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Roger Clemens Trial: Live-Blog from Washington DC; May »
Washington D.C.by Patrick ReadIt's a late start for me, the traffic is all jammed up in DC with street-closings. Security is tight. I assume it's result of the Occupy Chicago & Anti-NATO protest there... I will continually update this post, so make sure to hit refresh (for updated info) if you want to follow along with the live blog... [...]
Chan Ho Parks At New York Yankees and Signs One-Year »
Washington, DC In the wee hours of Monday morning, 36-year-old former Philadelphia Phillies starter Chan Ho Park agreed to terms with the New York Yankees. The deal is for one year and $1.2 million guaranteed, plus another $300K in incentives for a possible total of $1.5 million. The Yankees have yet to make the announcement, but reportedly [...]
Starting Joba Chamberlain Over Phil Hughes Is a »
Washington DC By Patrick Read As a blustery winter-cold blanketed the entire nation in snow—reminding all how bone-chilling cold global warmth can get—the ever expanding Yankee Universe has been once again set ablaze with mounting pressure over what’s come to be known as, “the debate.” And minions of Phil Hughes E-fans have been chiming [...]
Brett Gardner in Center Field & Aroldis Chapman »
Washington DC By Patrick Read Brett Gardner was officially named the Yankee centerfielder last year after ripping the cover off of the ball in Spring Training—hitting .385 with three HRs—he edged out Melky Cabrera, especially in the category of speed. Of Gardner, Joe Girardi said, "What happens April 6 doesn't necessarily mean that's what's [...]
Yankees Deal Melky Cabrera, Dunn & Vizcaino to »
Yankees Close 5 Man Deal Including Melky for Javier On the heels of agreeing to terms last week with designated hitter, Nick Johnson, the Yankees have said they “are not done yet,” and fans have been anxiously awaiting a counter to the Red Sox additions of John Lackey and Mike Cameron. Jorge Posada campaigned for another starter to be [...]
Yankees Could Trade Swisher For Lowe; Sign Holliday »
…And Stay Within Last Years Budget. Washington DC By Patrick Read With news swirling around about Hideki Matsui heading to the LA Angels and the Yankees reportedly sitting tight for now, another ring bearer is now eying the free-market. Johnny Damon has said to the NY Post that he is expanding his market and looking [...]