January 2011 Archive
Joba Chamberlain: The New York Yankees Rotation Needs a Call To the Bullpen
January 17, 2011
People often say that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results”. I always wondered how this originated. Though it sounds cute ...MLB Rumors: Yankees Becoming Less Optimistic for Andy Pettitte Return
January 17, 2011
Via Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York: "The New York Yankees’ optimism about the return of Andy Pettitte has waned somewhat over the past week, a team source told ESPNNewYork.com ...New York Yankees Nearing a Deal with Andruw Jones
January 17, 2011
Via Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports: "Y! source: Andruw Jones nearing a one-year deal with Yankees. Not done yet, however." The Yankees have been looking for a right-handed-hitting outfielder to complement ...Will Rafael Soriano Be a Problem for the Yankees?
January 17, 2011
Bill Madden of the New York Daily News is reporting that Rafael Soriano has a bad attitude and "was hated by almost everyone in Tampa Bay last year." Madden says ...Examining the NY-Boston Rivalry, Soriano’s Temper and Cashman’s Future
January 17, 2011
I'll start today's post with a question. In light of the Jets' River & Sunset-approved upset victory over the Patriots on Sunday, has the New York sports scene wrested back control ...Countdown to Spring Training: 10 Players Who May Show Up to Camp Out of Shape
January 17, 2011
As the football season begins to wind down, the 2011 MLB season is right around the corner with Spring Training beginning in mid-February. With many interesting signings during the offseason, ...Russell Martin Blames Distractions, Poor Training as Reasons for Off Years
January 16, 2011
Via Shi Davidi of the Canadian Press: "'Probably some frustrations, probably not training as hard as I should have in some ways,' [Russell Martin] said in explaining his 2009 and ...Brian Cashman Still Controls the New York Yankees
January 16, 2011
Via Brian Costello of the NY Post: [Yankees general manager Brian Cashman] did not want to sign [Rafael Soriano], but was overruled by the Steinbrenners. The team and the ...Rumors: Yankees Step Up Pursuit of Andruw Jones
January 16, 2011
Via Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated: "Yankees step up pursuit of Andruw Jones. Rays, several others in mix. [Johnny Damon] could be possibility or either team also." The Yankees seem ...Rafael Soriano to The Yankees: A Good Deal All Around
January 15, 2011
Rafael Soriano, the best relief pitcher on the free-agent market this year, has reached a three-year deal with the New York Yankees worth about $35 million. The Yankees have opted ...Yankee Tickets
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