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Somebody not named Cashman wrote back!
Somebody not named Cashman wrote back!
lennysyankees.com — A coupe days ago, I posted a letter to Brian Cashman discussing the future of Joba Chamberlain... and Phil Hughes . A few people spoke up who agreed with me, but Matt Imbrogno of BBD did not. Check out his letter addressed to me . (more) Somebody not named Cashman wrote back!
The Good and the Bad of Halladay
The Good and the Bad of Halladay
nybaseballdigest.com — Alex Speier breaks down the risk of Roy Halladay over at WEEI . He points out that... pitchers who throw 900 plus innings between the ages of 29-32 typically see a drop off from 33-36 – which is the period Halladay will be entering starting in 2010. Notable drop offs (50% or greater) ... (more) The Good and the Bad of Halladay

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The Good and the Bad of Halladay
Is Roy Halladay Just Johan Santana 2.0?
mvn.com — Roy Halladay rumors and discussions are all the rage right now, so the thought of dealing for... him has been on my mind. I'm sure you can guess that I am against a deal for Halladay, unless it comes at the right price. You see, dealing for Roy Halladay is exactly what the Yankees didn't do after ... (more) Is Roy Halladay Just Johan Santana 2.0?
Just Say NO to Expensive Type-A Relievers
Just Say NO to Expensive Type-A Relievers
mvn.com — While some writers might think decent relievers are worthy of MVP votes, I tend to disagree. Okay,... to be fair, it was just one writer . Still, how anyone could think Jeremy Affeldt was the tenth most valuable player in the National League is something I find to be utterly ridiculous.  ... (more) Just Say NO to Expensive Type-A Relievers
Blue Jays Have Interest in Montero
Blue Jays Have Interest in Montero
zellspinstripeblog.com — A few hours ago, Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter that he has heard that the Blue... Jays have interest in Jesus Montero , which makes me cringe slightly considering the high upside that Montero. So far, Montero’s career Minor League numbers are: .325 BA, 37 HR’s and 176 ... (more) Blue Jays Have Interest in Montero
Heyman Says Jays Are Looking for Montero and Hughes/Joba for Halladay
Heyman Says Jays Are Looking for Montero and Hughes/Joba for Halladay
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Here's a recent tweet from Jon Heyman : ive heard halladay-shopping jays like jesus montero of yanks... (plus hughes/joba?) and casey kelly of redsox (plus buchholz?) So my question to you is this: Would you trade Joba or Hughes (your choice) and Montero for Halladay? (more) Heyman Says Jays Are Looking for Montero and Hughes/Joba ...
Trades Of The Decade: A-Rod For Soriano
mlbtraderumors.com — You might remember that the Red Sox were very nearly the ones to acquire Alex Rodriguez when... the Rangers made him available after the 2003 season. According to USA Today, the reigning MVP would have gone to Boston, Manny Ramirez would have gone to ... (more) Trades Of The Decade: A-Rod For Soriano
My letter to Brian Cashman
My letter to Brian Cashman
lennysyankees.com — Via Peter Gammons : The Yankees are planning to go to spring training with Phil Hughes and... Joba Chamberlain being programmed to start. "They can always go from starting to the bullpen, but it's tough going the other way," says Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Cashman ... (more) My letter to Brian Cashman
Cashman lays out early plans for Hughes and Joba
Cashman lays out early plans for Hughes and Joba
pinstripealley.com — Reports Pete Gammons - The Yankees are planning to go to spring training with Phil Hughes and... Joba Chamberlain being programmed to start. "They can always go from starting to the bullpen, but it's tough going the other way," says Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Cashman feels David ... (more) Cashman lays out early plans for Hughes and Joba
Olney: Yanks Looking To Land Two Relievers
Olney: Yanks Looking To Land Two Relievers
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — In his most recent blog post, ESPN's Buster Olney says that besides their outfield needs their main... focus will be their bullpen and in all likelihood will look to land two relievers. Olney also said that "it's unclear whether New York GM Brian Cashman is going to be willing to give up his ... (more) Olney: Yanks Looking To Land Two Relievers
Joba and Hughes to be "programmed to start" and other Gammons notes
Joba and Hughes to be "programmed to start" and other Gammons notes
bases.nbcsports.com — Peter Gammons who, lest we forget, was working the news and rumors beat when Rosenthal and Heyman... were watching "Superfriends" in their mammas' rumpus rooms, has a number of nuggets this early afternoon: -- The Yankees are content to enter... (more) Joba and Hughes to be "programmed to start" and other ...
Peter Gammons: The New York Yankees are planning to use Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes as ...
insider.espn.go.com — The Yankees are planning to go to spring training with Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain being programmed... to start. "They can always go from starting to the bullpen, but it's tough going the other way," says Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.  ... (more) Peter Gammons: The New York Yankees are planning to use ...
Is John Lackey A Possibility?
Is John Lackey A Possibility?
zellspinstripeblog.com — With the Yankees brass finished with their internal scouting meetings and their soon to be budget meetings,... it only means one thing. Time for the Yankees to go shopping, sort of. While they will most likely keep their focus on their own free agents, Joe Girardi hinted towards someone ... (more) Is John Lackey A Possibility?
The New York Yankees Fantasy Report
The New York Yankees Fantasy Report
advancedfantasybaseball.com — If you are a Yankees fan, you are used to seeing the team bashed as if they... a dimwit with an unlimited credit card ran the team. Nevertheless, the fact is this is one of the best-managed teams in sports. They should be a model for other teams rather than just the envy of them. They have a very ... (more) The New York Yankees Fantasy Report
Starting point for Halladay
Starting point for Halladay
zellspinstripeblog.com — Over the weekend, Nick Cafardo over at boston.com mused that the Yankees are would likely get into... the Halladay hunt if they started off any package with Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes. With a package like that, I highly doubt that the Yankees would throw in Austin Jackson, as they view ... (more) Starting point for Halladay
Cafardo On Boston's Offseason Plans
Cafardo On Boston's Offseason Plans
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Nick Cafardo : John Lackey could be a key figure in both teams’ plans. If the... Sox acquire him, it would allow them to package Clay Buchholz in a deal for Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera, if he becomes available. Buchholz is the chip most teams want in a megadeal. Then the Sox would try to ... (more) Cafardo On Boston's Offseason Plans
Heyman: Yankees Call Blue Jays About Roy Halladay
yanksblog.com — SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees "recently" called the Blue Jays to make sure that they... knew the Yankees were interested in their ace, Roy Halladay. According to Heyman, they did the same thing last Summer and, at that time, Toront... (more) Heyman: Yankees Call Blue Jays About Roy Halladay
What Would You Do-ooh-ooh For A Hall-A-Day?
boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com — I read yesterday on MLBTradeRumors that per Jon Heyman , the Yankees have contacted the Blue Jays... about Roy Halladay . Well duh. I could have written that and had a 99.9% chance of being right. This isn' t anything to salivate over or get worked up about. Not yet anyway. The Yankees have to do ... (more) What Would You Do-ooh-ooh For A Hall-A-Day?
Don’t Let Joba or Hughes Stand in the Way of Halladay
Don’t Let Joba or Hughes Stand in the Way of Halladay
nybaseballdigest.com — Roy Halladay in the Yankees rotation. That sounds scary to just about everyone outside of the Bronx.... Since the World Series NYBD has been adamant about the Yanks looking more towards pitching than offense this shopping season. Roy Halladay was someone they pursued at the trade deadline, but ... (more) Don’t Let Joba or Hughes Stand in the Way of Halladay
It’s Halladay Season For Yanks
It’s Halladay Season For Yanks
nybaseballdigest.com — Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday that Brian Cashman has contacted Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos in regards to... the availability of one Roy Halladay. If Heyman’s report is true, and we have no reason not to believe it, then this is great news for Yankees fans. When Cashman originally ... (more) It’s Halladay Season For Yanks
Halladay in Pinstripes?
Halladay in Pinstripes?
novafantasysports.com — Update : Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Yankees have expressed interest in Roy Halladay. Fantasy... Impact : What a twist of fate this would be. Of course, such a trade would require Halladay to waive his no-trade clause, but the Yankees might actually have the stuff to see this thing ... (more) Halladay in Pinstripes?
Some Halladay Rumblings
Some Halladay Rumblings
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Jon Heyman : The Yankees recently called the Blue Jays to express interest in superstar pitcher... Roy Halladay. And while the Yankees made the very same call last summer with no hope of acquiring Halladay, this time they have a real reason to believe they may actually have a legitimate chance ... (more) Some Halladay Rumblings
Notes: Joba Speaks on Role, Kennedy Finishes in Fall League and Hoch Goes Fantasy Camping
yanksblog.com — Joba's Flexible: MLB.com's Anthony DiComo Dan Martin of the Post both spoke with Joba Chamberlain about his... role on the team during a charity outing. In summary: he's going to do what he can to get Pettitte to come back, he's feeling great and is ... (more) Notes: Joba Speaks on Role, Kennedy Finishes in Fall ...
Joba fine with starting or relieving
Joba fine with starting or relieving
nypost.com — While the Yankees have hinted that Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes will be back in the starting... rotation next year, nothing is certain. And Chamberlain remains fine with that. "It's a great problem to have for Phil and myself," Chamberlain sai... (more) Joba fine with starting or relieving
Will Joba Chamberlain start next year?
Will Joba Chamberlain start next year?
bases.nbcsports.com — He has no clue: As for Chamberlain, the Yankees have not yet told him whether he should... prepare as a starting pitcher or a reliever . . . The only hints he has received have come from general manager Brian... (more) Will Joba Chamberlain start next year?
Your Chance to do some Good
puristbleedspinstripes.com — Once again, Tom “Tonto” Kackley, who works for the Trenton Thunder, has set up an auction on... Ebay to help The Domestic Violence Project . Over the past two years, the auction has raised nearly $8,000, and, well, with Thanksgiving coming up there is perhaps no better time of the ... (more) Your Chance to do some Good
Curtis Granderson In Pinstripes?? Color Me Intrigued
boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com — It's been reported that the Tigers have made it known that Curtis Granderson is on the market.... The Yankees of course have interest. When don't they, right? Bringing Curtis into the fold intrigues me. He's one of the best CFs in the game and can pretty much do it all at the plate. He is one of 4 ... (more) Curtis Granderson In Pinstripes?? Color Me Intrigued
Stove Notes: Innings Limits for Joba and Hughes, Agent Goes to Bat for Godzilla and Yankees to ...
yanksblog.com — Innings Limits for Joba and Phil: Ben Kabak of River Ave. Blues pointed out a snippet that... I missed in Chad Jennings post about Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes: Brian Cashman told him that the duo would not have significant innings limits. They'v... (more) Stove Notes: Innings Limits for Joba and Hughes, Agent ...
Guess who doesn’t have an innings limit anymore
Guess who doesn’t have an innings limit anymore
riveraveblues.com — Amidst the news from the GM Meetings can word from Brian Cashman, via Chad Jennings , that... both Joba Chamberlain ’s and Phil Hughes ‘ innings cap in 2010 will “not be significant.” After years of discussion about innings ... (more) Guess who doesn’t have an innings limit anymore
Cashman: No Significant Innings Limits On Hughes Or Joba
theyankeeuniverse.com — From Chad Jennings : For the most part, general manager Brian Cashman has left all of next... year’s questions unanswered until the organizaton’s internal meetings take place, but this afternoon he gave his opinion on Phil Hughes and Joba ... (more) Cashman: No Significant Innings Limits On Hughes Or Joba
To Wang Or Not To Wang
boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com — Joel Sherman, has an interesting blurb about Chien -Ming Wang in his Hardball blog today: But I... am getting a strong vibe from Yankee officials that the intention is to non-tender Wang and, perhaps, not even offer him a small base with incentives to return. I am not sure how many of you guys ... (more) To Wang Or Not To Wang
Cashman: Joba & Hughes Are Starters
Cashman: Joba & Hughes Are Starters
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Chad Jennings : “I look at them as starters that can relieve,” he said. “But I... look at them as starters.” Again, Cashman stressed that nothing is set in stone until he meets with his pro scouts, but it seems a good bet that the two young right handers will at least enter spring training as ... (more) Cashman: Joba & Hughes Are Starters
Yanks Like Internal Rotation Options
Yanks Like Internal Rotation Options
nybaseballdigest.com — It sounds like the Yankees are very comfortable with filling out their rotation internally . First it... appears they are going to bring back Sergio Mitre and Chad Gaudin. There is also speculation that Chien Ming Wang would take a lesser deal to stay in New York because of the marketing ... (more) Yanks Like Internal Rotation Options
Yankees intend to keep Mitre
nypost.com — CHICAGO -- The Yankees have until a week from Thursday to pick up Sergio Mitre’s $1.25 million... option for 2010. But even if they do not pick up the option, Mitre is arbitration eligible and the Yankees intend to keep him, sources tell The Post.  ... (more) Yankees intend to keep Mitre
The Hughes Rules: the 3 Step Plan
The Hughes Rules: the 3 Step Plan
pinstripealley.com — More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP "I just hope Cash listens to jscape's suggestions." Browse... more photos »   No, I have no idea how the Yanks will handle it. ... (more) The Hughes Rules: the 3 Step Plan
The Calm After the Storm
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — The Yankees players were not in the clubhouse Sunday, but their lockers still contained glimpses of their... personalities. (more) The Calm After the Storm
Hot Stove 2009: What About John Lackey?
Hot Stove 2009: What About John Lackey?
zellspinstripeblog.com — Via Sports Illustrated : The world champion Yankees have top free-agent pitcher John Lackey on their free-agent... shopping list, sources said. The Yankees aren’t expected to be as aggressive this winter on the free market as last offseason and they haven’t firmed up all their plans ... (more) Hot Stove 2009: What About John Lackey?
Yankees Notes: Matsui, Damon, Cano
mlbtraderumors.com — As if dominating the playoffs wasn't enough, the New York Yankees are now dominating much of the... hot stove discussion as well. We took a look at some rumors from the Bronx earlier today. Now John Harper of the New York Daily News offers ten ... (more) Yankees Notes: Matsui, Damon, Cano
Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees
Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees
nydailynews.com — A year ago the Yankees made no pretense of their intention to outspend the world for the... biggest names on the free agent market and make the necessary changes to atone for the sin of missing the playoffs in Year 1 A.T. - After (Joe) Torre. Worked out ... (more) Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees
Guts, Heart and Determination
Guts, Heart and Determination
baseballmusings.com — Via Bronx Banter , Mariano Rivera pitched part of the post season with a rib cage injury... : Rivera, who tossed 34 pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, said he injured himself in the A.L.C.S. Manager Joe Girardi said Rivera’s injury ... (more) Guts, Heart and Determination
'Never seen a payroll on a ring'
torontosun.com — Damon Oppenheimer goes to scouting showcase events, college and high school games across North America.... (more) 'Never seen a payroll on a ring'
What does the “Key to the City” unlock?
zellspinstripeblog.com — Every member of the New York Yankees organization received a “Key to the City” today. As each... player’s name was called out, Mayor Michael Bloomberg handed each person a key. The running joke these days is..what does it actually unlock? Haha. This is a picture of Phil Hughes ... (more) What does the “Key to the City” unlock?
Champs Will Have Offseason Decisions
Champs Will Have Offseason Decisions
nybaseballdigest.com — The parade is later today, but it’s never too early to look ahead. The Yankees may have... won the World Series in 2009, however there are some questions surrounding the team for 2010. Here are some early ones that I have: The Starting Rotation All signs indicate that Chien Ming Wang ... (more) Champs Will Have Offseason Decisions
Importance of Bullpen Roles on Display
Importance of Bullpen Roles on Display
nybaseballdigest.com — I always preach the important of players knowing their roles throughout the 25 man roster. Preparation is... so important and having the right mental approach will only allow for players to maximize their ability. I believe the bullpen is the most important area for this and starts with the ... (more) Importance of Bullpen Roles on Display
Yankees Bridge
Yankees Bridge
baseballmusings.com — New York is thinking of naming the new 153rd Street bridge to The Bronx after Derek Jeter... . Maybe they should call it the Phil Hughes Bridge and rename The Bronx “Rivera.” (more) Yankees Bridge
New York Knicks Home
web.sny.tv — NEW YORK -- Larry Hughes figured to get more playing time for the Knicks even before Nate... Robinson went down with an sprained ankle. Now that Robinson is expected to miss up to two weeks with the injury, the 6-foot-5 Hughes should get more court time ... (more) New York Knicks Home
The Phil Hughes Situation
The Phil Hughes Situation
310tojoba.blogspot.com — Look, nobody is more upset than me about the fall from grace of Phil Hughes. I've been... a huge supporter of the guy since he first burst onto the scene as a big name prospect. He was an integral cog of the bullpen this year and I hope he'll be a big part of the starting rotation for a long, ... (more) The Phil Hughes Situation
October 17, 2009
sports.espn.go.com — PITCHING WP: A Burnett IBB: B Abreu 2 (By A Aceves; D Robertson); M Izturis (By D... Robertson) HBP: K Morales (By A Burnett); C Figgins (By A Burnett) First-pitch strikes/Batters faced: A Burnett 15/27; P Coke 1/2; J Chamberlain 2/2; P Hughes 3/4; M ... (more) October 17, 2009
If Girardi isn’t convinced by now…
If Girardi isn’t convinced by now…
lennysyankees.com — If Phil Hughes pitches in another game this World Series that the score is within 10 runs,... Joe Girardi should be fired. I’m sorry, but after giving up a long home run last night to Carlos Ruiz, Hughes has lost his right to pitch again this year. Enough is enough. Damaso Marte and Joba ... (more) If Girardi isn’t convinced by now…
Yanks storm into Philly and shut up Rollins
Yanks storm into Philly and shut up Rollins
zellspinstripeblog.com — Andy Pettitte got into trouble in the 2nd inning, and it looked like it might be a... short night for him. That wasn’t the case though, as Andy battled through it and delivered 6 innings, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits. His final line was: W, 6IP 5H 4R 4ER3BB 7K. Pettitte won his Major ... (more) Yanks storm into Philly and shut up Rollins
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