Found February 22, 2009 on
Bronx Baseball Daily:
One of the first moves the Yankees made this off-season was a trade that sent Wilson Betemit to Chicago for Nick Swisher that included a few minor leaguers as well.
That deal was the first step in the process of upgrading the offense, they now had their new starting first baseman. It wouldn’t be long before [...]
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February 21, 2009
Just a heads up that the MLB Network is featuring the Yankees tomorrow night at 8pm EST on their "30 In 30" show. I think they look back at 2008 and then look ahead at 2009.Peace, love and Pinstripes,J-Boogie
Via The Evil Empire
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February 21, 2009
According to Bryan Hoch, CC Sabathia missed his scheduled live batting practice session today because he came down with the flu.Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that Sabathia wanted to throw the session but vomited and was permitted to leave camp. Sabathia told Girardi that his children were ...
Via The Evil Empire
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February 21, 2009
Mark Teixeira had this to say after watching Brackman throw yesterday:Andrew Brackman also threw, facing several minor- leaguers, including well-regarded catching prospect Jesus Montero. "Brackman is going to be great," said Teixeira, who had watched the 6-foot-10 right-hander. "His delivery is ...
Via The Evil Empire
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February 23, 2009
FROM BRYAN HOCH:TAMPA, Fla. -- The pitch zipped out of Mark Melancon's hand and sailed inside, producing the sickening thwack of big league lumber instantly becoming a useless piece of junk. From behind the batting cage, Derek Jeter cackled and taunted the bat's former owner, Robinson Cano, ...
Via Hugging Harold Reynolds
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February 21, 2009
NY Post via FanNation: Yankees caught in billionaire's scam"R. Allen Stanford's alleged $8 billion fraud has claimed its most high-profile victims yet: Yankee outfielders Johnny Damon and Xavier Nady." We got a hold of Stanford's solicitation to the ballplayers:GREATINGS KINDS SIRS. I COME TO ...
Via Sliding Into Home
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February 22, 2009
From Peter Abraham:Months before his star player admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, Joe Girardi knew he had to change his approach to remain the manager of the Yankees beyond this season. The controversy surrounding Alex Rodriguez only served to underscore that point in his mind.Girar... ...
Via Tirico Suave
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February 23, 2009
Perhaps you’ve already seen this item on either SbB or Darren Rovell’s page:
I was surfing auction sites last night and I stumbled across a pretty unique item. It’s a ball signed by New York Yankees great Mickey Mantle, but instead of the normal inscription like “536 HR’s,” it says “F**k Yogi.”
It’s of course referencing the [...]
Via NY Baseball Digest
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February 21, 2009
Peter Abraham wrote about Nick Swisher and the flexibility he can provide by playing first base, right, left, and center. This years Yankees team has a good problem - too many productive starting outfielders and not enough places to play. Swisher, Damon, Nady, and Melky Cabrera are all everyday players that might need to share [...]
Via Sliding Into Home
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February 21, 2009
A-Rod has said several times that his best years - 1996 and 2007 - were clean years. I want to believe him. But with the recent reports of his association with trainer Angel Presinal, and his recent troubles with telling the complete truth, I wouldn't be surprised by anything at this point.From J... ...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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February 23, 2009
The Yankees are taking the day off from practice - interesting timing considering their star shortstop needed to rest his hamstring - and are instead spending the afternoon playing billiards. Two man teams have been organized and will compete in a 8-ball tournament.
Peter Abraham reported that the team was headed toward the pool hall at [...]
Via Sliding Into Home
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February 20, 2009
According to NorthJersey.com, reliever Edwar Ramirez will no longer be pitching for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.UPDATE: MLB.com is reporting that Jose Veras has also withdrawn from the WBC.So far that's Melky Cabrera, Alfredo Aceves and now Veras and Ramirez who ...
Via Sox and Dawgs Inactive
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February 21, 2009
During the day yesterday, the New York Daily News reported that Alex
Rodriguez was involved with a trainer named Angel Presinal, who
happened to be banned from MLB ballparks after a 2001 incident.
The reason why Boston Red Sox David Ortiz's name came up is the fact
that when he is in the Domincan Republic, Big Papi trains at his
facility because it's close to his house there.
Via boston.com
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February 22, 2009
Bernie Williams stepped into the batter's box at George Steinbrenner Field in
Tampa Friday and started whacking line drives to the gaps. On his last swing,
Williams hit a shot that cleared the wall in right, drawing applause from the
crowd."Stop it!" said former teammate Derek Jeter. "You're making us look bad."
Williams, 40, has been out of baseball...
Via Sox and Dawgs Inactive
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February 21, 2009
During the day yesterday, the New York Daily News reported that Alex Rodriguez was involved with a trainer named Angel Presinal, who happened to be banned from MLB ballparks after a 2001
The reason why Boston Red Sox David Ortiz’s name came up is the fact that when he is in the ...
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