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New York Yankees Pound Mike Pelfrey for 5-3 Victory Over Mets
Posted: 19th June 2010 by Greg Cohen in MLB
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WP: P. Hughes (10-1) LP: M. Pelfrey (9-2) SV: M. Rivera (16) It’s felt like a long time ...
After some concerned surfaced yesterday about his sore foot, A.J. Burnett was cleared to start Monday in Arizona after a problem-free bullpen session this afternoon.
“It was a good day today,” Burnett said. “It didn’t bother me. I was worried yesterday and the day after my start, but not today. I’ll be good to go for Monday.” ... It feels “night and day different” since Thursday. Girardi said he’s confident ...
Yankees Overtake Manchester United as Most Valuable Team Brand
Posted: 14th June 2010 by Greg Cohen in MLB
From Forbes :
Add another accolade to the Steinbrenner family trophy case. Their New York Yankees have dethroned Manchester United as the world’s most valuable team brand. It is the first time since we started tracking brand value--the portion of a team's overall value that is derived from its name as opposed to its market and league--across sports three years ago that the Bronx Bombers have topped our list.The Yankees brand ...
(AP Photo - Kathy Willens)
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WP: P. Hughes (9-1) LP: B. Moehler (0-3) Even though Phil Hughes wasn't at his best, the Yankees were able to slug their ...
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(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (36-28) beat Indianapolis (35-29) 3-1 : Box Score - Recap Batting: Reid Gorecki RF: 1-for-4, R Colin Curtis DH: 1-for-3, BB, 2 R Eduardo Nunez SS: 3-for-4, RBI (27), SB (13) Juan Miranda 1B: 2-for-4 Jorge Vazquez 3B: 0-for-3, RBI (1) Jesus ...
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(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (35-28) beat Indianapolis (35-28) 3-2: Box Score - RecapBatting:Reid Gorecki LF: 1-for-4Matthew Cusick 3B: 0-for-4, 3 K'sEduardo Nunez SS: 1-for-3, R, HBPJesus Montero DH: 3-for-4, 2B, R - average up to .233David Winfree 1B: 1-for-2, 2 HBPRene Rivera C: 1-for-4, 2 RBI (6)Colin Curtis RF: 0-for-4, 2 K'sReegie Corona 2B: 1-for-4, 2BGreg Golson CF: 1-for-4, HR (4), RBI (16), RPitching: Dustin Moseley (W, 3-4): 7 IP, 3 ...
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(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (34-28) lost to Charlotte (28-35) 9-5: Box Score - RecapBatting:Reid Gorecki, CF: 1-for-5, RReegie Corona, 2B: 1-for-5Eduardo Nunez, SS: 2-for-5, 2B, RJuan Miranda, DH: 2-for-4, BBChad Huffman, 1B: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI (22), RDavid Winfree, RF: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI (33), RJesus Montero, C: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI (22), R - now batting .222Matthew Cusick, 3B: 1-for-3, RBI (9), BBGreg Golson, LF: 1-for-4Pitching: Zach McAllister (L, 5-3): ...
Seattle Mariners Scouting the New York Yankees, Expect the Bombers to Pursue Lee
Posted: 9th June 2010 by Greg Cohen in MLB
From George A. King III :
The Mariners are scouting the Yankees’ organization thoroughly.
They had two scouts recently in Charleston (Single-A). Last night they had two scouts watching Trenton play Reading, one of whom was former Yankees minor league coach Bill Masse.
They are slated to have at least one scout check on SWB shortly.
The immediate need for the Yankees is a bat, but if the Mariners are going to shop Lee ...
Rainiero Coa: New York Yankees Sign Venezuelan Catching Prospect
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Greg Cohen in MLB
MLB Trade Rumors is reporting that the Yankees have signed 17-year-old Venezuelan catcher Rainiero Coa. The original report comes from Annelida Yoris Rivas at the Venezuelan paper Nueva Prensa . Here's a little more from MLBTR:
A lengthy bio in the decidedly lo-fi Diario el Progreso gives more details: Coa is a recently converted third baseman/shortstop whose hitting in international junior tournaments drew interest from a number of clubs. ...
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(This was supposed to be posted this morning, but I was having computer issues so I'll make this pretty short) It wasn't a great start for Javier Vazquez, but like the title says it was good enough for him to pick up his first win of the season.
In 5.1 innings, Vazquez allowed three runs on six hits, walked three, and struck out six. He ...