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Fantasy News
Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: FoxSports.com is reporting that Scott Boras may use Bobby Abreu's two-year, $19 million contract as a baseline for negotiations for Johnny Damon's next deal. Both players will be 36 on opening day, and Damon is coming off an excellent season in which he hit .282 with 24 homers.
Impact: The Yankees have made Damon their top priority this offseason, and it looks like they might have to spend a bit more that originally thought. Expect him to be back with the Yanks, and don't be surprised if his deal exceeds Abreu's. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Sat. Nov 21, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to Ken Davidoff on Twitter, the Yankees are making Johnny Damon their top free agent priority this offseason.
Impact: This means that Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte will have to take a back seat for the time being. Scott Boras is likely the reason that the Yankees are focusing their attention on Damon, and he'll also be the reason that Damon ends up raking in more than he deserves. He'll be looking for a four-year contract, but don't expect that to happen. When the dollars settle, Damon should have a two or three-year deal and the Yankees will likely be completely out of the running for Matt Holliday. Shelley Duncan - #28 - First Base - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Sat. Nov 21, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Yankees have outrighted first baseman Shelley Duncan from Triple-A.
Impact: Duncan has been outrighted twice by the Yankees now and will become a free agent. He has shown that he has plenty of pop in his bat, so expect some teams to show legitimate interest (dad, Dave, is in St. Louis), but he has struggled with consistency in his career. Wherever he winds up, he likely won't have any fantasy value. Shelley Duncan - #28 - First Base - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees outrighted Duncan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, the Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports.
Impact: Duncan was a good power hitter at Triple-A, but didn't get an at-bat with the Yankees until September. He's a long shot to begin the year on the Yankees' major league roster. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte filed for free agency on Thursday, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: Pettitte is still contemplating retirement after winning all three postseason series-clinching games for the Yankees in 2009. If he returns, it would almost certainly be with New York, who would gladly welcome him back on a one-year deal. His decision could impact whether the Yankees aggressively target John Lackey in free agency. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Yankees are dangling Nick Swisher as trade bait, according to Bob Nightengale.
Impact: Swisher had a solid 2009 with a .371 OBP despite a .249 batting average. He hit 29 home runs and was one of very few Yankees who hit much better on the road than at home. There could be some interest in the switch-hitting outfielder. Ian Kennedy - #38 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195 lbs
Wed. Nov 18, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kennedy struck out five and allowed just one run in five innings Tuesday in the Arizona Fall League, MLB.com reports. He finished his AFL stint with a 2-1 record, 4.25 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 29.1 innings.
Impact: Kennedy threw 50 of his 66 pitches for strikes, which he attributes to increased confidence and control in his two-seam fastball. He'll enter spring training with a chance to contribute out of the bullpen, but it seems unlikely at this point that he'll make a strong challenge for a spot in the rotation. Sergio Mitre - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 225 lbs
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
Fanball
News: SI.com is reporting that the New York Yankees have declined the $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre. Mitre went 3-3 with a 6.79 ERA in 12 appearances with the team last season.
Impact: Mitre did not have a good showing in 2009, as he sat the first 50 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy, and he was pretty bad when he finally got on the field. Mitre is now eligible for salary arbitration after this move. Sergio Mitre - #45 - - 6'3" - 225 lbs
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
STATS
News: The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on Mitre. The right-hander was not on the Yankees' postseason roster. Mitre now becomes eligible for salary arbitration.
Impact: The 28-year-old Mitre had elbow ligament replacement surgery in July 2008 and agreed to a minor league contract with the Yankees last offseason. He sat out the first 50 games while serving a suspension for testing positive for a banned substance. Sergio Mitre - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 225 lbs
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees have declined their 2010 option on Mitre, but he remains under team control and is eligible for arbitration.
Impact: Manager Joe Girardi seems to like him, but it's unlikely that the Yankees will want to put themselves in a position to rely on Mitre as a part of their rotation in 2010. He could be kept around as a long reliever, but there will be a few hurdles to clear for Mitre to land a significant role. Brian Bruney - #99 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 219 lbs
Thu. Nov 12, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees intend to tender a contract to Bruney this offseason, the New York Post reports.
Impact: Nothing is official yet, but Bruney would stand to make about $1.5 million in arbitration. He was great at times in 2009, but had his share of rough patches as well, finishing the year with a 3.92 ERA in 39.0 innings pitched. Xavier Nady - #22 - Right Field - 6'1" - 185 lbs
Thu. Nov 12, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Nady (elbow) has filed for free agency, the Journal News reports.
Impact: Nady is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, but hopes to be ready to play at some point during spring training. The elbow problems will likely give some teams pause, but the Braves and Cardinals have already been mentioned as potential suitors. Jose Molina - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Thu. Nov 12, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Molina has filed for free agency, the Journal News reports.
Impact: The Yankees have Francisco Cervelli waiting in the wings to become the eventual No. 2 catcher, which could happen as early as 2010 if Molina does not re-sign. Perhaps the biggest reason for bringing Molina back would be his chemistry with A.J. Burnett; he caught most of Burnett's starts down the stretch and started every game that Burnett pitched in the postseason. Josh Towers - #12 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 190 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: After being taken off the 40-man roster and outrighted to the minors, Towers elected to become a free agent on Wednesday, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: Towers spent most of the 2009 season pitching for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he went 7-6 with a 3.05 ERA in 20 games (18 starts). Another minor league contract seems to be in store for him this spring. Freddy Guzman - #47 - Center Field - 5'10" - 165 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: After being taken off the 40-man roster and outrighted to the minors, Guzman elected to become a free agent on Wednesday, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: Guzman appeared in 10 September games for the Yankees, as well as one postseason game (he struck out in his only at-bat). He'll look to catch on with a team seeking a speed guy for the bench. Philip Hughes - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 240 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Yankees GM Brian Cashman envisions that Hughes will start spring training in the starting rotation, the New York Daily News reports.
Impact: If the conversion back to starting sticks, Hughes will probably be on an innings limit of sorts, similar to how Joba Chamberlain was handled in 2009. Joba Chamberlain - #62 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Yankees GM Brian Cashman envisions that Chamberlain will begin the year in the starting rotation, as will Philip Hughes, the New York Daily News reports.
Impact: As Cashman's comments indicate, this status is somewhat tenuous. "I look at them as starters that can relieve," Cashman said. "We haven't had our meetings, but I would anticipate going to spring training with as much starting depth as possible." Xavier Nady - #22 - Right Field - 6'1" - 185 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
STATS
News: Nady has reinjured his elbow and appears headed for season-ending surgery. Nady felt pain when making a throw during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton on Thursday night. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said on Friday that Nady walked off the field in the fifth inning, two innings after feeling pain.
Impact: The outfielder has been sidelined since injuring the elbow on April 14 at Tampa Bay. He may be re-examined next week by Los Angeles Angels medical director Dr. Lewis Yocum, who replaced Nady's elbow ligament in September 2001. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Nady may need the ligament replaced again. Eric Hinske - #14 - Right Field - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hinske has officially filed for free agency, the New York Daily News reports.
Impact: The Yankees used Hinske sparingly in his time in New York. He'll likely surface elsewhere if he's hoping to secure decent playing time. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Damon has officially filed for free agency, the New York Daily News reports.
Impact: While the conventional wisdom is that Damon isn't likely to return, the Yankees might still be able to get him on a short-term deal, depending on what the free agent market is like for him. Jerry Hairston Jr. - #17 - Third Base - 5'10" - 190 lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hairston filed for free agency on Tuesday, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: The Yankees aren't likely to pursue another contract with the reserve utility man before the 15-day exclusivity period expires. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220 lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
STATS
News: Teixeira has won a Gold Glove at first base, joining New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.
Impact: Teixeira and Jeter helped lead the Yankees past Philadelphia last week for the team's 27th World Series championship. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195 lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
STATS
News: Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.
Impact: Jeter and Teixeira helped lead the Yankees past Philadelphia last week for the team's 27th World Series championship. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees are "strategizing ways" to retain Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte.
Impact: So wildly overpaying for all three then? It is always amusing when the Yankees act as if they are being thoughtful and prudent with their money and decision-making, but the bottom line is, if they decide to keep all three players, they will pony up the money and the years to keep all three players. There is not much strategy involved. Whether or not they will eventually have to bench Damon or Matsui probably won't factor into the equation. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Matsui is on the White Sox's list as a designated hitter for 2010, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: The White Sox budget might not include Matsui, but Matsui might not have many options being only a designated hitter at this point in his career. The White Sox are also looking at Jim Thome and Hank Blalock to fill the designated hitter role. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Yankee outfielders Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, Eric Hinske, and Xavier Nady all filed for free agency on Monday, according to MLB.com. Catcher Jose Molina also filed for free agency at the same time.
Impact: No surprises here, but it will be interesting to see what the Yankees do with these guys. There has been interest in bringing Damon back, but Matsui made a case for himself by winning the World Series MVP. It looks like Nady will be gone, and Hinske could possibly be back in a reserve role. All of these players should have no problems finding a taker for their services, whether it be in a starting capacity or in a reserve role. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Matsui became a free agent Monday.
Impact: The World Series MVP has repeatedly stated that he enjoys New York and would like to stay, but Yankees brass may not be keen on bringing back a 35-year-old who would likely be limited to DH duties. Then again, it's hard to ignore his Game 6 heroics, so don't rule anything out just yet. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that Andy Pettitte has told Yankee teammates that he would like to come back and pitch one more season.
Impact: Pettitte, 37 years old, is coming off a solid 2009 campaign in which he went 14-8 with a 4.16 ERA. It's hard not to believe that he'll be back in pinstripes next season. Chien-Ming Wang - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230 lbs
Sat. Nov 7, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Wang said he has an appointment with Dr. James Andrews on Monday to inspect his injured right shoulder, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact: Wang is scheduled to throw a rehabilitation game by April or May, but probably won't pitch again in the majors until July, leaving the Yankees with a difficult decision over whether to tender him a contract or let him try to become a free agent. On one hand, he was a 19-game winner in 2006 and 2007, but on the other, he's battled numerous injuries and ineffectiveness over the last two seasons. At this point, it seems unlikely the Yankees will retain him. Chien-Ming Wang - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230 lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Chien-Ming Wang will have his right shoulder examined by orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday, according to the Star-Ledger.
Impact: The former 19-game winner is slated to throw a rehab game by April or May. Wang underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder in June, and was sad to not be able to participate in the World Series. Mariano Rivera - #42 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185 lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Mariano Rivera has said he would like to pitch for five more seasons, according to the New York Times.
Impact: Despite Rivera being nearly 40, this is not what the rest of baseball wanted to hear. In 2009 he was 44-of-46 on save opportunities and posted another microscopic ERA of 1.76. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Via a Japanese source, NPB Tracker reports that World Series MVP Hideki Matsui will not return to Japan in 2010, and will stay in America to play in the major leagues.
Impact: He will have 14 teams to choose from, as his creaky knees make playing in the National League all but an impossibility. If he does not stay with the Yankees, there have been rumors that he could join up with countryman Ichiro Suzuki in Seattle. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez grabbed the World Series trophy and wouldn't let go Wednesday after the Yankees won the title in six games with a 7-3 win over the Phillies. It was A-Rod's first title. He led the Yankees in the postseason with a .365 average, six homers, 18 RBIs, 15 runs and 12 walks.
Impact: After six seasons of hits and home runs, heartaches and headaches, he finally earned his pinstripes in the eyes of the fans the only way Yankees can - with a title. "He's exorcised a lot of demons," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "There's no reason to take any 'He can't do this, he can't do that.' He's done it all now." Jorge Posada - #20 - Catcher - 6'2" - 215 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Posada earned his fifth World Series title as the Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday for their record 27th championship.
Impact: The 38-year-old Posada batted .260 (13 for 50) with two homers and eight RBIs in the postseason. This title was won with manager Joe Girardi, who split time with Posada at catcher in the 1990s. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Teixeira struggled throughout the postseason but earned his first World Series title as the Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 on Wednesday. He had an RBI single and World Series MVP Hideki Matsui drove in the other runs.
Impact: Teixeira hit .180 with 17 strikeouts in the postseason, but paid tribute to Yankee stalwarts Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte. "It's such a blessing to be a part of this group. I told Mo and Derek and Jorge and Andy that I feel very blessed, I feel so lucky to be a part of their fifth championship and my first," Teixeira said. "It's an honor to play with these guys." Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Jeter earned his fifth World Series title as the Yankees won their record 27th with a 7-3 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. He had three hits and batted .407 (11 for 27) in the World Series.
Impact: The 35-year-old Jeter had three hits Wednesday and reached base in all 15 games this postseason. The captain also passed Lou Gehrig for the most hits with New York, but he will be remembered as a Yankees legend for his clutch play. Mariano Rivera - #42 - - 6'2" - 185 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rivera recorded the final five outs Wednesday as the Yankees earned their 27th World Series title - and Rivera's fifth - with a 7-3 victory over the Phillies.
Impact: Rivera, who will turn 40 on Nov. 29, was John Wetteland's setup man on the 1996 championship team, but has become the most dominant closer in postseason history with 39 saves - five this season. In the regular season, he and Andy Pettitte have combined for the most win-save combos in big league history with 63. "It's only fitting I think that Andy started it, Mo finished it," Derek Jeter said. Andy Pettitte - #46 - - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Pettitte allowed three runs and five hits over 5 2-3 innings Wednesday to earn a 7-3 win over the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series. Pettitte earned his fifth World Series title.
Impact: Pettitte earned his playoff record 18th win. "I'm a benefit of a lot of great teams I've been on. I've had a lot of wonderful players surrounding me," he said. "This is what I came back for." Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Cabrera was replaced by backup infielder Ramiro Pena on the New York Yankees' World Series roster Monday.
Impact: Cabrera left the Yankees' 7-4 win in Game 4 on Sunday night in the middle of the sixth inning with a slightly strained left hamstring. He took an awkward swing and appeared to hurt his leg while running out a grounder. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte was the winning pitcher in New York's World Series-clinching victory over the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing three runs in 5.2 innings.
Impact: There was some hand-wringing among the Yankees faithful over how Pettitte's 37-year-old arm would handle pitching on short rest, but he looked strong in earning the 18th postseason win of his career. Pettitte started and won all three clinching games for New York in this postseason. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Matsui went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI in Thursday's World Series-clinching win over the Phillies. He was named Series MVP after going 8-for-13 with three homers and eight RBI in six games.
Impact: Matsui powered the Yankees to a 4-1 lead, then added a two-run double in the fifth to tie the World Series record for RBI in a single game. The 35-year-old will be a free agent this offseason, and his creaky knees make it somewhat unlikely that the Yankees will bring him back. Nothing will be decided yet, but if this was Matsui's final game in pinstripes, it was just about the perfect sayonara. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
STATS
News: Matsui became the first Japanese-born player to win the World Series MVP award that started in 1955.
Impact: He homered, doubled and singled, highlighting a Series in which he hit .615 with three home runs and eight RBIs. Matsui became the first player to win the award as a full-time DH in the Series. Toronto DH Paul Molitor played in the field when the Blue Jays won the 1993 title. Matsui became the 11th Yankees player to win the award, joining teammates Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, along with the likes of Reggie Jackson and Whitey Ford. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Hideki Matsui went 3-for-4 with six RBI in tonight's 7-3 win over the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He hit a single, double and a two-run homer off Pedro Martinez. New York won the series 4-2.
Impact: Godzilla was named the World Series MVP, and becomes the first full-time DH to do so. He batted .533 with three homers and eight RBI over the six games. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Andy Pettitte allowed three earned runs on four hits over 5.2 innings in tonight's 7-3 win over Philadelphia in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He had five walks and three strikeouts.
Impact: Pettitte did not dominate tonight, but did enough to help the Yankees claim their 27th World Series title. Their last championship came back in 2000. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Johnny Damon left Wednesday's World Series game after the third inning with a strained calf. Damon was replaced by Jerry Hairston in left field.
Impact: Damon suffered the injury on the bases, as he scored from second on Hideki Matsui's two-run single. This could potentially be a big loss for the Yanks, but the good news is that they are already up 4-1. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Damon left Wednesday's Game 6 before the start of the fourth inning with a calf strain.
Impact: He was replaced in left field by Jerry Hairston Jr. If the Yankees finish off the series against the Phillies on Wednesday night, it could mark the end of Damon's stint in the Bronx. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Swisher will be in the lineup for Game 6 against the Phillies on Wednesday, the Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports.
Impact: Swisher continues to struggle this postseason, hitting just .136 (6-for-44) with 14 strikeouts. The Yankees replaced him with Jerry Hairston Jr. in Game 2, but otherwise Swisher has started every postseason game despite his struggles. Joba Chamberlain - #62 - - 6'2" - 230 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
STATS
News: The mother of Chamberlain faces up to 20 years in prison when she's sentenced next month on a felony drug charge. Jackie Standley pleaded no contest Monday to an amended charge of delivery of a controlled substance, according to court records. The 44-year-old Standley was arrested in May after selling a gram of methamphetamine to an undercover officer at her Lincoln residence.
Impact: Chamberlain's Yankees are preparing for Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday against Philadelphia. He has a 3.38 ERA in nine postseason appearances. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
STATS
News: Damon had three hits and scored two runs Monday in an 8-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
Impact: Damon is batting .381 in the World Series as he seeks his second title. He won in 2004 with Boston. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez had two hits and three RBIs in an 8-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
Impact: Rodriguez has 18 RBIs in the postseason and can add to that total Wednesday in Game 6. A.J. Burnett - #34 - - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
STATS
News: Burnett lasted two-plus innings Monday and gave up six runs and four hits in an 8-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
Impact: Burnett had won his previous three starts on three days' rest, but was dismal Monday. He will serve as a reliever for the remainder of the World Series. Mariano Rivera - #42 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Mariano Rivera is the only closer of the eight to make the playoffs this season not to blow a save, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Impact: Remarkable. After Rivera finally appeared to be slowing down in 2007 (3.15 ERA, .248 batting average against), he has been better than ever the past two seasons, posting a 1.40 ERA in 2008, and 1.76 one in 2009. Just like always, he can treated as a top three closer in next season's fantasy drafts. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman thinks the Yankees may be amendable to re-singing World Series stud Johnny Damon to a two-year, $16 million deal.
Impact: He also says that Damon's World Series heroics may have caused his price to go up, however. If the Yanks decide not to bring him back, the White Sox and Giants are among the teams rumored to be interested. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
Fanball
News: After a few days of speculation, Yankees manager Joe Girardi confirmed on Tuesday that Andy Pettitte will start game six of the World Series on three days of rest on Wednesday, according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse.
Impact: He will be facing old Yankees nemesis Pedro Martinez, who will be pitching on normal rest. It should be a fun night in the Bronx. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: As expected, Pettite will start Game 6 against the Phillies, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: Evidently Pettite's Tuesday workout went well enough for Pettite and manager Joe Girardi to feel good enough about pitching the veteran on three days' rest. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Mark Teixeira is batting an abysmal .105 (2-for-19) through the first five games of the World Series.
Impact: For the entire playoffs, he's hitting just .172. He has twice as many strikeouts, 16, as RBI, seven. Apparently, $180 million doesn't buy nearly as many clutch hits as it used to. The Yanks have come to within one game of their 27th championship despite his invisible bat, but if the Phillies come back to win the series, it will be hard not to label Tex's woes as one of the main culprits. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Joe Girardi will see how Pettitte feels during Tuesday's workout, but the veteran left-hander is expected to start Game 6 against the Phillies on Wednesday, the New York Daily News reports.
Impact: Pitching on short rest didn't work out so well for A.J. Burnett in Game 5, but Pettitte is confident he is up to the task. "Oh yeah, whenever they tell me to pitch, I'm ready to go," he said after Monday's loss. Pettitte is 3-1 with a 2.80 in five career postseason starts on short rest. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Tue. Nov 3, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Burnett was chased after two-plus innings Monday night against the Phillies, allowing six runs on four hits and four walks.
Impact: After dominating the Phillies with first-pitch strikes in Game 2, Burnett continually got himself into trouble by falling behind in the count in Game 5. Just 28 of his 53 pitches were strikes, and he put the Yankees in a deep enough hole that even four late-inning runs weren't enough to mount a comeback. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Alex Rodriguez drove in three on Monday as the Yankees fell to the Phillies 8-6 in Game 5 of the World Series. Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in the contest.
Impact: After a slow start in the series, A-Rod has been much better over the last few games. The Yanks have two more chances to clinch the title, and A-Rod figures to be right in the middle of the rest of the series. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: A.J. Burnett got hammered in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday as the Yankees fell to the Phillies 8-6. Burnett lasted only two innings and allowed six runs on four hits while walking four and striking out two.
Impact: Burnett was dominant in his previous start in Game 2, but he could not get anything going tonight. He struggled to throw strikes, and he got hit hard when he did. If we see Burnett again this season, it will be out of the bullpen later in the series. Ramiro Pena - #19 - Third Base - 5'11" - 165 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: ESPN's Jayson Stark is reporting on Twitter that Major League Baseball has given the Yankees permission to add Ramiro Pena to the World Series roster in place of the injured Melky Cabrera.
Impact: Cabrera will now be unavailable for the rest of the series thanks to his hamstring injury, and Pena will add some much-needed depth to the bench. Brett Gardner is likely to take over in center for the rest of the series. Brett Gardner - #11 - Center Field - 5'10" - 183 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Brett Gardner is getting the nod in center field for the Yankees for Monday night's Game 5 match-up in Philadelphia. Gardner is playing in place of the injured Melky Cabrera.
Impact: The Yanks are trying to get a roster exemption for Cabrera, but it looks like Gardner will patrol center for the rest of the series. He has excellent speed and is a plus defender, but he will be a significant downgrade at the plate. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Yankees are trying to get a roster exemption to replace the injured Melky Cabrera (hamstring) on their roster for the final (potential) three games of the World Series, according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse.
Impact: Manager Joe Girardi said he would be "extremely" limited if forced into action. If Major League Baseball allows them to add someone else, he will by rule be out for the rest of the series. Jorge Posada - #20 - Catcher - 6'2" - 215 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Posada will be replaced in the lineup by Jose Molina for Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact: As has been the case for all of A.J. Burnett's starts this postseason, Molina will start behind the dish. The arrangement has worked -- Burnett is 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA and 22 strikeouts in four starts -- but it's still a bit strange to see Posada not in the lineup in a potential World Series-clinching game. He'll likely replace Molina in the late innings. Jose Molina - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Molina will again start in place of Jorge Posada in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact: Molina has caught all of A.J. Burnett's games this postseason and seems to have a chemistry with the pitcher that for whatever reason is absent from the Burnett/Posada battery. He'll likely be replaced by Posada once Burnett is done for the night. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees have replaced Cabrera (hamstring) on the World Series roster with Ramiro Pena, the team's official site reports.
Impact: A tough break for Cabrera, who won't get to play out a potential World Series championship, but the good news is that his injury is a slight strain and not a full tear as was originally feared. Had it happened in the regular season, he likely would have missed a couple of weeks, but the full offseason will give him more than enough time to recover. Brett Gardner will start in center field in Game 5 on Monday. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Game 5 against the Phillies on Monday and may be replaced on the Yankees' World Series roster, the Journal News reports.
Impact: The Yankees believe Cabrera may have suffered a full hamstring tear during Game 4, which would keep him out for the rest of the series. If that's the case, they are allowed to petition for a roster change and add a different player, someone like Francisco Cervelli or Freddy Guzman. Brett Gardner will likely start in center field Monday. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Melky Cabrera isn't likely to play in game five of the World Series on Monday night after straining his left hamstring in game four on Sunday, according to the New York Daily News.
Impact: It's likely that either Brett Gardner or Jerry Hairston Jr. will replace him in the lineup as the Yankees attempt to beat Cliff Lee and clinch the World Series on Monday. Jorge Posada - #20 - Catcher - 6'2" - 215 lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jorge Posada was 1-for-3 with a walk and three RBI as the Yankees beat the Phillies 7-4 on Sunday. He also struck out twice in the game.
Impact: Posada only has three hits in the series, but four RBI. The catcher clearly benefits from batting behind a number of big bats in the Yankee lineup. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Nov 1, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sabathia will start Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night in Philadelphia.
Impact: If he pitches like he did earlier in the postseason on short rest, this could give the Yankees a big edge because the Phillies have already decided to start Joe Blanton instead of ace Cliff Lee on similar short rest to Sabathia. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Johnny Damon was 3-for-5 with an RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs scored as the Yankees took a 3-1 lead in the World Series with a 7-4 win on Sunday.
Impact: Damon scored the game-winning run in the top of the ninth. He got credit for two stolen bases after taking second off of Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz. Third baseman Pedro Feliz covered the bag but no one was availble to cover third. Damon made a heads up play and out ran Feliz to third. He was 2-for-12 in the Series before tonight, but is hitting .294 in the postseason. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Melky Cabrera left Sunday's Game 4 with a left hamstring injury. He came up limping after trying to beat out a groundball.
Impact: Brett Gardner replaced him in centerfield, and it's uncertain if Cabrera will be able to return to play in the World Series. Mariano Rivera - #42 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Mariano Rivera was seen in the bullpen applying a heating pad to his right rib cage area during Sunday's Game 4. There has been no indication of an injury.
Impact: Rivera threw two innings in Saturday night's win and Joe Girardi said before the game that he did not want to use his closer more than one inning in Game 4. The pad could simply be used to keep the Sandman warm. Melky Cabrera - #53 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200 lbs
Nov 1, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Cabrera left Sunday's Game 4 against the Phillies with a high leg injury.
Impact: It looked like he pulled something running out a grounder, and he had to be replaced by Brett Gardner in the sixth inning. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The AP reports that A.J. Burnett will start Game 5 for the Yankees. He will be throwing on short rest and gets the nod over Chad Gaudin.
Impact: In his career, Burnett is 4-0 with a 2.33 ERA in four starts coming on short rest. He will pitch opposite Cliff Lee in Game 5 in Philadelphia. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Nov 1, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Burnett will start Game 5 against the Phillies on Monday, the Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports.
Impact: The Yankees have used CC Sabathia on short rest twice in these playoffs, but this is the first time they've asked Burnett to do the same. He was outstanding in a Game 2 start, and he'll likely need to be brilliant again to keep pace with Phillies ace Cliff Lee. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: FoxSports.com is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Nick Swisher overhauled his batting stance after being benched in Game 2 of the World Series. Swisher was 2-for-4 in Game 3 with a double and a home run.
Impact: Swish was 4-for-35 in the postseason heading into last night's game, but he broke out in a big way. If Swisher gets going, the Yankees are going to be even tougher to beat. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer and reached base three other times on Saturday night, helping the Yankees to an 8-5 win in game three of the World Series in Philadelphia. The Yankees now lead the best-of-seven series two games to one.
Impact: A-Rod's big night came on the heels of an 0-for-8 performance (including six strikeouts) in the series' first two games in New York City. If his bat is going, the Yanks will be hard to beat. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Andy Pettitte was far from perfect in game three of the World Series on Saturday night, allowing four runs in six innings (which included a run he walked in during the second inning), but still got the win as the Yanks' bats came alive in an 8-5 win in Philadelphia.
Impact: Pettitte found a way to win, and will be able to do so again on short rest in a potential game six in New York. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Matsui will not be in the starting lineup for Game 3 on Saturday, reports The Journal News.
Impact: With the DH spot unavailable while playing in the Phillies' National League ballpark, Yankees manager Joe Girardi has elected to play Johnny Damon in left field and leave his regular DH on the bench. Matsui will be available as a great pinch-hitting option off the bench. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
Fanball
News: As has been widely expected, CC Sabathia will start game four of the World Series on three days of rest on Sunday, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.
Impact: Sabathia pitched eight dominating innings of one-run ball in game four of the ALCS on three days rest, so he's more than up to the call. He just has to tame Chase Utley now. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Nick Swisher is starting in right field for the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series. Swisher will hit seventh in the order.
Impact: There was some doubt as to who would get the nod in right, but Joe Girardi decided to go back to Swish. We will have to see if he can break out of his postseason slump against Cole Hamels. A.J. Burnett - #34 - - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
STATS
News: Burnett made his World Series debut a successful one Thursday as he allowed one run and four hits and struck out nine in seven innings to earn a 3-1 victory over the Phillies in Game 2.
Impact: Burnett threw first-pitch strikes to his first 11 hitters and retired his last eight hitters. "A.J.'s breaking ball, it starts in the other batter's box," said Ryan Howard, who struck out three times against Burnett and four times in all. "That's a nasty pitch, nasty today." Mariano Rivera - #42 - - 6'2" - 185 lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rivera got six outs for his 38th postseason save, his 10th in World Series play Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Phillies in Game 2.
Impact: Rivera's career postseason ERA is a microscopic 0.76. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts for the second straight game Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series.
Impact: Rodriguez has waited his entire career to play in the Fall Classic and has yet to show up. He was 14 for 32 (.438) in the postseason before facing the Phillies. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
STATS
News: Matsui homered for one of his two hits Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series.
Impact: Matsui notched his eighth career postseason homer. "I was able to make a good adjustment and put a good swing on it and fortunately it led to the result," he said through a translator. Hideki Matsui - #55 - - 6'2" - 210 lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Despite playing exactly zero games in the field this season, the Yankees may use Hideki Matsui in the outfield in games three through five of the World Series, according to MLB.com.
Impact: He was one of the only Yankees hitting in the first two games of the World Series, going 3-for-6 with a home run. Still, with two bad knees, he is a humongous liability in the outfield, and this decision could end up being very beneficial for the Phillies. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a Game 2 win over the Phillies on Thursday.
Impact: In eight World Series at-bats, Rodriguez has no hits and six strikeouts. It's still a small sample size, but we expected more after watching Rodriguez tear through the first two rounds of the playoffs with a .438 average, five homers and 12 RBI. In four career at-bats against Game 3 starter Cole Hamels, Rodriguez is 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Mark Teixeira went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Pedro Martinez in tonight's 3-1 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.
Impact: Teixeira helped New York even the series at 1-1, and is putting his unimpressive ALCS behind him, when he only hit .222 over 27 at-bats (eight strikeouts) against the Angels. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: A.J. Burnett only surrendered one earned run on four hits over seven innings in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He had two walks and fired nine strikeouts.
Impact: Burnett took care of business tonight while helping New York tie the series at 1-1. He redeemed himself after allowing eight earned runs over his two starts (12.1 innings) in the ALCS against the Angels. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Burnett was outstanding in a Game 2 win over the Phillies on Thursday, allowing just one run in seven innings. He struck out nine Philadelphia hitters while walking only two.
Impact: Burnett jumped on opposing hitters early, starting the first 11 batters he faced with a strike. The frequent 0-1 advantage helped him reach such a high strikeout total, with his knee-buckling curveball repeatedly serving as his preferred knockout punch. He may pitch again as soon as Game 5 depending on how manager Joe Girardi chooses to handle his rotation. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Jeter has won the Roberto Clemente Award. The Yankees captain was presented with the award Thursday before the start of Game 2 of the World Series between New York and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Impact: The award is given annually to a major league player who combines community service with excellence on the field. Jeter is being honored for his work with his Turn 2 Foundation, which supports programs that help young people recover from drug use to a healthier lifestyle. He hit .334 this season. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Derek Jeter has been honored with the Roberto Clemente Award for 2009, according to the Associated Press.
Impact: The annual award is presented to the player who combines community service with excellence on the diamond. Jeter was selected for his contribution with the Turn 2 Foundation, which supports programs that attempt to help young people recover from drug abuse. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Nick Swisher has been benched for tonight's Game 2 of the World Series against Philadelphia, according to the Associated Press.
Impact: Swisher is struggling at the plate, and Jerry Hairston Jr. is slated to replace him in right field. Hairston is 10-for-27 over his career against opposing hurler Pedro Martinez. Jerry Hairston Jr. - #17 - Third Base - 5'10" - 190 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Hairston is in right field and batting seventh for Thursday night's World Series Game 2 against Philadelphia. Hairston is 10 for 27 in his career against Phillies starter Pedro Martinez.
Impact: Yankees manager Joe Girardi has decided to use Hairston and bench slumping outfielder Nick Swisher for Game 2. Swisher is batting .114, with no homers and 12 strikeouts in the postseason. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Yankees manager Joe Girardi has decided to bench the slumping Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series.
Impact: Jerry Hairston Jr. was in right field and batting seventh for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia. Swisher went 0 for 3 in New York's 6-1 loss in Wednesday night's World Series opener. He is batting .114, with no homers and 12 strikeouts in the postseason. Jose Molina - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jose Molina will be behind the plate in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday. Molina will catch AJ Burnett, as he has done throughout the postseason.
Impact: Burnett needs to deliver a win for the Yanks tonight, so the team wants him to be comfortable with his battery mate. Molina takes over for Jorge Posada as the backstop, so he has big shoes to fill. Jerry Hairston Jr. - #17 - Third Base - 5'10" - 190 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting in right field for the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday. Hariston will take over for Nick Swisher, who has struggled in the postseason.
Impact: Interesting call by Joe Girardi here, as it was believed that Brett Gardner might take over for Swisher instead. We will see how it works out, but the Yanks can't afford a mistake down 1-0 to the defending champs at home. Jose Molina - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Molina will replaced Jorge Posada behind the plate for Thursday's Game 2 of the World Series, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Even though the Yankees' bats were way off against Cliff Lee in Game 1 and they could use all the pop they can get, the decision was made that Molina's comfort level with starting pitcher A.J. Burnett is too strong to un-do to get some extra pop to the batting order. There's a decent chance Molina will not finish the game, once Burnett finishes his work. Jerry Hairston Jr. - #17 - Third Base - 5'10" - 190 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Joe Girardi has decided to bench Nick Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series due to his playoff slump, and replace him with Hairston, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Hairston, who will probably bat toward the bottom of the order, is 10 for 27 in his career against Phillies starter Pedro Martinez. Meanwhile, Swisher is hitting an unsightly .114 in the postseason. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Joe Girardi has decided to bench Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series due to his playoff slump, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Jerry Hairston Jr. will take Swish's spot in right field for Thursday's game. He has a good history against Pedro Martinez, plus Swisher is batting .114, with no homers and 12 strikeouts in the postseason. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Jeter had three hits in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Phillies in the opener of the World Series.
Impact: His hit total matched the rest of the team as New York struggled against Phillies ace Cliff Lee. "He was great. He's been pitching like that the whole year, the last two years, the postseason," Jeter said. "I don't think it's much of a surprise." Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez's first taste of World Series action was a bitter one as he went 0 for 4 with 3 strikeouts Wednesday in a 6-1 loss to the Phillies in Game 1.
Impact: Rodriguez was 14 for 32 (.438) in the postseason before running into the Phillies' Cliff Lee. "I did keep it simple today. He kept it even more simple," Rodriguez said. "He threw the ball well. When a guy comes out like that, you tip your cap and move on. He made some pretty good pitches." Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez is headed to the World Series for the first time after going 2 for 2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Impact: Rodriguez is 14 for 32 (.438) in the postseason this year, finally proving himself as a clutch performer in his sixth season with the Yankees. CC Sabathia - #52 - - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
STATS
News: Sabathia allowed two runs and four hits over seven innings Wednesday in a 6-1 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series.
Impact: Sabathia was victimized by Chase Utley, who homered twice off him. "I wish I could stand here and say it was just two pitches, but I was behind pretty much the whole game," Sabathia said. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sabathia was tagged with his first loss of this postseason in Game 1 against the Phillies on Wednesday despite allowing just two runs in seven innings.
Impact: Sabathia gave up just four hits, but two were solo homers to Chase Utley, which proved to be all the offense Philadelphia would need. The Yankees have not announced their Game 4 starter (and likely won't until after Game 3), but it would surprise nobody to see Sabathia pitching on short rest, especially if the Yankees are trailing in the series. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Derek Jeter performed well in tonight's 6-1 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, as he went 3-for-4 with a run scored. He hit a double and a pair of singles.
Impact: The star shortstop accounted for half of the Yankees' six hits tonight. He is off to a good start after only batting .259 (7-for-27) in the ALCS against the Angels. This is Jeter's seventh trip to the World Series. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
Fanball
News: CC Sabathia allowed two earned runs on four hits over seven innings in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He had three walks with six strikeouts, and was tagged for two solo homers.
Impact: Sabathia was dominant in the ALCS against the Angels, but was unable to lead the Yankees to a win against the defending champs in the World Series opener. Game 2 is slated for tomorrow night. Ian Kennedy - #38 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kennedy leads the Arizona Fall League with 13 strikeouts while he's issued just one walk through 11.1 innings thus far.
Impact: He's rebounded well after missing most of the 2009 season following surgery to remove an aneurysm under his arm. Kennedy had a 25:7 K:BB ratio in 22.2 innings at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre and it's not out of the question for the Yankees to give him an audition for the No. 5 starter's job during spring training. Brian Bruney - #99 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 219 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
Fanball
News: ESPN is reporting that the Yankees have added relief pitcher Brian Bruney to their World Series roster. Bruney will take the spot of reserve catcher Francisco Cervelli.
Impact: Bruney was having an excellent season for the Yankees before being injured early on, and he never fully bounced back after returning. He finished the year with a 3.92 ERA in 39 innings pitched, and he managed to strike out 36 in that time. He will add some more depth to the bullpen for the Yanks. Freddy Guzman - #47 - Center Field - 5'10" - 165 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees removed Guzman from their World Series roster, the Journal News reports.
Impact: With an eye on three DH-less games in Philadelphia, the Yankees opted for pinch-hitter Eric Hinske instead. Guzman went 0-for-1 with a walk in the ALCS. Eric Hinske - #14 - Right Field - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees added Hinske to their World Series roster, the Journal News reports.
Impact: Hinske gives New York an additional pinch-hitting option off the bench, which will come in handy when the series shifts to Philadelphia (and the Yankees lose the DH) for Games 3, 4 and 5. He'll be playing in his third consecutive World Series (2007 with Boston and 2008 with Tampa Bay). Brian Bruney - #99 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 219 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees added Bruney to their World Series roster, the Journal News reports.
Impact: Bruney takes the roster spot of catcher Francisco Cervelli, who was used very sparingly in the first two rounds. With the Yankees contemplating a three-man rotation (which would require all three to pitch on short rest), the need for an extra bullpen arm was more important. Chad Gaudin - #41 - Pitcher - 5'10" - 188 lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees are stretching out Gaudin to have him ready to potentially start a game in the World Series, the Journal News reports.
Impact: Manager Joe Girardi has not decided yet whether the Yankees will even need a fourth starter, since he is still contemplating using a three-man rotation. Girardi likely won't announce his plans until after Game 3, but Gaudin would be the guy if the Yankees opt for an additional starter. Eric Hinske - #14 - Right Field - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Tue. Oct 27, 2009 |
Fanball
News: After not appearing on either the Yankees' ALDS or ALCS rosters, Eric Hinske will be with the team for the World Series, according to the New York Post.
Impact: The move comes at the expense of pinch runner extraordinaire Freddy Guzman. Hinske will be used as primarily as a pinch hitter. Eric Hinske - #14 - Right Field - 6'2" - 235 lbs
Tue. Oct 27, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees may add Hinske to their World Series roster, the New York Daily News reports.
Impact: Hinske would replace the speedy Freddy Guzman, who has value as a pinch-runner but not as a batter. With three games in Philadelphia without a DH, Hinske's bat would give manager Joe Girardi an additional pinch-hitting option. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Though the Yankees have not formalized their pitching plans for the World Series, they are "leaving heavily" toward using a three-man rotation featuring CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Pettitte, Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact: New York employed this strategy in the ALCS, though scheduled off days in that series allowed Pettitte to take his turns on regular rest. That would not be the case in the World Series, as Pettitte would start Game 3 and then turn around to start Game 6 on just three days rest. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Yankees have not formalized their pitching plans for the World Series, but are "leaning heavily" toward using a three-man rotation featuring CC Sabathia, Burnett and Andy Pettitte, Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact: New York employed this plan in the ALCS, though scheduled off days in that series allowed Burnett and Pettitte to take their turns on regular rest. That would not be the case in the World Series, as Burnett would pitch Game 2 and then turn around to start Game 5 on just three days rest. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sabathia, who will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Phillies on Wednesday, may pitch twice on short rest if the series goes seven games, Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact: The Yankees have not yet settled on their rotation, but are reportedly "leaning heavily" toward using a three-man rotation of Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte. If the series went the distance, Sabathia would start Games 1, 4 and 7. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the Yankees are "leaning" toward starting ace pitcher CC Sabathia in games one, four and seven (if necessary) of the World Series.
Impact: His starts in both games four and seven would be on three days of rest, and not the usual four. After the way he pitched on three days rest in the ALCS, it's hard argue with the decision. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
STATS
News: Damon had two hits and two RBIs Sunday in an ALCS-clinching 5-2 win over the Angels.
Impact: Damon will try to win a second World Series title. He won with Boston in 2004. Andy Pettitte - #46 - - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
STATS
News: Pettitte allowed one run and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings to win 5-2 Sunday over the Angels.
Impact: Pettitte earned his 16th career postseason win. He'll try to get another one in the World Series against Philadelphia. CC Sabathia - #52 - - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
STATS
News: Sabathia was named ALCS MVP for his two wins in the series against the Angels.
Impact: Sabathia will get the start for New York in Game 1 of the World Series against Philadelphia on Wednesday. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte delivered 6.1 strong innings in Game 6 against the Angels on Sunday, allowing just one run on seven hits to help lift the Yankees to the World Series. He struck out six and walked one.
Impact: Pettitte was sharp from the get-go and never let up, looking like the cool, experienced postseason veteran he was billed as going into the game. His 16 playoff victories are the most in baseball history, as are his five series-clinching wins. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: CC Sabathia was named the ALCS MVP on Sunday night after the Yankees 5-2, series clinching win over the Angels.
Impact: Sabathia was 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his two starts and allowed just 12 base runners in 16 innings. He struck out 12 against three walks and was far too much for the Halos to handle. Expect the fireballing lefty to take the mound in Game 1 of the World Series. Johnny Damon - #18 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Johnny Damon gave the Yankees their first lead on Sunday in Game 6 with a two-RBI single. The Bronx Bombers never looked back as they rolled to a 5-2 win over the Angels, clinched their 40th pennant and are headed to the World Series for the first time since 2003.
Impact: Damon finished the day 2-for-4 with those two aforementioned RBI, and totaled five in the ALCS. He hit an even .300 for the series and was a run-producing spark plug in front of the big boys while hitting in the two-hole. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: With a 5-2 win over the Angels on Sunday, Andy Pettitte didn't just clinch a World Series berth. He also won his MLB record 16th postseason game.
Impact: For his part Pettitte went 6.1 innings and allowed just one run on seven hits and a walk while striking out six. He looked as dominant as ever pitching his fifth clincher, which was no surprise to those who followed his postseason career, and he led the Yankees to their MLB record 40th pennant. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228 lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to Joel Sherman on Twitter, Game 6 of the ALCS has been postponed due to rain.
Impact: The Yankees will have to wait one more day to try and clinch their 40th AL pennant. The rain is expected to continue throughout the night, so the game has been pushed to Sunday at 7:20 p.m. Andy Pettite will take on Joe Saunders assuming Mother Nature doesn't get in the way again. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte's scheduled Game 6 start against the Angels has been postponed due to rain, the New York Times' Tyler Kepner reports.
Impact: A report earlier in the day indicated that Pettitte will remain the Game 6 starter even now that it's been pushed back to Sunday. CC Sabathia would start a potential Game 7, would would now be held on Monday. The weather outlook for Sunday is much more promising, with clear skies and no rain in the forecast. Jorge Posada - #20 - Catcher - 6'2" - 215 lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Posada is back in the lineup for Saturday's Game 6 against the Angels, the New York Times' Tyler Kepner reports.
Impact: With A.J. Burnett on the hill for Game 5, Jose Molina started ahead of Posada. The longtime Yankee is back in the order on Saturday, but the game might get washed away by heavy rains in the Bronx. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Swisher will be in the lineup for Saturday's Game 6 against the Angels, the New York Times' Tyler Kepner reports.
Impact: If they play the game, that is. Rain continues to douse Yankee Stadium, leaving the status of Game 6 in question. Manager Joe Girardi had given some thought to benching Swisher, who is hitting .103 this postseason. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210 lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Joe Girardi will give some thought to leaving Swisher out of Saturday's Game 6 lineup, the Journal News reports.
Impact: Swisher is just 3-for-29 with 10 strikeouts this postseason. If he does sit on Saturday, Brett Gardner would likely move into the starting lineup in center field, with Melky Cabrera sliding over to right. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225 lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte will remain New York's Game 6 starter, even if rain pushes the game from Saturday to Sunday, the New York Times reports.
Impact: Rain is projected to fall throughout the day Saturday, and could linger well past the scheduled first pitch at 7:57pm ET. Then again, the forecast looked gloomy for Games 1 and 2 in New York and both contests proceeded as scheduled. Regardless of when Game 6 is played, Pettitte will start, with CC Sabathia on tap for a potential Game 7. |
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