May 2009 Archive
New York Yankees Call Up Alfredo Aceves as Insurance
May 4, 2009
According to Peter Abraham of the Journal News, the Yankees have called up 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Alfredo Aceves in place of Anthony Claggett, who was called up when the Yankees ...A-Rod Pitch Tipping? Who Tipped off the Book’s Author?
May 4, 2009
Amongst several other allegations regarding Alex Rodriguez, it has been reported that Alex has tipped pitches to opposing hitters. It was part of “slump busting,” to boost stats during times ...Red Sox-Yankees: Series Preview
May 4, 2009
The Yankees will look for revenge against the Red Sox as they start a two-game series tonight at the new Yankee stadium. Two weekends ago, the Red Sox embarrassed the ...Selena Roberts—Where’s a Bus When You Need One?
May 4, 2009
All that time in New York City. What, doesn't the Big Apple still use above-ground mass transit? OK, so I don't really hope Selena Roberts gets hit by a bus. Not ...Broken Arms: The Yankees Pitching Mess
May 4, 2009
It has been a very rough season for the Yankees, as they, with their offense, have managed a modest 13-11 record, third in the AL East. Unfortunately, despite their offense, the ...Yankees Relievers Struggling Without Defined Roles
May 4, 2009
According to Marc Carig of the NJ Star-Ledger, struggles within the Yankees bullpen are caused by, or at least have been made worse by their lack of defined roles. What? Did ...Yankees Rumors: Johnny Damon Wants To Stay
May 4, 2009
According to Andrew Marchand of ESPN, Johnny Damon, who becomes a free agent after this season, wants to return to the Yankees, but admits that the chances of that happening ...Yankees Place Damaso Marte on DL
May 4, 2009
According to Anthony McCarron of the NY Daily News, the Yankees have placed pitcher Damaso Marte on the 15-day DL because of seemingly lingering shoulder problems, but they don’t feel ...John Sterling: FAR from Sterling on the Radio
May 4, 2009
It's like Forrest Gump used to say: "Stupid is as stupid does, sir." I'm a huge Yankee fan. I am convinced and will argue with anyone that being a Yankee fan ...The One Thing I Wish the New York Broadcast Media Respected
May 3, 2009
There are only a few things I ever ask of my baseball play-by-play announcers.The first, largely but not always obeyed, is to display some common decency. If you wouldn’t say ...