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New York Yankees Made Good Call By Not Extending Russell Martin

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:50:19 +0000

Even though New York Yankess fans are divided on how much value Russell Martin provided to the squad, many statistics – particularly defensive metrics – will reveal that he was a strong performer in 2011. The main purpose of this post isn’t to discuss Russell Martin’s defense in detail so I’m not going to burden you with complicated algorithms to determine how many runs he saved the New York Yankees with his framing ability. There is also the fact that I don’t quite remember where they are. Anyway, the main point that I want to make here is that the New York Yankees are better off having NOT signed Russell Martin to a long-term extension this offseason. Prior to Martin and the Yankees coming to an agreement on his one-year arbitration offer, the two parties had initial discussions regarding a three-year deal according to Daniel Barbarisi. I am a fan of Martin. I like what I saw from his defense (although I’m far from a scout) – a…

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Yanks bullpen adds Aardsma

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:27:17 +0000

TAMPA — The Yankees added another closer to their roster Wednesday, but don’t expect Mariano Rivera to lose much sleep.

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Martin catches Yankee intents

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:19:08 +0000

TAMPA — The Yankees’ catching plan was for Jorge Posada to pass the baton to one of the prospects they have been touting for years. But then Russell Martin fell into their lap and overcame hip and knee injuries last season to prove he is still one of the better catchers in the game.

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Video: Yanks set roster & wild card impact

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:32:40 +0000

Andrew Marchand and Wallace Matthews discuss how the Yankees’ roster is full and how the potential new wild card will impact the Yankees.

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Lou Piniella hired by Yankees’ YES Network

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:50:31 +0000

Former Yankees manager Lou Piniella has been hired by the team’s YES Network as a special contributor. Piniella will help with 20-30 events this year, including some game telecasts. He also is with the team as a spring training instructor in Tampa, Fla., near his home. A member of the Yankees’ World Series-winning teams in 1977 and `78, Piniella managed them from 1986-87, was general manager in 1988, then returned to the dugout that year. He managed Cincinnati from 1990-92, winning the Series in his first year, then managed Seattle, Tampa Bay and the Chicago Cubs. He was an analyst on the team’s MSG Network’s broadcasts in 1989. Says Piniella: ”It’s a thrill for me to be involved with the New York Yankees again and going back to my roots.”

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Quote: Nova’s arm strain 100 percent healed

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:28:26 +0000

Joe Girardi left everyone wondering what was going on in game five of the ALDS last season when he pulled Ivan Nova after just two innings. After the game he revealed he had suffered an arm strain and had to be pulled from the game. I didn’t give it much thought at the time as it seemed like an easy excuse for Girardi who seemed like he was panicking at the time. Part of me still feels like this entire thing is BS. But for what it’s worth, Nova told an AP reporter that his arm has completely healed. “It’s perfect,” Nova said. “100 percent. I was worried a little bit, but they said you’re going to be fine.” Nova has been throwing for weeks already so they don’t seem worried about him at all. Despite the fact that the Yankees have six guys fighting for five rotation spots, the general assumption is that Nova’s spot is secure. Related StoriesFebruary 20, 2012 — 6 questions about the Yankees rotationJanuary 24, 2012 — Girardi says no 6-man rotation for Yank…

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Sweet Lou Piniella to join the YES Network

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:06:08 +0000

The Yankees are bringing in a familiar name – former player, coach, manager, and nemisis – Lou Piniella, to join them as a special contributor at the YES Network this upcoming season, according to Bob Raissman of the NY Daily News. Rumors that he would join them in the broadcast booth go back to December and the Yankees have been trying to bring him back into the fold ever since he retired from managing. Lou was a fiery personality on the field and should be a funny personality on the camera as well in the Paul O’Neill mold. I look forward to seeing him this season. Related StoriesDecember 13, 2011 — Sweet Lou Piniella close to joining the Yankees on YESJuly 17, 2011 — Classic Yankees: Lou PiniellaJune 27, 2011 — Lou Piniella: My Managing Career is OverJune 25, 2011 — Yankees 2011 Old Timer’s Day Roster

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Yankees pitcher Nova says arm is ‘perfect’ after strain

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:42:26 +0000

TAMPA — Ivan Nova’s arm feels fine, and he says there are no aftereffects of the injury that cut short his start in Game 5 of the AL division series as the New York Yankees were eliminated. After leading major league rookies in wins last season, Nova got the…

Nova has no lingering forearm issues

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:36 +0000

Ivan Nova’s arm feels fine, and he says there are no aftereffects of the injury that cut short his start in Game 5 of the AL division series as the New York Yankees were eliminated. After leading major league rookies in wins last season, Nova got the win in the rain-interrupted opener against Detroit. But he lost the series final, leaving after just two inning because of a strained flexor in his right forearm. Nova healed without complications, and the right-hander began throwing off a mound well before spring training. ”It’s perfect,” he said Wednesday. ”100 percent. I was worried a little bit, but they said you’re going to be fine.” Nova was 16-4 with a 3.70 ERA in 27 starts and one relief appearance despite spending most of July in the minor leagues. ”I just want to be in the rotation and I want to win games.” he said. ”I don’t mind if I’m number one, two, three, four, five.” New York won his final 12 starts, and he became the Yankees’ No. 2 starter behind CC Sabathia. ”There’s a quiet confidence to him right now, and it’s good to see it,” Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild said. ”I thought that last year early, we scored some runs for him and I think it helped him get some wins and then he got some confidence from that. Then you saw him pitch the way that he’s capable of.” New York appears to have an abundance of starting pitchers, signing Hideki Kuroda and acquiring Michael Pineda from Seattle to join Sabathia, Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. ”We have six weeks to iron that out,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. ”The best-case scenario for us is that everyone’s throwing well and there are no injuries and there are no setbacks and you have to make a tough decision. I can tell you CC’s going to start opening day, and then we go from there and try and figure out how everyone else lines up and who our five starters are.” Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner is upbeat, citing the team’s pitching. New York’s bullpen includes career saves leader Mariano Rivera, and setup men David Robertson and Rafael Soriano. ”Our pitchers from top to bottom, the starters and the relievers, are deep and hopefully they’ll all have good years,” Steinbrenner said. ”Even if a couple have off years, we’ve got so much depth. But hopefully all will be good. ”Our hitting, as always, will be good or good enough. I’m pleased with what Brian (Cashman) was able to get done.” Steinbrenner expects tough competition in the AL East. ”We realize it. The Red Sox realize it. The Rays realize it. You never know what the Blue Jays or Orioles will do at any given time,” Steinbrenner said. ”The American League is very tough, and the American League East is the best division in baseball, period. It just is, top to bottom.” Notes: Girardi said he likes the proposed one-game wild-card playoff plan. ”I think it makes it very interesting,” he said. ”I think the excitement of that one-game playoff is good for baseball.” … RHP Joba Chamberlain (elbow ligament replacement surgery) threw 30 pitches in his latest session off a 5-inch half-mound and remains on target to throw off a full mound Tuesday. … Closer Mariano Rivera threw on 60 feet on level ground. No date has been announced for his first bullpen session. … Former Yankees manager Lou Piniella joined the YES Network as a special contributor.

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Yankees sign injured relief pitcher David Aardsma

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:57:42 +0000

The Yankees have signed David Aardsma, the former Red Sox reliever who had Tommy John Surgery last July, to a one-year deal with an option for 2013, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. Aardsma, 30, is a hard throwing, fastball/slider type who was on the shelf last season even before TJS with hip and elbow injuries. He had a great 2009 season with the Mariners, putting up a 2.52 ERA, a 10/1 K/9, and a 4.3 BB/9. In 2010 he had another decent season with a 3.44 ERA, a 8.9 K/9, and a 4.5 BB/9. So there is some promise there. Being that he had surgery in July, he won’t be ready until the All-Star break at the earliest so he could be a nice midseason pickup. However, the real value in this deal is that it is a Jon Leiber type deal in that they are really signing him for next year. Most Commented PostsDecember 14, 2010 — 10 Starters Yankees Could Trade For After Missing LeeFebruary 4, 2011 — Yankees Sign Eric ChavezJanuary 6, 2011 — Rumors: Yankees Willing to Give Petti…