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Cooperstown Calls
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Cooperstown Calls
If you're looking for something to do over the holiday, you might consider a pilgrimage to the shrine in Cooperstown.
Matsui's bat, Damon's spikes, Mo's hat, Jorge and Jose's masks, Jeter's bat, Pettitte's jersey and cap, a ball...
The Importance of Pettitte
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by Elise Amendola - ASSOCIATED PRESS
Do it again in 2010?
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We do this every year, don't we?
But how important is Andy Pettitte to the Yankees' success...
Matsui's future
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by Koji Sasahara - AP
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Hideki Matsui must have wondered what he did to deserve such a cruel fate. He left the Japanese major leagues seven years ago to prove himself against the best in the world....
Yankees notes: See ya, Shelley!
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Let's take a look Around the Yankee Universe this morning. Not a lot of news on the last Saturday before Thanksgiving, but always some interesting stories around our New York Yankees.
GOOD LUCK, SHELLEY: The Yankees have dropped Shelley Duncan from the 40-man roster, again...
RHP Hector Noesi RHP Ivan Nova RHP Romulo Sanchez INF Reegie Corona INF Eduardo Nunez INF Kevin...
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RHP Hector Noesi
RHP Ivan Nova
RHP Romulo Sanchez
INF Reegie Corona
INF Eduardo Nunez
INF Kevin Russo
OF Austin Jackson
Added to the 40 man to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
They chose not to protect Texeira, Horne or Whelan. They must figure that none of those...
Boredom in the Bullpen
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by Kathy Willens - AP
Mariano liked his 'penmates.
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Confession:
I didn't find this season's bullpen nearly as exciting as the '08 version.
First...
The Slow Offseason, the 2010 Free Agent Class, and Collusion
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NYPost:
"We have evaluated, now we will organize," Cashman said. "Then we will meet with ownership."
Cash will go talk to Hank and Hal, get authorization for next season's budget, and then dive into the market.
Because the Yanks are moving so methodically...
Is Swish really on the trading block?
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If you haven't heard the rumor, the Yankees are "quietly" making Nick Swisher available for trade. I have no idea if there is any truth to this, nor do I know how available Brian Cashman has made him. However, if this rumor is correct, I think I may know why...
Bud Selig said there will be a tightening of baseball's postseason schedule in 2010... Regarding...
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Bud Selig said there will be a tightening of baseball's postseason schedule in 2010...
Regarding instant replay, Selig said he's taken the matter under advisement after a rash of missed calls in the first two rounds of the postseason.
Though the matter wasn't...
Lincecum wins NL Cy Young
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Lincecum wins NL Cy Young
He edged out Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright. (via BTF)
Around the Yankee Universe: Mark DeRosa, anyone?
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Here are a few stories worthy of discussion today Around the Yankee Universe.
Infielder Mark DeRosa's glove could be good fit
Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News is suggesting that the Yankees pursue DeRosa, the veteran utility man.
If the Yankees bring back Johnny...
Pythag Record and the Future
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I'm a big believer in Pythagorean record as a test a team's quality. I like the simplicity: reduce runs allowed or increase runs scored to increase winning. Hitting, pitching and defense are already built into the analysis. (Click here for a down and dirty...
Roy Halladay a Yankee? Make this happen, Brian
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by Fred Thornhill - AP
Roy Halladay
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Trade prospects, and maybe Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes to Toronto for Roy Halladay? Hang on to the youngsters, like Jesus...
The Intensity of Billy Martin
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by Gary Stewart - AP
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What made Billy Martin so great was also what made him so volatile: his intensity. It allowed him to give a kick start to his teams, yet made it so difficult...
Scioscia and Tracy are Managers of the Year
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Scioscia and Tracy are Managers of the Year
Agree on Tracy, not on Scioscia. Ron Gardenhire is amazing how he always gets his team, no matter how weak it is, into the playoffs.
One last thing on instant replay
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
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I know we discussed it ad nauseum during the playoffs, but I have to mention one last thing about video review (probably the last time before next season...
Around the Yankee Universe: It's always about the money
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There is always news in Yankee land, so let's take a tour Around the Yankee Universe and see what stories are making the rounds today.
Moneyball: Dead, Alive, or on Life Support?
Gnashing of teeth around baseball about how much money the Yankees spend, and about how they...
Jeter Jealousy: Some folks can't help themselves
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by Matt Slocum - AP
Derek Jeter
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Jeter Jealousy has been raised to an art form over the years by Yankee haters everywhere.
I don't have to recite the ridiculous...
The Coolest Thing You'll See Tonight
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The Coolest Thing You'll See Tonight
NYTimes photographer Robert Caplin took a gorgeous time lapse of the Yanks' World Series victory.
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
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July 30, 2008: Jorge Posada had rotator cuff surgery
September 22, 2008: Hideki Matsui had surgery on his left knee
October 7, 2008: Mariano Rivera had surgery on his throwing shoulder
May 10, 2009: Alex Rodriguez has the first of two surgeries to repair his hip- upon review...
The Yankees have officially declined their 2010 option on Sergio Mitre. He still remains under...
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The Yankees have officially declined their 2010 option on Sergio Mitre. He still remains under their control and is arbitration-eligible.
LoHud
Makes sense. They must be confident they can win an arbitration case and bring him back for less than $1.5M
Greinke wins Cy Young
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Greinke wins Cy Young
Deservedly so. 2-5 were, in order, Felix, Verlander, Sabathia and Halladay
The Value of Mediocrity
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I don't want to pick on Let's Talk About Tex Baby, but something he wrote yesterday got me thinking:
We just haven’t had high quality prospects. Who from the Yankee farm system has gone to another organization and become anything more than a mediocre player, other...
Too early to talk about Jeter?
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by Michael Appleton - AP
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2010 is the last year of his current contract. Barring a catastrophe, Derek Jeter will surpass 3000 hits sometime in 2011.
Jeter will be 37 in 2011...
Around the Yankee Universe: No interest in Matt Holliday?
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by Jeff Roberson - AP
Matt Holliday
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According to Buster Olney, the Yankees have no interest in free-agent outfielder Matt Holliday.
Question is, do we believe...
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