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TRADE WITH PIRATES! 2008-07-25 19:21:00 The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and reliever Damaso Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Phil Coke and George Kontos.The Pirates pulled Nady after the first inning of their game vs San Diego. Nady was in right field during the top of the first but was replaced by Jason Michaels in the field in the second.Marte was caught by television cameras
HOW LONG FOR KEVIN? 2008-08-20 15:14:00 Last season when the Yankees went on their August and September run to catch the wild card, hitting coach Kevin Long was given much credit for his work with the hitters.He was praised high and low by A-Rod and the Giambino. He was credited with turning Robinson Cano into a potential batting title candidate.This year is the complete opposite. The Yankees simply can't hit. Their inability to hit wit
HIDEKI ARRESTED! 2008-08-20 09:35:00 Ex-Yank pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested at a bar in Japan Wednesday for attacking the manager after his credit card failed.The "fat toad", 39, was arrested in the bar in Osaka at 5:30 am.Irabu admitted that he had drunk around 20 "jugs" of beer and was upset when the machine did not read his credit card."I-Robbed-U" grabbed the bar's 22-year-old manager by the collar, pushed him against the wal
MELKY TO THE MINORS 2008-08-15 14:04:00 WFAN reports that Melky Cabrera has been sent to AAA and Richie Sexson has been released.They have recalled Brett Gardner, for some reason, and INF Cody Ransom (are you watching, Robbie?).
DOG-GONE! RUSSO QUITS WFAN! 2008-08-14 23:44:00 Mike Francesa now has a solo act.The NY Post is reporting that Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo has left WFAN for a $3 million deal with Sirius radio.Russo and WFAN management "mutually agreed to go separate ways," said Mark Chernoff, the vice president of programming.Earlier on Thursday, WFAN announced that Francesa signed a new multi-year contract.The NY Daily news reports that Russo was not interest
TRABER AGAIN? 2008-08-10 17:54:00 Will someone please tell me what the Yankees are thinking?News of the day is that Ian Kennedy was sent back to SWB.To replace him the Yankees recalled Billy Traber, again.How many times does this tomato can have to get knocked around before the Yankees realize that this guy SUCKS?Is anyone in Yankeeland watching?Last time he was here he was beat around like an old mule. Might as well keep Kennedy
NOT AS SWEET AS CANDY 2008-08-09 00:30:00 In 1976 Reggie Jackson once said that if he played in NY, they'd name a candy bar after him.The 2008 version:
POSADA SAYS NO TO FIRST 2008-09-15 19:32:00 "I will be back in February (as a catcher)," Posada said. "I will do anything possible. I don't want to play first base. I want to be a catcher."Posada also thinks Joba Chamberlain should be a reliever."Leave him in the bullpen," Posada said. "You start him and he pitches 200 innings, he won't be able to. You're going to lose him. He's going to get hurt. I don't see him as a starter."Source: Ed Pr
CANO PULLED FROM GAME 2008-09-14 15:53:00 "I wasn't happy with the effort after the ground ball so I took him out.""Joe Girardi, post game, discussing the early departure of Robinson Cano.
ROYALTY FOR CANO? 2008-09-09 11:10:00 WFAN talkie Joe Benigno spewed out a rumor today that the Yanks were talking a deal with the Royals that would send Robinson "Lazy Bones" Cano to KC for righty starter Zack Greinke and infielder Alberto Callaspo.Greinke is 10-10 sporting a 3.70 ERA. If he is to become a Yankee they certainly will reduce his innings pitched. Zack is on his way to 200 innings, which in the land of Joba Rules, is too
2009 MORE OF THE SAME - FAILURE 2008-09-03 06:33:00 As a disappointing 2008 winds down, it is normal to look towards the future. Most of us expect some big changes this winter and fans get optimistic upon the arrival of spring training.However, in Yankeeland, something will not change: Pitching philosophy. From todays Despite Chamberlain's desire to throw 200 innings next season and Joe Girardi's insistence that the pitcher's DL stint and subsequen
A-FEUD! 2008-09-02 14:34:00 There is a feud brewing between A-Rod and Yankees management.It began when A-Rod's personal waterboy, Melky Cabrera, was sent to the minors. A-Rod then called Brian Cashman to protest. Cashman told A-Rod that it was an "organizational" decision, not his alone.A-Rod, not satisfied with that answer, calls Hal Steinbrenner who refers him to bother Hank.In the heated discussion that evolved, Hank told
TRABER DFA 2008-09-02 05:07:00 Well, Well...It only took 4 trips to the majors, a 7.02 ERA and most of the season for the Yankees failure pitching department to realize that Billy Traber stinks.Traber was designated for assignment in order to make room for Phil Coke on the 40 man roster. Coke was then called up to the big club.Now I anxiously wait for the pitching poohba's to make the same realization on Chris "Buffet" Britton.
DID YOU "CC" THIS? 2008-10-03 09:43:00 Update contributor "I-Man" submits C.C. Sabathia's post season stats.5 starts, 2 wins, 3 losses, 7.92 ERA, 33 hits, 22 walks, 24 K's and 22 ER.I also recommend taking a peek at his All-Star game numbers.C.C. is not a big stage pitcher."I-Man" suggests that "and since just pitching in the Bronx is "The Big Stage" one would have to think that this guy would be Eddie Lee Whitson reincarnated."
IS EILAND OUT? 2008-10-03 08:20:00 When Brian Cashman was on with WFAN's Mike Francesa, he was asked 2 distinct questions, that the answers to, should have raised some eyebrows.Question 1 was the about how he will fix the pitching rotation. Cashman's answer was that Wang and Chamberlain were in and the other 3 spots will be filled through "trades and free agency."Question 2 was about any changes to the coaching staff. Cashman said
CASHMAN STAYS 2008-09-30 15:51:00 Newsday reports that Brian Cashman has agreed to a 3 year contract to stay with the Yankees.The real news is that the deal was negotiated wit HAL not HANK, showing that Hal is nudging the big mouth out to the horse pasture and away from baseball.Statement from the Yankees:"Before we could move forward as an organization this off-season, we needed to come to a resolution on the person who would hol
YANKEEAUTOPSY - Part 3 2008-09-26 08:56:00 Welcome to YankeeAutopsy. An in depth look at what went wrong (and right) in 2008.Today we look at the infield.As of today, guess who has the FEWEST errors in the American League?The New York Yankees. An amazing stat considering that their defense did not look all that good this season.1st Base: Jason Giambi. It's time to say good-bye to "Big-G", as they call him. He made more errors this season
YANKEEAUTOPSY - Part 2 2008-09-25 07:49:00 Welcome to YankeeAutopsy. An in depth look at what went wrong (and right) in 2008.Today we look at pitching.One cannot discus Yankees pitching with out examining the flawed and failed philosophy known as "Joba Rules". The philosophy is that a pitcher should not pitch more than 40 innings more than he did the previous season. There are some stat freaks out there that have produced data that says t
YANKEEAUTOPSY - Part 1 2008-09-24 08:39:00 Welcome to YankeeAutopsy. An in depth look at what went wrong (and right) in 2008.We begin at the top:The Ownership. Hank and Hal came in this year taking over for Big George. The deal was that Hank would run the baseball end while Hal would run the business end of "Yankees Global Enterprises." It did not take long for Hank to expose himself as a man not knowledgeable about baseball. His stateme
CUBS MIGHT PRE-OPEN Y.S.3 2008-10-22 07:26:00 From NJ.com and the AP:NEW YORK -- The Chicago Cubs might play the unofficial opener at the new Yankee Stadium.The Cubs and Yankees are talking about playing an exhibition game or games the weekend before most teams open the regular season, on Monday, April 6. While the Cubs are the Yankees' first choice, the teams are still negotiating. The official opener of the $1.6 billion ballpark is April
IS THE NEW STADIUM SAFE? 2008-10-21 08:04:00 NYC Prosecutors will file racketeering and fraud charges against employees of Testwell Laboratories Inc., a company hired to test the strength of the concrete at some construction projects in the New York area.One of those projects is the new Yankee Stadium.Department of Buildings investigators have found irregularities in tests conducted at YS3 and other locations. Retesting of concrete at YS3
OPPORTUNITY FOR JOBA 2008-10-21 06:50:00 Details of the Joba Chamberlain DUI are that he was at a bar drinking Grey Goose, went on to a strip bar, got into a shouting match with a drunk heckling Red Sox fan, left a $100 tip for a $145 tab and got stopped by the Nebraska State Patrol.He had a BAC over the 0.08 state limit and has a 12/17 date with a Judge.Considering the problems with alcohol (and meth) that Joba's mother had, I hope he l
YANKS MAKE DEAL WITH COWBOYS 2008-10-20 12:38:00 The Yankees are teaming with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, forming a company that will handle concessions and merchandise sales at their new stadiums. Legends Hospitality Management LLC will offer fans high-quality food, shorter lines and snazzier retailing venues. “Legends was founded on the principle that enhancing the stadium experience will result in a more satisfied fan base,” said Jerry
WHY IS THIS NEWS? 2008-10-17 12:01:00 All of the blogs (even the big guys) are reporting that the Yankees (Hank) revealed that Joba Chamberlain would be a starter in 2009.Folks, this is old news.On October 1st, before the ink was dry on his new contract, Brian Cashman told Mike Francesa that Joba was in the 2009 rotation.Listen here: Cashman & FrancesaAnd not to waive my own flag, but, NYYU also reported it.Maybe it's news becaus
TOM TRESH PASSES AT AGE 71. 2008-10-16 08:53:00 From NY Daily News:Tom Tresh, who burst onto the big-league scene in 1962 and won Rookie of the Year honors as a fill-in shortstop for the Yankees after Tony Kubek was called into military service, died Wednesday at his home in Venice, Fla., of a heart attack. He was 71."I got a call from his son, Greg (Wednesday) morning who told me Tommy had passed away at his home," said Johnny Blanchard, Tresh
MEACHAM FIRED! 2008-10-14 12:15:00 Third base coach Bobby Meacham and special pitching coordinator Rich Monteleone have been fired by the Yankees.Rumor is that ex-Yank Luis Sojo is the replacement.Willie Randolph and Larry Bowa are also in the mix.NYYU would like to see Tony Pena move to 3rd and Tino Martinez at 1st.
SUPER FLOP DREW HENSON CUT BY LIONS 2008-11-14 21:52:00 He left University of Michigan football early because he was going to be the next great 3rd baseman for the Yankees.When that didn't work out, he was going to be the next great quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.After 7 games and 1 touchdown pass he was relegated to the practice squad.He moved on to the Minnesota Vikings in the same practice squad role, then to the Detroit Lions, again as a practi
SWISH! BETEMIT IS GONE! 2008-11-13 17:35:00 The Yankees have traded infielder Wilson Betemit and minor league pitchers Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez to the White Sox in exchange for switch-hitting 27 year old Nick Swisher and minor league pitcher Kanekoa Texeira.Swisher ( .219 with 24 home runs in 2008) had the worst batting average among players with at least 502 plate appearances, the number needed to qualify for the batting title.The so
WANG: HOME AND HEALED 2008-11-11 13:47:00 Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang returned to Taiwan yesterday morning and pronounced his right foot injury that forced him to miss the last four months of the season completely healed.Wang had to delay his return to Taiwan for several weeks to rehabilitate the foot in the United States following the end of the baseball season.Wang said the Yankees have arranged a special training program for him du
BREW CREW FOR WILLIE 2008-11-10 14:29:00 It's official: Willie Randolph will not be returning to the Yankees in 2009. The Milwaukee Brewers hired Randolph as Ken Macha's bench coach on Saturday."I'm excited, looking forward to this next challenge and getting to work, I love teaching and I'm passionate about being in the game," Randolph said.Randolph played in 124 games for the Brewers in 1991, hitting .327, 0 Hr and 54 RBI.
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