yanksblog.com - 7/1/2009
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Peter Abraham reports that Ramiro Pena has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Eric Hinske. The Yankees plan to give him some time in center to increase his flexibility.
Damaso Marte Activated; Ramiro Pena Demoted
yanksblog.com 8/21/2009 — Ken Davidoff reports that the Yankees have activated Damaso Marte. To make room on the roster, Ramiro Pena has been sent down.
Marte last pitched on April 25 against Boston. He is 0-1 with a 15.19 ERA in 7 appearances.
Via RiverAveBlues.
Kevin Cash Optioned Down to Triple-A
yanksblog.com 5/30/2009 — To make room for the returning Jorge Posada, Kevin Cash has been optioned down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, reports MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Cash has hit .231 in 10 games this season for the Major League Yankees.
Albaladejo Sent Down
yanksblog.com 7/11/2009 — Peter Abraham reports that Jonathan Albaladejo has been optioned down to make room for Mark Melancon.
Yanks send Pena to minors to make room for Hinske
nydailynews.com 7/2/2009 — Ramiro Pena, as expected, was optioned to Triple-A Scranton before Wednesday night's game against Seattle to accommodate trade pickup Eric Hinske's addition to the 25-man roster. The 23-year-old Pena could be a super-sub if injuries arise.
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The 2009 MLB Draft is in the Books
yanksblog.com 6/12/2009 — The 2009 Yankees Draft Class can be viewed at MLB.com. In the 48th round, the Yankees took Pat White, who was taken in the NFL draft by my Miami Dolphins. Check out The NoMass Yankees Draft Spot for in depth coverage on the Yankees picks.
Pena Understands Demotion
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — From Peter Botte : Ramiro Pena proved capable - if not a revelation - in small samples at multiple infield positions this season. Now, the Yankees will ask the defensively adept rookie to try on another glove to enhance his versatility and his long-term value to the organization. Pena, as ...
Four Years of YanksBlog.com!
yanksblog.com 5/5/2009 — Today marks four years of YanksBlog.com. We launched on May 5, 2005 (05/05/05) and, over 3,500 posts later, here we are.
In light of this accomplishment, I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who has visited and supported the site. From ...
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Update on Ian Kennedy
yanksblog.com 6/23/2009 — In May, Ian Kennedy was diagnosed with an aneurysm. He quickly had surgery.
Chad Jennings has an update. Kennedy will be back with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees this week.Not to play in any games (not for a number of weeks), but to rehab. ...
Joe Girardi Blows It Bigtime —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/1/2009
I'm not a guy who enjoys dogging Joe Girardi, not in the least bit possible.
I love supporting him, even when people question every little decision he makes when the Yankees lose games.
Being the manager in New York isn't a piece of cake, and ...
Pena makes room for Hinske on Yanks —
Major League Baseball News 7/1/2009
The threat of thunderstorms did not deter Eric Hinske's flight to La Guardia Airport, the newest Yankee arriving at Yankee Stadium late Wednesday morning. The Yankees welcomed him, then bid adieu to Ramiro Pena, the player tabbed for a demotion after ...