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Ramiro Pena Added to Roster in Place of Melky Cabrera
yanksblog.com — We're a little late mentioning this as it got lost in the attention paid to last night's game. But, infielder Ramiro Pena has been added to the roster, replacing the injured Melky Cabrera. MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that Melky has a "slight stra... (more) Ramiro Pena Added to Roster in Place of Melky Cabrera
Yankees roster move approved
Yankees roster move approved
digitalsportsdaily.com — Major League Baseball announced today that it has approved a roster substitution for the New York Yankees due to an injury sustained by outfielder Melky Cabrera. Cabrera will be replaced by infielder Ramiro Pena for the remainder of the 2009 World Series. MLB postseason rules provide that ... (more) Yankees roster move approved
Pena Joins the Yankees
Pena Joins the Yankees
baseballmusings.com — Ramiro Pena gets a chance to play in the World Series as he takes Melky Cabrera’s place on the Yankees roster. Cabrera left the Yankees’ 7-4 win in Game 4 on Sunday night in the middle of the sixth inning with a slightly strained left hamstring. Cabrera took an awkward swing and ... (more) Pena Joins the Yankees
Molina & Gardner In, Melky Move To Come
Molina & Gardner In, Melky Move To Come
fackyouk.blogspot.com — That's the news according to LoHud eminating from the press conference with Joe Girardi. Jose Molina will again be catching A.J. Burnett while Brett Gardner gets the start in center over Jerry Hairston, Jr., thankfully. Girardi also said that the Yanks are in discussions with the MLB in ... (more) Molina & Gardner In, Melky Move To Come
WS Coverage: Repacing Cabrera with Gardner
fangraphs.com — Melky Cabrera left last night’s game with a hamstring injury in the 6th inning, leaving Joe Girardi without his starting CF. Sitting on the Yankee bench was one Brett Gardner , who entered the game in his place. An injury to a starting CF can ... (more) WS Coverage: Repacing Cabrera with Gardner
Melky Cabrera Could Have Full Hamstring Tear
yanksblog.com — Sam Borden reports that Melky Cabrera may have a full hamstring tear, rendering him inactive for the rest of the World Series. Brian Cashman told Borden that under MLB rules, the Yankees could petition for a new player if it is decided that Melky ... (more) Melky Cabrera Could Have Full Hamstring Tear
Melky May Have Torn His Hamstring
Melky May Have Torn His Hamstring
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — According to Sam Borden , Melky Cabrera may have suffered a full left hamstring tear last night and could be done for the remainder of the World Series. Brian Cashman told him that the Yankees doctors will evaluate Melky in the next few hours If he is in fact done for the series, "the Yankees ... (more) Melky May Have Torn His Hamstring
What a game
What a game
yanksgoyard.com — Game 4 was an instant classic. Holy shit. What a game. Despite Chase Utley owning CC, the Yanks pulled out a hell of a game. Scoring three runs in the ninth after Joba choked on a fat cock, WOW. The player of the game has to be Johnny Damon. That steal of third won the game; without [...] (more) What a game
Melky Could Be Done For Series
Melky Could Be Done For Series
feedproxy.google.com — According to Sam Borden of the Journal News, Melky Cabrera could be out for the rest of the World Series . He strained his left hamstring and is being evaluated by team doctors today. Depending on the outcome, he could be replaced on the roster should it be determined that he is unable to play ... (more) Melky Could Be Done For Series
Melky could be replaced
yankees.lhblogs.com — Just spoke to Brian Cashman, who said the Yankees doctors will be evaluating Melky Cabrera in the coming hours to determine the extent of Cabrera’s injury. It’s believed Cabrera could have suffered a full hamstring tear during Game 4, and ... (more) Melky could be replaced
Those Classy Philly Phans
Those Classy Philly Phans
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Citizens Bank Park had to add extra security in the outfield for last night's game 4 thanks to a bunch of idiots throwing coins at Melky Cabrera and Nick Swisher. Here's more from Mark Feinsand : Bonnie Clark, the Phillies' vice president of communications, said in an e-mail message Sunday that ... (more) Those Classy Philly Phans
Odds & Ends From Last Night
Odds & Ends From Last Night
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. There were some incredible moments in last night's game that ranged from brutal to ecstatic. We covered the latter in the recap focusing on the 9th inning last night early this morning, but still wanted to talk about some of the events that set the stage for the ... (more) Odds & Ends From Last Night
Cabrera doubtful for Game 5 with hammy strain
nydailynews.com — The Yankees will try to wrap up the World Series title on Monday night, but they’ll likely be doing so without the services of their regular center fielder. Melky Cabrera suffered a mild strain of his left hamstring while running out a ... (more) Cabrera doubtful for Game 5 with hammy strain
Swisher, Melky giving it back to Philly fans
nydailynews.com — You may have noticed Nick Swisher and Melky Cabrera taunting the Phillies fans in the outfield during Game 3, faking them out at the end of some innings as though they were going to throw the ball into the crowd, only to pull it back and run off the ... (more) Swisher, Melky giving it back to Philly fans
Nick Swisher Futility Update
Nick Swisher Futility Update
fackyouk.blogspot.com — [ Photo ] In some ways it's a little unfair to single one person out after and impotent offensive output like last night, but this has been a long time coming for Nick Swisher. It's not that Swish is having bad luck at the plate, hitting balls hard but having them find defenders. He's ... (more) Nick Swisher Futility Update
It's Always Fackin' Sunny
It's Always Fackin' Sunny
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Ready for some fun with unsubstantiated internet rumors? Over at Baseball Think Factory , they have a short clip from the most recent episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia in which one of the characters tries to persuade another to run on the field during a Phillies World Series game ... (more) It's Always Fackin' Sunny
Swisher's situation.
Swisher's situation.
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — We all know the ugliness of Nick Swisher's postseason so far. It's one marred by bad swings, bad outs and a lot of frustration. When the Yankees acquired Swisher last winter, which was a steal of a trade and if you forgot all we gave up was Wilson Betemit, it wasn't expected he'd be an everyday ... (more) Swisher's situation.
Angels win thriller, stave off elimination
Angels win thriller, stave off elimination
scoresreport.com — Thanks to their 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS on Thursday night, the Angels saved themselves from elimination to force a Game 6. L.A. starter John Lackey gave up three runs on six hits over 6.2 innings of work, while striking out seven and walking three. He was ... (more) Angels win thriller, stave off elimination
Red Light, Green Light
Red Light, Green Light
fackyouk.blogspot.com — [ Photo ] At about the one third mark of this season, I became very vocal here with my belief that Brett Gardner deserved the lion's share of the playing time as the Yankees' centerfielder. His broken thumb in late July pretty much derailed any chance of that becoming a reality. There ... (more) Red Light, Green Light
Yanks Desecrate Angels
Yanks Desecrate Angels
fackyouk.blogspot.com — It would be tempting to say that CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez won last night's game on their own. Sure there were many guys who made contributions to the win, but A-Rod drove in more runs than CC allowed in 8 innings and although the game was much close than the final score indicates, the ... (more) Yanks Desecrate Angels
CC And A-Rod Bring Yankees To Within 1 Game Of World Series
CC And A-Rod Bring Yankees To Within 1 Game Of World Series
foulpole2foulpole.com — Alex Rodriguez, celebrates with Mark Teixeira after winning Game 4 of the ALCS After two emotional extra-inning games, the Yankees made quick work of the Angels in Game 4. CC Sabathia pitched eight strong innings of one-run baseball, while the offense put on a hitting clinic. Johnny Damon ... (more) CC And A-Rod Bring Yankees To Within 1 Game Of World Series
Triple the pleasure, triple the fun
puristbleedspinstripes.com — [I will do a separate post detailing the umpiring or lack thereof in the morning. For the moment, let the Yankees' win in spite of the umpires speak for itself.] For mere humans, starting a Major League baseball game on three days' rest is asking for disaster. For one Carsten Charles Sabathia, ... (more) Triple the pleasure, triple the fun
Leading Off
Leading Off
baseballmusings.com — Alex Rodriguez leads off the ninth with a double. The Yankees put the leadoff man on in eight of nine innings. Update : Alex scores from second on a Posada fly ball to right. A-Rod tags, and the ball gets away and goes into the dugout for the score. Yankees lead 8-1. (more) Leading Off
Yankees Threaten
Yankees Threaten
baseballmusings.com — Matsui singles leading off the second and Posada walks to put a runner in scoring position for Robinson Cano. Update : Cano hits a slow roller to short that forces Posada at second, but he gets Matsui to third with one out for Swisher. Update : Pat Sajak is in Boras’s box as well.  ... (more) Yankees Threaten
Could ‘the Neighborhood’ use some gentrification?
Could ‘the Neighborhood’ use some gentrification?
theyankeeuniverse.com — Can we work this out? On the heels of the Eric Aybar play on Saturday night, Matthew Pouliot of NBC Sports examines how the neighborhood play came into existence, and whether it should be allowed to continue. He writes: The neighborhood ... (more) Could ‘the Neighborhood’ use some gentrification?
Raze the neighborhood; take out the takeout
Raze the neighborhood; take out the takeout
bases.nbcsports.com — Baseball was never meant to be a game of contact. Sure, we all know how Ty Cobb went into second base spikes high, but we wouldn't tolerate those attempts to injure players today. So why do we allow the forearm... (more) Raze the neighborhood; take out the takeout
Another pie, another win and a 2-0 ALCS lead for the Yankees
yankees.lhblogs.com — In a game that took 5 hours, 10 minutes, the Yankees finally – finally – won, 4-3, when Jerry Hairston raced around from second base on Maicer Izturis’s errant throw. Melky Cabrera hit the grounder that started the play, but ... (more) Another pie, another win and a 2-0 ALCS lead for the Yankees
It's deja vu as Yanks win epic Game 2
It's deja vu as Yanks win epic Game 2
nydailynews.com — Eight days after Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira combined for a memorable, extra-inning playoff win, A-Rod and Melky Cabrera treated Yankee Stadium to another dramatic comeback victory in Game 2 of the ALCS. (more) It's deja vu as Yanks win epic Game 2
The 2009 Postseason: Where The Correct Calls Are Controversial Too!
The 2009 Postseason: Where The Correct Calls Are Controversial Too!
fackyouk.blogspot.com — [Note: I have some images for this post, but Blogger won't let me upload them. Thanks Blogger!] One of the most questionable plays in last night's game ( the most questionable according to Joe Buck) came in the 10th inning when M elky Cabrera was bearing down on second base after Jorge Posada ... (more) The 2009 Postseason: Where The Correct Calls Are ...
Create the caption: Melky blows Aybar, not game
Create the caption: Melky blows Aybar, not game
stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- Angels shortstop Erick Aybar has his balls deflected by the Yankees' Melky Cabrera Saturday night while trying to turn a double play. (more) Create the caption: Melky blows Aybar, not game
Yanks win a wild one in the bottom of the 13th inning. A Yankee Classic!
Yanks win a wild one in the bottom of the 13th inning. A Yankee Classic!
zellspinstripeblog.com — A.J. Burnett showed us his erratic side in this game, but he didn’t let the flood gates open up. He battled through it and gave an overall solid performance. His pitching line was 6.1IP 3H 2R 2ER 2BB 4K. after Burnett’s exit, Girardi mixed and matched relievers and drained the ... (more) Yanks win a wild one in the bottom of the 13th inning. A ...
Swish for Hits with My Ish Wish Dish
Swish for Hits with My Ish Wish Dish
baseballmusings.com — Joe Saunders comes out for the seventh and gives up a single to Nick Swisher leading off the inning. Brett Gardner pinch runs. Saunders is staying in to face Cano. Update : Cano hits into a double play, the third of the game for the Angels. They’re doing a good job of erasing Yankees ... (more) Swish for Hits with My Ish Wish Dish
Cabrera Reaches Again
Cabrera Reaches Again
baseballmusings.com — Melky Cabrera singles leading off the bottom of the eighth, his first hit of the night but the third time he’s reached base. Not bad for the number nine hitter. Update : Jeter advances him with a short ground ball to third. One down. Update : Damon grounds out to second, pushing ... (more) Cabrera Reaches Again
Guzman In, Hinske Out
Guzman In, Hinske Out
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Via LoHud , Joe Girardi announced that Freddy Guzman will be added to the ALCS roster at the expense of Eric Hinske. They've got the audio and the relevant part can be found around the 2:00 mark. Joel Sherman (among others) advocated this move yesterday, reasoning that while Hinske does have ... (more) Guzman In, Hinske Out
Does Baseball Need Umpires?
Does Baseball Need Umpires?
online.wsj.com — Getty Images Melky Cabrera of the New York Yankees fails to make a play on a ball that lands fair but is called foul by umpire Phil Cuzzi on Friday. (more) Does Baseball Need Umpires?
Does Baseball Need Umpires?
online.wsj.com — Getty Images Melky Cabrera of the New York Yankees fails to make a play on a ball that lands fair but is called foul by umpire Phil Cuzzi on Friday. (more) Does Baseball Need Umpires?
Does Baseball Need Umpires?
Does Baseball Need Umpires?
online.wsj.com — Getty Images Melky Cabrera of the New York Yankees fails to make a play on a ball that lands fair but is called foul by umpire Phil Cuzzi on Friday. (more) Does Baseball Need Umpires?
One Roster Move To Make
One Roster Move To Make
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — With the Yankees facing the Angels in the ALCS, the question of rosters changes becomes an important one. Here's the change I'd make: I'd take Damaso Marte off the roster. Not only did he prove to be useless, but the Angels lineup is full of right-handed hitters so there is really no need for ... (more) One Roster Move To Make
Robertson proves he's one helluva escape artist
nypost.com — With the bases loaded and nobody out for the Twins in the top of the 11th inning last night, Nick Swisher spoke to fellow Yankees outfielders Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner. " 'We need some Houdini action right now,' " Swisher said he told them, "... (more) Robertson proves he's one helluva escape artist
Umping The Foul Lines
Umping The Foul Lines
fackyouk.blogspot.com — The Division Series round isn't even over yet and this post-season already has been a breeding ground for debate over umpiring. With the blown calls in Game 1 of the Angels-Red Sox series , TBS' introduction of PitchTRAX , and Phil Cuzzi's incorrect call on Joe Mauer's flyball in the eleventh ... (more) Umping The Foul Lines
Yankees up 2-0, like walking-off against Twins
Yankees up 2-0, like walking-off against Twins
mlbnotebook.com — The Yankees had 15 walk-off victories during the regular season. Thanks to Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira, the Bombers got one more in Game 2 of their ALDS series against the Twins. Rodriguez hit a game-tying two-run home run in the 9th inning. Teixeira lined the game-winning home run in the ... (more) Yankees up 2-0, like walking-off against Twins
Who will see beach balls tomorrow night?
Who will see beach balls tomorrow night?
lennysyankees.com — Unfortunately, there  will be no pie surprise on Sunday, but only because the Yankees will be in Minnesota. Last night it was Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez who saw the beach balls. I’m curious to see who will see one next. This lineup is so deep that the team-leader in ... (more) Who will see beach balls tomorrow night?
MLB admits it blew call; Mauer takes it in stride
yankees.lhblogs.com — Joe Mauer sliced a ball down the left-field line to lead off the top of the 11th inning. The score was 3-3 at the time and the Twins were trying to overcome another dramatic ninth inning at the Bronx. Mauer’s ball landed as Melky Cabrera ran ... (more) MLB admits it blew call; Mauer takes it in stride