Posted by: Patrick
No, not Roger Bannister. Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star reports that the Yankees are looking at Royals starter Brian Bannister as an alternative to Jarrod Washburn, if that deal falls through. He mentions Melky as the prime chip on the Yankees side in such a deal.
Bannister is 27 years old and had his rookie season in 2007. It was an impressive campaign where he went 12-9 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and .249 BAA in 165 innings over 27 starts (a little over 6 innings a start).
However, much has gone wrong for Bannister in '08. In 21 starts, he is 7-9 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and .284 BAA. July has been the worst month of all, as he is 0-2 with an 8.10/1.65/.321 line in 4 starts. Of course, it's not like Melky's smoking the ball, either. Could a change of scenery give Bannister a boost?
As an aside, the article also has this:
Via Peter Abraham.
Bannister is 27 years old and had his rookie season in 2007. It was an impressive campaign where he went 12-9 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and .249 BAA in 165 innings over 27 starts (a little over 6 innings a start).
However, much has gone wrong for Bannister in '08. In 21 starts, he is 7-9 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and .284 BAA. July has been the worst month of all, as he is 0-2 with an 8.10/1.65/.321 line in 4 starts. Of course, it's not like Melky's smoking the ball, either. Could a change of scenery give Bannister a boost?
As an aside, the article also has this:
The Yankees, like several teams, previously contacted the Royals regarding pitcher Zack Greinke. One major-league source said New York had offered Cabrera and second baseman Robinson Cano in exchange for Greinke and a position player thought to be outfielder Mark Teahen.
Via Peter Abraham.
07/27: Congrats Goose!
Posted by: Patrick
Goose Gossage will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the 35th Yankees player to do so. Congrats Goose!
07/27: Here Comes Washburn...
Posted by: James
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer is starting to pass around the AP story that Mariners left-handed pitcher Jarrod Washburn is coming to the Yankees in exchange for "several prospects".
If they're expecting a great haul for Washburn, they really should reconsider. For the luxury of picking up over $10MM of this guy's salary, which Seattle is begging to be rid of, I'll give 'em Igawa and Cody Ransom (that'll clear up a spot for my boy Chris Malec...).
The New York Post reported late Saturday that Yanks general manager Brian Cashman was given the financial green light by the Steinbrenner family to trade for Washburn, who makes $9.85 million this season and $10.35 million next season. The 33-year old lefty is 4-9 with a 4.75 earned run average in 20 games (19 starts) for Seattle this season.
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While the Yankees reportedly won't include any of their top-level minor league prospects in the trade, the Post reported that struggling Japanese import Kei Igawa likely will be included. Igawa, who is the in second year of a five- year, $20 million contract, was sent outright to Triple-A Scranton on Saturday.
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While the Yankees reportedly won't include any of their top-level minor league prospects in the trade, the Post reported that struggling Japanese import Kei Igawa likely will be included. Igawa, who is the in second year of a five- year, $20 million contract, was sent outright to Triple-A Scranton on Saturday.
If they're expecting a great haul for Washburn, they really should reconsider. For the luxury of picking up over $10MM of this guy's salary, which Seattle is begging to be rid of, I'll give 'em Igawa and Cody Ransom (that'll clear up a spot for my boy Chris Malec...).
Posted by: Patrick
The Yankees trade for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte has been adjusted. Peter Abraham reports that, instead of receiving Phil Coke and George Kontos, the Pirates will receive righty pitchers Dan McCutchen and Jeff Karstens.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting, according to a source, one of Coke or Kontos has labrum damage - but, the source would not say who.
To make room for Nady (who started today against the Red Sox) and Marte, the Yankees optioned Brett Gardner to Triple-A and DFA'd reliever LaTroy Hawkins. Also, the Yankees took Kei Igawa off the 40 man roster after he passed waivers. Meaning, no one wanted him for free.
Via Mike Ashmore.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting, according to a source, one of Coke or Kontos has labrum damage - but, the source would not say who.
To make room for Nady (who started today against the Red Sox) and Marte, the Yankees optioned Brett Gardner to Triple-A and DFA'd reliever LaTroy Hawkins. Also, the Yankees took Kei Igawa off the 40 man roster after he passed waivers. Meaning, no one wanted him for free.
Via Mike Ashmore.
Posted by: Patrick
In his first career start in Fenway Park (and second career appearance), Joba Chamberlain pitched an amazing game, limiting the Red Sox to 0 runs on 3 hits and 1 walk in 7 innings, picking up his third victory of the season. He struck out 9 hitters.
The lone run in this game came on a Jason Giambi, two out, RBI single in the third inning that scored A-Rod. Besides that, the Yankees scattered 9 hits and walked once. Bobby Abreu and A-Rod each had 2 hits.
Kyle Farnsworth started the eighth and... well... it didn't go so hot. He allowed a single to Jed Lowrie before getting Jason Varitek to foul out. Unfortunately, Coco Crisp followed with a single to put runners on first and second with 1 out for Red Sox leadoff man Jacoby Ellsbury. Girardi decided not to play with the lead and opted to go straight to Mo.
Rivera ended the threat by striking out Ellsbury and inducing a ground out to end the inning. Besides allowing a single to Kevin Youkilis, Mo elicited a fly out from David Ortiz and struck out both Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew to end it.
Tomorrow, Andy Pettitte (11-7, 3.86) will face Tim Wakefield (6-7, 3.69) at 3:55 PM ET.
The lone run in this game came on a Jason Giambi, two out, RBI single in the third inning that scored A-Rod. Besides that, the Yankees scattered 9 hits and walked once. Bobby Abreu and A-Rod each had 2 hits.
Kyle Farnsworth started the eighth and... well... it didn't go so hot. He allowed a single to Jed Lowrie before getting Jason Varitek to foul out. Unfortunately, Coco Crisp followed with a single to put runners on first and second with 1 out for Red Sox leadoff man Jacoby Ellsbury. Girardi decided not to play with the lead and opted to go straight to Mo.
Rivera ended the threat by striking out Ellsbury and inducing a ground out to end the inning. Besides allowing a single to Kevin Youkilis, Mo elicited a fly out from David Ortiz and struck out both Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew to end it.
Tomorrow, Andy Pettitte (11-7, 3.86) will face Tim Wakefield (6-7, 3.69) at 3:55 PM ET.
Posted by: Patrick
From Yankees.com:
Hughes is slated to start and pitch two innings on Monday for the GCL Yankees, while Pavano is tentatively scheduled to toss two frames on Tuesday for the same club, assuming that a batting-practice session goes as expected on Saturday.
Posted by: James
UPDATE: The trade IS to the Yankees. According to one official, Yankees give up 4 prospects, right-hander Ross Ohlendorf (meh with a bit of nuts thrown in), lefty Phil Coke (meh), outfielder Jose Tabata (nuts) and right-hander George Kontos (meh). Man, they really cut up Trenton...taking two starters and a starting OFer...and I think they sold very low on Tabata, who had his first bad year...at AA at a very young age. Of course, those attitude problems certainly did not help. One thing with this trade to keep in mind with this trade. If Nady plays up to par, bye bye Bobby Abreu.
Apparently Pirates right fielder Xavier Nady and reliever Damaso Marte have been traded...but the Pirates have not revealed where they are going or for what (though they have confirmed a trade). While details will be forthcoming after medical evaluations, the MLB blurb specifically mentions the Yankees and no other team.
First thoughts...well, if it's the Yanks, I hope they didn't give up too much..though Nady would be a nice upgrade to have...and Marte would strengthen an already solid pen. Let's see how it shakes out (or if it is even the Yankees involved) before we break down the two players...
Apparently Pirates right fielder Xavier Nady and reliever Damaso Marte have been traded...but the Pirates have not revealed where they are going or for what (though they have confirmed a trade). While details will be forthcoming after medical evaluations, the MLB blurb specifically mentions the Yankees and no other team.
Though unconfirmed, the Yankees have been speculated as being on the other side of the deal.
Nady started Friday's game and was removed after one inning. Television cameras caught Marte hugging his teammates in the dugout in the second inning, apparently shortly after learning the news.
Nady started Friday's game and was removed after one inning. Television cameras caught Marte hugging his teammates in the dugout in the second inning, apparently shortly after learning the news.
First thoughts...well, if it's the Yanks, I hope they didn't give up too much..though Nady would be a nice upgrade to have...and Marte would strengthen an already solid pen. Let's see how it shakes out (or if it is even the Yankees involved) before we break down the two players...
Posted by: Patrick
On Thursday night, pitching for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees against the Braves affiliate from Richmond, Triple-A starter Ian Kennedy had a no hitter going with one out left in the seven inning game. He induced the grounder he needed, but Chris Basak misplayed it, extending the game. The very next batter doubled, scoring the runner Basak allowed to reach, tying the game at 1.
Kennedy was done after seven and did receive a decision. The Yankees won in the bottom of the eighth when Ben Broussard hit a three run, walk off home run.
Kennedy was done after seven and did receive a decision. The Yankees won in the bottom of the eighth when Ben Broussard hit a three run, walk off home run.
Posted by: Patrick
From the AP:
Via SG.
Yankees officials gathered for high-level meetings at their spring training complex Thursday, a day off for the team before it begins an important three-game series at Boston. ...
Co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner acknowledged he'd mention Bonds, the indicted home run king who became a free agent when the San Francisco Giants did not bring him back.
Co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner acknowledged he'd mention Bonds, the indicted home run king who became a free agent when the San Francisco Giants did not bring him back.
Via SG.
07/24: Yankees Sign Seventh Rounder
Posted by: Patrick
Ken Davidoff reports that the Yankees have signed catcher Kyle Higashioka, their seventh round pick in this year's draft.
