Phil Hughes says he has tried not to dwell on his poor 2011 season, but he does have a few choice words to describe it: “Wasted. Bad...."
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February 14, 2012
Michael Pineda started his New York Yankees' career a little early.
The All-Star pitcher acquired from Seattle last month joined pre-spring training workouts Tuesday at the Yankees' minor league complex.
''I'm excited because it's my first time,'' Pineda said. ''I'm working hard to help my team make it to the playoffs.''
The...
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February 13, 2012
With Valentine's Day just a day away, the timing of the release of an official Yankees perfume could not have been better for general manager Brian Cashman. It's been two whole years since the Yankees won the World Series, so something doesn't smell right in the Bronx. Fortunately for Cashman, the new scent can help mask the odor of being an also-ran, so he will wipe...
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February 14, 2012
TAMPA — In his own understated way Derek Jeter is caught up in Linsanity as much as the rest of the world.Jeter said he has been following the amazing exploits of the Knicks’ young guard. “I’ve seen some highlights,’’ Jeter said yesterday at the Yankees minor league complex. “It...
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February 12, 2012
From Jeff Bradley:“Just to be able to go and put on the pinstripes,” Branyan said, sounding more like a teenager on draft day than a 36-year-old veteran. “I don’t know if it’s really sunk in yet.”
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“My whole career has been a challenge,” Branyan said. “Like a lot of guys in the game, nothing’s been handed to me. No one said it was going to be easy, so...
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February 12, 2012
New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett could be head to the Pittsburgh Pirates soon.According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the teams have placed the framework together for a deal that would send the right-hander to Pittsburgh, which has been the favorite to land Burnett this offseason. While players and money have not been finalized, rumors speculate that the Pirates would have...
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February 13, 2012
Five years ago this week, on Valentines Day 2007, this blog, Lady At The Bat, was born. A short post about the start of Spring Training that week has evolved into over 750 posts about the Yankees, Major League Baseball and, at times, my life as a Yankee fan. This week I'm taking a look back at some of those posts, and I invite you to do so as well. First up, a post from August...
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February 12, 2012
It looks like this deal is just about done, and Burnett will be a Pirate by the time pitchers and catchers report next weekend. Check out Pirates Prospects for all the details:Clipped from: www.piratesprospects.com (share this clip)
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February 13, 2012
Derek Jeter still has a young man’s zest for the game and a new season holds the same thrill it did when he started his pro career 20 years ago.
Via NY Daily News
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February 14, 2012
Michael Pineda was talking to Robinson Cano recently and he admitted to his friend that he was feeling somewhat overwhelmed about being traded to the Yankees and the prospect of playing for the big team in the big city.
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February 14, 2012
Is Alex Rodriguez healthy enough to produce 40 homers and 100 RBIs? Will Russell Branyan be the lefty bat the Yankees wanted this offseason? Beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers fans' questions from the Inbox.
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February 14, 2012
The Yankees continue to entertain their possibilities for unloading right-hander A.J. Burnett, and the Cleveland Indians have joined the fray as a potential landing spot.
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February 13, 2012
Deal is reportedly held up over money left on Burnett's contract
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