Yankees News
Frustrated by power outage, A-Rod asks Yankees to move fences closer
“I figured I’d ask Hank [Steinbrenner] to move the fences in,” said Rodriguez. “He always said his door was open and he seems like a cool guy. Besides, moving the fence like 40 feet wouldn’t be that hard. Well, let’s say 50 just to be safe.”
Fenway centennial celebration marred by impromptu drama of Red Sox Titantic reenactment
As Fenway Park commemorated its 100th anniversary last weekend, Red Sox Nation’s adulation turned to horror on Saturday when their beloved BoSox took the enthusiastic crowd on a metaphorical trip back to 1912 and reenacted what appeared to be their own spontaneous interpretation of the voyage of the ill-fated Titanic.
Posada training with Yogi Berra to prepare for ceremonial first pitch
Berra is no stranger to ceremonial first pitches, having kicked off the 2009 American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins. He has been putting Posada through the necessary paces: the walk to the mound, the wave to the crowd, and the foreign substance on the ball.
Yankees forfeit season after losing first two games
“It was actually an easier decision than you might think,” GM Brian Cashman said Sunday. “Because we lost both games of the first 1/81st portion of the season, we can’t come back and become a successful playoff team come October. I mean, if this team doesn’t win every single game of every season, then there is no reason to think we can be good.”
A-Rod dusted by Pettitte after monster home run in batting practice
“He hit it well, so good for him,” Pettitte recalled. “Then he pulled an Ortiz, so I gave him a closer look at the next pitch.”
Trampoline sues Joba Chamberlain for jumping on it
“I’ve told Joba this countless times since he got me at Dick’s Sporting Goods two years ago,” said the trampoline outside the courthouse. “I’ve been telling him that his 300 lb.+ frame is just too big for me to handle comfortably.”
Joba questioned after empty boxes found in Rafael Soriano’s home
The Yankees hope it’s much ado about nothing. Rafael Soriano isn’t so sure.
Yankees ‘passed the hat’ to ensure Burnett’s trade to the Pirates
No one in the Yankees’ clubhouse will speak openly about it, but a grassroots movement in Tampa helped make the trade of A. J. Burnett to the Pirates earlier this week a reality.
Inspired by Jeter, Kane reveals slumpbuster goody bag
Kane revealed that his trip to Yankees shortstop’s hometown inspired him to follow in Jeter’s footsteps. He’s now sending his one-night stands gift bags filled with team memorabilia.
Steinbrenner sends his team unused 2011 Yankees World Series tickets
Frustrated by the Yankees’ early playoff exits in 2010 and 2011, Hank Steinbrenner employed an unprecedented tactic to get his message across for the upcoming season, sending each player on the active roster a shipping crate full of tickets to the 2011 World Series, a game the Yankees’ players watched from their living rooms.
