http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/859 Recent articles about Melky Cabrera en-us Injured outfielder Melky Cabrera has been replaced by backup infielder Ramiro Pena on the New York Yankees' World Series roster. Cabrera left the Yankees' 7-4 win in Game 4 on Sunday night in the middle of the sixth inning with a slightly strained left hamstring. Cabrera took an awkward swing and appeared to hurt his leg while running out a grounder. Brett Gardner, who took over for Cabrera on Sunday night, got his first career postseason start in center field on Monday night. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:24:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_drop_injured_Melky_from_roster_Pena_in/1487547 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_drop_injured_Melky_from_roster_Pena_in/1487547 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_drop_injured_Melky_from_roster_Pena_in/1487547 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/3/d3d161b884b1217ae7d1e82dd6f187cafec6f23e/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_11_0513.jpg According to Sam Borden, Melky Cabrera may have suffered a full left hamstring tear last night and could be done for the remainder of the World Series. Brian Cashman told him that the Yankees doctors will evaluate Melky within the next few hours.If he is done, "the Yankees are allowed to petition for a roster change." Cashman also said that the player that would replace Melky would be one of the guys who is currently with the team so they'll add either Freddy Guzman or Francisco... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Injury_Status_Melky_May_Have_Torn_Hamstring/1485610 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Injury_Status_Melky_May_Have_Torn_Hamstring/1485610 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Injury_Status_Melky_May_Have_Torn_Hamstring/1485610 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/099aca7dfefb6e6ee2b3c8a6856836000f5e1a17/small/Yankees_vs_Rays_652d.jpg Citizens Bank Park had to add extra security in the outfield for last night's game 4 thanks to a retards throwing coins at Melky Cabrera and Nick Swisher. Mark Feinsand has more:Bonnie Clark, the Phillies' vice president of communications, said in an e-mail message Sunday that the Phillies were advised by umpires and Yankees security during Game 3 that fans were throwing coins at the outfielders."We're not messing with them, just having some fun," Swisher said. "The... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:24:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Philly_Fans_Are_Idiots/1485514 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Philly_Fans_Are_Idiots/1485514 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Philly_Fans_Are_Idiots/1485514 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/28ebe9e8a3e6f64bb12ee79d72aeadbc3690c42c/small/New_York_Yankees_f825.jpg It looks like Melky Cabrera’s hamstring is torn, which means the Yankees could make a roster move. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:55:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melk_Substitute/1484919 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melk_Substitute/1484919 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melk_Substitute/1484919 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c1e08160ddd57fa7ed0881eb9f5fc4b468b2444/small/ALCS_Game_4_e3f4.jpg According to Sam Borden, Melky Cabrera may have suffered a full left hamstring tear last night and could be done for the remainder of the World Series. Brian Cashman told him that the Yankees doctors will evaluate Melky in the next few hours If he is in fact done for the series, "the Yankees are allowed to petition for a roster change." Cashman also said that the player that would replace Melky would be one of the guys who is currently with the team so I'm guessing they'll a... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_May_Have_Torn_His_Hamstring/1484834 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_May_Have_Torn_His_Hamstring/1484834 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_May_Have_Torn_His_Hamstring/1484834 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/c/3cc25b4c0f826ff9ac0b804155ee02811cd93877/small/New_York_Yankees_f221.jpg Citizens Bank Park had to add extra security in the outfield for last night's game 4 thanks to a bunch of idiots throwing coins at Melky Cabrera and Nick Swisher. Here's more from Mark Feinsand:Bonnie Clark, the Phillies' vice president of communications, said in an e-mail message Sunday that the Phillies were advised by umpires and Yankees security during Game 3 that fans were throwing coins at the outfielders...."We're not messing with them, just having some fun," ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Those_Classy_Philly_Phans/1484176 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Those_Classy_Philly_Phans/1484176 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Those_Classy_Philly_Phans/1484176 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/26c6a13d355dd707ff5b4c706b69e96035d7a3cd/small/New_York_Yankees_7ec1.jpg Melky Cabrera injured his hamstring in game 4 and probably won’t play in game 5. Given that Cliff Lee is on the mound, Girardi should be more concerned with defense. If the Yankees are going to beat Cliff, it’s likely to be a low scoring game. Gardner should do a better job [...] Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:04:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sour_Melky/1483269 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sour_Melky/1483269 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sour_Melky/1483269 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/faa61cc4b696025f8d5ccf46c2ce7ec2e3175da9/small/PicImg_IndiansYankees_b413.jpg From Tim Britton:His continuing struggles at the bottom of the Yankees' order now have manager Joe Girardi contemplating a lineup switch."We'll sleep on it, and we'll make a decision what we're going to do," Girardi said Friday. "But Swisher is a good player and Swisher has done a lot of good things for us this year. And you look at the matchup against [Angels Game 6 starter Joe] Saunders -- he's had some hits off of Saunders."...Girardi could also flip... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:03:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Girardi_Considers_Sitting_Swish/1426896 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Girardi_Considers_Sitting_Swish/1426896 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Girardi_Considers_Sitting_Swish/1426896 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fee6b2d69f9f43c3a4cebe6842507d8567ecfcfc/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_55f5.jpg Yanks walk off to stay perfect in playoffs Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:20:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_walk_off_to_stay_perfect_in_playoffs/1389150 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_walk_off_to_stay_perfect_in_playoffs/1389150 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Yanks_walk_off_to_stay_perfect_in_playoffs/1389150 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d48ee4d954140c842b9d534b18b94476fd8350b8/small/Picture_3.png I started this post a long time ago and scrapped it but I think its time to revisit it.Melky Cabrera's comeback year has been no secret. He's come back from a season where most onlookers, detractors and fans of his alike, left him for dead to have the best year of his short career. He's stepped in for Brett Gardner well and the Yankees have not missed a beat. His line of .275/.337/.437 is not going to blow anybody away. However, considering the circumstances it presents a very int... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_Cabreras_Future/980819 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_Cabreras_Future/980819 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_Cabreras_Future/980819 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fee6b2d69f9f43c3a4cebe6842507d8567ecfcfc/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_55f5.jpg Back in January I was shocked to hear that the Yankees had avoided arbitration with Melky Cabrera and signed him to a $1.4 million deal for 2009. I wasn't the only one who felt that way. Every Yankee fan remembers the atrocious 2008 season Melky had, and no one could understand the Yankees opening their pockets that much after paying him only $461,200 in 2008. Maybe the Yankees themselves didn't understand it. But, they paid him anyway.It turns out they did the right thing. The Yankee... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:53:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_Has_Earned_His_Money/943162 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_Has_Earned_His_Money/943162 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Melky_Has_Earned_His_Money/943162 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fee6b2d69f9f43c3a4cebe6842507d8567ecfcfc/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_55f5.jpg I've written posts before where I've pointed out that Melky Cabrera, in 2009 has found an unusual success in hitting in "clutch" situations.Now, after yesterday's Cycle, it seems timely to take a look at his entire season.Last year, Melky Cabrera's season was so poor that about this time, he was sent down to the minor leagues.This season, his .292 average is second only to Robinson Canó and Derek Jeter. Although his .356 on base percentage is at the low end among Yan... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:47:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Melky_Cabrera_Appreciation_Post/926036 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Melky_Cabrera_Appreciation_Post/926036 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Melky_Cabrera_Appreciation_Post/926036 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32d70c8127191066cd3ce3585660029b535639a2/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0664.jpg After sliding into third and being called safe, Melky Cabrera leaped up, punched his fist in the air and shouted a Spanish phrase I won't repeat here.He had just completed the cycle, saving the hardest hit to get--the triple--for the last.It was the first cycle for a member of the Yankees since Tony Fernandez in 1995.So if you got caught up in the remarkable-baseball-feat-hoopla, you can perhaps be forgiven if you forget the largest context in which the cycle was hit.The 8-5 final score i... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:20:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cabrera_Hits_for_Cycle_and_Yanks_Avoid_Sweep_Postgame_Notes_2_August_2009/923156 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cabrera_Hits_for_Cycle_and_Yanks_Avoid_Sweep_Postgame_Notes_2_August_2009/923156 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cabrera_Hits_for_Cycle_and_Yanks_Avoid_Sweep_Postgame_Notes_2_August_2009/923156 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32d70c8127191066cd3ce3585660029b535639a2/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0664.jpg Melky Cabrera has surprised everybody by bouncing back from a terrible '08 campaign. However, he has completely collapsed since May and April and clearly isn't as good an option as Brett Gardner in center field. Melky's seasons stats still look pretty good but they're getting worse by the day and the Yankees have some better options available. Really since he established himself in the major leagues, he's been in one trade rumor after another. For whatever reason though, t... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:19:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Time_to_Trade_Melky/854258 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Time_to_Trade_Melky/854258 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Time_to_Trade_Melky/854258 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32d70c8127191066cd3ce3585660029b535639a2/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0664.jpg