newyork.yankees.mlb.com - 3/30/2009
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TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees originally planned to bring a long reliever north for the season opener, but Jonathan Albaladejo has forced them to reconsider. Manager Joe Girardi staged a three-headed audition for a roster spot on Saturday, pitching Brett Tomko, Alfredo Aceves and Dan Giese in an ...
yankees.lhblogs.com - 3/23/2009
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The captain of the Yankees, Derek Jeter, will
return tomorrow and play shortstop against those no-good Boston...
Red Sox. The Yankees would have been OK with him not playing until Thursday. In other news … · Brian Bruney, he of the ...
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Guess who’s back? Back again
bats.blogs.nytimes.com - 3/31/2009
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The Yankees will start the season with this
pitching staff: C.C. Sabathia, Chien-Ming Wang, A.J. Burnett, Andy...
Pettitte, Joba Chamberlain, Phil Coke, Damaso Marte, Jonathan Albaladejo, Edwar Ramirez, Jose Veras, Brian Bruney, Mariano Rivera.
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Yankees Complete Pitching Staff
nydailynews.com - 3/29/2009
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So it looks like Joe Girardi may not
take a long reliever after all. This morning at...
8:30 a.m., Girardi talked about the competition between Brett Tomko, Dan Giese and Alfredo Aceves, discussing the importance of today’s game since all three ...
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What a relief
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Brett Gardner earns his shot
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... at landing the job. * Speaking of which, it looks like Jonathan Albaladejo is the favorite to land that final spot . * The Yankees are counting on both Hideki Matsui and Jorge Posada to produce. They will -- provided they can stay healthy . ...
Albaladejo convincing Girardi
The Yankee Universe —
Jonathan Albaladejo appears to have a stranglehold over the final bullpen spot after a strong spring. Obviously, if he makes the team, that would mean that the Yankees would not carry a long reliever (despite Joba’s innings cap).
Now, Albaladejo is a solid option, however, I wonder why he would make the team over someone like David Robertson. This spring, Albaladejo has struck out 8 and given up 1 ER over 9 2/3 IP (1 BB). Meanwhile, over 6 2/3 IP Robertson struck out 10 and gave up 1 ER (3 BB). Albaladejo’s numbers are certainly better, overall, but Robertson’s stuff is undeniable. Also, Albaladejo has only been with the team for a season yet has been given ample ...
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slidingintohome.blogspot.com 3/31/2009 — According to Pete Caldera the Yankees have optioned Alfredo Aceves and Dan Giese Scranton. And Brett Tomko was reassigned to the minor-league camp, he'll also be at Scranton. "I'm extremely disappointed because I felt like I pitched my way onto this team," Tomko said. They both pitched very ...
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newyork.yankees.mlb.com 3/31/2009 — TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees continued to finalize what will be their Opening Day roster on Tuesday, informing right-handed reliever Jonathan Albaladejo that he will be heading north to New York. The decision means that the Yankees will not have a ...
Albaladejo earns roster spot
nydailynews.com 3/31/2009 — Jonathan Albaladejo has officially made the Yankees' Opening Day roster for the second consecutive year.
Joe Girardi broke the news to Brett Tomko, Dan Giese and Alfredo Aceves this morning before the Yankees left for their game in Sarasota.
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Yankees’ Bullpen Has an Opening
nytimes.com 3/29/2009 — Jonathan Albaladejo is a likely candidate to win the final spot in the team’s bullpen, though Manager Joe Girardi might fill it with a combination of pitchers.
Albaladejo Earns Final Bullpen Spot
nyyankeesrumors.com 3/31/2009 — According to Peter Abraham , Brian Cashman informed the media that Jonathan Albaladejo will be heading north with the club, snagging the final bullpen spot.
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Jonathan Albaladejo Beats Out Tomko, Aceves for Roster Spot
heartbeatofthebronx.blogspot.com 3/31/2009 — According to Yankees manger Joe Girardi, Jonathan Albaladejo has earned himself a spot in the bullpen and on the 25-man roster. Acquired in a trade with the Washington Nationals last offseason for pitching prospect Tyler Clippard, Albaladejo is now in his second season in pinstripes. ...
Albaladejo In, Tomko Out
yanksblog.com 4/1/2009 — The Yankees announced that reliever Jonathan Albaladejo has made the Yankees' roster and will be headed to New York, leaving veteran Brett Tomko as the odd man out. Albaladejo allowed just one run and stuck out 10 in 9 and 2/3 innings this spring....
Bullpen Audition at Disney
bats.blogs.nytimes.com 3/28/2009 — ORLANDO, Fla. - The first player I saw at Steinbrenner Field early Saturday morning was carrying a pillow. It was Brett Tomko, well prepared for the hourlong bus ride across Interstate 4 to play the Atlanta Braves. Veteran move right there.
Tomko has ...
Albaladejo, not Tomko, fills out Yankees' pen
newsday.com 4/1/2009 — The Yankees opted to begin the season without a long reliever, a decision that benefited and delighted Jonathan Albaladejo, but left Brett Tomko stunned and disappointed.
Spring Game 31: Yankees at Braves
yankees.lhblogs.com 3/28/2009 — YANKEES
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Nady RF
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Ransom 3B
Cash C
Tomko RHP
Pitching today: Brett Tomko, Alfredo Aceves, Dan Giese.
Notes: While most of the Yankees head for Disney, Chien-Ming Wang, Jorge Posada, ...
Is Gardner Starting a Good Thing? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 3/30/2009
As promised, Joe Girardi anounced yesterday that Brett Gardner, not Melky Cabrera, will start in center field for the Yankees this season.
"Both of them played great," Girardi said. "Melky had a tough year last year, but he came into camp and ...
Spring Training Game 33: Yanks @ Jays —
Bleacher Report - MLB 3/30/2009
Spring Training Game 33
Yankees @ Blue Jays Dunedin Stadium - Dunedin, FL Game Time: 1:05 p.m. TV/radio: none
Here are the lineups: YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Johnny Damon LF Mark Teixeira 1B Hideki Matsui DH Nick Swisher RF Robinson ...
