According to SI.com, the Yanks signed Mendoza to a 1 yr minor league contract for $850k. So, we may yet see him. He's had a very good spring - In 11 innings,...
Minor league, of course does not mean he's on the 40-man. Yes he pitched quite well in the spring. Moose had that one awful game where not only did whatever...
Wright off to Yank pen Jaret will start in relief BY SAM BORDEN DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER *Carl Pavano (l.) will start season on DL with variety of ailments...
Carl's butt is no joke PHOENIX - It's easy to make fun of Carl Pavano's latest ailment - he's got a bruised left buttocks - but the problem is serious enough...
Well, Spring Training is over, with a tie negotiated by the managers. The next time we see our Yankees on Monday night it will be the beginning of our quest...
Go Yanks!! I am going to be VERY tired when I get to work on Tuesday - the late games kill me... And a short week later, I'll be sending you all some photos...
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Sounds great! Yes, I have an 8 a.m. meeting Tuesday morning. Ugh. But I'll do my best to root on the boys! A nap on Monday might be a good idea! Photos...
In his review of the Yanks for this season, the writer said.... "WEAKNESSES: The Yankees' defense may be the worst in baseball. The outfield is OK, with Johnny...
I think Bubba has so much potential and we waste him. I almost wish he would have been traded just so he could be a true position player, but I am glad he is...
Don't you just love these guys? They get paid to write this stuff! And really the only knock on Giambi is his ability to throw. He does a fair job on...
I'm with you all the way on this one Val. The perfect storm! We do have more flexibility this year, thank goodness. ... -- "Don't you wish there were a knob...
Being on the 40-man roster means that you are part of the official team. Teams can only have so many players, 25 on the roster during the season, and 15 more...
Some things to think about With opening night upon us with White Sox-Indians in Chicago, here are the pressing questions we have about the '06 baseball...
So, if they call-up Mendoza, someone on the 40 man is put on waivers. What does that mean (w/o a League expansion)? Say, they put Henn on waivers. W/...
I agree the biggest knock on Giambi is his throw (his range isn't so hot, either though). But, that throw his plain awful. Remember the playoff games and his...
There are plenty of guys like Giambi who become DH's because of this lack of ability. I guess throwing under tremendous pressure is tougher than it looks....
Yes, if they call up Mendoza someone must be moved off the 40-man. I'm not 100% sure but I think they would have to put someone on waivers or they could...
This blog is interesting at times. Like many others it is heavily, heavily dependent on statistical analysis to the point sometimes of nausea, but it picked...
Friends: Our local Dollar Store here in town has copies of the book, "Planet of the Umps" by Ken Kaiser. These are hardbacks that originally sold for $23.95....
Not that it matters, but he forgot to include Rueben Sierra in last yr's bench. This yr, it'd be nice to have Thompson &/or Reese reay to at least be ready to...
So, what about putting Pavano on waivers? If a team grabbed him, they'd have to pay his salary? Of course, his mysterious ailments would probably heal and...
Title aspiration fits Yanks to 'T' Designs on team unity BY SAM BORDEN DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER *Alex Rodriguez (from l.), Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi, Derek...