Minutes after our latest national embarrassment became official, the Yankiverse began buzzing over whether Swish will return, or who will close next year if Soriano flees - the usual talk radio crapola. The fans began pieing A-Rod, designated lynchpin to the two worst collapses in Yankee history, but let's look closer, folks, because there's somebody else here, too. Nope, not Jeet or Mo. He's the guy behind the curtain, the one we're always grateful to have.He may be the worst straight-up GM trader in modern baseball history. Quick: Tell me a deal where we won? (The Swisher-Betemit example is getting stale.) His only world championship came after writing the largest stimulus checks for free agents in history. His personal foibles have landed him on the back pages - quick: tell me what other franchise would keep a guy after that? - and his investment in certain players - hello, Curtis; hello, Pineda - limits his ability to make the changes that must be done.It hurts t...
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Chris Dickerson,
Brian Cashman,
Buck Showalter,
David Phelps,
Jesus Montero,
Tyler Clippard,
Tony La Russa
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals
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Yankees bothered by booing fans
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October 19, 2012
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October 19, 2012
According to reports, one unidentified Yankees player said the booing by fans during Game 2 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium "spooked a lot of guys."
Anonymous player says the Yankees were ‘spooked’ by the fans booing
Via Larry Brown Sports
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October 19, 2012
If any excuse the Yankees could make for their poor ALCS showing would be off-limits, I would have to think it would be blaming the fans. Nothing New York fans say should surprise the players, no matter how vulgar, inappropriate or unsupportive it may be. According to one anonymous Yankee, it did this year.“I really think the booing spooked a lot of guys,” the player reportedly...
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October 19, 2012
Pettitte to decide on 2013 in "a month or so"
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October 19, 2012
From Peter Botte:Another offseason, another retirement decision for Andy Pettitte. The 40-year-old lefty hopes to tell the Yankees whether he’ll be back in 2013 “one way or another, within a month or so.”
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“I came back because I felt like I had some competition left in me and I wanted to help this organization win another championship,” Pettitte said. “There’s...
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October 19, 2012
Sabathia Wants Martin Back in 2013
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October 21, 2012
Here's a little more CC Sabathia related news, though this time it's not related to anyu injuries. Here's the story from Mark Hale:Two Yankees pitchers voiced their support yesterday for free-agent catcher Russell Martin.
“I think it’s important. He’s been a great addition to our team, on and off the field,” CC Sabathia said of re-signing Martin. “That...
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October 21, 2012
Steinbrenner would have issued a public apology
George Steinbrenner would have issued a public apology.
After leading the league in wins this year, the New York Yankees didn't just lose to Detroit in the AL championship series. They got swept in one of the more humiliating moments in the team's history.
The four-game wipeout made headlines - A-Rod's benching, Derek Jeter's injury, Robinson Cano's slump. But...
Time gets us all, even A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez will go down as one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. I repeat, Alex Rodriguez is one of the greatest baseball players EVER, in the history of the game. I realize most people understand that, but it seems to have been forgotten over the past few days.Donald Trump, for example, the king of idiots, has tweeted several things about A-Rod. First he...
Girardi and Cashman will return to Yankees, fans want A-Rod and Swisher gone.
Via New York Sports-Kings
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October 20, 2012
The gloomy air surrounding the New York Yankees after their embarrassing ALCS loss at the hands of the Detroit Tigers isn’t going away any time soon. The blame for the Yanks letdown is all over the board, from Joe Girardi to Alex Rodriguez. Reports now indicate that the Yankees plan to bring back manager Joe Girardi, and will once again rely on GM Brian Cashman to assemble a team...
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October 20, 2012
Yankees’ Derek Jeter Gets Ankle Surgery
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The New York Yankees saw a lot of their hopes come to an end when star shortstop Derek Jeter went down with an ankle injury in Game 1 of the ALCS versus the Detroit Tigers, therefore ending his season.
The Yankees would go on to lose the rest of the way, getting swept as the Tigers made their way into the 2012 World Series.
With an off-season ahead, the Yankees...
Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo is joined by Brian Cashman to discuss the 2012 season and the Yankees' struggles during the ALCS
Via Bob's Blitz
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October 19, 2012
SIRIUS' Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo grabbed Yankees GM Brian Cashman today. The two discussed what went into the benching of Alex Rodriguez, if a coach will be 'scapegoated' in the off season, and how BC...
Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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October 19, 2012
Yankees’ CC Sabathia To Have Elbow Checked
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It appears that New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia will need to have his elbow examined by doctors after it was reported that he has had a bone spur since his younger pitching days with the Cleveland Indians.
“We are going to have his elbow checked out,” general manager Brian Cashman told ESPN New York.
Sources say there will just need to be a minor procedure...
Alex Rodriguez and a possible Mets future
Via Mets360.com
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October 20, 2012
Imagine the following scenario:
‘Disgusted with his dismal performance in the playoffs and diminishing talents; the Yankees look to unload the contract of Alex Rodriguez so they can pursue a new direction. Unable to afford to offer him the contract he feels he deserves, the Mets are forced to pursue a trade for David Wright. The New York Teams swap players at their hot corners...
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October 20, 2012
Ranking the hot hookups of Alex Rodriguez
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October 19, 2012
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October 19, 2012
Yanks: Stand Pat, Rebuild or Josh Hamilton?
Via Mike Silva's Sports Media Watchdog
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October 19, 2012
Could the Yankees finally be facing the crossroad that we have discussed for years? After the Tigers bounced them from the 2006 playoffs, many thought the run was over and they needed to rebuild. Joe Torre was able to squeeze a playoff appearance out of the group the following season, but they would miss the postseason in 2008 under Joe Girardi. Brian Cashman signed CC Sabathia and...
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October 19, 2012
Who Agrees With This?
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October 20, 2012
I believe our AAA team would have fared better against Detroit than the Yankees.
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October 20, 2012
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