BallHype User Blog - demarcojordan

Damon, Boras have sand in their cooters

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:53:21 +0000

	Johnny Damon and Scott Boras have sticks up their respective asses about how The Caveman’s time with the Yankees ended. I got six letters for you Scotty, B-O-O H-O-O. You missed the boat. The uber agent now claims that the Yanks snubbed Damon and never had any intention of bringing him ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yankees hire Kevin Towers

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:46:47 +0000

	The Yankees have hired former Padres GM Kevin Towers. I can’t imagine he’ll be replacing his buddy Brian Cashman as GM, mainly because Kev has expressed an interest in “getting out of the office.” RAB speculates that KT will be a consultant for the Yanks. The next ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

New Jersey getting a baseball team?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:56:22 +0000

	The Trenton Rays? You never know, it could happen. Personally, I don’t want the Rays playing in The Greatest State In The Union, but I wouldn’t mind if they went to Connecticut. CT has no pro sports teams, and I feel bad for all the sports fans there. They don’t have anything, ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yankees’ Winn is Damon’s loss

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:15:56 +0000

	The Yankees have reached an agreement with OF Randy Winn this afternoon for a one-year deal worth about $2 million, which just about puts the kibosh on any plans Johnny Damon had of playing in the Bronx next season. Especially if you believe what the NY Post says. The 35-year-old switch ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Darn. Curt Schilling to stay retired.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:38:01 +0000

	The Links: It seems that noted windbag Curt Schilling is just “hitting the gym” and not preparing for a 2010 comeback. Shucks. Why won’t he bless us fans with his presence this season? If he would just come back for one more season we’d all be better people for having ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks contact Jim Edmonds

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:14:47 +0000

	According to RAB, the Yankees have contacted Jim Edmonds about patrolling/platooning in left field. Edmonds, who last played in ‘08, might be a good fit in the Bronx (he wouldn’t cost much and could be a part-time contributor), but he’s as old as dirt. He’ll be 40 in ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Carlton Fisk attempts to ground Rocket

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:23:45 +0000

	Yesterday, Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk called out Roger Clemens and Mark McGwire for using performance-enhancing drugs. I get why he is so upset, and he has every reason to be, but you can’t hold two players responsible for a generation of cheating. It’s just as much MLB’s fault ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yankees making moves

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:56:05 +0000

	With about 74 days left until Opening Day, the Yankees are busy finalizing their roster. Here are all the links you need to stay in the know: The Yanks have come to terms with Gaudin and Logan, avoiding arbitration. Gaudin will have a chance to compete for the fifth starter’s spot, while ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yankees not willing to spend more money. Seriously.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:27:03 +0000

	The Yankees are not willing to spend more than $2 million on a left field upgrade. In other news: Hell has finally frozen over. I honestly thought I’d see the Devil in a snowball fight before I heard about the Yankees not wanting to spend more money. What is this world coming ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Jeet, Minka Kelly to wed

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:18:36 +0000

	And we’re back. I hate to do it, but for the first post of the new year I must bring bad news to all who thought they had a shot with Mr. November: Derek Jeter is apparently ready to shed his bachelor status and tie the knot with Minka Kelly. Wow, I never thought I’d see [...] — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Best Yankees teams of the oughts

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:51:48 +0000

	As the decade nears a close, I thought I’d rank my favorite Yankees teams of the 2000s. 1. 2000 Yankees: 87-74; won the World Series, 4-1, against the Mets. It was the first title of the 2000’s and the last one for a long time for the Yanks. Plus, who could forget the whole ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Happy Holidays

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:33:56 +0000

	Merry Chrsitmas and Happy Holidays everybody…I hope next offseason and Christmas is as joyous as this one’s been — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks acquire Vazquez

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:13:39 +0000

	The Yankees have brought Javy Vazquez (back) to the Bronx in exchange for Melky Cabrera, Mike Dunn and Arodys Vizcaino. The Yanks will also get lefty reliever Boone Logan in the deal. I’m all for bolstering up the pitching staff, and I think this was a good move, but remember what happened ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Johnny Damon has got some balls

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:05:16 +0000

	“I am going to start looking around. Teams are getting better and there are teams interested,” Damon told The Post yesterday. “I can’t wait forever and I am sure [the Yankees] are trying to figure things out. I have to be ready.” Well, I guess the honeymoon is officially over. As I ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks making moves

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:26:20 +0000

	The Yankees have been simmering up the hot stove the past couple of days, here are some links to all you need to know about the goings-on of the Bronx Bombers: Wang not tender. The Yankees have decided not to tender a contract to Chien-Ming Wang, making him a free agent. I can see why they did ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks sign Pettitte

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:28:18 +0000

	The Yankees and lefty Andy Pettitte agreed today on a one-year deal worth $11.75 million. Granted he’s 37 years old, but that seems like a bargain for a guy who was the winning pitcher when the team clinched the AL East, ALDS, ALCS and WS this past year. Plus, he’s got one of the ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks pull off three-team trade, land Granderson

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:36:40 +0000

	Pending physicals, the Yankees have apparently agreed to a three-team trade todaywith Arizona and the Tigers. They filled the void in center by acquiring Curtis Granderson, but parted ways with some components of the bullpen and an OF prospect. Here is a view of what each team got: The Yanks: CF ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks send Bruney to Nats

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:08:45 +0000

	The Yankees sent Brian Bruney to the Nationals in exchange for a player to be named later today. In an effort to trim payroll, the move was necessary. But Bruney was solid when healthy and had heart but, as Joe Morgan would say, he just wasn’t consistent. I’ll never forget BB for ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Yanks would be foolish to go after Halladay

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:43:54 +0000

	The Yankees brass started their offseason meetings in Tampa on Wednesday, and one of the biggest questions they’ll face is whether or not to go after Toronto ace Roy Halladay. Despite the fact that he is a bona fide Yankee killer, I do not feel the Yanks should make a move for him. First ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com

Congrats to Jeet and Tex for winning a gold glove

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:57:50 +0000

	Yankees fans have something else to cheer about following the team’s six-game triumph in the Fall Classic: Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira have earned Gold Gloves for their defensive work. It’s both players’ first GG since 2006. Tex has been a solid pickup (understatement of the ... — full article at yanksgoyard.com