The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: Joba, Posada pace Yanks vs. USF

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Bombers Start Spring With a Win
Published 3/1/2008 by Mike at Green Pinstripes
I know, I know.  The Yanks were playing a college team, but it's still nice to start off with a victory. Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes combined for five innings of one-hit ball, Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs and Jorge Posada smacked a double and a triple as the Yankees downed the University of South Florida 11-4 in Tampa.  The only blemish on the afternoon was the performance of Kei Igawa.  The lefty's line was a real eye-sore: 1 IP, 1 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 hit batsman, 1 WP, 1 HR.  Eric Baumann accounted for all of the Bulls runs with a grand slam in the sixth inning off Igawa. It's way too early to make a big deal ...

Bombers Start Spring With a Win
Published 3/1/2008 by Mike at Spring Training '08
The Yankees opened up their exhibition schedule Friday by downing the University of South Florida.  Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes impressed.  Kei Igawa did not.  Hank Steinbrenner blasted Red Sox Nation.  Just a typical day in Tampa for the Bronx Bombers. I know, I know.  The Yanks were playing a college team, but it's still nice to start off with a victory. ...