01/11: Knoblauch Speaks
Posted by: Patrick
Chuck Knoblauch spoke to The New York Times about his name coming up in the Mitchell Report. He declined comment on the allegations.
Via PSD.
I have nothing to defend,” Knoblauch said. “I have nothing to hide at the same time.”
He described the Mitchell report as “crazy” and “interesting,” and added that what actually bothered him about being mentioned in the report is that “I’ve got nothing to do with any of that, I mean, any baseball.”
“And I don’t want anything to do with baseball,” he added.
He described the Mitchell report as “crazy” and “interesting,” and added that what actually bothered him about being mentioned in the report is that “I’ve got nothing to do with any of that, I mean, any baseball.”
“And I don’t want anything to do with baseball,” he added.
Via PSD.
Posted by: Patrick
Ken Rosenthal reports that the Yankees have shown "serious interest" in free agent center fielder Mike Cameron. Rosenthal notes that the team feels they could trade Melky, even if they don't trade him for Johan.
Via Steve.
Via Steve.
01/10: Lane Signed
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Brian Cashman said (on YES) that Jason Lane has been signed.
01/10: Melky to be Honored
Posted by: Patrick
From the official site:
Good for Melky.
The word "energy" became an inside catch-phrase for the Yankees' clubhouse last season, with Melky Cabrera's youthful spirit serving as a major driving force toward the team's second-half turnaround.
Though Cabrera's tenure in New York has been relatively brief, his hard-working demeanor has already made an impact both on the field and off. Cabrera is set to be honored in the Big Apple on Feb. 5, when he will be presented with the Thurman Munson Award for excellence in competition and philanthropic work within the community.
Though Cabrera's tenure in New York has been relatively brief, his hard-working demeanor has already made an impact both on the field and off. Cabrera is set to be honored in the Big Apple on Feb. 5, when he will be presented with the Thurman Munson Award for excellence in competition and philanthropic work within the community.
Good for Melky.
Posted by: Patrick
Mike Puma reports that, according to a source, the Yankees are interested in former Astros/Padres outfielder Jason Lane. The article notes that the Yankees would be interested in him as a first baseman.
Lane, who was traded to San Diego on September 24, appeared in three games for the club. The 494 games prior had been spent in Houston. He is a career .241 hitter with a .314 OBA and .457 SLG.
Lane, who was traded to San Diego on September 24, appeared in three games for the club. The 494 games prior had been spent in Houston. He is a career .241 hitter with a .314 OBA and .457 SLG.
Posted by: Patrick
From Kat O'Brien:
Via Steve.
If the Yankees do complete a trade for Santana, Steinbrenner said they would not go beyond a five-year contract extension (one that expires after the 2013 season).
"I wouldn't do it if it were a six- or seven-year contract," Steinbrenner said. "I wouldn't go past five, on an extension."
"I wouldn't do it if it were a six- or seven-year contract," Steinbrenner said. "I wouldn't go past five, on an extension."
Via Steve.
01/09: Goose in as Yankee
Posted by: Patrick
Not a surprise, but Goose will enter the Hall as a Yankee.
Rich "Goose" Gossage will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the New York Yankees, it was revealed at a press conference to introduce Gossage as a member of baseball's most elite fraternity on Wednesday.
And just to accentuate the point, Hall officials produced a plastic, long-necked white goose wearing a Hall of Fame jersey. Jane Forbes Clark, the chairman of the Hall, topped it off with a mini dark-blue Yankees batting helmet, replete with the silver interlocking NY on the front.
And just to accentuate the point, Hall officials produced a plastic, long-necked white goose wearing a Hall of Fame jersey. Jane Forbes Clark, the chairman of the Hall, topped it off with a mini dark-blue Yankees batting helmet, replete with the silver interlocking NY on the front.
01/09: Hearing Pushed Back
Posted by: Patrick
From Alyson Footer:
The scheduled hearing that would have brought Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and former trainer Brian McNamee before Congress next week has been rescheduled for Feb. 13. ...
"The Oversight Committee will postpone the hearing until February 13, 2008, which is after the sentencing of Kirk Radomski. The witnesses to be invited to the rescheduled hearing are Brian McNamee, Kirk Radomski, Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch, and Roger Clemens.
"The Oversight Committee will postpone the hearing until February 13, 2008, which is after the sentencing of Kirk Radomski. The witnesses to be invited to the rescheduled hearing are Brian McNamee, Kirk Radomski, Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch, and Roger Clemens.
01/08: The Goose is Loose
Posted by: James
Hat tip to David Pinto who notes that Goose Gossage gets into the Hall of Fame with 86% of the vote.
Jim Rice came the closest to getting in (though I personally am unsure that he deserves a berth in the HoF). Bert Blyleven jumped from last year to garnering 62% of the vote this year and hopefully, at some point,the writers will realize that he belongs.
I am really disappointed at the showings for McGwire and Raines though. Less than 24% each? Really? That's all that these guys could muster? I mean, really - Lee Smith put up 43% of the vote.
Jim Rice came the closest to getting in (though I personally am unsure that he deserves a berth in the HoF). Bert Blyleven jumped from last year to garnering 62% of the vote this year and hopefully, at some point,the writers will realize that he belongs.
I am really disappointed at the showings for McGwire and Raines though. Less than 24% each? Really? That's all that these guys could muster? I mean, really - Lee Smith put up 43% of the vote.
01/08: McNamee Responds
Posted by: Patrick
SI.com's Jon Heyman has an exclusive with Brian McNamee, responding to yesterday's Clemens press conference. He's maintaining his story. The article also cites as 2006 interview where he denies that Clemens and Pettitte used anything, along with denying involvement himself.
"I don't have any dealings with steroids or amphetamines," McNamee said. "I didn't buy it, sell it, condone it or recommend it. I don't make money from it, it's not part of my livelihood and not part of my business."
