Early Saturday, Nick Johnson was placed on the 15 day disabled-list by the New York Yankees. Kevin Russo was summoned from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Girardi doesn’t have an idea on how long Johnson will be out , but GM Brian Cashman says it could be “several weeks.” Johnson took an MRI to look at his sore [...]
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Nick Johnson on Disabled List
Posted: 9th May 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: New York Yankees
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Speeding up the Game
Posted: 13th April 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees
After Joe West’s comments following last week’s Yankees-Red Sox games, Bud Selig may be forced into steps to speed up the game of baseball. Here are the comments: “They’re the two clubs that don’t try to pick up the pace,” said West, the chief of the umpiring crew working the three-game series, according to the [...]
Daily MLB News
Posted: 8th April 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
Here is the Daily MLB News for April 8th. Take a look. Jayson Stark discusses the possibilities of a realignment in baseball and what that would mean for the Yankees and Red Sox. Curt Schilling writes on how a team who has great plate discipline is a great strength and how it wares opposing pitchers. [...]
Granderson to start in center field
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: New York Yankees
Curtis Granderson will start in CF for the Yankees this season. The Yankees manager Joe Girardi made the announcement before their game Thursday against Toronto. The Yankees floated the idea of plying speedy Brett Gardner in center and moving Granderson to left. Girardi told reporters that there was “no wrong decision”. Granderson was acquired by [...]
Daily MLB News
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals
Here is the Daily MLB News for March 30th. Have a read. Stephen Stratsburg will have his minor league debut for the Harrisburg Senators April 11th. President Barack Obama will throw out the opening pitch for the Washington Nationals April 5th against the Phillies. George A. King III writes on the injury Mark Teixeira suffered today. Mike [...]
Study:Yankees highest paid in sports
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: New York Yankees
A study in Britain shows the New York Yankees are the highest paid team on average in all sports, beating out members of Spain’s Real Madrid soccer team. The report “Review of Global Sports Salaries” shows Madrid’s rival Barcelona third in the salaries followed by Chelsea. The report was put together by http://www.sportingintelligence.com/ gave figures in British [...]
Joba Chamberlain long term role undetermined
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Jason Davis in UncategorizedTags: New York Yankees
Since Phil Hughes won the fifth spot in the New York Yankees rotation, Joba Chamberlain will be slated to pitch out of the bullpen. Most likely, he will pitch the 8th inning in a bridge to closer Mariano Rivera. Although Chamberlain will be in relief this year, Brian Cashman hasn’t ruled out Chamberlain starting next [...]
Alex Rodriguez never met feds
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: New York Yankees
Alex Rodriguez never met with federal investigators Friday March 26. Rodriguez was expected to meet with officials Friday in Buffalo, N.Y., about his treatment from Dr. Anthony Galea last year. Galea treated Rodriguez for his hip injury last season. Galea has four charges against him in Canada related to human growth hormone and another controversial drug, [...]
Yankees name Hughes fifth starter
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Jason Davis in UncategorizedTags: New York Yankees
According to ESPN.com, Phil Hughes will be the Yankees fifth starter going into the season. Hughes was very happy by the decision that was made by manager Joe Giardi before their road game in Baltimore. Hughes beat out Joba Chamberlain, Sergio Mitre, Alfredo Aceves and ex-Yankee Chad Gaudin who was released today. Gaudin, who turned 27 [...]
Daily MLB News
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals
Here is the Daily MLB News for today March 25. Take a look. Tim Kurkjian writes about the power hitters in spring training, Nelson Cruz and rookie Jason Heyward. He also touched on other positives he has noticed in spring. Buster Olney writes how this season could be a turnaround year for Cleveland Indians starter pitcher [...]