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Yanks Trying To Bring Back All Three
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Sliding Into Home
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From Joel Sherman:The Yankees are strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents -- Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui -- sources told The Post.Damon and Pettitte are the priorities. But when asked if that meant Matsui had played his last game in pinstripes...
Yanks Plan on Keeping Mitre
12 hours ago by
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From Joel Sherman:The Yankees have until a week from Thursday to pick up Sergio Mitre’s $1.25 million option for 2010. But even if they do not pick up the option, Mitre is arbitration eligible and the Yankees intend to keep him, sources tell The Post.What the organization is weighing...
Scott Boras has got some balls
5 hours ago by
Yanks Go Yard
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Apparently Scott Boras is seeking a four-year deal for free-agent LF Johnny Damon, much longer than the 1 to 2 year deal the Yanks are looking to give him. Does Mr. Boras know that Damon is 36 years old? And can barely play the outfield?
Nobody is denying what his bat can still do (and did [...]
This Week in Yankees History (11/8-11/14)
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This Week in Yankees HistoryNovember 8th - November 14th November 8th1896 - Former HOF Yankees Manager Bucky Harris (1947-1948) was born (1896-1977). Bucky won the 1947 AL pennant and World Series, while managing the Yankees. Bucky was a 2nd baseman in the AL during the 1920-1930â...
Yanks Trying To Net All Three
14 hours ago by
The Evil Empire
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From Joel Sherman:The Yankees are strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents -- Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui -- sources told The Post.Damon and Pettitte are the priorities. But when asked if that meant Matsui had played his last game in pinstripes...
Kurkjian on the Yanks
2 days ago by
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From Tim Kurkjian:1. How will the world champion Yankees rework their roster?They have three primary free agents, left fielder Johnny Damon, designated hitter Hideki Matsui and starting pitcher Andy Pettitte.Last winter, the Yankees didn't even make an offer to Bobby Abreu or Jason...
Yankees Planning On Holding Onto Mitre
10 hours ago by
The Evil Empire
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From Joel Sherman:The Yankees have until a week from Thursday to pick up Sergio Mitre’s $1.25 million option for 2010. But even if they do not pick up the option, Mitre is arbitration eligible and the Yankees intend to keep him, sources tell The Post.What the organization is weighing...
A Statement From The Steinbrenners To The Fans
1 day ago by
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Here's an official release from Hank and Hal Steinbrenner via the Yankees:"After the overwhelming public response to the historic achievement of our 27th World Championship, I would like to thank our fans for their highly spirited and remarkably steadfast support this season...
Jeter, Tex, Take Home Gold Glove
13 hours ago by
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Today the AL Gold Glove Award Winners were announced, among them Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira. Here's the full AL List:C- Joe Mauer, Twins1B- Mark Teixeira, Yankees2B- Placido Polanco, TigersSS- Derek Jeter, Yankees3B- Evan Longoria, RaysOF- Torii Hunter, AngelsOF- Ichiro, MarinersOF...
Joba: I've Had Enough Of The Rules
3 days ago by
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From Kristie Ackert:Joba Chamberlain hopes the training wheels are taken off next season. The Yankees' young right-hander said Friday he understood the team was pacing him for his own good with the so-called Joba Rules, but the competitor in him just wants to let loose next season...
Yankees Damon, Matsui Highlight 31 Players Electing Free Agency
1 day ago by
Biz of Baseball
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Five Yankee players, including World Series MVP Hideki Matsui have elected for free agency today, as part of Article XX B (2) of the Basic Agreement. The other Yankee players include Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina, and Xavier Nady as part of 31 total players that have filed...
11/10 Winter Ball Report
5 hours ago by
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The Surprise Rafters lost to the Mesa Solar Sox 6-4 today in the AFL. The loss drops their record to 10-14. (Box Score - Recap)Offense:Brandon Laird: 0-for-4, RBI, BBColin Curtis: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, RPitching: Grant Duff: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, pitches-strikes: 14-9, (3.24 ERA)...
The Hot Stove Starts To Simmer
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The November installment of the GM meetings started yesterday and as expected not much went down. The real fun is at the December GM meetings. So if you're expecting some juicy stuff this week, you're going to be let down.The "big news" yesterday was that both Johnny...
MLB Trade Rumors To 50 Free Agents
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Tim Dierkes over at MLB Trade Rumors came out with his list of the top 50 MLB free agents in this year's FA class. He also listed the team he believes that player will sign with.As far as current Yankees are concerned he ranks Andy Pettitte 6th and believe he'll remain in the...
Yankees working hard to prevent offseason breakup
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Sporting News staff reports
The Yankees are strategizing ways to keep all three of their premier free agents, according to the New York Post. That trio includes outfielder Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and left-hander Andy Pettitte.
The newspaper reported Damon and Pettitte...
Why Not Both?
3 days ago by
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In the wake of the euphoria over the Yankees World Series victory, the one question that seems to be on everybody's mind is this: Damon or Matsui? Both of them contributed hugely to both the Yankees regular and postseason success. Both also came up huge in the World Series. Both...
Oh Hell Nah: Joe Girardi Ready To Switch To #28
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George King of the NEW YORK POST notes today that Joe Girardi told WFAN-AM in New York yesterday that he now wants to wear #28: (Is it all about the team? Or the manager?) Yesterday, on his WFAN gig, the manager strongly hinted he will wear No. 28 next season to signify a push toward winning [...]
Jete, Tex Win Yet Another Gold Glove
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Today the AL Gold Glove Award Winners were announced, among them Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira.Check out the full AL List:C- Joe Mauer, Twins1B- Mark Teixeira, Yankees2B- Placido Polanco, TigersSS- Derek Jeter, Yankees3B- Evan Longoria, RaysOF- Torii Hunter, AngelsOF- Ichiro, MarinersOF...
Derek Jeter wins Gold Glove, world continues to spin on axis
12 hours ago by
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There is only one thing in baseball that l hate more than Gold Glove awards and that is writing about Gold Glove awards. So I'm going to make this quick.The American League Gold Glove winners were announced today. You can find all the details here, but here is a quick summary:...
Bing looking to put dent in Google by completely pissing off the general public
5 days ago by
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We're guessing whatever minimal gains Bing may have made in the search market before today have since vanished faster than an innocent head in Rikishi's asscheeks. [via, who else, Bing]
Yankees Not Close to Making Moves, Including With Matsui
by Ed PriceFiled under: Yankees, MLB Transactions, MLB Inside ScoopCHICAGO -- The confetti from their championship parade not fully cleaned up, the Yankees are not yet prepared to address their offseason moves. "I don't see anything happening here in Chicago," general...
Six Massachusetts legislators vote for the Yankees
1 day ago by
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On Friday, Congress introduced a bill congratulating the New York Yankees for winning the World Series. The vote passed with 386 votes, 17 Nays, 11 voting Present, and 19 missing the vote. William Delahunt, representing the Cape and Islands and other vaguely aquatic regions of Massachusetts...
Damon, Matsui and Pettitte all could return
16 hours ago by
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Sporting News staff reports
The Yankees are strategizing ways to keep all three of their premier free agents, according to the New York Daily News. That trio includes outfielder Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and lefthander Andy Pettitte
The newspaper reported Damon and...
Heating The Stove
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Now that the Yankees have been crowned World Series champs, the hot stove season can begin. The 2009 General Manager meetings are currently taking place in Chicago, and the rumor mill has been ripe with information on what the Yankees plan on doing this winter:Pitcher John Lackey is...
Gold Gloves for Tex and Jeter
13 hours ago by
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Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira have been awarded Gold Gloves for their “defensive excellence” in 2009.
From Tom Singer (MLB):
The dive-and-spin, dirty-uniform parade began with Mark Teixeira, who earned his third Gold Glove — but first since 2006 — for an often...
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