .220/.330/.451 for the Yankees, had one memorable game that was the highlight of the Yankees’ season. The Yankees were playing a Sunday doubleheader on August 25 against the Detroit Tigers. The teams had played a twin ...
Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle and Jeter are some of the greatest names in New York Yankees history. However, Armstrong, James and Moses are the names of some of the forgotten Yankees. This series will focus on the less remembered players to wear pinstripes over the last four decades (1970s-2000s). Today's letter of the day is "B." Armando Benitez (2003) Armando Benitez has pitched for eight major league teams. While he is most remembered for his stints as closer for Baltimore and the New York Mets in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Benitez had a short ...
New York Yankees catching prospect Austin Romine will miss a day of spring training, according to manager Joe Girardi.Romine experienced some back soreness on Thursday during a workout session with pitchers and catchers in spring training. His soreness appears to be minimal, and he should be back training quickly.He is on the Yankees' 40-man roster for spring training. Francisco Cervelli is the likely backup catcher for Russell Martin, assuming that he remains healthy.Romine will most likely start 2012 playing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and he could receive a call-up to the ...