So This Is What First Place Feels Like
soxandpinstripes.com 7/22/2009 — I know that this is the second time this year that the Yankees had sole possession of first place, but this seems a lot more real than the last time. The reason for this is probably because we are much later into the season than last time, and because the Yankees are playing their best baseball ...

Dealing With Yankees Wins & Losses
waswatching.com 8/3/2009 — Earlier today, I was asked the following question : “Are you able to enjoy Yankee wins?” Before I answer that, I’m going to take a step back, to a year and a half ago, when some accusations were made towards my “fandom” of the ...

This Week in Yankees History (8/2-8/8)
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 8/2/2009 — This Week in Yankees History August 2nd - August 8th August 2nd 1893 - Former Yankees OF Angel Aragon (1914, 1916-1917) was born. He appeared in 32 games for the Yankees, hitting just .118. He is the father of MLB player Jack Aragon (1941). 1929 - The A's 11-10 victory over the Tigers ...

Time To Put Up
yankeesredsox.com 8/6/2009 — I know what the standings say and I know that even if the Red Sox swept the Yankees this weekend, they would only be 1-1/2 games out of first, but that isn't the point.  The point is this is a series about more than standings.  This is a series where the Yankees get to send a message ...

No A Pretty Win, But A BIG Win Nonetheless
noyoureatowel.net 8/7/2009 — It doesn't have to always be a pretty pitching performance. Between the Red Sox and Yankees, it never is. But the Yankees are finally off their snide, and guaranteed, no matter what, to leave this series with the division lead. I watched the game amongst a mixed crowd in Stamford, ...

So the Yankees have a budget, after all (?) (!)
puristbleedspinstripes.com 8/1/2009 — Or, Another way of considering the Trade Deadline I have been told that I look for causation in everything. I don't deny the charge. My background, as a student in history, is such that I do so by habit. If there is a Y, there must be an X. Sometimes, there is multiple causation. Take, for ...

Yankees in First a Good Thing for the Economy
puristbleedspinstripes.com 8/12/2009 — From an article sent to me this morning: Yankees in First Shows Winning Plan Without Bonds: Chart of Day 2009-08-12 04:00:47.1 GMT By Mason Levinson and Jeff Kearns Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The New York Yankees' front-running status might lead to some joyous months in the Bronx and profitable ...

Yankees Sign Russ Ortiz
mlbtraderumors.com 8/6/2009 — According to Tyler Kepner at the New York Times , the Yankees have signed RHP Russ Ortiz to provide minor-league depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Ortiz was released by the Astros in July after putting up a 5.57 ERA and 65/48 K/BB ratio in ...

Yankees Playing Clutch
noyoureatowel.net 8/10/2009 — One of the big reasons for the Yankees' success this past weekend and on the season as a whole has been their ability to get big hits late in ballgames. Checking out ESPN's stats for the 7th inning or later , the Yankees rank 1st in all of baseball in runs (by 33), 2nd in hits, ...

This Week in Yankees History (7/26-8/1)
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 7/26/2009 — This Week in Yankee History July 26th - August 1st July 26th 1892 - Former Yankees P Samuel “Sad Sam” Jones (1922-26) was born. Sam went 67-55 for the Yankees from 1922-1926. His best Yankees season was in 1923, when he went 21-8 for the Yankees. 1920 - Former Yankees 3B Eddie ...

Claggett Promoted From Scranton, End Of Greatness For Ransom? — Bleacher Report - MLB 8/5/2009
Anthony Claggett will be promoted to the New York Yankees before tonight's game against Toronto. Claggett has appeared in one prior game this year, going 1 2/3 of an inning and giving up 8 ER on 9 hits and 2 walks. The move was most likely made ...

Man stricken with ALS who met Yankees dies at 38 — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 8/6/2009
The former Army paratrooper who was stricken with Lou Gehrig's Disease and had an emotional meeting with several members of the New York Yankees two weeks ago died Tuesday. He was 38.

Man stricken with ALS, met Yankees, dies at 38 — Boston.com -- Baseball News 8/6/2009
The former Army paratrooper who was stricken with Lou Gehrig's Disease and had an emotional meeting with several members of the New York Yankees two weeks ago died Tuesday. He was 38.

Yanks add relief, at Ransom's expense — Major League Baseball News 8/5/2009
Given the versatility of the newly acquired Jerry Hairston Jr., it seemed unlikely that the Yankees would have room for backup infielder Cody Ransom much longer. And so the team did the inevitable on Wednesday, designating Ransom for assignment and ...

Yanks' offense does what Mitre can't — Major League Baseball News 8/6/2009
Sergio Mitre couldn't finish the fifth inning Wednesday, but his outing was an afterthought when the Yankees finished an 8-4 win over the Blue Jays that included a four-run seventh inning.