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diamondhoggers.com - 1/13/2009

An Exclusive Virtual Tour of New Yankee Stadium

— diamondhoggers.com — On the day that the Yankees unveil a new patch commemorating their new palace, we present you... with one of the first inside looks at the new stadium. This tour comes courtesy of us from Editor George's roommate (thanks George). Enjoy the photos ... (more) An Exclusive Virtual Tour of New Yankee Stadium

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totalprosports.com - 1/14/2009

New York vs New York: The Patch Wars

— totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports- There has always been a rivalry between the New York Yankees and the New... York Mets. Now, that rivalry has been taken to new and unprecedented heights. Both teams will be moving into new stadiums this season and in order to commemorate the event, each team will be wearing ... (more) New York vs New York: The Patch Wars

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bizofbaseball.com - 1/14/2009

Yankees Asking for (Another) Handout is a Slap in the Face

— bizofbaseball.com — Brother, can you spare another $372 million? The Yankees come calling for more tax-free bonds after languishing... $423.5 million in free agent contracts this off-season. As the story (myth?) goes, new stadiums are one of the great equalizers for Major League Baseball. From the time Orioles ... (more) Yankees Asking for (Another) Handout is a Slap in the Face

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Yankees' non-roster Spring Training Invitees
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes — Per the Yankees and Lohud, the Yankees have invited 20 to take part in Spring Training. The list includes: Catchers: Kyle Anson, Kevin Cash, Jesus Montero, P.J. Pilittere and Austin Romine. Infielders: Doug Bernier, Angel Berroa, Shelley Duncan, Justin Leone, Eduardo Nunez, Ramiro Pena, Kevin Russo Outfielders: Colin Curtis, Austin Jackson, Todd Linden, John Rodriguez Pitchers: Kei Igawa, Jason Johnson, Mark ...

Yankees Invite 20 To Spring Training
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Here's a look at the Yankees' 20 non-roster Spring Training invitees.  It seems that Shelley Duncan will remain with the club, and outfielder/ ...

Yanks Invite 20 to Spring Training
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog — ... Trenton in 2008, despite missing nearly two months after fracturing his left cheekbone when he was hit by a batting practice grounder in early June. Following the season, he played for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League, where he led all Yankees winter leaguers with 34 hits. Drafted by the Yankees in the 20th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Russo will be making his first trip to Major League spring training camp with the Yankees in 2009.(hat tip to Peter Abraham) ...

Yanks’ invite 20 non-roster players to Spring Training
Zell's Pinstripe Blog —      With spring training only a few weeks away, the Yankees sent out 20 Spring Training invites to 20 non-roster players. These players will be allowed to attend Major League Camp. According to Peter Abraham , these are the 20 players who got invites: C Kyle Anson , 25, batted .241 (54-for-224) with 11 doubles, four home runs and 25 RBI in 68 games with Single-A Tampa in 2008, catching 36.0 percent of potential base stealers (27-of-75). He was originally selected by the Yankees in the 10th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft as a third baseman and converted to catcher ...

Notable Spring Training Invites
Pinstripe Alley — The full list is available at LoHud. Angel Berroa- he figures to be 'merely' the backup infielder, but he's the strongest backup plan the Yanks have had in the infield since... gulp... Miguel Cairo in 2004? Ramiro Pena- the Yanks will never (I hope) have a shot at a David Price in the MLB Draft.  Instead they sign non-draft Latinos, and some, like Pena, blossom into decent prospects.  BA calls him the Yanks' best infielder.  His bat is still a ways from MLB ready. John Rodriguez and Todd Linden- look for one of these ...

The Ultimate Spring Training Invite: The A-Rod Press Conference
Jimmy Scott's High & Tight — ... , a veteran of 270 MLB games, will probably not make the team. He got an invite to spring training back in January, not knowing the invite would also be to an Alex Rodriguez press conference. Yes, he might turn up either in AAA for the Yankees with the vague assurance that he'll be called up "if something up here happens," or he might end up in AAA for the A's or Royals or Pirates after getting cut with 7 days to go in camp. But he'll always be able to say he was there. [image] Todd's path to superstardom is blocked forever by his inability to become a superstar. In ten ...

An Ultimate Spring Training Invite: The Historical Press Conference
Dugout Central — ... , a veteran of 270 MLB games, will probably not make the team.  He got an invite to spring training back in January with the Yankees, not knowing the invite would also be to an Alex Rodriguez press conference.  Yes, he might turn up either in AAA for the Yankees with the vague assurance that he’ll be called up “if something up here happens,” or he might end up in AAA for the A’s or Royals or Pirates after eventually getting cut.  But he’ll always be able to say he was there. ...