Saturday, June 13, 2009
Yanks Pop Off to Mets
You gotta love back and forth games.
Joba was sloppy tonight getting into too many jams and reaching the 100 pitch count a bit early, very early actually. It seemed that either the Mets were stealing signs or he just never seemed to see eye-to-eye with Posada on what to throw. He would up walking the bases loaded, walked in the tying run, then hit the next batter for the go-ahead run in the third inning.
Yankees did respond back with another Teixeira home run giving him 19 for the season. Matsui also went deep to put the Yankees in the lead again in the 8th inning only to see the Mets take the lead back in the ninth.
The ninth inning. Very interesting ninth inning.
Francisco Rodriguez came in on relief getting a quick out to Gardner. Jeter then got a base hit. Damon pinch hit for Swisher only to strike out. Jetert steals second opening up first for an intentional walk to Tex.
A-Rod is up.
Uh-oh.
Pop up.
Uh-oh.
Ball hits the fielders glove and drops in. Jeter socres, here comes Tex, the throw to the plate...is late!
The expressions on A-Rod were priceless.
At bat: concentrating.
Pop-up: frusturated, slams bat down, spits out gum, jogs to first.
Ball drops in: A-Rod does a double take, starts to go for second, heads back to first.
Tex scores: A-Rod puts hands on head in disbelief.
No pie. Sorry.
Although the final ruling was an E5 (error on the second baseman), I liked my title and stuck with it.
Boston won, Toronto lost. Yankees still two game back.
And what's with Rivera?
3.38 ERA so far this season, his highest since his rookie season in 1995.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Labels: Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, error, Francisco Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, Joba Chamberlain, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixiera, New York Mets, Nick Swisher, walk off, win, Yankees


Posted by Steve Kenul at 12:16 AM

Monday, June 08, 2009
Nuthin but a Homer
Four home runs were hit in today's festivities as the Yankees take two of three games in the series. Swisher went for #12 which is half of his 2008 totals. Teixeira's 18th bomb moves him ahead of his Rays counterpart Carlos Pena and Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz for tops in the AL. Only Adrian Gonzalez (also a 1B) has more with 22.
Pettitte was his typical self and earning the win with former starter Phil Hughes putting in a perfect inning of relief work.
Rivera earns save number 14, only one behind Brian Fuentes of the Angels.
Boston was idle today putting the Yankees a full game ahead with a crucial three-game series starting tomorrow. June? Crucial? Yes. The Yankees can handle the other three teams in teh East, but are a dismal 0-5 against the Sox this season. Four more losses and they lose the East if they tie with Boston.
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Labels: Adrian Gonzalez, AL East, American League, Boston, home run, league leader, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixiera, Nelson Cruz, Nick Swisher, Red Sox, win, Yankees



Posted by Steve Kenul at 10:25 PM

Saturday, November 01, 2008
Yankees Free Agents and Off-Season News
THIS POST WILL BE UPDATED AS THE NEWS AND RUMORS ROLL IN
Filed for FA:Chad Moeller, C
(B) Ivan Rodriguez, C
(A) Bobby Abreu, OF
Sidney Ponson, SP
(A) Mike Mussina, SP - Retired. One of five pitchers to retire after winning 20 games the previous season.
(A) Andy Pettitte, SP - Yankees will talk with Mussina first before Pettitte.
Non-tendered Contracts (became free agent)
Chris Britton
Justin Christian
End of Contract:Jason Giambi, 1B/DH (Club option not picked up)
Carl Pavano, SP (Club option not picked up)
Damaso Marte, RP (Club option not picked up)
-Nov 12: Signed a three-year $12MM contract with team option for 2012
ArbitrationOffered:Not Offered:Mike Mussina
Bobby Abreu
Andy Pettitte
Yankees Watch List:C.C. Sabathia, SP
-Nov 14: Initial offer: around $140 Million for six years-Dec 8: Sabathia met with GM Brian Cashman-Dec 9: Rumor that Sabathia declined Yankees offer was wrong.-Second meeting with Cashman-Dec 10: Expected to sign a 7-year $160MM deal-Agreed on 7-year $161MM deal with opt out clause after third year-Yankees to officially introduce Sabathia Dec 18Teixeira and Manny Ramirez watch lists removed due to no interest
Other Signings and deals:Nov 3Sergio Mitre, SP: Signed to MiLB for one year with team opt for 2010.
Nov 13Traded
Wilson Betemit (IF),
Jeff Marquez (MiLB SP) and
Jhonny Nunez (MiLB SP) to the White Sox for
Nick Swisher (OF) and
Kanekoa Texeira (MiLB SP)
Nov 15Sold
Darrell Rasner to Japan's Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles for $1 million
Dec 12A.J. Burnett agreed on a preliminary 5-year $82.5MM contract
-Yankees give Toronto 2009 second round draft pick and a supplementary pick
Rule V Draft result:MLB Round 1 - pass
-Mariners draft
SS/2B Reggie Corona
Marlins draft SP Zack Kroenke
-Twins draft SP Jason Jones
MLB Round 2 - no pick
-Padres draft SP Ivan Nova
AAA Round 1 - pass
-Pirates draft SP Andres Santos
AAA Round 2 - no pick
-Athletics draft SP Josue SalinasRumor Mill:Jake Peavy has added the Yankees to the list he would like to get traded to.
-Peavy's agent has only spoken to NL teams, not AL.
Hideki Matsui is being shopped around
Cashman met with
Sabathia's agent
Nov 4A.J. Burnett opted out of team contract with TOR
Nov 6Talks of a
Mike Cameron for
Melky Cabrera and
Ian Kennedy have surfaced.
Ian Kennedy is off-limits for any trades.
Nov 7A rumor to send
Robinson Cano to LA for
Russell Martin and
Matt Kemp are unlikely.
Brewers expressed interest in
Melky Cabrera and
Ian KennedyNov 8A rumor that was downplayed to send
Hideki Matsui to Seattle in return for a pitcher, then send the pitcher (or different pitcher) and
Robinson Cano to Colorado for
Matt Holiday.
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Holiday has been traded to the Athletics.
-If Seattle loses
Raul Ibanez, talks for
Matsui might resurface.
Nov 10The Yankees chances of grabbing
Jake Peavy are slim to none.
Nov 11The Houston Astros would like to sign
Pettitte. Also, the Cubs and Cardinals are interested in him.
Nov 12Marlins have expressed interest in
Carl PavanoNov 13New York Mets expressed interest in
Bobby Abreu but not his asking salary
Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays have expressed interest in
Jason GiambiYankees are expected to make an offer for
C.C. Sabathia tomorrow
Nov 18Yankees prepare to offer
A.J. Burnett a 5-year $80MM deal
Yankees to offer
Abreu arbitration
Peavy talks are pretty much dead
Nov 19A.J. Burnett is only considering 5-year offers, the Yankees have not committed to it yet. The offer from yesterday is now rumored false. The projected offer was 4 years at $13.5MM per year.
Bernie Williams is still not set on retirement
Nov 20Yankees expressed interest in
Orlando HudsonSabathia is rumored not to sign until after Thanksgiving
George Steinbrenner stepped down as principle owner of the Yankees.
Hal Steinbrenner has taken over.
Nov 21Sabathia has one week to either accept or decline the offer, otherwise the Yankees will remove the offer and move on.
Yankees and Red Sox may be the top two suitors for
Derek LoweNov 22The Cubs have expressed interest in
Bobby AbreuThe Yankees will not offer
A.J. Burnett a five-year contract
Nov 25No news...too quiet...
Nov 26Andy Pettitte spoke with Dodger's and former manager Joe Torre. Dodgers say they are unlikely to sign Pettitte.
Dec 1Dodgers GM Ned Colletti expressed "some" interest in
PettitteIvan Rodriguez is not expected to return for the 2009 season.
Posada is projected to be the Opening Day starting catcher
Dec 3Dodgers gather info on
PettitteYankees start to pursue Rays OF
Rocco BaldelliDec 8General Manager Winter Meetings started
Dec 9If the
Sabathia deal does not go through, Yankees may bump up offer for
A.J. BurnettDec 10Yankees extend original offer to
Burnett with a fifth year
Dec 11The Yankees may trade
Melky Cabrera to the Brewers for OF
Mike CameronJason Giambi would like to return to the Yankees
Brian Cashman flew to
Pettitte's home with a $10MM offer for the 2009 season
White Sox have infomation on Bobby Abreu
Johan Santana is pushing for the Mets to sign Abreu
Yankees and Braves are the "finalists" for A.J. BurnettDec 12
Cubs, Rays, Dodgers, and Angels expressed interest in Bobby Abreu
Dec 14The
Melky Cabrera for
Mike Careron deal is close, but not complete
Yankees want to unload
Kei Igawa's contract on the Brewers, but the Brewers do not want to pay it
Yankees refuse to trade any pitcher on their 40-man roster
If the Yankees do not sign
Mark Teixeira, then they will focus on
Manny RamirezDec 15Rumor has it
Andy Pettitte could be offered a three-year $36MM offer
The
Melky Cabrera for
Mike Careron deal is getting cold and may not happen
Dec 16The
Melky Cabrera for
Mike Careron deal is now confusing. One source says a tentative deal has been reached, another source says the Brewers haven't heard from the Yankees. Who the hell knows now.
If the Yankees do not sign
Pettitte, they will resume talks for
Derek LoweDec 17GM Brian Cashman in not fond of
Manny Ramirez, but Hank and Hal Steinbrenner are.
Yankees express interest in
Ben SheetsDec 18
Brewers may keep
Mike CameronWhite Sox express interest in
Bobby AbreuAndy Pettitte wants to return to the Yankees
Rumor of a possible offer to
Manny Ramirez was debunked
Dec 19Athletics will begin talking about a contract with
Jason Giambi. Rays have expresserd interest in him as well
Yankees will avoid any signing talks with
Ben SheetsDec 20A source familliar with
Andy Pettitte says a signing with the Yankees is "inevitable"
Dec 21Yankees have not made an offer to Mark
Teixeira, but are discussing it within the front office
Dec 22Yankees resigned
Chein-Ming Wang to a one-year $5MM deal
A Dominican Republic source says the Yankees offered
Manny Ramirez a 3-year $75MM deal.
Brian Cashman says the report in untrue
If the Yankees sign
Teixeira, they will pay only slightly more than they did for Sabathia
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Labels: Burnett, free agents, hot stove, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixiera, Sabathia, signing, trade, Yankees



Posted by Steve Kenul at 12:27 AM
