Archive for November, 2010

Happy 41st birthday Mo!

Today is Mariano Rivera’s 41st birthday. That’s not really news, but what is news is that his contract negotiations with the Yanks are going well. He will get a raise from the $15 million he…Read More

The obligatory Jeter Post

I’m sure you all know the story by now. First, the Yankees offered free-agent Derek Jeter a three-year deal worth $45 million. Then, his agent, Casey Close, called the offer baffling and Yankees…Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Today is a day for giving thanks… 2010: 79-83, fourth place in NL East 2009: 70-92, fourth place in NL East 2008: 89-73, second place in NL East (no playoffs) 2007: 88-74, second place in NL East…Read More

Meet John Sterling!!!!

If you’ve ever wanted to meet John Sterling, Black Friday is your chance. He will be signing autographs, taking pictures and “who knows what else” at Last Licks Ice Cream Store, located…Read More

It’s good to be king

King Felix was awarded the AL Cy Young on Thursday. I’m glad, I thought he had the best season and deserved it more than CC and the other guys despite his record. If I had a vote I would’ve…Read More

Gardenhire, Black managers of the year

Ron Gardenhire (Twins) and Bud Black (Padres) won Manager of the Year for their respective leagues. Gardy, who was the runner up for the award five times, beat out Ron Washington 108-81, receiving 16 first-place…Read More

Roy Halladay wins second Cy Young

A big shocker here: Philadelphia’s Doc Halladay unanimously took home the NL Cy Young award. It’s his second career Cy Young and first in the NL. The man threw a perfect game in May and then…Read More

Feliz, Posey named ROYs

Neftali Feliz (Rangers) and Buster Posey (Fake G-Men) have been named the AL and NL Rookies of the Year. Feliz, who willed my fantasy team to a second-place finish this season, beat out former Yankee prospect…Read More

Only one more year of Pettitte…at the most

Andy Pettitte made some comments to a reporter in Texas recently regarding his return to MLB for a 17th season. He mentioned that if he does decide to give it one more go ’round in 2011 that it would…Read More

Hypothetical poll

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day from Yanks Go Yard! In honor of the holiday here is some news about some Yankees veterans: Cashman met face-to-face with Posada to tell him he will be the DH next season. That must’ve…Read More

Your 2010 NL Gold Glove winners

I’m still stymied as to how Jeter won a Gold Glove, but, anyway, here are the 2010 NL Gold Glove winners: P: Bronson Arroyo (first GG) C: Yadier Molina (third straight GG) 1B: Albert Pujols (second…Read More

Your AL Gold Glove winners…and Derek Jeter

I am the staunchest of Yankee fans, but even I have a problem with Derek Jeter winning a Gold Glove (the fifth of his career). I realize the award doesn’t mean much, it’s just a popularity…Read More

Spring Training schedule annonuced

As you can tell from the headline, the Yankees have announced their Spring Training schedule for 2011. The 32-game slate kicks off with a home-and-home series against the Phightin Phils on February 26…Read More