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New York Yankees: 5 Predictions for Their 3-Game Set »
The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles will be begin a three-game series on Monday night that will end on Wednesday night.Surprisingly, the Orioles are tied with the Tampa Bay Rays atop the competitive AL East at 14-8. The Yankees, on the other hand, have struggled to pitch well and sit in third place at 12-9.The teams will battle it out [...]
New York Yankees: Revisiting an Old Trade Rumor, »
Way back in December of 2008, numerous sources rumored a trade that would send Robinson Cano to the Dodgers in exchange for Matt Kemp.Obviously, the deal never materialized and each young superstar is still with their original club.There were mixed feelings about the deal at the time, as both players flashed signs of potential.Cano, a powerful [...]
Nick Swisher Leaves Sunday’s Game Early with »
Nick Swisher left Sunday's game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers in the third inning with a tight left hamstring, tweets Daniel Barbarisi.He will undergo a precautionary MRI to ensure that there is no serious damage.Swisher struck out swinging in the first inning following his two home-run performance on Saturday, then followed that [...]
New York Yankees: Freddy Garcia to Bullpen, David »
It was reported on Sunday morning that the New York Yankees have decided to move Freddy Garcia to the bullpen (via Bombers Beat).The move comes as no surprise, especially after Garcia's exceptionally poor outing on Saturday.On the season, Garcia owns an ERA of 12.51 and an 0-2 record. His WHIP is currently 2.195.The move suggests that right-hander [...]
Jose Campos Gets Shelled in Single-A Charleston, Sees »
Yankees' prospect Jose Campos had been nearly perfect prior to Saturday's start against Hickory.Through four starts (22 innings), Campos owned a 1.23 ERA to go along with 23 strikeouts and a 0.818 WHIP.He had allowed just four runs on the season, three of which were earned.Unfortunately for him, he allowed double that number of runs in just 2.2 [...]
New York Yankees: Start Against Tigers Is Likely Last »
Freddy Garcia, who is 0-1 with a 9.75 ERA on the young season, is likely pitching for his spot in the Yankees' rotation on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers.The right-hander, going on an extra day of rest, will be looking to give the Yankees a solid performance after Friday night's 7-6 Yankee victory.Opposing Garcia will be rookie Drew Smyly, [...]
Bill “Moose” Skowron Passes Away at 81 »
Bill "Moose" Skowron, a Yankee fan favorite and constant in the great Yankee teams of the 1950s and '60s, passed away early Friday morning.He had been battling lung cancer for several years, and unfortunately passed due to congestive heart failure. He was 81 years old.A five-time All-Star, Skowron was a hulking first baseman that played with [...]
New York Yankees: Looking Back at First-Rounder »
With the 22nd pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, the Cleveland Browns chose quarterback 28-year-old Brandon Weeden from Oklahoma State.Weedon posted a ridiculous senior season at Oklahoma State, leading the team to an 11-1 record and a trip to the 2012 BCS Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.He broke school records in total attempts, completions, yardage [...]
Jose Campos Proves Human, Still Pitches Great in »
New York Yankees prospect Jose Campos had been nearly unhittable in his three starts prior to Sunday's start against West Virginia.Campos did not factor in the decision—the River Dogs came back from a 3-0 deficit in the bottom of the ninth—but he still pitched very well.In six innings of work, Campos allowed two runs on eight hits and [...]
Hideki Matsui: Former World Series MVP Reportedly »
Hideki Matsui and the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to agree to a minor league contract, reports Jack Curry of the YES Network.Matsui will more than likely head to an extended spring training before making his way to the big club.After hitting .251 with 12 home runs and 72 RBI last season with the A's, Matsui was unable to find a major [...]