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Yankees Vs Twins, 18 May 2009: A Liveblog
May 18, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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4.28 PM: After a great weekend I get a chance to veg out on the couch and watch some baseball. Today's line up, courtesy of LoHud:Derek Jeter SSJohnny Damon LFMark Teixeira 1BAlex Rodriguez DHNick Swisher RFRobinson Cano 2BMelky Cabrera CFRamiro Pena 3BFrancisco Cervelli CAs lovely...
Gimp Nation
May 13, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Take a look around Yankeeland right now. What do you see?1: Chien Ming Wang still out with the after-effects of his season-ending foot injury from last year.2: Jorge Posada, the starting catcher, and José Molina, the back up, both out with strained muscle injuries (hamstring and quad...
25 Random Observations About the 2009 Yankee Season (thus far)
July 10, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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[As we approach the All Star break, I will do a few posts looking at baseball and the Yankees at the break. This one takes the form of Facebook's 25-random-things-about-me meme, as we look at 25 surprising and perhaps not-so-surprising observations of the Yankees' season so...
The Anatomy of a Yankees Spending Spree
December 22, 2008 by
Biz of Baseball
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The Yankees are spending more for free agents this off-season, despitethe recession due to a number of factors.As the New York Yankees go, most everything they
Yanks Reel In The Big Fish
December 10, 2008 by
Baseball & The Boogie Down
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Well, it sounds official. CC Sabathia is a Yankee. It's been reported and confirmed by multiple outlets (Buster Olney and Ken Rosenthal). So it sounds legit. I'm always a little skeptical when these things come out because sometimes it ends up being totally false. But I think...
ST Game 6: Yanks @ Astros
March 02, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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Spring Training Game 6: Yankees at Astros Game Time: 1:05 p.m. @ Osceola County Stadium - Kissimmee, FL TV | Radio: None YANKEES Johnny Damon LFMelky Cabrera CFNick Swisher RFJorge Posada DHCody Ransom SSJose Molina CJuan Miranda 1BAngel Berroa 2BDoug Bernier 3B Pitching For The...
Giant State of Horrors.....
May 28, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (or whatever it is called now, really who can keep track anymore) hasn't been particularly kind to the New York Yankees in recent years. Actually if you want to take it a step further, the state of Texas hasn't exactly been the bearer of good...
Yanks Could Target Arms
July 23, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Bryan Hoch at MLB.com talked to Yankees GM Brian Cashman, who acknowledges that "there is a [pitching] depth issue that is real." Cashman says the Yankees "aren't at all focused" on a bat before next week's trade deadline.As Hoch notes, there are a number...
ADP Report: February 9 2009
February 09, 2009 by
Crooked Pitch
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It?s time for another installment of movers and shakers on the Mock Draft Central Average Draft Position
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Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | +7.7% - You knew the Pettitte re-signing would begin his slow rise in ADP. This is his second consecutive week with a 7+ percentage point ...
The trade deadline is nine days away
July 22, 2009 by
Pinstripe Alley
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What moves will Brian Cashman make before then? What areas of the team are most in need of improvement? Which prospects are considered 'touchable'...
Amaro has full slate with this year’s arbitration group
January 06, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Phillies? GM Ruben Amaro Jr. came up through the ranks of the Phillies front office as a salary negotiating specialist, as did Assistant GM Scott Proefrock.
That?s good because they have a lot of negotiating on their plate as there are eight Phillies? players eligible for arbitration starting ...
Amaro has full slate with this year's arbitration group
January 06, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro Jr. came up through the ranks of the Phillies front office as a salary negotiating specialist, as did Assistant GM Scott Proefrock.
That's good because they have a lot of negotiating on their plate as
there are eight Phillies' players eligible...
Wasn't AJ Burnett Brought in Specifically to Beat the Red Sox?
June 10, 2009 by
Simon On Sports
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Over the offseason the Yankees landed two premium arms to throw in their rotation. CC Sabathia was the crown jewel but AJ Burnett was the one with the "stuff". He was that we were told would step up in the big spots. He was the who had never lost to the Red Sox in his entire...
Free Phil Hughes!
July 23, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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I detailed a few weeks ago, when Chien Ming Wang went back on the DL, how I thought that Joe Girardi had dropped the ball with regard to managing his bullpen.
I explained how I thought Girardi could have used Phil Hughes more liberally, for longer outings, to keep him closer to being...
So the Yankees have a budget, after all (?) (!)
July 31, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Or, Another way of considering the Trade DeadlineI have been told that I look for causation in everything.I don't deny the charge. My background, as a student in history, is such that I do so by habit. If there is a Y, there must be an X.Sometimes, there is multiple causation....
Yanks, Astros Finish in 5-5 Tie
March 02, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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INSIDER: The Yankees and Astros played to a 5-5 tie today. Chien-Ming Wang started the game for the Yankees and in his first two innings since injuring his foot in Houston last June pitched well. He allowed no runs on 2 hits. Four of his six outs were in the air, and the other two were on the ...
Yankees Do Just Enough to Beat Lowly Nats (Postgame Notes 16 June 2009)
June 16, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Someone must have sent the Yankees a memo: beating the Nationals (or, as some prefer, Natinals) is a simple affair. Hang in against the starter, get a few off the bullpen and pitch competently on your own side.Was it the best game the Yankees have played all year?No, probably not....
Cubs at Yankees post-practice season practice game 1
April 06, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Cubs at Yankees, 6:05 pm
Chicago Cubs
2008 record: 97-64, 1st place
2008 Pythag: 94.5-66.5
New York Yankees
2008 record: 89-73, 3rd place
2008 Pythag: 91.3-70.7
The Cubs and Yankees! The first unofficial game at the new Yankee Stadium. What's not to like?
Ted Lilly gets the...
ST Game 14: Yanks v.s Reds
March 11, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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Spring Training Game 14: Yankees vs Reds Game Time: 7:15 p.m. @ George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa, FL TV | Radio: YES, MLB.TV STARTING LIENUPS: YANKEES Brett Gardner, CFJohnny Damon, LFXavier Nady, RFHideki Matsui, DHCody Ransom, 3BJose Molina, CJuan Miranda, 1BAngel Berroa, SSRamiro...
Baseball is My Boyfriend - Andrus amazes in 4-2 win
June 03, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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I know it's only June, and I realize I may be biased, but Elvis Andrus looks like a sure bet for American League Rookie of the Year. Right now, the only other player holding ground with him might be Rick Porcello.
Andrus showed off his defense and speed tonight, and possibly...
C.C. Debuts, Yanks Win 7-3
March 07, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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INSIDER: The Yankees beat the Tigers 7-3 tonight at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. ON THE MOUND: C.C. Sabathia made his Yankees spring training debut and he went two innings allowing one unearned on two hits, and struck out two. (C.C. threw 26 pitches, 20 of them for strikes...
National League DH: It's Time
July 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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I never thought I would utter the words in that headline. I have been a baseball fan since I was six years old—1988. I was a fan of the Braves and by virtue of that correlation a fan of National League baseball. I have been a pure blooded, strategy-loving, designated hitter...
Game 130: Put the Sweep Shoe on the Other Foot
August 30, 2009 by
Pinstripe Alley
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While only Francisco Cervelli walks on water, Nick Swisher does bring his incredible powers of levitation to the New York Yankees.
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Looking Ahead: New York Yankees 2010 Starting Rotation
September 22, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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A good portion of the success of the 2009 Yankees comes from the team’s starting rotation. A weak point last year, the rotation was bolstered by the additions of C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.
Along with returning starters Andy Pettitte, Chien Ming Wang, and Joba Chamberlain...
Funny Baseball Player Names List - Updated
July 26, 2009 by
Pulled My Groin
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(Shirt from Zazzle.com)
Here’s the how the hell did we miss these guys? list:
Albert Pujols
Dickie Thon
Antonio Bastardo
Chet Lemon
Razor Shines
Rusty Kuntz
Boof Bonser
Harry Byrd
Dick Dietz
Kosuke Fukudome
“Ugly” Johnny Dickshot (ref)
Goose Gossage
Urban Shocker (ref)
Catfish...
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