Posted by: Patrick
From Joel Sherman and George A. King III of the Post:
Via Tom Singer.
Hitting coach Kevin Long, who speaks daily with A-Rod, told The Post that Rodriguez has begun to hit and reported that he "feels 70 percent." Long wasn't sure if Rodriguez was hitting off a batting tee or doing flip drills. ...
A Yankees official told The Post he thought the rehab was going so well, in fact, that if the organization wanted, it could have Rodriguez back on a major league field by late April.
A Yankees official told The Post he thought the rehab was going so well, in fact, that if the organization wanted, it could have Rodriguez back on a major league field by late April.
Via Tom Singer.
Posted by: Patrick
From Phil Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune:
I always like when the Yankees do things like this - that is, bring back a former Yankee as an advisor of some kind. I would definitely like to see Piniella come back to the organization.
Via Ben.
The Yankees could have chosen any team to be their first opponent, but Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner wanted Piniella to be part of the opening festivities, so the Cubs were his first choice.
Steinbrenner has told close friends he plans on hiring Piniella as a consultant when his managerial contract with the Cubs runs out after the 2010 season.
Steinbrenner has told close friends he plans on hiring Piniella as a consultant when his managerial contract with the Cubs runs out after the 2010 season.
I always like when the Yankees do things like this - that is, bring back a former Yankee as an advisor of some kind. I would definitely like to see Piniella come back to the organization.
Via Ben.
04/05: A-Rod to the DL
Posted by: Patrick
It's a formality at this point, but Peter Abraham reports that A-Rod has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to March 27. Accordingly, he could return on April 11. But, of course, he'll return when he's ready - and not before.
Posted by: Patrick
From SI.com's Jon Heyman:
This doesn't mean they have to trade for him, though. They could just pick him up as a free agent after this season.
Via Tim Dierkes.
The Giants like Xavier Nady and wouldn't mind bringing the University of California product home at some point.
This doesn't mean they have to trade for him, though. They could just pick him up as a free agent after this season.
Via Tim Dierkes.
Posted by: Seamus
According to Peter Abraham, the Yankees have chosen Ramiro Pena to take on the utility infielder role until Alex Rodriguez comes back, giving him the nod over former Rookie of the Year Angel Berroa. Abraham also reports that the Yankees have designated pitcher Dan Giese for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster.
Posted by: Patrick
Cliff Corcoran of Bronx Banter has a great post detailing his visit to the new Yankee Stadium, along with some great photos. Well worth a read.
Posted by: Patrick
Updating a previous story, Reegie Corona cleared waivers and has been shipped back to the Yankees, from the Mariners, who selected him in the Rule 5 draft. Chad Jennings has the story.
Posted by: Patrick
Andrew Fletcher, fellow April Fools prankster and the author of Scott Proctor's Arm, will be joining us here at YanksBlog.com once a week during the 2009 regular season for a special guest blogging appearance.
Every Saturday, he'll recap the Yankee game(s) played on that day. So, if you get sick of me and Seamus, just stop by on Saturdays for something different. We're glad to have you, Andrew.
Every Saturday, he'll recap the Yankee game(s) played on that day. So, if you get sick of me and Seamus, just stop by on Saturdays for something different. We're glad to have you, Andrew.
Posted by: Patrick
The guys over at River Ave. Blues have announced their 2009 charity pledge drive in support of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation. Check it out.
Posted by: Patrick
The Yankees opened up the new stadium for their first workout on Thursday, writes Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Kevin Devaney (again) and Joshua Robinson have more thoughts and player reaction.
