Posted by admin in LoHud on 02 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Five questions with Greg Golson
Back in 2004, the Phillies took Greg Golson with the 21st pick of the amateur draft. His bat, though, has been slow to develop through high strikeout totals and not enough walks for a guy with plus speed. The Phillies traded him to Texas in 2008, and the Yankees traded for him this winter — sending...
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Notes from Sunday
Chan Ho Park is locked into the Yankees bullpen. Brian Cashman said this afternoon that Park has a guaranteed deal, which means he’s guaranteed a spot. It’s too early to know, Cashman said, how that affects the rest of the Yankees pitchers. “There’s clearly a lot of competition,”...
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Hughes wins some and loses some
This afternoon, Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain threw their batting practice sessions in two “inning” stints. They threw roughly 20 pitches, sat while another pitcher went to the mound, then went back for another 20 or so pitches. During Hughes’ first inning, Alex Rodriguez swung...
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The big man is ready
CC Sabathia threw 28 pitches this afternoon. He got a swing on his second pitch and broke Mike Rivera’s bat on a fly ball to center. “They didn’t take many swings,” Sabathia said. “But it’s good to have that hitter judge your pitches… It doesn’t matter...
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Park back to Day 1
Brian Cashman said the Yankees will treat Chan Ho Park as if today is his first day of spring training (which, I guess, it is). Park has been facing hitters and throwing bullpens in Korea, but the Yankees will begin his throwing program just like they began all the other pitchers. Park will throw a...
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Ramirez designated for assignment
To make room for Chan Ho Park on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated Edwar Ramirez for assignment. Here’s the full press release announcing the move. The New York Yankees today announced they have signed right-handed pitcher Chan Ho Park to a one-year Major League contract. He has joined...
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Edwar Ramirez DFA’d
Edwar Ramirez DFA’d Was hoping it would be Albaladejo. Guess the Yankees want to see what Alby can do now that he weighs 25-30 pounds fewer. In other news, Kevin Millar is smiling. How about Ramirez to the Cubs a Ramirez-Millar reunion! From Pinstripe Alley. Please read the complete...
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Book Review: ‘Willie Mays, The Life, The Legend’
I saw Willie Mays play once. It was 1973, and Mays was a sad, broken-down shell of the great player he once was, playing out his final season in the big leagues as a New York Met. It wasn’t the Mays I would love to have seen. With that backdrop, I have had really two impressions of Mays throughout...
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Posted by admin in YankeesBaseballBlog on 02 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Cano can be even better
Batting titles. MVP awards. The Hall of Fame. Hearing these words associated with a Yankees infielder isn't unusual given the accomplishments of A-Rod and Derek Jeter. Only these phrases aren't being thrown around about either of the superstars on the left side of the...
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Dream Game of Baseball?
More photos » Kathy Willens – AP New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez laughs after beating the Mets in my dream game scenario. Browse more photos » Everyone has that dream when they’re a ten year old playing little league...
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