This is the current state of the AL East. The Yankees in 1st place at 12-8, and the Red Sox in last at 9-12. That’s not to say this is the way it will end. That would be absolutely absurd. The Yankees still have 142 games left to play. It’s just nice to see a complete reversal of the projected standings thus far, based on many experts in the pre-season.
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AL East Standings: Yanks in first, Sox in last, 4/23/14
Posted in Yankee News, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Organization, Yankees Outlook, tagged AL East, Baltimor Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, MLB, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays on April 23, 2014| 1 Comment »
The Roundup: Carlos Silva, Masahiro Tanaka & Francisco Cervelli
Posted in Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Management, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Organization, Yankees Outlook, Yankees: Off the field, tagged Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Francisco Cervelli, John Sterling, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Masahiro Tanaka, MLB, New York Yankees, Radio, Suzyn Waldman, WCBS 880 on January 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Photo Courtesy of WCBS 880
- Carlos Silva, WCBS 880’s producer/engineer for Yankees games passed away this past Sunday after battling cancer. If you’ve ever listened to John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman on the radio, his name should definitely sound familiar. He was 50 years old.
- Masahiro Tanaka, the big off-season prize faces a 5PM deadline on Friday to choose what team he’d like to play for. According to reports, the Yankees, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, White Sox and Cubs have all made offers to Tanaka. It stated, “most of those were for more than $100 million over six years.” Let’s hope the Yankees land this guy. He’d be a huge asset to both the Bronx Bombers and your fantasy baseball teams.
- The Yankees and Francisco Cervelli have agreed on a one-year contract reportedly worth $700K. Who knew Cervelli was still a thing? This allows him to avoid salary arbitration and he’s back in the picture. Last year, Cervelli fractured his right hand and was suspended 50 games by MLB for violating the league’s drug program, ending the rest of his season.
Breaking News: Alex Rodriguez suspended 162 games. Will take suspension to federal court.
Posted in Breaking News, Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Management, Yankees Opinion, Yankees Organization, tagged 2014 Baseball Season, Alex Rodriguez, Breaking News, Major League Baseball, MLB, New York Yankees on January 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Major League Baseball has now suspended A-Rod 162 games, which would knock him out of the entire 2014 baseball season. A-Rod is going to take it to federal court.
The “Angry Puppy” chimes in
Posted in Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Media, Yankees Opinion, Yankees: Off the field, tagged A-Rod, Alex Rodriguez, Ban, Bud Selig, Chris Russo, Commissioner, Jim McCarroll, Major League Baseball, Mike Francesa, Milwaukee, MLB, performance-enhancing drugs, Suspension, The Angry Puppy, The Sports Pope, WFAN, YES Network on November 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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Chris Russo made back page headlines in yesterday’s paper when he called out his former partner, Mike Francesa, for going easy on Alex Rodriguez. Chris Russo admits himself that he’s “buddy buddy” with MLB commissioner Bud Selig, and spoke about how everyone in the business has their own “favorites.” Alex joined Mike in studio along with his lawyer, Jim McCarroll, fielding questions from The Sports Pope.
Alex said he “lost his mind” and “banged a table and kicked a briefcase” out of frustration when he realized that Bud Selig wasn’t coming in from Milwaukee to face him in person. He explained that it shows a lack of courage on the Selig’s behalf for handing out a 211-game suspension for something he didn’t do. Rodriguez said, “I shouldn’t serve one inning.” When asked if he used performance enhancing drugs, A-Rod simply stated, “no.”
What do you guys think? Was Mike giving A-Rod a “soft landing”?
Francesa/Alex Rodriguez Interview: Part 1 & Part 2
Sports Illustrated: The Last Days of A-Rod
Posted in Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Photos, tagged A-Rod, Alex Rodriguez, Major League Baseball, MLB, S.L. Price, SI, Sports Illustrated, The End Is Pain and Pain Is Ugly, The Last Days of A-Rod on August 1, 2013| 4 Comments »
With all the drama and news surrounding Alex Rodriguez, it doesn’t come to much of a surprise to see him don the latest cover of Sports Illustrated. It’s hard to tune into a television station these days that doesn’t mention his name. Major League Baseball is set to lay the hammer down on A-Rod and make him serve a suspension immediately. Apparently, Alex’s people and MLB are currently in talks to avoid a lifetime ban from the sport.
Flip Flop Fly Ball: There’s A Former Yankee On Every Team (Apart from the Astros, Mets and Royals)
Posted in Baseball Statistics, Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Photos, tagged Astros, Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, Former Yankees, Major League Baseball, Mets, MLB, New York Yankees, Royals, Todd Helton on September 17, 2012| 1 Comment »
Thanks to Flip Flop Fly Ball for this wonderful infographic. It’s pretty self-explanatory.
Andy Pettitte Unretires. Signs 2.5M/1-Year minor league deal with Yankees
Posted in Breaking News, Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Management, Yankees Minors, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Opinion, Yankees Organization, Yankees Outlook, Yankees Spring Training, Yankees Transactions, tagged $2.5 Million, 46, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Corey Sipkin, Freddy Garcia, Hiroki uroda, Ivan Nova, Jack Curry, Major League Baseball, Michael Pineda, Minor League Deal, MLB, New York Daily News, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Yankees Universe on March 16, 2012| 2 Comments »

Corey Sipkin/New York Daily News
Jack Curry broke the story via Twitter:
The Yankees have signed Andy Pettitte to a 1-year minor league deal worth $2.5 million. The team is thrilled to have 240-game winner back.
Who saw this coming? I can’t say I did, although when I first heard he was retiring I thought he would have an itch to come back. The man is only 39 years old, and that’s not so “out there” considering how many pitchers play into their 40’s these days.
The Yankees rotation looks like this as of now: Sabathia-Kuroda-Nova-Pineda-Hughes-Garcia. When, and IF Pettitte makes it up to the major leagues, someone is going to have to bepushed out of the rotation. Obviously, we can’t predict the future (injuries, trades, etc.), so there might even be a spot available depending on how the season plays out. It’s going to take some time for him to get in playing shape, so he won’t be joining the team anytime soon.
Yankees Universe has a really great love and admiration for Andy. The outpouring from fans in response to this news clearly shows how happy we all are to have #46 back. The man came to spring training this year as an instructor, and he clearly got that itch to put the pinstripes on again. Welcome Back, Andy.
Francesa and Russo reunite, GM Jim Hendry & Yankees Tickets
Posted in Yankee News, Yankee Stadium, Yankee Tickets, Yankees Management, Yankees Media, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Organization, Yankees Transactions, Yankees Videos, YES Network, tagged Brian Cashman, Chicago Cubs, Chris Russo, General Manager, Indianapolis, Jim Hendry, Mad Dog, Major League Baseball, Mike Francesa, MLB, New York Yankees, Radio Row, Tickets, WFAN, YES Network on February 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo reunited for a segment on Mike Francesa’s show on Radio Row in Indianapolis. It’s almost as if the two never split up. I don’t know about you guys, but I wish these guys were still back on the air together. It just seems so right.
- Yankees hire former Cubs GM Jim Hendry to assist Cashman: “According to reports Tuesday night, the former Cubs general manager has been hired to be the special assistant to Yankees GM Brain Cashman.”
The State of the AL East: Tied For First
Posted in Yankee News, Yankees Outlook, tagged AL East, American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, MLB, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays on August 5, 2011| 2 Comments »
With the Yankees riding a seven game winning streak, they are now officially tied with the Boston Red Sox for first place in the American League East Division with a record of 68-42 (.618 PCT).
New Era Commercial: “One Hitter” Baldwin – Krasinski
Posted in Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos, Yankees vs. Red Sox, tagged "Rivals are Forever", 2011, 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, Authentic Cap, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Commercial, John Krasinski, Major League Baseball, MLB, New Era, New York, New York Yankees, Red Sox Fans, The Office, Yankees fans on May 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
With the Yankees and Red Sox ready to square off in their second series tomorrow, 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin and The Office’s John Krasinski keep the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry going with a new spot for New Era titled “One Hitter” which will debut tomorrow during the opening game of the series. Check it out.
Pepsi MAX — Clubhouse in the Corn Commercial: CC Sabathia
Posted in Yankee News, tagged Babe Ruth, Carlton Fisk, CC Sabathia, Cornfield, Dennis Eckersley, Evan Longoria, Field of Dreams, Jim Thome, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Mariner Moose, MAXIMUM PEPSI TASTE, Mike Schmidt, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, Mr. Met, New York Yankees, Ozzie Smith, Pepsi MAX, Randy Johnson, Richard Speight Jr, Rickey Henderson, Rollie Fingers, Sausage mascots, ZERO CALORIES on April 21, 2011| 3 Comments »
It’s not heaven, it’s Iowa.