September 2009 Archive
Yankees-Mariners: Joba Chamberlain Rocked in Finale, M’s Take 7-1 Win
September 20, 2009
Mark Teixeira and Sergio Mitre pitched in winning efforts, but Joba Chamberlain’s effort was a losing one and it counted the most. He gave up all seven runs ...Yankees Rookie Hazing Pictures
September 20, 2009
As the Yankees left Seattle after a 7-1 loss, their rookies donned 1960’s Batman costumes as part of their annual rookie hazing. Mark Melancon was dressed as Batman, Michael Dunn ...New York Yankees Call Up Ian Kennedy
September 20, 2009
After throwing three perfect innings in his last outing in Triple-A, Ian Kennedy has been called up to finish the remainder of the season with the Yankees. “This ...Yankees-Mariners: Tex Leads Bombers In Blowout
September 20, 2009
Behind Mark Teixeira’s huge night and CC Sabathia’s dominant pitching, the Yankees (95-54) cruised past the Mariners (77-72) to a 10-1 win last night. Quick ‘Cap: Teixeira’s three-run ...Something Strange Happened in the Yankee Loss Last Night at Seattle
September 19, 2009
Last night, the Yankees lost the first game of a brief six game West Coast road trip. Mariano Rivera blew just his second save all season. He had converted 36 ...Oh No! It’s Ichiro! Mariners Walk Off vs. Mo
September 19, 2009
Mariano Rivera had struck out the first two batters of the ninth with ease, but then long-time Royal Mike Sweeney pinch hit for Josh Wilson. Sweeney doubled, and ...Can Ian Kennedy Make the Playoff Roster?
September 18, 2009
According to Tyler Kepner of the NY Times, Yankees right handed pitcher Ian Kennedy could be joining the Yankees after making two successful minor league starts including three perfect innings ...Yankees-Mariners Series Preview
September 18, 2009
The Yankees (94-53) begin a three-game set with the all-but-eliminated Seattle Mariners (76-71) tonight. Head-to-Head The Yanks have already taken three out of four in Seattle this season, and ...Melky Cabrera Has Not Been As Clutch As You Might Think
September 18, 2009
My most recent article suggested that Brett Gardner should be starting over Melky for the rest of the season, and in the postseason. I even suggested that Melky's postseason roster ...What’s At Stake: Andy Pettitte and Contract Incentives
September 18, 2009
After a long drawn out contract dispute with the Yankees last offseason, Andy Pettitte finally settled on a one-year deal that only guaranteed him $5.5 million, but gave him ...