Posted by: Patrick
Minor league infielder Reegie Corona was taken from the Yankees, by the Mariners, in the most recent Rule 5 draft. Chad Jennings reports that Corona has been placed on waivers by Seattle. This is the first step to him being offered back to the Yankees.
Posted by: Patrick
Yesterday, on April Fools' Day, Jack Curry of the Times reported:
Now, it apparently wasn't a joke, but the Yankees have spoken to Paul Sheppard and he says that he never said anything like that. From a report by MLB.com's Bryan Hoch:
So, for now at least, Bob Sheppard is still hoping to get back to work.
The new Yankee Stadium will sound different from the old one because Bob Sheppard’s authoritative voice will not be emanating from the public address system. Paul Doherty, an agent who is one of Sheppard’s friends, said Sheppard’s son Paul told him Wednesday that Sheppard was planning to retire.
Now, it apparently wasn't a joke, but the Yankees have spoken to Paul Sheppard and he says that he never said anything like that. From a report by MLB.com's Bryan Hoch:
"We have spoken to Paul Sheppard, and he was very clear to us that the report made is categorically untrue," said Yankees director of public relations Jason Zillo. "Paul Sheppard has not said anything remotely like that."
So, for now at least, Bob Sheppard is still hoping to get back to work.
Posted by: Patrick
Sports Illustrated's S.L. Price is the author of their April 6, 2009 cover story on Yankees ace CC Sabathia. If you want to know more about CC's past and upbringing, this is your chance.
Via Alex.
Via Alex.
Posted by: Patrick
Adam Gonzalez of MLB.com reports that, according to the AP, Joba Chamberlain plead guilty to to the charge of drunk driving on Wednesday.
As part of his plea deal, a second charge of driving with an open container of alcohol was dropped by prosecutors. Joba was sentenced to probation.
As part of his plea deal, a second charge of driving with an open container of alcohol was dropped by prosecutors. Joba was sentenced to probation.
Posted by: Seamus
From the AP via SI.com:
I'm kind of scratching my head here. Both guys have success at the leadoff spot and they both more or less get on base at about the same rate, but Damon is a bit more of a speed guy (steals about twice as many bases per year as Jeter). Jeter to me is more suited to be that #2 guy who can move a runner over.
Then again, come to think of it, putting Jeter at the leadoff spot will take a few GIDP's away from him.
Manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday that his spring training switch of Jeter and Johnny Damon atop the lineup has worked so well that as of right now, the Yankees captain will bat first and Damon second for the season opener at Baltimore on Monday.
I'm kind of scratching my head here. Both guys have success at the leadoff spot and they both more or less get on base at about the same rate, but Damon is a bit more of a speed guy (steals about twice as many bases per year as Jeter). Jeter to me is more suited to be that #2 guy who can move a runner over.
Then again, come to think of it, putting Jeter at the leadoff spot will take a few GIDP's away from him.
Posted by: Patrick
Mike Ashmore reports that the 2009 James P. Dawson Award, given to the top rookie in Yankees camp each season, will be presented to Brett Gardner.
The last 9 winners (going backwards) were Shelley Duncan, Kei Igawa, Eric Duncan, Andy Phillips, Bubba Crosby, Hideki Matsui, Nick Johnson and Alfonso Soriano. For some reason, the Yankees did not select one in either 1999 or 2000. Why?! Just pick one. In 1996, pitcher Mark Hutton took the honor, over a certain rookie shortstop.
The last 9 winners (going backwards) were Shelley Duncan, Kei Igawa, Eric Duncan, Andy Phillips, Bubba Crosby, Hideki Matsui, Nick Johnson and Alfonso Soriano. For some reason, the Yankees did not select one in either 1999 or 2000. Why?! Just pick one. In 1996, pitcher Mark Hutton took the honor, over a certain rookie shortstop.
04/01: Derek Jeter Promoting Weplay
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports on Derek Jeter's visit to "Good Morning America" in promotion of Weplay, a new online youth sports community for athletes, parents, coaches and fans.
Jeter made an appearance on the show, speaking to panelist Robin Roberts about a new Internet concept called Weplay, a youth sports community whose mission is to "enable and enhance the joy of sports for kids, families and coaches both online and on the field," according to the Web site.
On the site, young athletes can set up profiles, post pictures and share videos of games, while parents can get practice schedules and set up carpools, and coaches can more easily communicate with members of their team.
On the site, young athletes can set up profiles, post pictures and share videos of games, while parents can get practice schedules and set up carpools, and coaches can more easily communicate with members of their team.
04/01: "Hey, No. 48!"
Posted by: Patrick
Tyler Kepner of the Times shares a brief, yet funny story of Dick Vitale's recent visit to the Reds spring complex, in search of Yankees. Vitale wanted to pass out some autographed copies of his new book, "Dick Vitale's Fabulous 50 Players and Moments in College Basketball," and Phil Coke served as the point man.
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that Bob Sheppard will miss the opening exhibition series with the Cubs, on April 3 and 4, as well as the Yankees home opener on April 16, as expected.
Paul Olden will fill in for these three games. Olden's had a long career in broadcasting, but I'll always remember him for his brief stint on WPIX in the mid-90s, as I'm sure many Yankees fans do, as well.
Paul Olden will fill in for these three games. Olden's had a long career in broadcasting, but I'll always remember him for his brief stint on WPIX in the mid-90s, as I'm sure many Yankees fans do, as well.
04/01: Albaladejo In, Tomko Out
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees announced that reliever Jonathan Albaladejo has made the Yankees' roster and will be headed to New York, leaving veteran Brett Tomko as the odd man out. Albaladejo allowed just one run and stuck out 10 in 9 and 2/3 innings this spring.
Tomko was disappointed after hearing the news, and understandably so. Tomko struck out 12 batters in just over 15 innings and had a WHIP of under 1. He will be assigned to Triple-A Scranton.
From Newsday:
It's hard to say who I would have went with. Either guy could be called up at any time, but my gut would probably would have gone with Tomko.
Tomko was disappointed after hearing the news, and understandably so. Tomko struck out 12 batters in just over 15 innings and had a WHIP of under 1. He will be assigned to Triple-A Scranton.
From Newsday:
"I'm extremely disappointed," Tomko said. "Of course I respect their decision, but I'm extremely disappointed because I feel like I've pitched my way onto this team."
It's hard to say who I would have went with. Either guy could be called up at any time, but my gut would probably would have gone with Tomko.
