slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 8/17/2008
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From Mark Feinsand : Girardi said he believed Giese would still be able to make his scheduled start on Tuesday, but that will likely depend on what happens during the pitcher's visit to Dr. Chris Ahmad today at New York-Presbyterian. Giese is hoping that he will heal with some rest and anti-inflammatory medication. Girardi also believed that Matsui and Posada would only need rest, Wang ...
Matsui Could Be Activated Tuesday
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 8/17/2008 — From the AP : Injured slugger Hideki Matsui is back with the New York Yankees and is likely to be activated Tuesday, when the club begins a six-game trip at Toronto. Matsui had 15 at-bats during a simulated game at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, facing left- and right-handed pitching. Manager Joe Girardi said the balky left knee that has derailed the rehab ...
Joba Throws For Second Straight Day
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 8/17/2008 — From ESPN : Yankees manager Joe Girardi was optimistic Saturday that injured right-hander Joba Chamberlain could be back soon, but a timetable still hasn't been set. Chamberlain is on the 15-day disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis in his pitching shoulder. He threw for the first time Friday, making 25 tosses from about 65 feet, and threw a few more before the Yankees played the Kansas ...
MATSUI EXPECTED BACK TUESDAY —
NY Post: Sports 8/17/2008
Help at the plate and on the mound is within sight for the Yanks. Hideki Matsui might be joining the team as early as Tuesday in Toronto. Then on Saturday, either Carl Pavano, whose last sighting roughly corresponded with Amelia Earhart, or Phil...