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Short But Sweet
Boston Soul | 23 hours ago
Last night’s outing was a little bit short for Dice-K, who pitched only five innings but allowed only two runs on six hits with six K’s and five walks and who again got himself into all kinds of trouble and, as always, got out of it clean read more
Matsui Activated, Christian to AAA
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | August 19th 2008 by Greg C.
According to Peter Abraham the Yankees have activated Hideki Matsui, and to make room for him on the roster they sent Justin Christian back to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees also released Jason Lane. read more
2/3 is the Key
The Official Scorer | August 18th 2008 by Andrew
Brian Bannister brought out the best in the Yankees’ offense. His line was pretty impressive: 1 IP 10 H 10 ER 3 BB 0 K 3 HRTop to bottom, the offense did what many have been waiting for: exploded, and beat a team with a mediocre pitching staff to a read more
Yanks Could Get Boost From Within
River Avenue News | August 18th 2008 by Chris Lima
White Plains, NYby Chris LimaRiver Avenue NewsAccording to multiple sources, the New York Yankees might be able to find a little boost courtesy of some players making their way back from the disabled list.As early as tomorrow, Yankee skipper Joe Gira read more
Johan and Maine and Pray for Late Inning Rain
Razzball | August 18th 2008 by StanHayes
Yesterday, Luis Ayala was acquired by Mets. You know that thing about the girl you don’t know is better than the one you’re with? The grass is greener thing. Yeah, the Mets just got themselves a new girl. Why? Wagner’s old and he ju read more
Matsui Could Be Activated Tuesday
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | August 17th 2008 by Greg C.
From the AP:Injured slugger Hideki Matsui is back with the New York Yankees and is likely to be activated Tuesday, when the club begins a six-game trip at Toronto.Matsui had 15 at-bats during a simulated game at the Yankees' spring training complex i read more
A Bronx Brunch Update
The Official Scorer | August 17th 2008 by Andrew
Professional sports always involves discussions of momentum. Baseball has a cliché to neutralize any speculation that a particular win can jumpstart a middling team: your momentum is only as good as the next days’ starting pitcher. In the Yankeesâ read more
Beckett's eBay error
Cardboard Mania | August 16th 2008 by Andrew Harner
I know I'm probably starting to sound like a Beckett basher on this blog, but trust me, that isn't the case. They've just been giving me good material lately, such as this Hideki Matsui rookie card they have on eBay.Did you know that Matsui played fo read more
Assorted News and Notes
The Official Scorer | August 15th 2008 by Andrew
Wanted to briefly go over some relevant news that’s developed in the last day or so. It’s amazing that even on off days there are so many nuggets of information that pop up and warrant some discussion. ---Touching on what I wrote yesterday, Darre read more
Backed into a corner much, Yankees?
The Analytical Yankee Fan | August 13th 2008 by khidden
There are 41 games left. The Yankees will have to win 27-33 of those 41 games, in order to make the playoffs. I’m hoping Joba will be back soon, Phil will be lights-out and Matsui will give the offense a big boost. They really need to win like read more
Afternoon Delight?
The Official Scorer | August 13th 2008 by Andrew
Last night was a rarity. The bullpen blowout that cost the Yankees a lead late in the game has generally been rare this year, although not lately (see: the debacle in Anaheim this past Saturday). Mariano Rivera serving up the game-tying gopher ball i read more
Change You Can Believe In
The Official Scorer | August 12th 2008 by Andrew
When a team looks as bad as the Yankees have in the last four days, the days leading up to a game are excruciating. You want to fast forward from 1 p.m. to, in tonight's case, 8 so the game can get here already and the team can try and erase their re read more
Yankees move backwards
Baseball Hot Corner | August 12th 2008 by mark serio
The sun is setting on the 2008 New York Yankees. Last night's shutout at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, leaves the Yanks grasping at the straws of a five game deficit in the loss column, for the wild-card. The division is a pipe dream. "You get t read more
D-Backs To Make Playoffs or Strike Out Trying
Razzball | August 12th 2008 by StanHayes
Already sporting 2 of the top 3 NL windmills in Krispie Young and Mark Reynolds, the D-Backs traded for #5 Adam Dunn. Dunn will give you HR. Dunn will give you OBP. Everything else is ugly and it looks like the Reds just couldn’t take loo read more
The Three Vs. The Twins
The Official Scorer | August 11th 2008 by Andrew
Games 118-120@ Minnesota Twins Pitching ProbablesTonight, Monday August 11Sidney Ponson (7-2, 4.23) vs. Glen Perkins (8-3, 4.38) Tuesday, August 12 Mike Mussina (15-7, 3.27) vs. Nick Blackburn (9-6, 3.60)Wednesday, August 13TBA (Darrell Rasner, Dan G read more
Girardi Was Wrong, Joba Will Start Throwing On Wednesday
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | August 11th 2008 by Greg C.
Earlier I posted that Joe Girardi told the NY Post that Joba was going to start a throwing program on Friday. Well apparently Girardi was either lying or uninformed, because it turns out Joba will begin throwing on Wednesday.From the AP:Yankees right read more
Matsui Getting Closer
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | August 10th 2008 by Greg C.
From SI.com:New York Yankees designated hitter and left fielder Hideki Matsui intensified the running program for his injured left knee on Saturday. Matsui, placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 27, ran 90 feet several times. "Overall, I r read more
Baseball: Still The World’s Best Sport
Break Out The Oreos | August 7th 2008 by Devon Grandy
DEVON GRANDY (Matsumoto, Japan) …seriously, fuck soccer. What a crazy time it’s been these past couple of weeks in the world of baseball. Let’s recap: Old Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium featured the big names: newly-named Hall read more
Matsui Hopes To Return In Two Weeks
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | July 29th 2008 by Greg C.
From MLB.com:Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui took 20 swings off a tee and five soft tosses before Monday night's series opener against the Orioles."So far, no problems," Matsui said through a translator after the hitting session, which he performe read more
Yankees Place Posada on DL, Matsui Says No to Surgery
Sports of Boston | July 22nd 2008 by KC
Sox Fans normally don’t want to see players get injured, even Yankees, but this has to be good news for the home town team. The Yankees placed Jorge Posada on the 15-day disabled list with an injured shoulder. Posada, who signed a $52.4 millio read more
Madden: Sugery For Matsui
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | July 21st 2008 by Greg C.
What was becoming more and more likely now seems to be a reality. Matsui will have season-ending knee surgery. According to the Daily News' Bill Madden, the Yankees will make an announcement in the next few days.If he had his druthers, Girardi would read more
Surgery For Matsui Looking More Likely Every Day
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | July 19th 2008 by Greg C.
From Mike Puma:Hideki Matsui Hideki Matsui is clinging to the hope his season will continue, but the situation hardly looks promising. The injured DH/left fielder had his swollen left knee examined by team physician Stuart Hershon yesterday and wa read more
Zilla may need surgery
The Evil Empire | July 16th 2008 by Iris
From Ed Price:Season-ending surgery on Hideki Matsui's left knee is more likely than ever.Matsui, who has not played for the Yankees since June 22, has a recurrence of swelling in his knee and will fly back to New York today to be re-examined by team read more
Matsui May Need Surgery
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | July 16th 2008 by Greg C.
From Ed Price:Season-ending surgery on Hideki Matsui's left knee is more likely than ever. Matsui, who has not played for the Yankees since June 22, has a recurrence of swelling in his knee and will fly back to New York today to be re-examined by t read more
Matsui Hits Off Tee, Says He Feels "Pretty Good"
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | July 9th 2008 by Greg C.
From The Star-Ledger:Hideki Matsui yesterday took a small step toward returning to the lineup when he hit off a tee. Matsui is on the disabled list because of a sore left knee, and had not taken batting practice in nearly two weeks. But the inflamm read more
Matsui Out Until At Least the All Star Break
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog. | July 4th 2008 by Greg C.
From Newsday:Hideki Matsui's balky left knee is bad enough that surgery seems increasingly likely. Even if he does make it through the season without an operation, surgery might be necessary afterward.Matsui will not take batting practice at least th read more
Yankees' roster issues
Baseball Hot Corner | July 2nd 2008 by mark serio
Start spreading the news on the Yanks' roster:"One of the problems for the Yankees – and it’s been a problem for a while – is that American League rules allow only one designated hitter at a time. This is challenging for a team that has Johnny read more
After seeing last night’s offensive putt putt by the Yankees, I…
The Analytical Yankee Fan | July 1st 2008 by khidden
Here’s what I’d do to the line-up. I’d like to hear your input, or what you would want to do with the line-up if you were manager. In my opinion, I think seniority and egos should get thrown in the garbage by a manager, when the t read more
Robertson call-up, first Major League appearance
Pinstriped Scranton | June 30th 2008 by Chris
It was only a week ago that fellow Pinstripes Plus writer and I were in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre locker room, looking to talk to many of the people who have been on their way up to New York. One of the men Dan was set to talk to that night was Rober read more
Matsui Out, May Require Surgery
River Avenue News | June 29th 2008 by Chris Lima
From the Associated Press:NEW YORK -- The Yankees acknowledged that Hideki Matsui could need surgery on his ailing left knee if it doesn't start feeling better. The slugger was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday."Hopefully, this is a 15-day t read more
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