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Yankees Brass Are to Blame for Latest Derek Jeter »
In another twist to the narrative of the New York Yankees' ongoing injury problems, shortstop Derek Jeter was pulled early from Thursday's game with quad tightness. While Jeter believes he'll be fine for Friday's game, one has to wonder: Is the Yankees' brass to blame for rushing him back? Jeter had nine at-bats in four rehab games, going 1-for-9 [...]
Full Grades for Derek Jeter in His Long-Awaited 2013 »
New York Yankees shortstop and captain Derek Jeter returned to the diamond Thursday for the first time since Game 1 of the 2012 ALCS. The Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals, 8-4, as Jeter went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI in his 2013 debut. It wasn't great, but the team won, and that's all New York fans care about. However, Jeter left the [...]
Is A-Rod Protecting His Hip or Avoiding PED Media »
Alex Rodriguez just can't seem to stay out of the news. According to ESPN New York's Wallace Matthews, Rodriguez is nowhere close to returning. One has to wonder if A-Rod is protecting his hip or avoiding the PED media firestorm that is sure to hit when he returns? The New York Yankees third baseman already said he was going to use his full [...]
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 [...]
What Alex Rodriguez Must Show Yankees in Rehab »
Alex Rodriguez has been officially cleared to start rehab assignments, according to NBC Sports.Rodriguez is slated to play at least three innings defensively at third base as he comes back from hip surgery, starting the 20-day clock on his rehab stint. Presumably he won’t be giving many updates on his rehab assignment via Twitter.While [...]
What A-Rod Never Returning in 2013 Would Mean for »
Alex Rodriguez is out for the entire season, and additionally, he's never returning to the New York Yankees.How many people inside and outside of the organization would love to hear that?With the ongoing Biogenesis investigation, tweets from the third baseman and last year's playoff benching, Rodriguez has become a serious distraction in New [...]
What to Expect from Alex Rodriguez’s Official »
Alex Rodriguez has officially joined Twitter.The blue check mark on his profile verifies that it's him, so now we can expect to see great tweets from the third baseman.So what can we expect from the injured New York Yankees third baseman? First time facing live pitching today in over 8 months. Felt good to put on my helmet and metal [...]
New York Yankees’ Trade Deadline Plan if Mark »
The New York Yankees are clearly not in a good position relating to first baseman Mark Teixeira. But there has to be a plan in place if he's done for the year...right?Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger that Teixeira is still dealing with soreness a week after receiving a cortisone shot.He’s [...]
Is It Time for the Yankees to Shut Mark Teixeira Down »
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is headed back to the disabled list with the same injury to his wrist. Is it time for him to shut it down for the year? Mark Teixeira is going on DL. No surprise. Yankees bringing back RHP Adam Warren. Heard OF Zoilo Almonte could be added too.— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) June 18, 2013 After [...]
New York Yankees: One Second-Half Prediction for Each »
We've reached the All-Star break and the New York Yankees currently sit atop the American League East with a record of 52-33, seven games ahead of second-place Baltimore.When it comes to their starting pitching, the Yankees have had a few problems during the year, but they continue to find ways to get the job done.Currently, the Yankees are [...]