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Branyan on Joining the Yanks
From Jeff Bradley:“Just to be able to go and put on the pinstripes,” Branyan said, sounding more like a teenager on draft day than a 36-year-old veteran. “I don’t know if it’s really sunk in yet.”
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“My whole career has been a challenge,” Branyan said. “Like a lot of guys in the game, nothing’s been handed to me. No one said it was going to be easy, so...
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Olney: Framework In Place For AJ Deal
Yesterday, Peter Botte reported that Burnett wasn't upset about the rumors:“He is getting ready to go to spring training, whether it’s with the Yankees, Pittsburgh or anyone else,” Darek Braunecker said in a brief phone interview. “A.J. understands this is a business and will do what he has to do. He’s healthy and he’s looking forward to pitching for somebody.”Well...
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In Defense of a Straight Salary Dump
The following is being syndicated from The Yankee Analysts.It seems all but inevitable that A.J. Burnett will be toeing the rubber in PNC Park come April, and my feelings are surprisingly mixed on the subject. While I do genuinely believe that he may be the best option of the fifth starter triumvirate (mostly due to the higher beta of Phil Hughes and the blase nature of Freddy Garcia...
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YES Network's Bob Lorenz Arrested For DUI
From the AP:YES Network television host Bob Lorenz has been charged with drunken driving in Connecticut where police say he was found passed out in his car in his hometown of Westport.
The 48-year-old Lorenz was arrested early Wednesday morning. Police say they found him slumped over the wheel of his car and when they woke him up he drove away slowly and nearly hit a utility pole...
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Yanks, Pirates Talking AJ Deal
From the NY Daily News:In an effort to rid themselves of underperforming pitcher A.J. Burnett, the Yankees are turning to a familiar trading partner.
A team source confirmed Friday that the Yankees have held discussions with the Pirates about Burnett recently, with the understanding that the Bombers would have to absorb a "significant" portion of the flighty righty&...
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Polishing a Turd with Raul, Johnny, and Hideki
The following post is being syndicated from The Yankee Analysts.There has been much ado about the Yankees designated hitter situation yesterday, with Buster Olney tweeting that the team was "in position to add" one of Raul Ibanez, Johnny Damon, or Hideki Matsui within a week. Ken Rosenthal stoked the coals a bit (or, perhaps, took a book of matches from 7-Eleven), adding...
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Yanks Sign Russell Branyan to Minor League Deal
From Dan Martin:The Yankees agreed Wednesday to sign Russell Branyan to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major league spring training.
The move does not impact the team’s chances of adding another lefty bat and it remains in the hunt for Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Raul Ibanez.
But Branyan’s presence could make things more difficult for Eric Chavez because...
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Even Without Jesus, Law Says Yanks Have A Top 10 Farm System
ESPN's Keith Law came out with his farm system rankings today and surprisingly the Yankees still made the top 10:
10. New York Yankees
I might be jumping the gun here, but I see a lot of star potential on their bottom few affiliates, including new acquisition Jose Campos from Seattle, to go with the two power arms from their Scranton club (Manny Banuelos and Dellin Betances...
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Yanks In "Serious" Talks With Ibanez
Buster Olney also reported yesterday that the Yankees could sign Ibanez--or Matsui or Damon--this week.
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The New York Giants Are Super Bowl Champs!
What an incredible run by the GMen capped off once again by beating Tom Brady and the Patriots. At 7-7, following that ugly loss to the Redskins, who would have thought they could do something like this. UnbELIevable.
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Bill Hall, and the (Not So) Super-Utility Bargain Bin
This post is syndicated from The Yankee Analysts.With the hot stove dwindling just below a simmer, yesterday saw Ken Rosenthal "break" a story with respect to the Yankees' interest in ... Bill Hall. This is indicative of, at the very least, Cashman's continued interest in having a veteran presence to spell Alex Rodriguez. A more optimistic and/or pessimistic view...
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Mark Teixeira = Jason Giambi ?
Soon after Mark Teixeira signed that huge 8-year, $180 million deal back in 2008, I stumbled across an interesting comparison, talking about how Tex could go down the same path as Jason Giambi, who had just finished his 7-year deal with the Bombers.
When I first heard this, I couldn't help but laugh. Giambi was a steroid-user, DL prone for a good part of his contract...
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Tex to start bunting?
From Peter Botte:No one should expect Mark Teixeira to become a $180 million bunter this season, but the Yankee first baseman admits he’s finally ready to give in to his frustrations over declining numbers the past few years.
The switch-hitter batted a career-worst .224 from the left side of the plate in 2011, often pulling the ball into the pronounced shift most opposing teams...
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Jeter's Advice To Eli Paid Off
From Dan Graziano:During his rookie season, while he was in the midst of losing his first six games as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, Eli Manning got an unexpected phone call. It was from Derek Jeter, the star shortstop of the New York Yankees, and he had a simple message for Manning, who remembers it to this day.
"It was kind of right after I'd become...
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Yanks Sign for Red Sox Reliever Manny Delcarmen
The last time we saw Delcarmen he put up a 4.99 ERA in 57 appearances for the Red Sox and Rockies in 2010. He did not pitch in the big leagues last season
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Yanks in Talks With Bill Hall
Andy Martino also tweets that Hall is still considering "other teams" as well.
Last season, Hall hit .211/.261/.314 with 2 HR and 14 RBI in 185 at-bats with the Astros and Giants.
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Ibanez the top DH target?
From Kevin Kernan:The Yankees have interest in lefty hitting Raul Ibanez, according to sources. Ibanez’s average dropped to .245 last season with the Phillies, but he hit 20 home runs and drove in 84 runs. Ibanez, who will turn 40 in June, has drawn interest from a number of clubs.
Ibanez recently had a productive workout with hitting guru Rudy Jaramillo and believes he has...
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This Week in Yankees History (1/22-1/28)
This Week in Yankees History
January 22nd - January 28th
January 22nd
1881 - Former Yankees C/1B Ira Thomas (1906-1907) was born (1881-1958).On August 20, 1905; Ira Thomas was purchased by the New York Highlanders from Providence (Eastern League). Thomas appeared in 124 games with Yankees, hitting just .195. On December 12,1907, he was purchased by the Detroit Tigers from the...
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Martin Avoids Arbitration
From David Waldstein:Just hours after Jorge Posada, their catcher of the past, announced his retirement, the Yankees said Tuesday that they had agreed on a contract with Russell Martin, their catcher of the present.
The deal, worth $7.5 million deal for one year, lets the sides avoid an arbitration hearing. Martin can also earn another $100,000 in performance bonuses.
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Prince Fielder Signs 9-Year Deal With Detroit
There's no doubt that Fielder is going to be a huge addition to their lineup, but it'll be interesting to see what kind of shape Fielder is in towards the end of the contract. For now, however, with the combination of Miguel Cabrera and now Prince Fielder the Tigers are looking pretty damn dangerous.
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Jorge Says Goodbye
Here's some videos of today's tearful press conference:
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Jorge officially announces his retirement
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Jorge answers questions from the media
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The fans thank Jorge
More videos can be found here.
We have all been privileged to watch you play and...
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Posada to Officially Retire Tomorrow
From Wallace Matthews:The YES Network will televise Jorge Posada's retirement press conference live from Yankee Stadium beginning at 11 a.m.Should be a pretty sad day in Yankeeland, though it would have been sadder to see him in a Rays uniform.
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Pineda Talks About Joining Yanks
From Christian Red:For Pineda, who is an imposing 6-7 and who can fire mid-90s heat, the change of address came as a shock (the deal will be officially finalized when the players pass their physicals and when visa paperwork is completed). But once the news sank in, Pineda started to envision the galaxy of stars that will play behind him.
“It’s a tremendous team, with good...
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