Posted by: Seamus
Apparently there was still some bad blood over the collision at the plate the other day that left Francisco Cervelli's wrist broken, and a brawl escalated in today's rematch as Shelley Duncan barreled into second basemen Akinori Iwamura in an apparent retaliation. A brawl ensued and among the three Yankees ejected were Duncan, Kevin Long, and third base coach Bobby Meachem.
The game was not on T.V. today so I didn't see it, but God have mercy on Iwamura's soul. Hurts me just to think about it.
EDIT: It appears it all started when a spikes-up slide by Duncan (not really barrelling by my sense of the word, but unnecessary nonetheless) into Iwamura provoked Jonny Gomez to charge in and tackle Duncan from RF. Newsday has photos of the incident here.
The game was not on T.V. today so I didn't see it, but God have mercy on Iwamura's soul. Hurts me just to think about it.
EDIT: It appears it all started when a spikes-up slide by Duncan (not really barrelling by my sense of the word, but unnecessary nonetheless) into Iwamura provoked Jonny Gomez to charge in and tackle Duncan from RF. Newsday has photos of the incident here.
Posted by: Patrick
I just wanted to mention, one last time, that we're having a Yankees bloggers fantasy baseball league for the second year running. If you blog at a Yankees focused blog, please e-mail me if you'd like an invite. Thanks.
Posted by: Seamus
During the broadcast of today's spring training game on YES, it was announced the biopsy done on Bobby Murcer revealed what was in fact scar tissue due to radiation from his chemotherapy and not a tumor. Murcer plans on being in the broadcast booth for opening day.
Great news, I'll be watching.
Great news, I'll be watching.
Posted by: Patrick
As a white person named Patrick O'Keefe (i.e. some of my ancestors came into this country from Ireland through Worcester, MA), I am appalled at this story.
According to the victim's girlfriend, the couple went into Cantab Lounge in Cambridge and a "large group" of people came up to her boyfriend and started arguing with him because he was wearing a Yankees hat. The couple left the establishment, but they were followed and, alledgely, threw the Yankee fan to the group and kicked him. He was taken to the hospital.
On a serious note, we wish him a speedy recovery.
On a lighter note, Travis G. left a noteworth comment on Steve's entry about this: "Were the bullies wearing catcher's masks?"
A group of men — some with Irish accents — beat up a 23-year-old Cambridge man and sent him to the hospital after they spotted him sporting a Yankees baseball cap. ...
The attackers are described as four white men. One of the men was last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt.
The attackers are described as four white men. One of the men was last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt.
According to the victim's girlfriend, the couple went into Cantab Lounge in Cambridge and a "large group" of people came up to her boyfriend and started arguing with him because he was wearing a Yankees hat. The couple left the establishment, but they were followed and, alledgely, threw the Yankee fan to the group and kicked him. He was taken to the hospital.
On a serious note, we wish him a speedy recovery.
On a lighter note, Travis G. left a noteworth comment on Steve's entry about this: "Were the bullies wearing catcher's masks?"
Posted by: Patrick
From OurSports Central:
Via The Bronx Stop.
Just days after signing a contract to join the [Frontier League's Florence] Freedom for the upcoming season, former University of Cincinnati baseball star Neall French agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. ...
"We're in the player development business so we're very excited when one of our players gets a chance to further his career," said Freedom manager Jamie Keefe, who's entering his fourth season in Florence. "We were very excited about the prospect of adding a bat like Neall's to our lineup this season so we can certainly understand why the Yankees are making this move. Neall has been a part of winning teams throughout his career, and I have no doubt he'll do well for the Yankees' organization."
"We're in the player development business so we're very excited when one of our players gets a chance to further his career," said Freedom manager Jamie Keefe, who's entering his fourth season in Florence. "We were very excited about the prospect of adding a bat like Neall's to our lineup this season so we can certainly understand why the Yankees are making this move. Neall has been a part of winning teams throughout his career, and I have no doubt he'll do well for the Yankees' organization."
Via The Bronx Stop.
Posted by: Patrick
This really is one of those things where you know it's going to happen - it's only a question of when. But, Hank Steinbrenner had this to say:
Via Steve.
Hank Steinbrenner said there’s not an official plan yet, but former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams will be honored by the team. “Obviously, Bernie is special to us,” Steinbrenner said.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Patrick
The New York Post and boston.com report on Hank Steinbrenner's response to John Henry's induction of him into Red Sox Nation. Here's what Henry had said:
Steinbrenner's response:
He also went on to say:
Friends? Errrr.... you've gone too far!
"I'm a big Hank fan. Just to ensure he knows how cool Red Sox Nation is, [Saturday] we officially inducted him as a member of Red Sox Nation and we are sending him his membership card giving him access to an array of options including our newsletter, bumper stickers, pins, Green Monster seats and a hat personally autographed by David Ortiz."
Steinbrenner's response:
"I am not joining Red Sox Nation, honorary or not. I'll respond to that later. Trust me, I am not joining Red Sox Nation."
He also went on to say:
"John used to be an owner of the Yankees and he's a great guy. My dad always loved the guy. I love him. Hal loves him. And he's done a tremendous job with the Red Sox. My only point was simple and that is that the Yankees brand is the biggest in the country. And everybody knows that. Obviously it's Yankees Nation. That's not meant as a cut to the Red Sox. In truth. I'm just not saying that to be nice - but John Henry has done an unbelievable job with the Red Sox brand. ...
Every Red Sox fan is and Yankee fan is. I can tell you this, we've got a lot in common, too. The Yankees ownership and Red Sox ownership have a lot in common and have a lot of common interests. God, I hate to scare Red Sox or Yankee fans, but you never know we might end up being partners in the future outside of baseball. We have a lot in common. We have a lot in common. In baseball and outside of baseball. Even though the rivalry will always be the greatest rivalry in American sports, you can say that the Yankees and Red sox ownerships are definitely friends. No question."
Every Red Sox fan is and Yankee fan is. I can tell you this, we've got a lot in common, too. The Yankees ownership and Red Sox ownership have a lot in common and have a lot of common interests. God, I hate to scare Red Sox or Yankee fans, but you never know we might end up being partners in the future outside of baseball. We have a lot in common. We have a lot in common. In baseball and outside of baseball. Even though the rivalry will always be the greatest rivalry in American sports, you can say that the Yankees and Red sox ownerships are definitely friends. No question."
Friends? Errrr.... you've gone too far!
Posted by: Patrick
Tyler Kepner talks about how Robinson Cano was involved, in one way or another, in at least three big trade proposals back in 2004. The first one being the A-Rod deal where he was offered alongside Alfonso Soriano. The Rangers opted for Joaquín Árias.
Later, during the season, the Yankees offered him and Dioner Navarro to the Royals for center fielder Carlos Beltran. But, the Royals sent him to the Astros, netting Mark Teahen, John Buck and Mike Wood.
And, after that, the Yankees were trying to trade for Randy Johnson and were ready to trade any prospect that the Diamondbacks were interested in. Kepner says that a D-Backs scount recommended Cano, but the team ended up holding onto the big lefty for the rest of the season.
A deal not related to Cano, from 1997, is also discussed. Apparently, the Yankees offered Jorge Posada and Mike Lowell to the Expos for Pedro Martinez. But, as we all know, he went to the Sox for Carl Pavano and Tony Armas, Jr.
Via jscape2000.
Later, during the season, the Yankees offered him and Dioner Navarro to the Royals for center fielder Carlos Beltran. But, the Royals sent him to the Astros, netting Mark Teahen, John Buck and Mike Wood.
And, after that, the Yankees were trying to trade for Randy Johnson and were ready to trade any prospect that the Diamondbacks were interested in. Kepner says that a D-Backs scount recommended Cano, but the team ended up holding onto the big lefty for the rest of the season.
A deal not related to Cano, from 1997, is also discussed. Apparently, the Yankees offered Jorge Posada and Mike Lowell to the Expos for Pedro Martinez. But, as we all know, he went to the Sox for Carl Pavano and Tony Armas, Jr.
Via jscape2000.
03/02: Four Off Roster
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that four players have been sent from the major league camp to the minor league camp. They are catchers Jesus Montero and Austin Romine, first baseman Eric Duncan and infielder Eduardo Nunez.
Posted by: Patrick
The Post reports that Yankees outfield prospect Austin Krum was arrested last night when he refused to leave Tia's Tex Mex in Tampa.
Reportedly, two cops asked him to leave a number of times. Instead, he went to the back of the bar and the cops had to physical remove him from the establishment. He was charged with trespassing and resisting arrest.
Reportedly, two cops asked him to leave a number of times. Instead, he went to the back of the bar and the cops had to physical remove him from the establishment. He was charged with trespassing and resisting arrest.
