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Derek Jeter: The New York Yankees’ Captain Wants »
In a contract negotiation that was already ugly, things between the Yankees and Derek Jeter have just gotten worse. Bill Madden of the New York Daily News has stated that Jeter and the Yankees are at least $80 million apart in their contract negotiation. It is possible that the two sides may be more that $80 million apart. This is a nightmare for [...]
New York Yankees and Derek Jeter: Ownership May »
Shortstop Derek Jeter just finished his 15th year with the New York Yankees, the final year of a 10-year deal. Prior to this off-season, many believed that the Yankees organization and Jeter would work out a new deal in no time. Well, things have gotten ugly and Yankees fans are beginning to think about life without No. 2 The problem with contract [...]
New York Yankees: Business as Usual in Game 1 Comeback »
Things didn't exactly begin as planned for the New York Yankees against the Rangers on Friday night in Texas, but a slow start meant little in a 6-5 comeback victory that secured them a 1-0 ALCS series lead.Yankees ace CC Sabathia could not find the strike zone to start the game, and his team stumbled to an early 3-0 deficit after a three-run home [...]
2010 ALDS Game 2: Andy Pettitte Leads New York Yankees »
The Yankees gave the ball to veteran lefty Andy Pettitte in Game 2 of the ALDS. On the mound for The Twins, was former Yankee Carl Pavano. The Twins needed Pavano to come through for them but the Yankee offense was too much for Pavano. Pettitte went seven innings giving up five hits while allowing just two runs, and just one walk. [...]
New York Yankees Take Game 1 of ALDS in Classic »
On a night where ace CC Sabathia did not have his best stuff, The New York Yankees still managed to squeeze out a victory at Target Stadium in game 1 of The ALDS. CC Sabathia was not himself, but managed to get out of jams and kept The Yankees in the ball game. In the second inning after plunking Twins' DH Jim Thome, Sabathia gave up a home run to [...]