Dear Baseball Fans,
You can say what you want about Alex Rodriguez, but you can't say he doesn't care.
Since the day he reached the major leagues at the ripe age of 18, he has done nothing but beg and plead for our respect, and in return we have done nothing more then point out his faults.
I mean sure, each and every one of us has recognized his greatness since he was in high school, but have we, the people, totally ignored Alex Rodriguez the person?
A-Rod isn't the best with the media, but he ...
Thanks to Frankie Piliere we already got a look at some of the Yankee minor leaguers today through his scouting reports. Now, we’ll get more of a journalist's take on the Yankees farm system instead of a scout’s thanks to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com.
First, Mayo takes a look at players near the top of the system that should make the Majors the earliest. These players do not represent the best of the organization, but instead are the players who are going to make an impact the earliest. According to Mayo ...
What feels like the never-ending saga, still continues to drag on.
Does New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain, belongs in the starting rotation, or the bullpen?
The 24-year-old power pitcher has been stuck in the purgatory of pitching, as his administrators and managers have struggled to come to an agreement on where to send him.
The New York Yankees have not handled this situation well at all.
As a matter of fact, they have arguably handled this about as bad as they could have.
The Yanks have continuously left their once highly touted prospect in ...
*****START***** The Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees just released about 50 tickets for the Meet the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Dinner on April 7 at PNC Field in Scranton. There will be a private batting practice session at 3:45 p.m. followed by cocktails and light fare in the stadium restaurant. This will be followed by an autograph session with the 2010 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. They have added a silent auction this year with some game worn jerseys, fan experiences, and NYY signed baseballs. Tickets are $75 with proceeds benefiting the Kids Night ...
For those of you who love hearing about the Yankee minor leaguers, you are in luck. Over the past couple of days there have been a few stories discussing some of the players closest to the majors. Let’s take a look.
First, on Sunday, former pro scout and current AOL Fan House writer, Frankie Piliere had some scouting notes specifically on the Yankees camp. It’s worth reading the entire thing, but I’ll give you some choice cuts:
Piliere on 2009 First Round Pick Slade Heathcott :
The left-handed swinging Heathcott boasts plus bat ...
It’s a good thing the season didn’t start today, because it probably couldn’t be raining much harder in New York.
On to some news:
- Mark Teixeira was hit on the elbow with a pitch yesterday. He left the game with what is being called a contusion and will be reevaluated today, but they don’t expect him to miss an extended period of time. “It looks pretty nasty,” said Teixeira.
- GM Brian Cashman and manager Joe Girardi have not yet met to discuss exactly how they are going to open the season ...
Finding unsung heroes in the Yankees' landscape is difficult business.
If you do something noteworthy in New York, chances are you'll be remembered for it. Just ask Aaron Boone, who will be signing photographs of aging knuckleballers for the rest of his life.
This isn't a bad thing, mind you. Boone deserves his fame, just like Stéphane Matteau, Jim Leyritz, and Mookie Wilson deserve theirs.
Combine a knowledgeable fanbase and a competitive media contingent and you get a hyper-aware sports town. Simply put: We don't forget.
(John Starks can tell you this goes ...
The Yankees have gotten pretty lucky this preseason as far as injuries go, but today they got their first scare, as Alfredo Aceves will have his scheduled appearance tomorrow canceled due to a sore back. He’ll also be getting the next few days off.
Manager Joe Girardi said that he’ll get the next few days off but would probably be ready for Opening Day. It does seem that they could be leaving open the possibility that he won’t be ready for Opening Day.
According to Chad Jennings this problem originally started back ...
Baseball season begins April 4, so it’s time to predict the outcomes for every team in the AL. Look for your favorite squads and compare your picks to mine.
I’ve ranked the teams based on their predicted finish for the 2010 season. I’ve also ranked each squad’s batting and pitching on a letter scale, with a short explanation following.
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The good people over at Maple Street Press were nice enough to send me a free copy of this year’s edition of their Yankees annual to review. If you are looking to pick up a Yankee-specific season preview magazine, I can’t imagine finding a better one than this.
The Magazine : Maple Street Press: Yankees 2010 Annual
The Editor : Cecilia Tan
Rating : A must-read for someone looking for a Yankees season preview magazine, 4.5-out-of-5
Published by : Maple Street Press
This is a magazine that has a little bit of everything—A roster preview, ...