Posted by: Patrick
Our annual interview series with Yankees bloggers, Interviewing the Yankees Blogosphere, will be starting up soon enough. The past interviews are available, if you'd like to give them a read.
Before we started approaching people, I thought that I would put out a call here for any question suggestions. If you have any, please feel free to leave them in the comments. Thanks!
Before we started approaching people, I thought that I would put out a call here for any question suggestions. If you have any, please feel free to leave them in the comments. Thanks!
Posted by: Patrick
Bryan Hoch reports that third base coach Bobby Meacham and special pitching instructor Rich Monteleone will not be brought back in 2009.
Hoch mentions that Luis Sojo, who manages the Yankees Single-A club in Tampa, is a possibility, as is Willie Randolph. While not speaking specifically of an opportunity with the Yankees, Randolph told the Post that he is open to being a bench or third base coach for someone, given the right situation.
Peter Abraham says that that should not be expected, as it would put added pressure on Girardi, since Randolph aspires to be a manager again in the future. Abraham raises the option of moving bench coach Rob Thomson, or first base coach Tony Pena, over to third.
Hoch mentions that Luis Sojo, who manages the Yankees Single-A club in Tampa, is a possibility, as is Willie Randolph. While not speaking specifically of an opportunity with the Yankees, Randolph told the Post that he is open to being a bench or third base coach for someone, given the right situation.
Peter Abraham says that that should not be expected, as it would put added pressure on Girardi, since Randolph aspires to be a manager again in the future. Abraham raises the option of moving bench coach Rob Thomson, or first base coach Tony Pena, over to third.
10/13: Rumor: Cano for Beltran?
Posted by: Seamus
Truth be told, I really haven't seen much of these supposedly rampant internet rumors stating that the Yanks and Mets are talking a Cano for Beltran swap, as mentioned on the YES Network official site. Maybe I wasn't looking hard enough. After doing a little research, I read on WasWatching.com that the rumor popped up via Frank Russo on "Yankee Special," on New York Baseball Digest Radio.
It's not really a deal I'd make (the Mets would supposedly want Veras/Bruney and Ian Kennedy, as well), considering Austin Jackson is only probably about a year away and the Yankees could possibly spend some serious dough this offseason on the rotation and first base.
I'm not sure how serious or reliable any of this is, since I haven't caught it on any major sites or any newspapers, but I figured I'd just throw it out there.
It's not really a deal I'd make (the Mets would supposedly want Veras/Bruney and Ian Kennedy, as well), considering Austin Jackson is only probably about a year away and the Yankees could possibly spend some serious dough this offseason on the rotation and first base.
I'm not sure how serious or reliable any of this is, since I haven't caught it on any major sites or any newspapers, but I figured I'd just throw it out there.
Posted by: Patrick
Yankees in the AFL is a blog written by the prospects that they team sent to the Arizona Fall League (Humberto Sanchez, Phil Hughes, Jeff Marquez, Kevin Whelan, Juan Miranda, Kevin Russo and Austin Jackson).
Sanchez is listed as the lead blogger and wrote the first post, introducing himself.
Via Steve.
Sanchez is listed as the lead blogger and wrote the first post, introducing himself.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Patrick
The New York Daily News has posted Phil Pepe's article on the sale of the Yankees, in 1973, on their website. Pretty cool.
Via Ben.
It was obvious, from his background, that Steinbrenner was the perfect man for Burke. For one thing, he had the money. For another, he had the interest, For a third, he could afford to have the Yankees for a toy. Steinbrenner has other toys. Boars. Real ones. He is Chairman and chief executive officer of The American Ship Building Company of Cleveland. That's not all. He is owner of the Kinsman Stud Farm in Ocala, Fla., part owner of the Chicago Bulls, partner in production of the Broadway musical "Applause" and the national companies of "Funny Girl," "George M." and "On a Clear Day."
Via Ben.
Posted by: Patrick
From Jon Heyman:
I really want the Yankees to skip signing Burnett. He kind of scares me, like he might be Carl Pavano II. I'm not a doctor, so I'm not familar with just how bad Ben Sheets is healthwise, but all things considered from my cursory level of knowledge, if we're going to take a shot and invest in one injury plagued pitcher, I'd rather it be Sheets.
Via Steve.
The Yankees are said to want to sign two out of three starting pitchers they're coveting -- CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe. Sabathia is, of course, their No. 1 target. But Yankees players seem to love the idea of signing Burnett, a pitcher who has dominated them.
I really want the Yankees to skip signing Burnett. He kind of scares me, like he might be Carl Pavano II. I'm not a doctor, so I'm not familar with just how bad Ben Sheets is healthwise, but all things considered from my cursory level of knowledge, if we're going to take a shot and invest in one injury plagued pitcher, I'd rather it be Sheets.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Patrick
Mark Feinsand of the Daily News reports that the Yankees have cancelled the stadium closing ceremonies, previously scheduled for November 9. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com has a statement from the club:
Via Peter Abraham.
"The Yankees were considering having a charitable event at Yankee Stadium for BAT (Baseball Assistance Team). However, the Yankees realized that the final event at Yankee Stadium should be a baseball game which in fact took place on Sept. 21, 2008 with the magnificent closing ceremony. Accordingly, rather than having a fundraiser, the Yankees will be donating $500,000 to BAT."
Via Peter Abraham.
Posted by: Patrick
Today, Mo had surgery to clear calcification off of his right shoulder. Everything went as expected, according to Brian Cashman.
"I spoke to Dr. Alchek and there were no surprises," Cashman told Peter Abraham. "Everything was as they thought it would be. He can start throwing again in three months, which is not atypical for him, anyway. So, that was good news."
"I spoke to Dr. Alchek and there were no surprises," Cashman told Peter Abraham. "Everything was as they thought it would be. He can start throwing again in three months, which is not atypical for him, anyway. So, that was good news."
Posted by: Patrick
Check out the video below, featuring Bucky Dent and Mike Torrez playing Mario Super Sluggers on the Nintendo Wii. Dent famously homered off of Torrez in the one game playoff between the Yankees and Red Sox after the 1978 season, giving the Yankees the division title. Definitely has some funny moments.
Posted by: Patrick
From Ken Davidoff:
Whom would you rather have? CC Sabathia for six years and $150 million? Or Jake Peavy for four years and $63 million?
The Padres, coming off a 63-99 season, will at least explore a Peavy trade, general manager Kevin Towers confirmed to Newsday. ESPN's Buster Olney first reported that possibility this past week.
The Yankees are among the teams with prospects that interest the Padres, although it's not clear whether Peavy would waive his no-trade clause to come to the Bronx.
The Padres, coming off a 63-99 season, will at least explore a Peavy trade, general manager Kevin Towers confirmed to Newsday. ESPN's Buster Olney first reported that possibility this past week.
The Yankees are among the teams with prospects that interest the Padres, although it's not clear whether Peavy would waive his no-trade clause to come to the Bronx.
