slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 6/26/2009
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According to ESPN , former Yankee Andy Phillips has signed a one-year, $400,000 deal with the Hiroshima Carp of the Japanese Central League. "I'm really looking forward to playing for a team that has a long history in such a great country," Phillips said on the team's official Web site. "I'll do ...
Phillips Off To The Land Of The Rising Sun
fackyouk.blogspot.com 6/26/2009 — No, unfortunately it's not Steve Phillips. Former Yankee Andy Phillips has signed a deal with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Central League. Phillips homered in his first Major League at bat and hit .253/.294/.384 over parts of four seasons with the Yanks. He spent time with the Mets and Reds ...
Japanese insults are weird
dirtytackle.net 6/20/2009 —
Even though they had already advanced, Japan was not happy about losing their final World Cup Qualifier to Australia on Wednesday. After reviewing the match back in Japan, team captain Yuji Nakazawa (who missed the game because of a migraine) expressed his bitterness over the loss:
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Beach sumo attracts young, barefoot following | The Japan Times Online
search.japantimes.co.jp 6/26/2009 — No choking, eye gouging, hair pulling or kicks to the stomach are allowed. And of course, no throwing sand in your opponent's face, either. This is all in the name of fun. Beach sumo, for the uninitiated, is gaining recognition as an outdoor ...
U.S. names Japan Cup squad
universalsports.com 6/30/2009 — Olympic medalist Jonathan Horton of headlines the U.S. men's squad that will compete in the 2009 Japan Cup which will be held July 18-19.
Yankee Killers to Yankee Helpers?
squidsink.wordpress.com 6/23/2009 — There have been numerous reports in the last few days about the possibility of Yankee killers possibly playing for the Bombers someday. First, I read on mlb.com the other day that the Yankees took a look at free agent Pedro Martinez, watching him pitch off the mound for the possibility of ...
A look around Yankee Universe
soxandpinstripes.com 6/25/2009 — Remember Kevin? You should, he's from Yankee Universe who filled in so diligently for me before. If you're like me you're looking for a break from thinking and doing anything productive during your work day, and if you're like me you're looking mostly for depressing Red Sox links or anything ...
The Yankee brand can be seen anywhere….
nyyankeesrumors.com 7/3/2009 — The Yankees are the most famous sports franchise in the world. Anywhere you go there is always a chance you see a Yankees logo, name, or player. You never know what you might see. Take a look…
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Japanese backing sends Indonesian teams global
sportsprodailydeal.com 7/1/2009 — A sponsorship agreement with Japan Airlines has made it possible for the Indonesian national baseball team to compete in the Asian Championship in Japan.
Quick Hits: Nady, A-Rod, Jeter, Andy Phillips
riveraveblues.com 6/26/2009 — A few quick notes a few hours before the Yanks and Mets square off in an overhyped Subway Series. It’s the last weekend of Interleague play.
Joe Girardi appeared on the FAN this afternoon to chat about the state of the Yankees. While he ...
Girardi Has a Plan For The Subway Series —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
Joe Girardi has been around the New York Yankees for a number of years in several different capacities. He has seen a bunch of Subway Series with the Mets.
And he has learned how much it means to Yankee owners to beat the Mets.
Girardi has ...
Beer Report: New Yankee Stadium —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
“Beer needs baseball, and baseball needs beer–it has always been thus.” –writer Peter Richmond While beer remains a ballpark staple for many fans, they can also indulge in a wide selection of wines, mixed drinks, and even ...
A-Rod Ties Reggie and I Was There To See It —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
After nearly a month-long hiatus, I have returned to Bleacher Report, but who cares, lets get on with the article.
It didn't take long Thursday night before Alex Rodriguez tied Reggie Jackson for 11th on the all-time home run list with his 563rd ...