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Yankees News & Notes: Hal speaks, Nunez back to utility role

Jimmy Kraft — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:39:52 +0000

As Yankees fans, when the owner speaks, you make it a point to listen. New York Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner spoke yesterday with Wall Street Journal’s Brian Costa, in a lengthy interview about the state of the Yankees. In a separate article, GM Brian Cashman revealed that Edurado Nunez will be a utility player for the Yankees in the immediate future.

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Yankees Minor League Report: Arizona Fall League Update

Chris Carelli — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:18:44 +0000

It’s been a while since we’ve run our minor league report. We’ll get back on track now that the New York Yankees’ season at the major league level is over and we’ll start by catching you up on what’s happening with Yanks’ prospects in the Arizona Fall League. (more…)

Could Adam Warren Surprise Like Ivan Nova?

Jimmy Kraft — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:00:24 +0000

Early Wednesday morning the New York Yankees put their ace, CC Sabathia, on the disabled list with a Grade 1 left adductor (groin) strain. The injury will keep him out until after the All-Star break, which is approximately two starts according to manager Joe Girardi. However, the injuries kept piling up yesterday as Indians first baseman Casey Kotchman hit a comebacker that struck Andy Pettitte‘s ankle. As Pettitte went for the ball, it appeared his leg gave out and he hit the ground in pain. The workhorse that he is, he tried to stay in the game, threw a few practice pitches, but was ultimately taken out of the game as he was grimacing and limping after each pitch. Later it was revealed that he suffered a fractured ankle and will be on the shelf for at least six weeks (he’s an old man, give him two months). (more…)