10/25: Bowa Staying Put
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Larry Bowa is staying in Los Angeles. That was pretty much expected. I didn't envision him coming back after the Torre fiasco, anyway. Donnie is also staying out west.
Posted by: Seamus
Joba Chamberlain has received some advice from a man who knows all too well the consequences of living an irresponsible lifestyle under the New York spotlight: Darryl Strawberry.
It's a nice piece from Newsday's Jim Baubach:
I obviously don't know Joba personally, so I couldn't give an opinion on whether this incident is simply an aberration or not. In the case that it isn't, though, there is no better way to learn the consequences of such actions than to listen to somebody who's lived with those consequences, other than suffering them yourself. Here's to hoping Mr. Chamberlain doesn't let it get to that point.
It's a nice piece from Newsday's Jim Baubach:
What Strawberry doesn't want to hear is Chamberlain say this was a one-time occasion. That, Strawberry said, would sound like denial. "Think about it. He just got caught this time. How many other times did he drive drunk?" Strawberry said. "It's probably not the first time he was behind the wheel intoxicated. It's just that this time he got caught."
So what should Chamberlain do? That's easy, Strawberry said.
"If Joba was smart, he would walk right across his clubhouse and sit down next to Derek Jeter and talk to him about responsibilities and living life the right way," Strawberry said. "If he was really smart after what just happened, there's a guy right in your clubhouse on your team who can help you. Ask him for some advice. Ask him the things you should do. And he'll sit down with you and tell you.
So what should Chamberlain do? That's easy, Strawberry said.
"If Joba was smart, he would walk right across his clubhouse and sit down next to Derek Jeter and talk to him about responsibilities and living life the right way," Strawberry said. "If he was really smart after what just happened, there's a guy right in your clubhouse on your team who can help you. Ask him for some advice. Ask him the things you should do. And he'll sit down with you and tell you.
I obviously don't know Joba personally, so I couldn't give an opinion on whether this incident is simply an aberration or not. In the case that it isn't, though, there is no better way to learn the consequences of such actions than to listen to somebody who's lived with those consequences, other than suffering them yourself. Here's to hoping Mr. Chamberlain doesn't let it get to that point.
Posted by: Patrick
From the Post:
Cameron will be 36 on opening day. He's got some pop (21-25 home runs in each of the past 3 seasons), but he's a .250 hitter for his career (and below that for the last two years) and his OBA has hovered around .330 in that span, as well. With that said, he's probably at or near the top of what will be a very shallow CF class.
We have Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and, most likely, Xavier Nady under contract, and the team looking to DH Matsui most of the time. So, if the Yankees don't believe that Brett Gardner, Melky Cabrera (no, I'm not 100% counting him out as far as being a contributing member of this team), or someone else on the roster can be the answer, Cameron could represent the best free agent option for a one year, stop gap deal, while Austin Jackson continues to grow.
According to an industry source, the Yankees are waiting to see if the Brewers pick up a $10 option on [center fielder Mike] Cameron, who will be 36 in January. ...
"I am not going to tell you that's right or not," Cashman said. "We are going to do whatever to make the team better, that's the bottom line."
"I am not going to tell you that's right or not," Cashman said. "We are going to do whatever to make the team better, that's the bottom line."
Cameron will be 36 on opening day. He's got some pop (21-25 home runs in each of the past 3 seasons), but he's a .250 hitter for his career (and below that for the last two years) and his OBA has hovered around .330 in that span, as well. With that said, he's probably at or near the top of what will be a very shallow CF class.
We have Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and, most likely, Xavier Nady under contract, and the team looking to DH Matsui most of the time. So, if the Yankees don't believe that Brett Gardner, Melky Cabrera (no, I'm not 100% counting him out as far as being a contributing member of this team), or someone else on the roster can be the answer, Cameron could represent the best free agent option for a one year, stop gap deal, while Austin Jackson continues to grow.
Posted by: Patrick
From Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe:
Since being converted to a starter in 2002, Lowe has been put up good numbers and has been reliable, making 32-35 starts a season in that span. But, with that said, I'm not really bothered if he doesn't come to New York. There are other pitchers available, some of which wouldn't require the long term deal that it sounds like Lowe is going to be wanting.
Via Steve.
[Derek] Lowe told this reporter that while money is important, he wants to go to a quality organization committed to winning, and no organization, in his mind, fits that description better than Boston.
Since being converted to a starter in 2002, Lowe has been put up good numbers and has been reliable, making 32-35 starts a season in that span. But, with that said, I'm not really bothered if he doesn't come to New York. There are other pitchers available, some of which wouldn't require the long term deal that it sounds like Lowe is going to be wanting.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Seamus
It's possible that the Yankees will open the new Yankee Stadium ten days earlier than originally scheduled, according to Yahoo! The team is reportedly contemplating playing an exhibition game on April 6, and their preferred opponent is the Chicago Cubs (via Scott Proctor's Arm).
Part of me likes the idea, because I think it's a shame the team has to open the season with nine games on the road. On the other hand, part of me would rather avoid the confusion of having two home openers and people debating about trivial things, such as who really hit the first home run at the stadium.
Part of me likes the idea, because I think it's a shame the team has to open the season with nine games on the road. On the other hand, part of me would rather avoid the confusion of having two home openers and people debating about trivial things, such as who really hit the first home run at the stadium.
10/20: Yankees, Cowboys, Goldman Sachs and CIC Partners Partner to Create Legends Hospitality Management
Posted by: Patrick
From the press release:
The New York Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys, Goldman Sachs and CIC Partners today announced that they have founded Legends Hospitality Management, LLC), a new company that will offer a broad range of sports business services. Legends’ initial focus will be on operating catering, concessions, retail merchandising and other facility management enterprises for major sports and entertainment facilities.
Led by Michael Rawlings, former President of Pizza Hut, Inc., Legends will offer differentiated solutions to create innovative, high-quality stadium experiences for fans.
Legends has been granted the exclusive right to operate concessions, catering and merchandising services at the new, state-of-the-art Yankees and Cowboys stadiums on a multi-year basis. Legends intends to expand beyond these anchor teams to provide its services to professional and college sports teams and other event facilities worldwide.
Led by Michael Rawlings, former President of Pizza Hut, Inc., Legends will offer differentiated solutions to create innovative, high-quality stadium experiences for fans.
Legends has been granted the exclusive right to operate concessions, catering and merchandising services at the new, state-of-the-art Yankees and Cowboys stadiums on a multi-year basis. Legends intends to expand beyond these anchor teams to provide its services to professional and college sports teams and other event facilities worldwide.
Posted by: Patrick
Here is Joba Chamberlain's statement on his recent arrest, according to Bryan Hoch:
Meanwhile, his court date has been set, reports the AP. It's December 17.
"I want to apologize to the New York Yankees and the fans for an error in judgment and for putting myself in a difficult situation," Chamberlain said in a statement released by his agent, Randy Hendricks. "I intend to properly resolve this situation, and do not intend to be in such a situation again. My goal is to focus on pitching for the Yankees in the 2009 season."
Meanwhile, his court date has been set, reports the AP. It's December 17.
Posted by: Patrick
Last week, former Yankees shortstop Tom Tresh passed away, reports Brian Hoch. He was 71.
Hoch has quotes from other former Yankees, talking about Tresh. Here's one of them:
Our thoughts are with those that were close to him.
Hoch has quotes from other former Yankees, talking about Tresh. Here's one of them:
"This hurts," said Joe Pepitone, a teammate from 1962 through 1969. "He was my roommate for six years of my life, my hitting instructor and my best friend. He let me be me, but he was also the guy who kept me in at night. Tommy was a constant in my life and a calming influence.
"He was always there for me and stuck up for me. He was like my brother. When I had personal issues, he was always the person on the team I would turn to. During some rain delays, he would take out his guitar and we'd sing and dance."
"He was always there for me and stuck up for me. He was like my brother. When I had personal issues, he was always the person on the team I would turn to. During some rain delays, he would take out his guitar and we'd sing and dance."
Our thoughts are with those that were close to him.
Posted by: Seamus
Not the best article, but the New York Post is stating that Larry Bowa is the Yankees' top choice to coach third base next season.
Problem is, the only information given to back up the claim that he is the Yankees' number one choice is the statement that Bowa is the number one choice to replace Bobby Meachem. I also find it somewhat interesting how a journalist gets to decide that Larry Bowa is the best third base coach in baseball.
Not that I disagree, necessarily. I'd actually be quite pleased to see him back in pinstripes.
The Yankees New York Yankees will have a clearer idea of who their third base coach will be later this week.
That's when Larry Bowa will meet with Dodgers brass to discuss his future. Bowa, who is the Yankees' No. 1 choice to replace Bobby Meacham, recently finished the first of a two-year deal to coach third for the Dodgers. Nevertheless, Bowa has an out in the contract.
Bowa, the best third base coach in baseball, was with the Yankees in 2006 and 2007 but not retained when manager Joe Torre didn't return for the 2008 season. Instead, Bowa joined Torre in Los Angeles.
That's when Larry Bowa will meet with Dodgers brass to discuss his future. Bowa, who is the Yankees' No. 1 choice to replace Bobby Meacham, recently finished the first of a two-year deal to coach third for the Dodgers. Nevertheless, Bowa has an out in the contract.
Bowa, the best third base coach in baseball, was with the Yankees in 2006 and 2007 but not retained when manager Joe Torre didn't return for the 2008 season. Instead, Bowa joined Torre in Los Angeles.
Problem is, the only information given to back up the claim that he is the Yankees' number one choice is the statement that Bowa is the number one choice to replace Bobby Meachem. I also find it somewhat interesting how a journalist gets to decide that Larry Bowa is the best third base coach in baseball.
Not that I disagree, necessarily. I'd actually be quite pleased to see him back in pinstripes.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Joba Chamberlain was arrested not long after 1 AM yesterday morning, close to Lincoln, Nebraska. A spokesperson for the Nebraska State Patrol said that he was pulled over after speeding.
In addition to DUI and speeding, he was also charged with possessing an open container.
In addition to DUI and speeding, he was also charged with possessing an open container.
