Archive for July, 2013
A-Rod Returns in Charleston: Medical Observations »
The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez returned to baseball Tuesday night, making his first rehab start since undergoing hip surgery in January. Most of the fans here in Charleston showed up mainly for the novelty of one of baseball's great players coming to town. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I was much more interested in watching how well his hip [...]
What Yankees’ Big Drop in 2013 Attendance, TV »
According to Hardball Talk's Craig Calcaterra, citing a report from The New York Times, the New York Yankees are struggling off the field almost as dearly as they are on it.While the team is in the midst of an uphill climb to qualify for their yearly spot in October, fewer and fewer fans in New York seem to be paying attention. With empty seats [...]
Alex Rodriguez Arrives at Single-A, Speaks to Media »
Alex Rodriguez is in the building. A-Rod arrives at Charleston RiverDogs' ballpark. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/d7I5TOyCKU— Ken Davidoff (@KenDavidoff) July 2, 2013 The New York Yankees' third baseman made his arrival in Charleston, where he'll begin a rehab assignment with the Charleston RiverDogs, the Yankees' Single-A affiliate.The [...]
Yankees Hoping Help Is On the Way Via Trade and »
The New York Yankees won Tuesday night. These days, one win—even against a lousy Minnesota Twins team—is cause for celebration in Yankees Universe.But in a lot of respects, Tuesday night's ugly, yet inspired 10-4 victory in the Upper Midwest seems like a band aid over the many cuts and wounds that cover the Bombers this summer. The [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Joba Chamberlain »
With the New York Yankees rapidly sinking in the A.L. East standings, it is safe to expect some moves to be made from this aggressive club. UPDATE: Tuesday, July 2, at 11:45 a.m. ET by Brandon GalvinNew York Post's George A. King III has the latest on Joba Chamberlain: According to a pair of American League talent evaluators, the [...]
Andy Pettitte Becomes New York Yankees’ All-Time »
The New York Yankees had lost five games in a row entering Monday night's contest with the Minnesota Twins, but the Bronx Bombers received a bit of a boost as longtime Yankee Andy Pettitte pitched his way into the record books.Pettitte, who debuted for the Yankees in 1995, surpassed the great Whitey Ford for the franchise lead in [...]
Does Breaking Strikeout Record Make Andy Pettitte Best »
Go ahead and put another feather in Andy Pettitte's cap.In the fifth inning of his start against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Monday night, Pettitte fanned Justin Morneau with a fastball to pick up the 1,958th strikeout of his career in pinstripes.That's kind of a big deal. Whitey Ford can vouch, for he is now second on the New York [...]
Andy Pettitte Passes Whitey Ford For Most Strikeouts »
Andy Pettitte has his name all over the New York Yankees history books, but on Monday night against the Minnesota Twins, he took the top spot in one of the organization's most notable categories. With a strikeout of Justin Morneau in the fifth inning, Pettitte passed Whitey Ford and became the all-time Yankees leader in the category with [...]
Realistic Blueprint for Alex Rodriguez, Yankees to Fix »
The past week or so, you may have heard, has been rather tumultuous for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.After a little innocent back-and-forth—the kind that led general manager Brian Cashman to oh-so-bluntly tell A-Rod to "just shut the up"—the club finally cleared its highly paid (former?) star third baseman for [...]
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins: Instant Analysis »
The New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins square off tonight at 8:10 EDT in Minneapolis.The game features some interesting storylines, as both teams are desperate to start off July with a win.The Yankees are seeking to put their June woes behind them, and they come into tonight's game as losers of six of the last seven. Minnesota is still [...]