03/16: New Stadium Pictures
Posted by: Seamus
Bob Ruffolo over at The Voice of Yankees Universe has some great new photos of the new ballpark in the Bronx as we move ever so much closer to Opening Day (Apr. 3 exhibition is just 18 days away). Thanks to Bob for the photos (I'm not sure if more padding is going on the walls, but I've noticed the outfield wall is a much darker shade of blue than the old ballpark).
Posted by: Seamus
SI.com is citing a Boston Globe article that says the Yankees might have shown some interest in disgruntled A's infielder Bobby Crosby.
This is probably much ado about nothing if he isn't willing to play third, since that would be the only reason the Yankees would have any interest in him in the first place. That assertion could be wrong though if it turns out there is more to Robinson Cano's injury situation than meets the eye.
Bobby Crosby has been playing some third after the A's traded for Cabrera, auditioning for a job. So far, he looks very stiff at third, and according to one scout, "You can tell he's resisting this with every bone in his body. He wants to play short, and that shows in his body language." The Yankees and Cubs have been watching, but neither has bitten.
This is probably much ado about nothing if he isn't willing to play third, since that would be the only reason the Yankees would have any interest in him in the first place. That assertion could be wrong though if it turns out there is more to Robinson Cano's injury situation than meets the eye.
Posted by: Seamus
Yankees' press release:
You can click here for the online registration form.
(via Newsday)
The New York Yankees announced today that the online registration process for the general public to apply for the opportunity to purchase tickets for individual games in the inaugural season at Yankee Stadium is underway at www.yankees.com and www.yankeesbeisbol.com. The registration process will be open to fans through Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 p.m. Due to the large demand for individual-game tickets, a random drawing will be held from the registrant pool. Those selected from the pool will be notified on Friday, March 20, at which time they will receive a password, which will allow them to purchase tickets online only on Monday, March 23, prior to the general public on-sale...
You can click here for the online registration form.
(via Newsday)
03/13: Say it Ain't So Bernie...
Posted by: Seamus
Update: Bernie's manager has issued a statement.
An Associated Press report (via Newsday) is citing a complaint from a woman who says that Bernie Williams hit her in the face at a night club in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The woman alleges that Bernie broke her camera and then assaulted the woman as she was trying to take his picture.
My reaction? Wow. I've learned over the years not to put anything past anybody in the sports and entertainment business (we don't know who these people are), but Bernie is one of the guys who I would put something like this past. Let's hope it's not true.
An Associated Press report (via Newsday) is citing a complaint from a woman who says that Bernie Williams hit her in the face at a night club in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The woman alleges that Bernie broke her camera and then assaulted the woman as she was trying to take his picture.
My reaction? Wow. I've learned over the years not to put anything past anybody in the sports and entertainment business (we don't know who these people are), but Bernie is one of the guys who I would put something like this past. Let's hope it's not true.
03/13: Young'uns' Salaries
Posted by: Seamus
I probably shouldn't call them that because a lot of them are older than I am, and Cody Ransom is 33, but Peter Abraham has a list for the salaries (set by the team) for all Yankee players with 0-3 years of MLB experience. They are as follows:
Cody Ransom $455,100
Joba Chamberlain: $433,000
Jose Veras: $432,975
Edwar Ramirez: $422,450
Brett Gardner $414,000
Ian Kennedy: $408,925
Phil Hughes: $407,650
David Robertson: $406,825
Alfredo Aceves: $406,750
Jonathan Albaladejo: $403,075
Phil Coke: $403,300
Francisco Cervelli: $400,700
Wilkin De La Rosa: $400,000
Anthony Claggett: $400,000
Michael Dunn: $400,000
Christian Garcia: $400,000
Eric Hacker: $400,000
Steven Jackson: $400,000
Those making exactly $400,000 will be playing for the league minimum should they make it onto the major league roster.
Cody Ransom $455,100
Joba Chamberlain: $433,000
Jose Veras: $432,975
Edwar Ramirez: $422,450
Brett Gardner $414,000
Ian Kennedy: $408,925
Phil Hughes: $407,650
David Robertson: $406,825
Alfredo Aceves: $406,750
Jonathan Albaladejo: $403,075
Phil Coke: $403,300
Francisco Cervelli: $400,700
Wilkin De La Rosa: $400,000
Anthony Claggett: $400,000
Michael Dunn: $400,000
Christian Garcia: $400,000
Eric Hacker: $400,000
Steven Jackson: $400,000
Those making exactly $400,000 will be playing for the league minimum should they make it onto the major league roster.
Posted by: Patrick
Chad Jennings has compiled a list of players who were not invited to the big league camp, just like Alfredo Aceves last year, yet could have a chance of contributing in the Majors this year. Worth checking out.
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports on the likelihood of the Yankees going outside of the organization to find a stand in for A-Rod while he recovers from his recent surgery.
"I'm not optimistic about doing anything," Brian Cashman told Hoch. "I'm not going to be proactive in trying to do something. If something presents itself that makes sense, which is not realistic, then maybe it will be somebody different. I think our answer is here in camp."
"I'm not optimistic about doing anything," Brian Cashman told Hoch. "I'm not going to be proactive in trying to do something. If something presents itself that makes sense, which is not realistic, then maybe it will be somebody different. I think our answer is here in camp."
Posted by: Patrick
On Monday, after Italy's win over Canada in the World Baseball Classic, team hitting coach Mike Piazza had some solid praise for Yankees prospect catcher Francisco Cervelli, who started for the club.
From Tyler Kepner:
There's more in Kepner's article.
From Tyler Kepner:
“His enthusiasm from the start of the game was just sky-high. He hustled. He’s got an amazing arm. I’m jealous – in a good way — because I see player with a great future ahead of him. He’s going to get better with the bat. He’s going to get a little quicker.”
There's more in Kepner's article.
Posted by: Patrick
Kat O'Brien and Peter Abraham have word of the first cuts of the Spring, as J.B. Cox, George Kontos, Kanekoa Texiera, Andrew Brackman, Eric Hacker and Wilkin De La Rosa were all sent to Minor League camps.
Posted by: Patrick
Mark Feinsand reports that A.J. Burnett pitched the idea of a "WBC Ryder Cup" to Joe Girardi and Girardi approved. Basically, using bats and balls, pitchers putted along the base paths, teaming up based upon the number of countries represented by the available players. They came up with 8, including "Native America," led by Joba Chamberlain.
The Chinese Taipei team of Chien-Ming Wang, Phil Hughes and Triple-A pitching coach Scott Aldred brought home the victory, earning themselves the right to do half the running that the rest of the pitchers did. Of course, Aldred's a coach and Wang's coming off an injury, so Feinsand notes that Hughes was the primary beneficiary.
Via Peter Abraham.
The countries were Chinese Taipei (Chien-Ming Wang), Cuba (Christian Garcia), Japan (Kei Igawa), Dominican Republic (Jose Veras), Puerto Rico (Jonathan Albaladejo), United States (A.J. Burnett), Mexico (Sergio Mitre) and “Native America” (Joba).
The Chinese Taipei team of Chien-Ming Wang, Phil Hughes and Triple-A pitching coach Scott Aldred brought home the victory, earning themselves the right to do half the running that the rest of the pitchers did. Of course, Aldred's a coach and Wang's coming off an injury, so Feinsand notes that Hughes was the primary beneficiary.
Via Peter Abraham.
