yankees.lhblogs.com - 12/25/2008
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(With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore)
Twas the night before Christmas, and the Yanks had a party
All had a good time, even straight-laced Girardi.
The stirrups were hung by the clubhouse with care
Would Pavano show up? He better not dare.
The rookies were nestled, all snug in ...
bizofbaseball.com - 12/23/2008
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bizofbaseball.com —
The Yankees are spending more for free agents
this off-season, despite the recession due to a number...
of factors. As the New York Yankees go, most everything they’ve touched since George Steinbrenner purchased them in 1973 has been done on a grand scale. Few, if anything, is done small, and ...
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The Anatomy of a Yankees Spending Spree
thoughtsfromthejockstrap.blogspot.com - 12/24/2008
bugsandcranks.com - 12/24/2008
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bugsandcranks.com —
There is, of course, plenty of reaction to
the New York Yankees’ signing of free-agent first baseman...
Mark Teixeira , who had been the most desirable player left on the market. I will get to some of that in a minute. First, though, let me ...
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Reaction to the Teixeira signing
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The Christmas Yankeeland
My Pinstripes —
... to a long term deal, but no good will come of it. Meanwhile a NC Observer columnist doesn't like the spending spree, but understands the logic behind it. Even better is this Providence Journal article talking about how wonderful the Red Sox are with their money. The new MLB Network will kick off on New Year's Day with the first TV re-broadcast of Don Larsen's perfect 1956 World Series game. The humorous Peter Abraham has a funny take on the "Night before Christmas". Alumni News A nice article on ...
Some Christmas Day Links
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
... substantially on players, were making sure they remained a top asset in the sport. “We are usually in the top of road attendance and we get some of the highest television ratings, both when we play national games and when we visit other teams,” he said. He said if the Yankees’ new stadium, which will be ready for the 2009 season, allows the team’s revenue to increase, then “so will the revenues of the rest of the game.” - Peter Abraham posted Twas The Night Before Yankee Christmas on his blog. Check it out. ...
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mybaseballbias.com 12/24/2008 —
Player
Pos
DOB
Contract Status
2009 Salary
Alex Rodriguez
3B
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10Y/$275M (2008-17)
$32,000,000
CC Sabathia
LHP
07/21/80
7Y/$161M (2009-15)
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04/11/80
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NY Yankeess Rope 1B Mark Teixeira —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/25/2008
The New York Yankees did it once again when they snatched up stud first baseman Mark Teixeira and presented him with a gorgeous 8-year contract for $180 million . This deal includes an approximate signing bonus of $5 million paid out ...
Yankee Fans, Don't Listen to Haters —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/25/2008
The New York Yankees have bought themselves one of the best teams in baseball. Most of the other teams and their fans don't like what the Yankees have done with their money.
Mark Attanasio, the Brewers owner, sent an e-mail to Bloomberg News to ...
