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Wang To See Dr. James Andrews on Monday
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From Andy McCullough:Injured Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang said he has an appointment with renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday to inspect his right shoulder.As of now, Wang says he's scheduled to throw a rehab game in April or May. I'm not sure what the Yankees...
11/6 Winter Ball Report
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The surprise Rafters lost to the Mesa Solar Sox 11-1 today, dropping their record to 10-12: Box Score - RecapOffense: Colin Curtis: 0-for-4Pitching: Zack Kroenke: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, pitches-strikes: 36-21, 6.17 ERAGrant Duff: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, pitches-strikes...
Canseco Challenges A-Rod to a Fight
26 days ago by
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I'm sure nobody cares, but I found this story funny. Mainly because it's amazing how pathetic Jose Canseco has become.Canseco, who has taken to the celebrity boxing matches in his post-baseball career, called out the Yankee slugger while in Springfield, Mass., to promote his...
Open Thread: Parade Day
26 days ago by
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My uncle has some friends in high places and we ended up watching the parade from the 18th floor of the Woolworth Building. Their's not to much say other than that it was just an amazing experience. The energy and pure joy of the fans was amazing. I have pictures I'll upload...
Yanks Take Triumphant Trip Down Canyon of Heroes
26 days ago by
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First, here's some pics I found on Yahoo! Sports:And here's a bunch of videos that were emailed to me.
Phils Picks Up Lee's Option for 2010
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According to SI.com, the Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for the 2010 season. This was a no-brainer for the Phillies, who are getting one of the leagues best pitchers at roughly half the price of what he's worth.
CC To Appear On Leno Tonight
27 days ago by
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From Alden Gonzalez:Sabathia, the Yankees' ace left-hander who posted a 3.29 ERA in two World Series starts, will be talking to Leno in a "Ten@Ten" segment during Friday's show, which airs on NBC at 10 p.m. ET, about his team's 4-2 series win over the Phillies...
11/6 Demolition Update
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(Images used with permission from WCBS880.com.)As you can clearly see, they've begun destroying "the black" and the left field bleachers. They've also completed the removal of the blue YANKEE STADIUM letters on the front of the stadium. These pictures were taken by...
11/5 Winter Ball Report
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On Wednesday the Surprise Rafters beat the Scottsdale Scorpions 10-5 to improve to 10-10: Box Score - RecapOffense: Brandon Laird: 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, RPitching:Mike Dunn: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, pitches-strikes: 16-11, (2.35 ERA)Tonight, the Rafters lost to the Scottsdale Scorpions...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
27 days ago by
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
27 days ago by
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
27 days ago by
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Girardi Planning On A Number Change
27 days ago by
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From the NY Post:Manager Joe Girardi, who wore jersey No. 27 as a symbol of the team's nine-year quest for this championship, said he would try to change his uniform number to 28."I think I'll make a number change," Girardi said on WFAN.He said he would discuss it...
Game 6 From My View
27 days ago by
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Well, after 8 long years, the Yankees have finally done it, as they beat the Phillies 7-3 last night to win their 27th World Championship. And I know a lot of you who watched it on TV are just as excited as I am, but I was actually there last night!!As you know, my uncle surprised...
A Statement From The Boss
27 days ago by
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Here's the official press release from the Yankees:"The Steinbrenner Family and the Yankees Organization are extremely proud of the members of the 2009 New York Yankees for bringing a 27th World Championship to New York City and our fans, the greatest fans in the world. Every...
2009- Baseball Magic
27 days ago by
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Last night the New York Yankees did something that they haven't done in nearly a decade. They reversed the trend of steady decline I've seen since I first became a fan in '04, they gave many young fans their first championship, they won one for the Boss, they vanquished...
Mo Did All That With A Rib Injury
27 days ago by
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Remember during one of the games in Philly -- I believe it was game 4 -- when Mariano was holding a heating pad on his rib cage. Well it turns out he wasn't doing that to keep warm.“He was dealing with a rib cage thing," Cashman said off Rivera, who worked two-thirds of...
Abreu Signs Extension With Angels
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According to MLB Trade Rumors the Angels have given Bobby Abreu a two-year contract extension worth $19 million guaranteed. He will get $9 million for 2010 and 2011 season, plus a $1 million buyout or a $9 million option for 2012. The extension could be vested on plate appearances...
Fan Celebrations and a Few Videos
28 days ago by
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The final out and victory lap from inside the stadium:Celebrations outside the staidum:More celebrations outside the stadium, this time to Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind":
#27 BABY!!! My Top Moments
28 days ago by
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YES!!! THE YANKS ARE BACK AT THE TOP OF THE BASEBALL WORLD, WHERE THEY BELONG, WITH CHAMPIONSHIP #27! This season has been great to all of us, so many great moments, so many to remember, and its hard to narrow them down to 10, but I will do that, and I think the other guys on the blog...
Joe Girardi: Good Samaritan
28 days ago by
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Besides winning the World Series, Joe Girardi spent some time last night helping a motorist who had been in an accident. While driving home from Yankee Stadium this morning Girardi pulled over to help a woman who crashed into a wall on the Cross County Parkway. Here's more from...
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