Archive for November, 2011

Latest Updates

Arizona Fall League Check-in: Nov 14

The Desert Dogs took on the Surprise Saguaros yesterday afternoon and lost 5-0. As you can guess from the score, not a whole lot happened in the game from the Desert Dogs perspective. Second baseman Corban…Read More

Cashman and Epstein: A Profile of Contrasts

As some of you may know, Buster Olney and his brother recently hosted a charity event called “Going to Bat for Vermont” which was designed to raise money and provide relief to those that suffered…Read More

Arizona Fall League Check-in: Nov 11 & 12

On Friday the Desert Dogs lost to the Scottsdale Scorpions in a weird 7-inning game. (I have no idea why it was only 7 innings.) Third baseman Ronnier Mustelier was 0-3 on the day. After absolutely raking…Read More

I Still Miss Thurman Munson…

I still miss New York Yankees catching great Thurman Munson. I was reminded of him the other day with the 20-year “anniversary” of the announcement by Magic Johnson that he had/has the HIV…Read More

Kalamazoo Baseball Field Named After Jeter

Not to be outdone by the Ohio State naming of Nick Swisher Field last week, Kalamazoo Central High School has named their field after Derek Jeter. For those who don’t know, the Captain grew up in…Read More

And more..

Join Our YGY Team!

Just like the Yankees, we here at Yanks Go Yard are looking to add to our roster. At YGY we strive to…Read More

Arizona Fall League Check-In: Nov 9 & 10

The Desert Dogs’ game on Tuesday was cancelled, so we’ll get right into Wednesday’s…Read More

So You’re Telling Me There’s (Not) A Chance?

A bit of sad news comes from Mark Feinsand on twitter tonight: Jorge Posada said he still hasn’t…Read More

No Desperation Here

Speaking to reporters at the Hark Rock Cafe in Manhattan, Brian Cashman gave some insight into the team’s…Read More

S2S Prospect Profile: Dellin Betances

If you are a frequent reader of blogs on the FanSided network you are probably already familiar with…Read More

Arizona Fall League Check-In: Nov. 7

There are only two weeks left of the Arizona Fall League season and the Desert Dogs kicked the week off on the right foot with a win over the Surprise Saguaros. Second baseman Corban Joseph was 1-4 with…Read More

Yankees Inquire About Edwin Jackson

Yesterday we noted that the Yankees were busy over the weekend making inquiries on C.J. Wilson, Roy Oswalt, and Mark Buehrle. Today the buzz centers around Edwin Jackson amid reports that the Yankees…Read More

Arizona Fall League Week 5 Wrap-Up

On Thursday the Desert Dogs took on the Mesa Solar Sox. Second baseman Corban Joseph was in the lead off spot for the Desert Dogs and went 1-2 and was caught stealing before being replaced with a defensive…Read More

Yankees Weekend Wrap-Up

Brian Cashman has made a phone call to Bob Garber, the agent of both C.J. Wilson and Roy Oswalt, to inquire about his clients. But before you get your hopes up that this means one of them is a lock for…Read More

“Mutual Interest” in Fabulous Freddy Returning to NY

According to Andrew Marchand, there is mutual interest between Freddy Garcia and the Yankees for the 35-year-old righty to return to the team for the 2012 season. Chris Leible, one of Garcia’s agents: …Read More

Arizona Fall League Check-In: Nov 1 & 2

The Desert Dogs played the Salt River Rafters Tuesday afternoon and lost 10-7. Rob Segedin was the only Yankees position prospect in the game yesterday, and was in the DH role instead of his usual left…Read More

AJ On The Move?

During a conference call to announce his new contract with the Yanks, Brian Cashman was asked about AJ Burnett’s role with the team in 2012. His response: If he’s with us, without a doubt he’s…Read More

Yankees Decline Option, Cut Ties with Brackman

The Yankees Killer B’s are now down to just two. Granted, for the last couple seasons it is questionable whether Andrew Brackman should have been included with Dellin Betances and Manny Banuelos…Read More

Remembering Willie Randolph … as a New York Yankee

Some, probably several, star athletes should not have gone on to become head coaches/managers in their respective sports. Magic Johnson of the Lakers and Islanders legend Bryan Trottier, who went on to…Read More

Arizona Fall League Check-In: Oct 31

The Desert Dogs kicked off their week with an afternoon game against the Mesa Solar Sox, losing 3-1. A whopping six of the seven Yankees prospects got playing time in this game, so I’ll just try…Read More

Around FanSided