Posted by: Patrick
From the official site:
The deposition for Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte has been postponed from this Wednesday to next Monday, the two Congressional leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said in a joint statement released on Tuesday.
Posted by: Patrick
Our next interview is with John Amato of Pinstripe Alley.
When you aren't doing something related to or depending on the Yankees, what are you up to?
I run a political blog that is my full time job, so to speak, so when I'm not writing about the Yanks, I'm buried in the world of politics.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
This will be the third full season.
What's the best and worst part of blogging?
The best: Interacting with the readership and the other writers on Pinstripe Alley. Providing in depth coverage about the team that I'm so passionate about. Conducting interviews with players and sports writers.
The worst: The daily grind of producing content day in and day out. Also, when you cover your favorite team, even if they win one hundred games, you still have to watch, comment and analyze sixty two losses. That's a lot of defeats and it gives me a different perspective on winning and losing. lol.
When you aren't doing something related to or depending on the Yankees, what are you up to?
I run a political blog that is my full time job, so to speak, so when I'm not writing about the Yanks, I'm buried in the world of politics.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
This will be the third full season.
What's the best and worst part of blogging?
The best: Interacting with the readership and the other writers on Pinstripe Alley. Providing in depth coverage about the team that I'm so passionate about. Conducting interviews with players and sports writers.
The worst: The daily grind of producing content day in and day out. Also, when you cover your favorite team, even if they win one hundred games, you still have to watch, comment and analyze sixty two losses. That's a lot of defeats and it gives me a different perspective on winning and losing. lol.
01/29: Santana to New York...Mets
Posted by: Seamus
Well, hopefully now we can stop seing this guy's name everywhere related to the Yankees, as it looks like the former Cy Young Award winner is headed to the Mets.
Posted by: Patrick
The Hendricks Sports Management, which represents Roger Clemens, has released the Clemens Report. Catchy title! The reports attempts to illustrate that Clemens numbers are plausible without the use of performance enhancing drugs.
Via Steve.
Via Steve.
01/29: Cano Contract Details
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham has the details on Cano's new contract.
He'll earn $3 million in 2008, $6 million in 2009, $9 million in 2010, $10 million in 2011, $14 million in 2012 and $15 million in 2013. Either of those last two years can be bought out for $2 million. So, the deal can be as short as $30 million for four years ($7.5 per) or $57 million for six years ($9.5 per). Works for me.
He'll earn $3 million in 2008, $6 million in 2009, $9 million in 2010, $10 million in 2011, $14 million in 2012 and $15 million in 2013. Either of those last two years can be bought out for $2 million. So, the deal can be as short as $30 million for four years ($7.5 per) or $57 million for six years ($9.5 per). Works for me.
Posted by: Patrick
From MLB.com:
The subpoena against him was withdraw due to the fact that he is now testifying "voluntarily".
Chuck Knoblauch has agreed to give testimony to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee both privately and later at a public hearing on Feb. 13, the two Congressional leaders of that committee said in a joint statement released on Monday.
Knoblauch, whose deposition or taped interview had been scheduled for Tuesday, has had it postponed for the second time and is now rescheduled for Saturday.
Knoblauch, whose deposition or taped interview had been scheduled for Tuesday, has had it postponed for the second time and is now rescheduled for Saturday.
The subpoena against him was withdraw due to the fact that he is now testifying "voluntarily".
Posted by: Patrick
From the New York Post:
David Cone has made peace with the Yankees and will return this year to broadcast about 50 games on YES, The Post has learned.
Posted by: Patrick
Anthony DiComo, Peter Abraham and Tyler Kepner report from the event.
"The reason I'm here tonight is because of all your love for me," Murcer told a crowd of writers, players, Hall of Famers and fans at the 85th annual New York BBWAA dinner. "That's what's sustained me and that's what's given me the strength to be here tonight and to fight this deadly disease."
While Murcer was just one winner among many on Sunday, his award meant something more. And the crowd certainly punctuated that, honoring him with a rousing standing ovation after new Yankees manager Joe Girardi presented the award.
"Bobby, you've inspired us with all the hits and the great catches," Girardi said, "but you've never inspired us more than with the way you live your life."
While Murcer was just one winner among many on Sunday, his award meant something more. And the crowd certainly punctuated that, honoring him with a rousing standing ovation after new Yankees manager Joe Girardi presented the award.
"Bobby, you've inspired us with all the hits and the great catches," Girardi said, "but you've never inspired us more than with the way you live your life."
Johnny Damon, honored for his community service, needed awhile to compose himself after a veteran who lost his left arm in Iraq introduced him. Damon is active with the Wounded Warrior Project, and he seemed genuinely humbled and moved. ...
A-Rod also recalled a funny story about new Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, his teammate on the 1994 Seattle Mariners. A-Rod was 18 then, and he remembers calling his mom to tell her that the great Goose Gossage wouldn’t let him use the players’ bathroom on the team plane. Gossage, who was 43, would send A-Rod to the front of the plane, so he’d have to shuffle past the fiery manager, Lou Piniella.
A-Rod also recalled a funny story about new Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, his teammate on the 1994 Seattle Mariners. A-Rod was 18 then, and he remembers calling his mom to tell her that the great Goose Gossage wouldn’t let him use the players’ bathroom on the team plane. Gossage, who was 43, would send A-Rod to the front of the plane, so he’d have to shuffle past the fiery manager, Lou Piniella.
Posted by: Patrick
Well, no, there's no report saying that. However, Charley Walters reports that a trade of Santana is "... expected to occur within 10 days, though." The article mentions that the Twins don't consider the Yankees out of the race.
Via Ken Davidoff.
Via Ken Davidoff.
Posted by: Patrick
First, Kyle Perkins, now Nathan Aron.
Via Peter Abraham.
The 16-year-old infielder/outfielder and his parents met with a Yankees' scout following the tournament in Perth last week and, after listening to the club's offer which included a signing bonus, put his name on a contract.
``We are all still blown away, it is very exciting,'' mum Heather Aron said.
``We are all still blown away, it is very exciting,'' mum Heather Aron said.
Via Peter Abraham.
