Here’s a noteworthy group of statistics for you to chew on.
Jorge Posada threw out 31 runners this season (111 attempts). His CS% was 28% in ‘09.
Backup catcher Jose Molina threw out 9 runners this season (32 attempts). His CS% was 28% in ‘09.
The Yankees, as a team, threw out 29% of those attempting to steal. [...]
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November 08, 2009
Ever wonder where the city of New York obtains mountains of confetti for what used to be called ticker tape parades to honor sporting champions, astronauts or Chain Gang’s election to the Rock’n'Roll Hall Of Fame? Me neither, but the New York Post’s Chuck Bennett and Salim Algar report Friday’s celebrations for the newly crowned [...]
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November 08, 2009
I’ve seen seven New York Yankees’ world championships in my lifetime. The 1977, 78, 96, 98, 99, 2000 and 2009 World Series. I was a little too young for the 77 and 78 teams but I do remember liking Mickey Rivers and Ron Guidry. I was born in 1970 so you do the math.
Out of [...]
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 10, 2009
While there is no shortage of talk about the Yankees re-signing their own free agents or making a splash for the likes of John Lackey, the World Series champions also have some decisions to make about the back-end of their rotation. Joel Sherman of the New York Post took a look at what the Yankees might do with some of the extra pitchers on the staff...
New York would like...
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November 10, 2009
Now that the Yankees have been crowned World Series champs, the hot stove season can begin. The 2009 General Manager meetings are currently taking place in Chicago, and the rumor mill has been ripe with information on what the Yankees plan on doing this winter:Pitcher John Lackey is supposedly on the Yankees radar, although GM Brian Cashman has already denied any interest. Analysts...
Via Yanks Blog
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November 10, 2009
Damon, Pettitte... and Matsui?: Joel Sherman at the Post spoke with a Yankees official who told him the team would like to try to keep Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui. It's been generally thought of as unlikely that the team would re...
Via Sports Illustrated
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November 10, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.
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November 10, 2009
Johnny Damon has been enjoying his championship victory. The (former?) Yankees slugger hit up Las Vegas to savor the win. Damon was spotted cozying up with his wife Michelle at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas.
Damon happened to be wearing one of the ugliest shirts I [...]
Via Fox Sports
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November 09, 2009
Hideki Matsui lifted the Yankees to a title, but will he be back in the Bronx? It's among Dayn Perry's offseason burning questions.
Via NY Daily News
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November 10, 2009
Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.
Via Bleacher Report
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November 10, 2009
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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November 08, 2009
The Yankee Stadium clubhouse was empty yesterday, except for a few reporters and clubhouse attendants. The only remnants of the World Series championship were the faint smell of champagne and a Phillies scouting report on the bottom of Jorge Posada’s...
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November 07, 2009
The New York Yankees have a number of great homegrown players. They include shortstop Derek Jeter, pitchers Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, and catcher Jorge Posada, I'd even include World ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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