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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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."
Alex Smith donates shattered right leg to Body Worlds exhibit
Redskins QB Alex Smith has finally decided to call it quits on a comeback attempt and is donating his shattered right leg to Body Worlds for them to add to their collection.
