rotoprofessor.com - 7/3/2009
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Derrek Lee was the player of the game, picking up 7 RBI. Javier Vazquez & Aaron Harang pitched well, but neither can catch a break and get a victory. CC Sabathia put up a terrible line. Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games.
Welcome Back, Derrek Lee
hirejimessian.com 6/22/2009 — Now that Derrek Lee is no longer hitting third in the lineup, he’s finally hitting like a guy who should be hitting third in the lineup. He’s put up a .378/.440/.756 line in the past two weeks with 5 HR and 13 RBIs. His hitting streak is up to 18 games. He’s already reached ...
God Relents: Derrek Lee’s Neck Injury is Minor
bleachernation.com 7/12/2009 — Derrek Lee’s bothersome neck is fine, he says. He’ll be ready for the doubleheader today.
“I’m good; I’ll be in the lineup tomorrow,” he said. “There’s no story. I’m good. Just a tweak. I got out as a precaution.” DailyHerald.com .
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Vazquez, Jones help Braves beat Cubs 2-0 (AP)
cubscore.com 6/22/2009 — Javier Vazquez is accustomed to pitching with very little run support from his Atlanta teammates. At least this time, enough went right for Vazquez to win for the first time in six starts as he and three Braves relievers combined to shut out the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Monday night. "You're ...
CC Sabathia
lennysyankees.blogspot.com 6/21/2009 — CC Sabathia left today's game in the second inning due to left biceps tightness. From the AP: A team trainer went out to look at Sabathia while he was warming up for the inning. He gave up a one-out double to Brett Carroll, then Yankees manager Joe Girardi and a team trainer went out to check on ...
Sabathia says he will make next start
lennysyankees.com 6/22/2009 — After leaving with a tight left biceps in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the Marlins, CC Sabathia says he will be ready for his next start. Joe Girardi hasn’t confirmed that decision yet, but CC seems pretty confident. Here’s CC’s plan for the week: ( via PeteAbe ) ...
Around the Majors: June 26: Ethier, H. Ramirez, Sabathia & More
rotoprofessor.com 6/27/2009 — Andre Ethier exploded for 3 HR, the performance of the night. Hanley Ramirez continued to show why he was among the top hitters in baseball. CC Sabathia put the injury fears to rest. Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games.
Sabathia Injury
squidsink.wordpress.com 6/22/2009 — Well, in what might be a scary incident within the Yankees latest struggles, Pitcher C.C. Sabathia was taken out of today’s game against the Marlins in the second inning with “Tightness in the Left Biceps.” This might be a hold your breath moment as the man who has gone 8 ...
Around the Majors: June 22: Vazquez, Hawpe, Ludwick & More
rotoprofessor.com 6/23/2009 — Javier Vazquez snapped his winless streak. Brad Hawpe continued to rake. Ryan Ludwick is showing signs of life. Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s abbreviated slate of games:
Lee powers Cubs to 9-5 win over Brewers (AP)
cubscore.com 7/2/2009 — Derrek Lee took a curtain call after his second homer, a grand slam that gave him a career-high seven RBIs on a night when the baseball seemed to be coming at a different speed. "Just some nights the game seems like it slows down a little bit and tonight was one of those nights," ...
CC Not Serious
baseballmusings.com 6/23/2009 — CC Sabathia and the Yankees are acting like the lefty’s arm is okay :
Sunday night Sabathia said he would play catch Tuesday and throw a bullpen Wednesday. Deleting the catch and going to the pen would be a positive step.
Asked if he was ...
Cubs 9, Brewers 5 —
NYT > Baseball 7/3/2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- Derrek Lee hit a grand slam and a three-run homer Thursday night for a career-high seven RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs opened an 11-game homestand by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5.
CC, BOMBERS EARN AN 'F' VERSUS M'S —
NY Post: Sports 7/3/2009
> APPARENTLY deciding that no game should be played without a rain delay, the Yankees staged one last night without the presence of a single drop of precipitation. At 7:05, some bad weather was expected -- certainly it turned out not to ...
YANKEES STREAK STOPS AT 7 AS ACE GOES BUST —
NY Post: Sports 7/3/2009
> Like everything else about CC Sabathia, his shoulders are large enough to absorb big doses of blame. So when Sabathia saw his teammates score four runs against the Mariners last night, he believed he had enough support for a victory...
