MELKY CABRERA NEWS
Melky Cabrera defies the laws of physics
September 26, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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What Jon Lester faced last night
ESPN:
Jon Lester fell to the mound, struck near the right knee by a line drive off the bat of Melky Cabrera… “It hit off my knee going about Mach 7,” Lester said. “It hit me in a good spot, where it didn’t do too much...
angEls, With One Big E
October 18, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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Final Score: Yankees 4, Angels 3 (13)
1st and 2nd, one out, bottom of the 13th in a fascinating game that was 3-3, when Melky Cabrera bounced one to the left of 2Bman Maicer Izturis, who spun and threw to second -- or sort of in that general direction, wildly, allowing the winning...
There's Something in the Melk
June 04, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Yesterday, for what seemed like the umpteenth time this season, the Yankees' Melky Cabrera came through with a big hit late in the game.This alone is pretty incredible: after all, last year Cabrera played so poorly that he, the starting center fielder on Opening Day, got sent down...
Cabrera's homer lifts Yankees
June 04, 2009 by
Baltimore Sun
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His shot in 8th breaks tie; Burnett suspended 6 games
Melky Cabrera hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the host New York Yankees overcame yet another poor start by Chien-Ming Wang to beat the Texas Rangers, 8-6, on Thursday.
Yankees Show Interest In Rowand
November 28, 2007 by
hotfootblog.com
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Lisa Kennelly and Ed Price of the Star-Ledger reports that the Yankees would have interest in signing CF Aaron Rowand if the team finds a suitor for Melky Cabrera.
Melky Cabrera Hits for the Cycle
August 02, 2009 by
Knuckle Curve
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Melky Cabrera of the New York Yankees hit for the cycle on Sunday. With a home run, single and double heading into the ninth inning, Cabrera hustled to get the necessary triple as his teammates cheered on in the dugout.
The Yankees haven’t seen one of their players hit for the...
Yanks' Cabrera hits for cycle against White Sox
August 02, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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CHICAGO(AP) Melky Cabrera became the 15th Yankees player and their first in 14 years to hit for the cycle, leading New York to an 8-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.
Why the 2009 season kicks all sorts of you know what...
August 28, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Been posting this as a comment and it's too good not to post here:Here’s how it breaks down:Homestand #1: Cleveland and Oakland: Melky Cabrera walk off HR in the 14th inning.Homestand #2: LA, Boston, TB: Jorge Posada walk-off single to cap off a five run comeback in the 8th and...
Quick Bits: Steinbrenner, Arbitration, Trades, Epstein, Matsui, Nady
16 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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Here are a few quick news items on the day:
George Steinbrenner has returned to his office in Tampa.
Chien-Ming Wang, Brian Bruney, Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre, and Melky Cabrera are arbitration-eligible. The Yankees must decide whether they want to tender contracts to these players...
Exclusive Photos of Cano & Melky Popping Bottles, Making Kissy Faces
May 26, 2009 by
NYsportSpace
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NY Sport Space has some friends in high places. So high that its fairly easy to acquire some EXCLUSIVE photos of Melky Cabrera and Robbie Cano popping bottles and making kissy faces.
Although it appears they are in a living room cavorting with these mid 20's blondies - I am...
Center Field Decision Coming Soon, But Both Candidates Should Make Team
March 28, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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From Pat Borzi:Going into the final weekend of spring training, the Yankees still have decisions pending on a handful of jobs. Center field is one. Manager Joe Girardi said he already had a “pretty good idea” of his choice, which he would most likely make final Sunday after...
WS Coverage: Repacing Cabrera with Gardner
Melky Cabrera left last night’s game with a hamstring injury in the 6th inning, leaving Joe Girardi without his starting CF. Sitting on the Yankee bench was one Brett Gardner, who entered the game in his place. An injury to a starting CF can be devastating for a team, but the...
Monday's Hits
February 02, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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According to The Boston Globe, via MLB Trade Rumors, Melky Cabrera is out of options. Check here for the breakdown of the options rule.While we've spent the last two years watching the new Stadium go up across the street, there's been another stadium going up, a 3D version...
No More Options For Melky
February 02, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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According to The Boston Globe, via MLB Trade Rumors, Melky Cabrera is out of options. Here's a breakdown of the options rule for those wondering: When a player is on a major-league club's 40-man roster and in the minor leagues, he is on "optional assignment." Players...
Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester leaves game with injured knee
NEW YORK -- Yankees center fielder Melky Cabrera smacked a pitch back up the middle in the third inning Friday and right off the inside of Boston pitcher Jon Lester's right knee. Lester went down for several minutes before gingerly...
Triple the pleasure, triple the fun
October 20, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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[I will do a separate post detailing the umpiring or lack thereof in the morning. For the moment, let the Yankees' win in spite of the umpires speak for itself.]For mere humans, starting a Major League baseball game on three days' rest is asking for disaster.For one Carsten...
Melky Update
May 26, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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Melky Cabrera left tonight's game in the bottom of the first after slamming into the center field wall. But the news from the Yankees is not as bad as you may have thought when he walked off the field. He has a strained right shoulder and the x-rays were negative.
It's A Dutiful Play In The Neighborhood
You know it's one of those postseasons when the umps are getting ripped even for getting the calls correct. The good old neighborhood play. It's a given, 99 times out of 100, but last night Jerry Layne called Melky Cabrera safe when Erick Aybar's feet were merely in the...
From The Couch: Yankees Fan Wins This Duel With Minor Cleavage
June 02, 2009 by
Busted Coverage
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Sent to us via Tree’s Trunk from last night’s game in Cleveland where the Indians chick was upstaged by her Yankees friend. Then they stayed after the game to track down Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano.
Busted Coverage could use your help on this daily post. Have a shot...
If Need Be, Jose Will Fight the Media
July 04, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Cross Keith Hernandez off Jose Reyes' Christmas card list. The Mets shortstop and SNY Broadcaster almost got into blows on the team's charter flight to St. Louis over comments Hernandez made about Reyes on the air.
During Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Yankees, Reyes...
One Roster Move To Make
October 12, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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With the Yankees facing the Angels in the ALCS, the question of rosters changes becomes an important one. Here's the change I'd make: I'd take Damaso Marte off the roster. Not only did he prove to be useless, but the Angels lineup is full of right-handed hitters so there...
Cabrera Ends and Starts Buchholz’s Misery
September 25, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Melky Cabrera knocked Clay Buchholz out of the game with a line drive off the pitcher’s knee:
The Red Sox said X-rays were negative and that Lester sustained a bruised quadriceps.
Lester fell to the ground and, with his head back and eyes closed, appeared to be in pain.
Trainers...
Cabrera A Fit In Miami?
February 02, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera, who is out options, could be traded by the Yankees if they feel he isn't ready to play everyday. He hit .249 in 129 games last season, but is just 24 years old. The Marlins would be smart to look into his availability, despite promising young prospect...
Cabrera gets cycle, Yanks get win over ChiSox
Melky Cabrera became the 15th Yankees player and their first in 14 years to hit for the cycle, leading New York to an 8-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.
Threat in the Seventh
October 22, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The score is still Angles four, Yankees nothing as Lackey continues to shut out the Yankees and Burnett recovered from his poor first inning. With one out, a Melky Cabrera double and a Jorge Posada walk sets up a scoring opportunity for the top of the order.
Update: Lackey walks Jeter...
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