Laird draws some walks in Surprise losses
riveraveblues.com 30 days ago — The Yanks pulled Austin Romine from the Arizona Fall League after he sustained a minor injury. They opted not to send someone to replace him, so the Rangers sent Taylor Teagarden. AzFL Surprise ( 2-1 loss to Peoria Javelinas on Monday) three runs ...

Romine stars in another Surprise win
riveraveblues.com 10/17/2009 — Why can’t every DotF be this easy? AzFL Surprise ( 6-4 win over the Peoria Javelinas ) Austin Romine : 3 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 PB - allowed two stolen bases, but did gun down another Colin Curtis: 1 for 4, 1 R Mike Dunn: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 ...

10/19 Minor League Report
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 10/20/2009 — The Surprise Rafters lost to the Scottsdale Scorpions 7-3 . They're now 4-2, and tied for first in the AFL West division. Offense: Brandon Laird: 0-for-4 Colin Curtis: 1-for-2, 2 BB, R Austin Romine: 0-for-2 Pitching: Ian Kennedy (L, 1-1): 3.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, pitches-strikes: ...

Madden: Yanks not so perfect — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball
If nothing else, the Yankees' inability to close out the ALCS in five games exposed some of their vulnerability that didn't show up during the regular season when they led the majors with 103 wins.

Both managers face key decisions this weekend — Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com
There were unopened boxes of champagne outside the Yankees' clubhouse on Thursday night, where the mood inside was far from bubbly. It was quiet. But it wasn't...

Joba still confident as Yanks pen leaks — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball
Joba Chamberlain is just fine. The hard-throwing Yankees righthander has not been the lights-out pitcher he was expected to be when he switched back to the bullpen for the playoffs, but while his fastball has been hit, his confidence certainly has ...

Lupica: Bronx homecoming — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball
The Yankees try to play their way into their 40th World Series tonight. It is why the World Series coming back would feel like Broadway coming back after a time away. Like the Series would be coming back home.

Postponement may benefit Yankees bullpen — SI.com - MLB
Phil Coke and Mariano Rivera wrapped up their pregame catch shortly before 6 p.m. As Coke descended the steps of the Yankees dugout, he saw David Cone and stopped to talk, telling the former pitcher and team broadcaster, "I'm excited, I can't wait to ...