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In response to Hank Steinbrenner's comments about Red Sox Nation, Jonathan Papelbon had said, ""I don't know if he's trying to stir things up or not. I sure as hell don't care, because he sure as hell hasn't stepped on a baseball field. He needs to just stick to pencil-pushing, I guess."
In response, Hank likened being insulted by Papelbon to being "attacked by a mouse".
"John Henry and I traded a couple of jabs good-naturedly. So now, all of a sudden, this player, this 20-something kid who really doesn't know his way in the world, comes out with a personal insult. There's no excuse for that," he told The Post.
In response, Hank likened being insulted by Papelbon to being "attacked by a mouse".
"John Henry and I traded a couple of jabs good-naturedly. So now, all of a sudden, this player, this 20-something kid who really doesn't know his way in the world, comes out with a personal insult. There's no excuse for that," he told The Post.
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Pete Caldera and Peter Abraham report on LaTroy Hawkins and Billy Crystal's exchange of pranks.
Reportedly, Hawkins led a two day prankfest on Crystal, meaning a lot of snapped shoelaces and cut socks. But, Crystal took the last shot:
"I don't know if he did it or not. But I'm going to take it out on (rookie pitcher Andrew) Brackman," Hawkins said.
Via Cliff.
Reportedly, Hawkins led a two day prankfest on Crystal, meaning a lot of snapped shoelaces and cut socks. But, Crystal took the last shot:
Billy Crystal gave a parting shot to LaTroy Hawkins, who found his brand new running shoes screwed into the top of his locker. When he walked into the clubhouse this morning, Hawkins laughed at the sight. "That's good.'' Players also alerted Hawkins to Mike Mussina's eraser board, where Crystal had signed his name below a message: "Don't (mess) with me!!!''
"I don't know if he did it or not. But I'm going to take it out on (rookie pitcher Andrew) Brackman," Hawkins said.
Via Cliff.
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From Jon Heyman:
Congrats to the Boss.
Via Steve.
George Steinbrenner is being inducted into the Ted Williams Hall of Fame March 18 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Reggie Jackson will make the presentation to Steinbrenner. Also being inducted are Roberto Alomar, Goose Gossage and Andre Dawson. Alomar said, "My one regret was not playing for George Steinbrenner.'' Steinbrenner has been seen rarely this year around Steinbrenner Field, but people around the team say he seems to be doing better than last spring.
Congrats to the Boss.
Via Steve.
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Bryan Hoch reports that Shelley Duncan and Melky Cabrera have received three game suspensions. These suspensions would be served once the season starts. Melky apparently threw a punch. Jonny Gomes received a two game suspension. Joe Girardi, Bobby Meacham and Kevin Long were fined, but not suspended.
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Peter Abraham reports that Andy Pettitte "felt great, really great" in a 50 toss bullpen session. Pettitte had been scratched from his last start and is expected to give it another go against Boston on Monday.
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From Mark Feinsand:
Via Ben.
For the first time in 13 years, the Yankees might be managed by someone not named Joe on Opening Day.
According to a baseball source, there is a possibility that both Joe Girardi and Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon could face suspensions for their teams' part in Wednesday's bench-clearing melee between the Yankees and Rays.
According to a baseball source, there is a possibility that both Joe Girardi and Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon could face suspensions for their teams' part in Wednesday's bench-clearing melee between the Yankees and Rays.
Via Ben.
03/14: Shelley Duncan
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Tyler Kepner has a profile (with family photos) of Shelley Duncan. He also has a bit extra on his blog with Shelley's feelings about Mark McGwire.
Generations of hitters know the coach Charley Lau for his theories on arm extension through the strike zone. Duncan remembers how much Lau loved cookies. When Lau was in the hospital fighting cancer, he shared his cookies with the Duncan boys. Shelley was 4 when Lau died.
That was during the White Sox years, when Duncan toddled around on Family Day and marveled at the fireworks over old Comiskey Park. He was 6 when La Russa and his father were fired, and he was so distraught that his father took him along for the drive home to Tucson. Chris and their mother, Jeanine, flew ahead.
“Shelley was really upset about it, and I wanted to kind of calm him down,” Dave Duncan said. “We were about halfway there and we’re listening to the radio, and a report comes on that says the manager in Oakland was fired. Shelley said: ‘Dad, we’ve got to call those people! That’d be perfect!’ ”
That was during the White Sox years, when Duncan toddled around on Family Day and marveled at the fireworks over old Comiskey Park. He was 6 when La Russa and his father were fired, and he was so distraught that his father took him along for the drive home to Tucson. Chris and their mother, Jeanine, flew ahead.
“Shelley was really upset about it, and I wanted to kind of calm him down,” Dave Duncan said. “We were about halfway there and we’re listening to the radio, and a report comes on that says the manager in Oakland was fired. Shelley said: ‘Dad, we’ve got to call those people! That’d be perfect!’ ”
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In this edition, we have a great interview with Bryan Hoch of Bombers Beat.
When you aren't doing something related to or depending on the Yankees, what are you up to?
It's not often, but I enjoy kicking back at home, going out with friends - the usual. I'm making an effort to see at least one interesting museum or place in every city the Yankees travel to this season. Rock concerts are also a huge plus. I was hoping to see Van Halen during Spring Training but had to miss the concert due to Andy Pettitte's press conference.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
This will be the second season. I took over Mark Feinsand's old blog at Yankees.com.
What's the best and worst part of blogging?
The best part is definitely the interaction with the readers. It's also important to be able to get news up quickly. Worst part? I'm not sure there is one, but I'd say that sometimes after we write six or seven articles on a particularly busy day, it's a grind to realize you have one more thing on your agenda before you can go get some dinner.
When you aren't doing something related to or depending on the Yankees, what are you up to?
It's not often, but I enjoy kicking back at home, going out with friends - the usual. I'm making an effort to see at least one interesting museum or place in every city the Yankees travel to this season. Rock concerts are also a huge plus. I was hoping to see Van Halen during Spring Training but had to miss the concert due to Andy Pettitte's press conference.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
This will be the second season. I took over Mark Feinsand's old blog at Yankees.com.
What's the best and worst part of blogging?
The best part is definitely the interaction with the readers. It's also important to be able to get news up quickly. Worst part? I'm not sure there is one, but I'd say that sometimes after we write six or seven articles on a particularly busy day, it's a grind to realize you have one more thing on your agenda before you can go get some dinner.
Posted by: Patrick
From Bryan Hoch:
Patrolling left field six batters into his first stint in the field after undergoing arthroscopic right knee surgery in November, Hideki Matsui had to race into the corner to flag down a fly ball. No better time than the present.
Matsui passed his first defensive test with flying colors, recording the final out of the second inning on Thursday and retiring Ryan Doumit. He also may have put to rest any concerns about his repaired knee, which slowed his progress this spring.
Matsui passed his first defensive test with flying colors, recording the final out of the second inning on Thursday and retiring Ryan Doumit. He also may have put to rest any concerns about his repaired knee, which slowed his progress this spring.
03/13: Merrill Alright After Scare
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Bryan Hoch reports that former Yankees manager Stump Merrill is swollen, but alright after being hit by a thrown ball during batting practice on Wednesday. He laid motionless before being taken to the hospital where he had an emergency root canal after he lost a tooth.
