Daily Archives: June 6, 2012

Yankees’ Rivera sets date for surgery

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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera said the blood clot in his right calf has cleared up and he will have surgery on his injured knee on Tuesday. Baseball’s career saves leader was at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday before New York’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, walking without a limp despite having a torn ACL and damaged meniscus. He says he should be ready to play at the beginning of next season. The 42-year-old Rivera was hurt shagging flyballs on May 3. Surgery was delayed because doctors discovered the clot. Rivera learned last week that the clot was gone and said his knee has been strong enough for surgery for a while. A month after his injury, Rivera hasn’t had a lot of time to think about what happened. He’s been working hard to strengthen his knee so his rehabilitation after the operation will go more quickly. ”I’ve been so busy with therapy, I don’t even think about it,” Rivera said. “When I come home I’m tired, and watching the game, is just a full day.” Mets team physician David Altcheck will perform the operation. Rivera says there’s no timetable for his return and that he doesn’t want one. ”I don’t want to have that,” Rivera said. ”When the Lord permits it to be ready, it will be ready.” As for a return this year, Rivera won’t think about it. ”I can’t,” Rivera said. ”Again, miracles happen so I just have to be able to do what I want to do for it.” Continue reading →

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Rivera says surgery on right knee set for June 12

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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says the blood clot in his right calf has cleared up and he will have surgery on his injured knee June 12. Baseball’s career saves leader was at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday before New York’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, walking without a limp despite having a torn ACL and damaged meniscus. He says he should be ready to play at the beginning of next season. The 42-year-old Rivera was hurt shagging flyballs on May 3. Surgery was delayed because doctors discovered the clot. Rivera learned last week that the clot was gone and said his knee has been strong enough for surgery for a while. Mets team physician David Altcheck will perform the operation. Rivera says there’s no timetable for his return and that he doesn’t want one. Continue reading →

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Yankees Insider: Rivera to have knee surgery next week

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More than a month after he suffered a torn ACL that ended his season, Mariano Rivera is finally scheduled to have his right knee repaired. Continue reading →

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Rivera to finally have knee surgery next week

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More than a month after he suffered a torn ACL that ended his season, Mariano Rivera is finally scheduled to have his right knee repaired. Continue reading →

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Yankees 2012 18th round draft pick: Brady Lail

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With their 18th round pick in the 2012 MLB First-Year Player draft, the Yankees selected Brady Lail, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound right handed pitcher out of Bingham High School in Utah. At 18-years-old, Lail sounds like more of a project than a now prospect. His fastball is usually in the upper 80′s and only occasionally hits up to 91 mph. His best pitch is his curveball and he also has a curveball. He’s a projectable type though who should add some extra mph’s with some work with the Yankees coaches. He is currently committed to the University of Arizona, but it sounds like the Yankees could land him with the right offer. Most Commented PostsMarch 30, 2011 — ESPN NY Ranks the Top 50 Yankees of All-TimeDecember 14, 2010 — 10 Starters Yankees Could Trade For After Missing LeeFebruary 4, 2011 — Yankees Sign Eric ChavezJanuary 6, 2011 — Rumors: Yankees Willing to Give Pettitte a Raise to Comeback Continue reading →

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Rivera To Have Surgery Next Tuesday

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Mariano Rivera told the media today that he will have surgery on his torn ACL next Tuesday. Here’s a little more on the story from Dan Martin:The surgery will be performed at Hospital for Special Surgery by Dr. David Altchek. Rivera said he isn’t concerning himself with an exact timetable after the procedure. “I don’t want to have that,” said Rivera, who learned that the clot was gone last week. “I don’t want to put in my mind a line. When the Lord permits it to be ready, it will be ready.” And while he isn’t concerning himself with the possibility of returning this season, he hasn’t completely ruled it out. “I don’t want to think about it,” Rivera said. “Again, miracles happen. I just have to be able to do what I was doing before. That’s what I want.” Continue reading →

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Mariano Rivera Set To Have Surgery June 12

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via Bryan Hoch – Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has set June 12 as the date for the surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Rivera, 42, said on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium that he is having no further issues with the blood clot in his right calf, which cleared up last week. He said that Dr. David Altchek will perform the surgery in New York. Rivera said that he believes he will return to pitching in the Major Leagues in 2013. “Oh yeah, there’s no doubt about that,” Rivera said. “I always believe in miracles.” Follow me on twitter: @Colin_NYYU Continue reading →

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Yankees 2012 17th round draft pick: Tim Flight

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With their 17th round pick in the 2012 MLB First-Year Player draft, the Yankees selected Tim Flight, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound left handed pitcher out of Southern New Hampshire University. The 21-year-old Flight was named NCBWA and ABCA Division II Pitcher of the Year and he is a finalist for the Tino Martinez award, given to the best Division II player in the country. He earned those honors behind a 9-1 record, 1.31 ERA, 140 strikeouts, and 39 walks in 102.2 innings. He has a fastball that sits at 86-88 mph which touches 91 mph on occasions. He also has a curveball which is described to have good depth and a changeup that still needs work. Most Commented PostsMarch 30, 2011 — ESPN NY Ranks the Top 50 Yankees of All-TimeDecember 14, 2010 — 10 Starters Yankees Could Trade For After Missing LeeFebruary 4, 2011 — Yankees Sign Eric ChavezJanuary 6, 2011 — Rumors: Yankees Willing to Give Pettitte a Raise to Comeback Continue reading →

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Yankees 2012 16th round draft pick: Stefan Lopez

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With their 16th round pick in the 2012 First-Year Player draft, the Yankees selected Stefan Lopez, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound, junior out of Southeastern Louisiana University. Lopez, who just celebrated his 21st birthday on Monday, is coming off an amazing junior year after leading the nation in saves. In 29.1 innigs this season, he posted a 0.61 ERA, 42 strikeouts and just five walks. Behind those numbers he was named to Louisville Slugger’s All-American second team, and was Southland Conference’s Relief Pitcher of the Year. His 20 saves this year and 30 saves overall set the conference single-season and all-time records. His fastball is said to sit in the 91-92 mph range and touches 94 mph on occasion. He also throws a slider and changeup, but is primarily a one-pitch pitcher. Most Commented PostsMarch 30, 2011 — ESPN NY Ranks the Top 50 Yankees of All-TimeDecember 14, 2010 — 10 Starters Yankees Could Trade For After Missing LeeFebruary 4, 2011 — Yankees Sign Eric Cha… Continue reading →

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Yankees 2012 15th round draft pick: Dayton Dawe

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With their 15th pick in the 2012 MLB First-Year Player draft, the Yankees selected Dayton Dawe, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound, Canadian right handed pitcher from A.B. Lucas secondary school. The 18-year-old with a 93 mph fastball said learned to pitch thanks to former Yankee Paul Quantrill. As a result he’s already has pretty solid mechanics. He uses both a four seam and two seam fastball as well as a curveball and a developing changeup. He is committed to the University of Maine, but sounds eager to sign with the Yankees. He is currently pitching for the Canadian junior team. Most Commented PostsMarch 30, 2011 — ESPN NY Ranks the Top 50 Yankees of All-TimeDecember 14, 2010 — 10 Starters Yankees Could Trade For After Missing LeeFebruary 4, 2011 — Yankees Sign Eric ChavezJanuary 6, 2011 — Rumors: Yankees Willing to Give Pettitte a Raise to Comeback Continue reading →

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