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MLB Spring Training 2012: Andy Pettitte Plans to Pitch »
Andy Pettitte is ready to take the biggest step of his comeback thus far, reports George A. King III of nypost.com.Although nothing is set in stone just yet, Pettitte is ready for a possible minor league assignment on Thursday. This comes on the heels of a successful 25-pitch bullpen session at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Monday.The most [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: 5 Teams Freddy Garcia May Attract »
Freddy Garcia is a member of the New York Yankees' starting rotation...for now.With Michael Pineda on the disabled list and Andy Pettitte working on a comeback, it's only a matter of time before Garcia becomes expendable.Pettitte's expected to make his debut sometime in May, while Pineda will likely see time in the minors before he cracks the big [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: The Good, the Bad and the »
Opening Day technically already happened when the Mariners took on the Athletics in Japan, Opening Day here in the states is just a week away.Spring Training has been fun and all, but it's time to get the season started.Most position battles are decided at this point in March, and the rosters have already been trimmed down to a manageable [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Can the New York Yankees Woo »
Cole Hamels will be a free agent following the 2012 season, and there's uncertainty surrounding the Phillies' ability to come to terms on a contract extension with the young lefty.Hamels doesn't seem worried about a contract extension, and why should he?No matter what happens this season, Hamels will get paid.As one of the premier left-handed [...]
Joba Chamberlain: Chamberlain Has Surgery on »
Joba Chamberlain suffered an "open dislocation" while jumping on a trampoline-type object with his son, tweets Jack Curry of the YES Network.While playing with his son on Thursday, Chamberlain rolled his ankle and dislocated it. He was taken to the hospital and had surgery to fix the damage.According to Curry's tweets, Brian Cashman called it a [...]
Andy Pettitte’s Comeback: 8 Bold Predictions for »
In a move that shocked nearly everyone in the baseball world, Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees agreed on a one-year deal, this morning, worth $2.5 million, effectively ending Pettitte's retirement.The deal is a minor league pact with an invitation to the Major League Spring Training.Pettitte retired after an 11-3 season with a 3.28 ERA in [...]
Andy Pettitte Signs One-Year Minor League Deal with »
Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees have agreed upon a one-year, $2.5 million minor league contract, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network (via FanIQ.com).At age 39, Pettitte will attempt his comeback after an entire season out of the game.In 2010, Pettitte went 11-3 with a 3.28 ERA in 21 starts. He pitched so well that he was invited to [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: Derek Jeter out Until Next »
It has been reported that Derek Jeter will miss at least a week with an injured left calf.The 37-year-old missed almost a month of action last season when he injured his other calf.Manager Joe Girardi has made the smart decision to be very cautious about Jeter's injury. He wants to make sure that his aging shortstop is 100 percent for the [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: Freddy Garcia Hit by »
Oh, what a difference a season makes.The Yankees entered last spring training with a starting pitching deficiency. Sure, they had many options, but it was uncertain how valuable several of those options were.Fast forward to spring training in 2012, and the team now has six capable starters with just five spots in the rotation.The first two spots [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: Hiroki Kuroda Goes 3 »
Hiroki Kuroda took the mound tonight for the second time this spring, following his rough outing against the Rays. He allowed three runs on three hits in two innings in his first start with the New York Yankees.Tonight against the Astros, Kuroda greatly improved. He threw three scoreless innings, while striking out two. He walked two and allowed [...]