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Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: In Saturday's 9-2 win at Oakland, Jeter hit a go-ahead RBI single in the third to give him 3,153 career hits for 15th on baseball's career list, then he beat out a bunt single in the fifth to tie George Brett for 14th place with 3,154.
Impact: Jeter is batting .402 on the road. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Cano had three hits and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win to match a season best.
Impact: Cano has homered in three of the last four games. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Sabathia allowed two runs on seven hits, struck out four and walked two in seven innings of Saturday's 9-2 win over Oakland.
Impact: Sabathia is 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA in his last three starts. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira hit a two-run homer and a solo shot among his career high-tying four hits to back CC Sabathia's sixth win of the year, and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win to match a season best.
Impact: Teixeira is 6 for 10 with three homers and seven RBIs in the last two games. Russell Martin - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 210lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Martin (neck) will not play Sunday due to a stiff neck, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: At this point, it's just a stiff neck, so don't expect Martin to miss much time. Chris Stewart should get the start in his place. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Robertson (oblique) will throw Monday in Tampa and will need several minor league rehab games before he returns, the New York Post reports.
Impact: The Yankees' aren't yet committing to a return date for Robertson, but something in the mid-June range appears likely barring any further setbacks. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira went 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Saturday's win over the A's.
Impact: There is no doubt Teixeira has enjoyed the Yankees' road series in Oakland, where he has gone 6-for-10 with three home runs and seven RBI in two games. The home runs will be there for Teixeira; however, his batting average will likely remain south of .260 for most of the season just as it has for the last two seasons. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Sabathia allowed two runs over seven innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the A's.
Impact: He gave up seven hits while walking two and striking out four. Both runs came in the first three innings, one being a solo home run by Josh Reddick, before settling down nicely to toss four shutout innings to finish his outing. The win brings his record to 6-2 on the season to go along with a 3.66 ERA, 69 strikeouts, and 21 walks. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run to help lead the Yankees past the A's 6-3 on Friday.
Impact: One day after Teixeira told reporters that he was tired of just trying to put the ball in play and was going back to swinging for the fences, he delivered. While being more aggressive at the plate sounds well and good, his batting average concerns will probably remain. He should hit his usual 30-plus home runs, but it will be tough to see his average going north of .260 anytime soon. Rafael Soriano - #29 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Soriano pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out two, to notch his fourth save of the season and secure the win over the A's on Friday.
Impact: Soriano is now 4-for-4 in save chances and hasn't allowed a run since May 10. He has pitched extremely well since taking over the closers' role for the Yankees, and could conceivably hold down the job even when David Robertson comes off the disabled list. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Nova allowed three runs off six hits and one walk while striking out four through seven innings against the A's on Friday.
Impact: While it it wasn't 12 strikeouts again, this outing was much better overall from his last two starts. He looked solid throughout the night with his only two mistakes coming in the form of solo shots by Josh Reddick and Kila Ka'aihue. Look for him to build off this momentum when he takes on the Angels next week. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Swisher (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the A's, Newsday's Erik Boland reports.
Impact: Swisher fouled a ball off his leg in Friday's game, but it won't be enough to keep him out of the lineup Saturday. Swisher will bat seventh against A's starter Bartolo Colon. Russell Martin - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Manager Joe Girardi is encouraged by Martin's .321 OBP despite his .173 batting average, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: "Russell's run into some bad luck," Girardi said. "The one thing Russell has done is he's gotten on base. When you look at his average and then you look at how much he's been on, it's really pretty incredible," Girardi said. Martin's batting average on balls in play is just .190, so a rebound could be in order if he gets some better luck. Brett Gardner - #11 - Left Field - 5'10" - 183lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Gardner (elbow) will swing a bat on Monday, the New York Post reports.
Impact: Gardner has suffered several setbacks with the elbow, and the Yankees are taking a conservative approach with his rehab at this point, so the fact that he's ready to start swinging is a positive sign. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Robertson (oblique) won't come off the DL during the Detroit series in the first week of June as was previously hoped, the New York Post reports.
Impact: Robertson is just beginning a throwing program at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, and will need a few rehab games before he returns, so it sounds like mid-June is a more likely target for Robertson. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Swisher, who homered and doubled in the Yankees' 6-3 win over Oakland on Friday, fouled a ball off his ankle in the fifth inning and was icing the ankle after the game, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "[The ankle is] all right, you can't hurt steel," Swisher said. He added that he "took a little different approach. I tried to drive the ball more." Swisher had been in a 3-for-32 slump before Friday night, and it sounds like he's making some adjustments to break out of the slump. Brett Gardner - #11 - Left Field - 5'10" - 183lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Gardner is going on the 15-day disabled list with an ailing right elbow. New York manager Joe Girardi says he believes Gardner was injured while making a tumbling catch Tuesday night against Minnesota. The speedster was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday after feeling discomfort when he took some swings in the indoor cage about an hour before the game.
Impact: Gardner, who is left-handed, had an MRI that showed a strained muscle just above his elbow. He also has a bruise. Girardi says Andruw Jones, Raul Ibanez and Eduardo Nunez will fill in for Gardner in left. Brad Meyers - #77 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Meyers will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list with a strained labrum.
Impact: It's unclear how much time Meyers will miss. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Ibanez is in the starting lineup Friday against the Athletics, the Yankees Team Website reports.
Impact: Ibanez was held out of the starting lineup Thursday in the series finale against the Royals, but he'll bat sixth and play left field Friday. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Pettitte had another strong outing against the Royals on Wednesday, earning his second win.
Impact: He allowed a pair of solo homers in seven innings while striking out eight. He has 17 strikeouts to two walks the last two games. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Pettitte improved to 2-1 on Wednesday, punching out eight batters across seven innings while giving up two runs on seven hits and a walk in the Yankees' victory over the Royals.
Impact: Pettitte had a few blemishes, namely two solo shots, to bring his total home runs allowed to four in three starts. Additionally, he is striking out batters at a nearly career-high rate (8.02 K/9). Fantasy owners could be in for a crash from Pettitte once he faces opponents with playoff aspirations. Curtis Granderson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Granderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk during Wednesday's win over Kansas City.
Impact: Granderson is on pace to blast more than 50 homers this season, which would shatter his career-best 41 from 2011. While he will likely slow down in the dog days of summer, the 31-year-old remains one of the top sources of power in fantasy. Brett Gardner - #11 - Left Field - 5'10" - 183lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Gardner (elbow) had an MRI on Wednesday that showed that his muscle had healed, but manager Joe Girardi said Gardner was still feeling "stiffness" in the elbow, and the Yankees hope that Gardner will start hitting off a tee on Monday, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: "He will still go to Tampa for treatment, working out his legs and stuff," Girardi said. It's unclear how much more time he'll miss, though initial estimates had Gardner returning in early June. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Rodriguez rocketed home runs in his first two at-bats Wednesday, finishing 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI as the Yankees took care of the Royals.
Impact: Through 22 games in May, Rodriguez is batting .329/.396/.549 with five homers, though his 19:8 K:BB ratio implies he could see some regression in the near future. Nonetheless, he ended a 14-game homerless streak, while at the same time drilling multiple dingers for the first time this season, which should inspire confidence in fantasy owners. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Yankees manager Joe Girardi will not commit to using Robertson as his closer when the right-hander returns from a ribcage injury.
Impact: He might just stick with Rafael Soriano. The former Tampa Bay Rays closer is 3 for 3 in save chances since Mariano Rivera tore a knee ligament while shagging fly balls on May 3. Robertson will soon go to the Yankees' complex in Tampa to begin rehabbing his oblique injury. Girardi would not say what will happen when Robertson returns. Phil Hughes - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 240lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hughes won for the third time in four starts, defeating the Royals on Tuesday.
Impact: He allowed two runs and five hits in six innings while striking out seven. Hughes is 4-5 with a 4.94 ERA. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Cano hit a solo homer in the Yankees' 3-2 win over Kansas City on Tuesday.
Impact: After getting off to an awful start, Cano is now hitting .371 over his last 19 games, and should end the year with something close to his usual excellent numbers. Rafael Soriano - #29 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Soriano picked up his third save of the season Tuesday against Kansas City, working around a double.
Impact: There was a bit of drama on the final play as Alcides Escobar nearly beat out a grounder to third to score Alex Gordon from third. The Yankees recorded the out, however, and Soriano picked up his first save since David Robertson hit the disabled list. Phil Hughes - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 240lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Hughes picked up his fourth win of the season with a six-inning, five-hit, two-run performance Tuesday against Kansas City.
Impact: Hughes struck out seven and walked two, able to mostly scatter the seven total baserunners he allowed. His ERA is down to 4.94 for the season. Although he owns a stellar 46:13 K:BB ratio after the start, his flyball tendencies force us to reel in our expectations -- he owns a 31.1% ground ball rate on the season, meaning he's likely to give up fewer hits but more home runs. Hiroki Kuroda - #18 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 190lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Kuroda was taken deep two more times Monday in a 6-0 loss to KC.
Impact: Kuroda allowed three runs, seven hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings, failing to retire the side in order in an inning and raising his ERA to 4.56. He is one of three Yanks to have yielded 10 jacks. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Rodriguez singled and doubled Monday in a 6-0 loss to KC.
Impact: Make that one RBI in 13 games for A-Rod now. He should not be a major fantasy option. Mariano Rivera - #42 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: A date for Rivera's ACL surgery has still not been determined, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact: Rivera will undergo the procedure at some point, but doctors are waiting for the blood clot in his leg to clear and are hoping he can regain some flexibility in the joint before setting a date. Holding off on the surgery won't make the injury any worse, but it could push back a potential return to action whenever the recovery process is complete. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jeter played Monday and reported no problems with his left wrist after taking a grounder off the wrist on Sunday, the New York Post reports.
Impact: Jeter should be fine going forward. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira (illness) went 1-for-4 with a double Monday as the Yankees fell to the Royals, 6-0.
Impact: It was good to see Teixeira back in the lineup Monday, but he did strike out two more times. He's hitting only .227 this season and while he's a notoriously slow starter, his batting average has decreased in each season since joining the Yankees in 2009. He still holds significant value due to his production numbers, but it looks like he will never be the high-average hitter again that he was early in his career. Hiroki Kuroda - #18 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Kuroda lost Monday to the Royals 6-0. He pitched 5.1 innings and allowed three runs, seven hits and three walks to go along with four strikeouts.
Impact: Kuroda is now 3-6 this season and his transition to the American League has been shaky. He has a 4.56 ERA and 1.48 WHIP, so he'll need to significantly cut down on the amount of base runners he is allowing if he is going to improve his overall numbers. Eduardo Nunez - #26 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 155lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Nunez (thumb) has been placed on the 7-day DL, the Yankees'official site reports.
Impact: The move is retroactive to Sunday, so it's possible that Nunez will only miss a few more days with the ailment. Injuries have limited him to just four games since his demotion. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Robertson (oblique) is targeting the Yankees' series with the Tigers June 1-3 for his return, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record reports.
Impact: The Yankees announced earlier in the day that Robertson will require more than the 15-day minimum before returning, so it will be interesting to see if Robertson's target is overly optimistic. Brett Gardner - #11 - Left Field - 5'10" - 183lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Gardner (elbow) is expected to resume baseball workouts Thursday in Tampa, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: This timetable coincides with earlier reports that Gardner would not be picking up a bat again until Thursday. It's unclear, however, if he'll need more than a couple of weeks to get back into the Yankees' lineup following a recent setback. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Robertson (oblique) will require more than the 15-day minimum stint on the DL, Dan Barbarisi of the Wall Street Journal reports.
Impact: He's still a couple of weeks away from getting back into the Yankees' bullpen, but there's been no set date for Robertson's expected return and that will likely follow his return to bullpen sessions in the near future. Rafael Soriano will continue to close out games for the Yankees in Robertson's absence. Robertson could report to Tampa as soon as Thursday to resume baseball activities. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira (illness) will start at first base in Monday's game against the Royals, according to the Yankees' official Twitter page.
Impact: Teixeira's illness has kept him out of the starting lineup since May 17, but he is apparently feeling good enough to at least start Monday's game. Teixeira will bat seventh Monday and may not be 100 percent just yet, but he should be available again Monday if you need him. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Jeter suffered a bruised left wrist fielding a grounder in Sunday's game, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "Hopefully it's not a big deal and he'll be OK [today], but I'll have to see," manager Joe Girardi said. Jeter said the wrist was causing "no problems," and it sounds like if he does miss any time it'll only be a game or two. Brett Gardner - #11 - Left Field - 5'10" - 183lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Gardner (elbow) won't pick up a bat again until Thursday, the Yankees' official site reports. He'll have an MRI later in the week.
Impact: This despite him saying that the elbow is progressing the way that the team had hoped. "I'm just kind of taking the mindset with this thing that I've got to be patient with it and I've got to let it heal," Gardner said. "Whether it's three or four more days or two or three more weeks. Hopefully, some time this week I'll be swinging the bat, you know, middle, end of the week." Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira (bronchial infection) pinch hit Sunday and reached on an error. He hit a hard shot down the third base line that was snared by Wilson Valdez, who then missed the mark trying to throw him out.
Impact: Teixeira was immediately pulled for a pinch runner, so while he's due back Monday, he might still be a little at-risk for removal late in games. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Ibanez homered again Sunday in the Yankees' loss to the Reds.
Impact: Ibanez's homer provided all of the Yankees' offense, coming after a double by Robinson Cano. He quietly has been a sound investment, hitting .264/.331/.557 in 106 at-bats. Just don't let him play in the field if you can help it. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Sabathia allowed three runs over seven innings against the Reds on Sunday, with all three coming in the seventh inning to fall behind. He gave up six hits overall - including two home runs - and walked five. He struck out six in the losing effort.
Impact: The two homers by Ryan Ludwick and Ryan Hanigan to start the seventh inning and tie the game were back-breakers. He subsequently walked three hitters later in the inning, including the go-ahead run. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira (bronchial infection) is expected to return to the lineup Monday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.
Impact: Teixeira said he isn't back to full health, but the rest over the weekend helped him recover. The Yankees stay in town and begin a series with the Royals on Monday. Russell Martin - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 210lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Martin is not in Sunday's lineup against the Reds, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Martin, who hit a solo homer Saturday, will give way to Chris Stewart behind the plate Sunday, as the Yankees close out their three-game series with the Reds. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira (bronchial infection) remains out of the lineup Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Impact: Yankees manager Joe Girardi wanted to give Teixeira an extended rest to recover from the illness that's bothered him all season. "It's not easy, but you have to sometimes take care of yourself and try to get better because it's a long season," said Teixeira, whose voice is now hoarse from extended coughing fits. "I want to make sure that I'm good for the long run." David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Robertson still feels discomfort in his strained oblique, but the Yankees continue to think he can come back at the end of the month as soon as he's eligible to return from the DL, the Yankees' official site reports.
Impact: "He would feel it a little bit when he would cough," manager Joe Girardi said. "We'll wait until Day 10 [May 25] and then we'll make a decision if he's ready." Whether Robertson returns to the closer role immediately could depend on Rafael Soriano's performance in his absence, but the Yankees haven't had a save opportunity in several days. Brett Gardner - #11 - Left Field - 5'10" - 183lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Gardner will have his elbow evaluated to determine the next step in his rehab, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "It feels close," Gardner said. "There's no way to tell until I swing." Gardner rushed back from his injury earlier this year and re-aggravated the issue as a result, so he's likely to take a conservative route this time. He should be back in early June. Cesar Cabral - #76 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 250lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Cabral has a stress fracture in his left elbow.
Impact: Cabral appeared headed to the Yankees' bullpen, but he'll be out for the foreseeable future. Austin Romine - #72 - Catcher - 6'0" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Romine has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a back strain.
Impact: Romine will be evaluated this week. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cano whiffed twice in an 0-for-4 outing Saturday against the Reds.
Impact: Homer Bailey had strong stuff on the mound for the Reds, and the Yankees struck out ten times as a team. Cano's batting average sits at a still pleasant .302 in spite of the o-fer. Jayson Nix - #17 - Third Base - 5'11" - 195lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Nix went 3-for-4 and homered in a rare start Saturday against the Reds.
Impact: Even with the strong performance at the plate, Nix isn't in the mix for more playing time, as Robinson Cano is ahead of him at second base and the team is relatively healthy as a whole. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Swisher went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI on Saturday.
Impact: Swisher filled in for the struggling Mark Teixeira with Homer Bailey on the mound. Swisher is batting .260 on the year and has already compiled 27 RBI at the quarter mark. Russell Martin - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 210lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Martin broke out of his slump to an extent, smacking a home run off Homer Bailey in the third inning of Saturday's loss to the Reds.
Impact: A hit of any kind would qualify as a breakout for Martin, who is batting just .170 on the year. He has nice pop for a catcher but until he proves he can hit consistently, Martin holds back your fantasy team's batting average. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Nova struck out a career-high 12 in six innings, but was undone by allowing five earned runs in the process - three of which came off a Joey Votto bomb.
Impact: Nova's strikeout total was astounding given that he only struck out 98 batters in 165.1 innings last season. It appears he may have turned the corner as a starter, as prior to Saturday's start he had 40 K in 43 innings. The strikeouts have created a nice boost to Nova's value, but he must dramatically lower his ERA from 5.69 and WHIP from 1.65 before we can declare that he's taken a step toward stardom. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cano had two hits, including his fourth homer of the season, in a win over the Reds on Friday.
Impact: He's hitting .310 with 16 RBIs and has reached base in 16 straight games, batting .393 with 12 RBIs. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Pettitte earned his first victory since October 2010, defeating the Reds on Friday.
Impact: Pettitte has made two starts since ending his retirement and he looked in good form Friday, pitching eight scoreless innings. He struck out nine and allowed four hits in the win. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira is out of the New York Yankees' lineup again, given another day off to try and shake the nasty cough that's been bothering him all season.
Impact: The All-Star first baseman has been plagued by a lingering cough since early April and has tried just about everything to get rid of it. He saw a chest specialist, who assured him it's nothing serious, and was given medicine that didn't seem to work. New York manager Joe Girardi said he might give the switch-hitter another day off Sunday, too. DeWayne Wise - #45 - Center Field - 6'1" - 180lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Wise, who went 0-for-3 Friday, is in the lineup again Saturday.
Impact: Mark Teixeira continues to suffer from a bronchial condition, so he's taking another day off. That puts Nick Swisher at first again with Raul Ibanez in right and Wise in left field. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira (illness) is out of the lineup again Saturday.
Impact: Teixeira missed Friday's game because of a bronchial condition he's been suffering from for a while now. It would thought he could be back Saturday, but he'll take another day to hopefully get healthy. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Nova (ankle) will start Saturday unless he feels soreness as he's warming up before the game, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "The only thing that could change is if he feels it [today] and it was bothersome," manager Joe Girardi said. Nova has struck out 40 in 43 innings, but he's given up a whopping 58 hits, leaving him with a 1.67 WHIP so far on the year. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Ibanez hit a two-run homer in the Yankees' win over Cincinnati on Friday.
Impact: The blast was Ibanez' eighth homer of the year. He should continue to receive a good amount of playing time at least until Brett Gardner returns in a few weeks. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cano hit his fourth homer of the season in Friday's win over the Reds.
Impact: Cano's slow start is mostly a distant memory - with his 2-for-3 night his batting average is up to .310, though he's still behind most power projections for him. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Pettitte was fantastic against the Reds on Friday night, shutting them out over eight innings, allowing just four singles and a walk while striking out nine.
Impact: After a mediocre 2012 debut, Pettitte was far better in this outing. He really faced only one trouble situation in the first inning, and got out of that just fine by striking out Joey Votto with a runner on third and one out and then retiring Brandon Phillips. Russell Martin - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Martin is not in the starting lineup Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Chris Stewart will catch left-hander Andy Pettitte on Friday night and bat ninth for manager Joe Girardi. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Teixeira is not in the starting lineup Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Nick Swisher will move in to play first base while Teixeira rests. Unless his bronchial condition has gotten worse, he should be back in the lineup Saturday. Phil Hughes - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 240lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Hughes was on the short end of a 4-1 loss to the Jays on Thursday.
Impact: Hughes gave up two runs and seven hits over 5 2-3 innings. He struck out five and walked two. Curtis Granderson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
STATS
News: Granderson had two hits in a 4-1 loss to the Jays on Thursday.
Impact: Granderson was in a 4-for-32 slump prior to the contest. Eric Chavez - #12 - Third Base - 6'1" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Chavez will get the start at designated hitter and bat seventh on Friday, the Yankees' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Friday will mark Chavez's fifth start in eight games since returning from a concussion. He'll likely receive more opportunities at DH than third base, especially as Brett Gardner's injury forces occasional DH Andruw Jones into the outfield more regularly. Andruw Jones - #22 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds, the Yankees' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Jones gets a day off as Dewayne Wise fills in at left field. Chris Stewart - #19 - Catcher - 6'4" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Stewart will catch Andy Pettitte Friday and bat ninth in the lineup, the Yankees' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Stewart fills in for Russell Martin, who is scuffling at the plate, particularly of late. Martin has just one hit in his last 16 at-bats and is batting an abysmal .167 on the season. DeWayne Wise - #45 - Center Field - 6'1" - 180lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Wise will start in left field for the Yankees on Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: With Mark Teixeira getting a day off, Wise joins the lineup while Nick Swisher moves to first base and Raul Ibanez shifts from left field to right. Eduardo Nunez - #26 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 155lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Nunez suffered a thumb injury playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and is expected to miss another three or four days, the New York Post reports.
Impact: Nunez was hitting just .231 when he suffered the injury, and it seems like he's likely to stay in the minors for quite a while. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Nova (ankle) threw a bullpen session on Thursday, and expects to make his scheduled start Saturday, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "I think it's a big step," manager Joe Girardi said. "We will see how he is [Friday] and Saturday. It's good he is going in the right direction." Nova's increased his strikeout rate in 2012, but he's been far too hittable to have much value until he shows more consistency. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Teixeira went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Toronto, and is continuing to fight the cough that has bothered him for over a month, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "I don't know if a day off would help," said Teixeira. "Eventually it will go away. Joe [Girardi] and I will talk about it and see if a day off helps." Teixeira has always been a slow starter, but the bronchial condition he's dealing with appears to be really holding him back this year. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodriguez is not in the lineup on Thursday against Toronto, Rogers Broadcasting's Mike Wilner reports.
Impact: This is probably just a regularly scheduled off day for Rodriguez, something that manager Joe Girardi makes sure to do for all of his older players. Rodriguez is having an odd month of May, as his on-base percentage is actually higher than his slugging percentage. He is drawing walks and hitting lots of singles, but only has two extra-base hits so far this month. Rodriguez should be back in the lineup on Friday. Phil Hughes - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 240lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hughes pitched 5.1 innings Thursday against Toronto, giving up two runs and seven hits with five strikeouts.
Impact: Although Hughes did not pitch deep into the game, he actually fared well, as a two-run homer by Jose Bautista was all the damage. After a string of shaky outings to open the season, Hughes has somewhat turned things around, posting a 2.75 ERA in his last three starts, a span of 19.2 innings. Hiroki Kuroda - #18 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Kuroda was bitten by the longball in an 8-1 loss at Toronto on Wednesday night.
Impact: Kuroda lasted five-plus innings and gave up three homers and seven runs to match a career high. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jeter is back in the lineup Thursday after his first full off day of the season Wednesday, the Yankees' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Full off days for Jeter have been and will continue to be rare. If Joe Girardi is really looking to give Jeter a rest, in most cases he'll let the Yankee legend DH instead of sitting him for the full game. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Nova (ankle) didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session on Wednesday, but still said that he'll make his scheduled start on Saturday, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "We'll see how it is today, but I think I'm going to be fine. I feel really good," Nova said. Nova didn't pitch very well in his last outing even before the injury, and should likely be benched in most leagues until he shows some improved performance. Hiroki Kuroda - #18 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Kuroda (3-5) got rocked by the Jays on Wednesday for seven runs in five innings. He allowed eight hits (three of them homers), walked two and struck out six.
Impact: Kuroda's now given up nine homers in eight starts, which isn't promising at all, especially considering his home park. At 37, he hasn't looked nearly as sharp with his command as he did over the last four years with the Dodgers. Austin Romine - #72 - Catcher - 6'0" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Romine (back) was transferred to the 60-day DL last week.
Impact: Just an FYI for those tracking the Yankees' 40-man roster. There's currently no timetable for his return, but Romine will be out of action until at least June as a result of this move. Cody Eppley - #38 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 205lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Eppley was recalled by the Yankees on Tuesday night.
Impact: He replaced David Robertson in the bullpen, and will likely get a couple of weeks with the Yankees while Robertson is on the shelf with a strained left oblique. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jeter is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Toronto, the Yankees' Official Twitter reports.
Impact: Jayson Nix will play shortstop and bat ninth. This is Jeter's first off-day of the year, and he should be back in the lineup on Thursday. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Sabathia suffered his first defeat Tuesday in a 5-2 loss to the O's.
Impact: Sabathia gave up four runs, eight hits and a season-high four walks in six innings. He had pitched eight innings in each of his previous four starts. He came in 16-2 lifetime against the Orioles, including 10-1 at Camden Yards. Curtis Granderson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Granderson went deep Tuesday in a 5-2 loss to the O's.
Impact: Granderson hit his 13th homer and has 23 RBIs. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Nova (ankle) said he would make his next start on Saturday, but manager Joe Girardi wasn't ready to commit to that, the New York Post reports.
Impact: "He feels better. I can't tell you he will make his start or not," Girardi said. "Our plans are for him to make his start but see how he feels [Wednesday]." Nova is due to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, so his status for Saturday should be clearer after that. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ibanez is on the bench against lefty Wei-Yin Chen and the Orioles on Tuesday, the Yankees' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Andruw Jones will DH on Tuesday while Jayson Nix is playing left field for the Yankees. Russell Martin - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Martin is sitting Wednesday against the Orioles, the Yankees' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Chris Stewart is catching CC Sabathia again, and appears to have become the lefty's personal catcher in recent weeks. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Robertson (left side) is not on the lineup card for Tuesday's game and is likely headed to the DL, Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News reports.
Impact: Cody Eppley was listed on the lineup card Tuesday night, so an official move could be made in the next couple of hours before the Yankees and Orioles begin Game 2 of their series. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Sabathia took the loss Tuesday against Baltimore, allowing four runs over six innings.
Impact: Sabathia was uncharacteristically wild, walking four batters. On top of eight hits, it's no surprise the Orioles were able to get to the big lefty. Still, Sabathia has only walked 14 total batters in 57.1 innings, and he should return to ace-type pitching sooner rather than later. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Robertson has landed on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain.
Impact: Robertson was serving as the Yanks' closer with the legendary Mariano Rivera out of the year. Now the job probably falls to Rafael Soriano, a closer in the past. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cano had two hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the O's on Monday. He's batting .469 (15 for 32) in his last eight games.
Impact: Cano owns a .401 average at Camden Yards so fantasy owners should take advantage of that fact Tuesday. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Teixeira hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning as part of a two-hit, two-RBI performance in an 8-5 win over the O's on Monday.
Impact: Teixeira had five hits in his previous 33 at-bats and was hitting .220 before his homer. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the O's on Monday.
Impact: Rodriguez is 7 for 13 in his last three games vs. the O's. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Nova left in the sixth with a bruised and sprained right foot in a 8-5 win over the O's on Monday.
Impact: Nova did not get a decision, allowing five runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. ``On that last play I twisted it,'' Nova said. ``I don't want to miss any starts. Hopefully, it will feel better. It is a little (swollen) right now.'' Rafael Soriano - #29 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Soriano is likely to serve as the Yankees' closer while David Robertson is on the disabled list with a strained left oblique.
Impact: Robertson won't pick up a baseball for at least 7-10 days, meaning that Soriano is in position for a two-plus week audition as the closer as the Yankees are adjusting to life without Mariano Rivera for the rest of the 2012 season. If Soriano pitches well, it's not out of the question to think that he may simply keep the job after Robertson's return. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Robertson has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained left oblique, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record reports.
Impact: Rafael Soriano figures to serve as the Yankees' primary closer while Robertson is on the DL, and it may become a scenario where Soriano is auditioning to keep the job even after Robertson gets healthy. There's no timetable for his return, while Cody Eppley was recalled to replace Robertson on the active roster. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Swisher had a two-run double in the Yankees' 8-5 win over Baltimore on Monday.
Impact: Despite missing a week with a hamstring issue earlier this month, Swisher is tied for fifth in the AL with 26 RBI. Swisher has historically been a bit of a slow starter and has heated up in the summer months, so if he can sustain his strong start to this season he could be in line for a big year. Mark Teixeira - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Teixeira, who has been slowed by a bronchial infection, hit a two-run homer to help the Yankees to an 8-5 win over Baltimore on Monday.
Impact: Teixeira has struggled much of the season, and is taking medication in an attempt to rid himself of the infection. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Robertson has been unavailable since Saturday due left side soreness. He will have an MRI on Tuesday, Sweeny Murti of WFAN reports.
Impact: Rafael Soriano closed out Monday's win against the Orioles, while more should be known about the nature and extent of Robertson's injury following the results of Tuesday's tests. Cory Wade - #53 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Wade struck out the only batter he faced in the win over Baltimore on Monday night.
Impact: He's been sharp all year, carrying a 20:2 K:BB over 17 innings while holding the opposition to three earned runs on 13 hits. Wade is unlikely to get into the mix for saves while Mariano Rivera is on the shelf, however, so his value is limited mostly to deep AL-only leagues that reward holds. Curtis Granderson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Granderson went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's win over the Orioles.
Impact: The home run was Granderson's 12th of the season, and 10th solo blast of the year (21 RBI). For the most part, his numbers through 35 games are right in line with what he did a year ago when he hit a career-high 41 homers. Rafael Soriano - #29 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 220lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Soriano picked up his second save of the season with a strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning Monday.
Impact: The Yankees did not have a save situation during the weekend series with Seattle, but it's interesting that Soriano was given the opportunity Monday night as David Robertson was seemingly fresh after receiving two days off. It has been revealed that Robertson is undergoing an MRI on Tuesday due to left side soreness that has made him unavailable since Saturday. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Nova left Monday's start with a sprained right foot and ankle contusion, Marc Carig of the Newark Star Ledger reports.
Impact: He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up five runs on seven hits and striking out four, but Nova really struggled with his control after getting hit by a comebacker a couple of innings before his departure. For now, he's considered day-to-day. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pettitte allowed four runs in 6 1-3 innings in a loss to Seattle on Sunday.
Impact: Pettitte made the first major league start of his comeback from being retired for the 2010 season. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pettitte will be guaranteed his full $2.5 million from the New York Yankees come Thursday. Pettitte was put on the major league roster Sunday after missing the 2011 season. His contract calls for a $2 million base salary, and since he missed the first 39 days of the season the prorated share of his base pay is $1,573,770.
Impact: The 39-year-old left-hander allowed four runs and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings during a 6-2 loss to Seattle. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte took the loss in his first game back Sunday against Seattle, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over 6.1 innings.
Impact: The rust was apparent for Pettitte, who struggled to find the strike zone at times and caught too much of it at others. PitchF/X had his average fastball at 88.4 MPH, so it doesn't appear as if the year off has cost him much velocity, if any -- he averaged 89 on the dot in 2010. Derek Jeter - #2 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 195lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jeter had two hits in a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
Impact: Like a fine wine, Jeter may be getting better with age as his .376 average is among MLB's leaders. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Ibanez homered against his former team for the second day in a row in a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
Impact: Ibanez has four homers in his last four games. Phil Hughes - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 240lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hughes won consecutive starts for the first time this season in a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
Impact: Hughes allowed six hits and a run in 7 2-3 innings with four strikeouts and a walk. The right-hander gave up a homer to Mike Carp in the seventh inning. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pettitte will start his first game of the season Sunday as expected, Marc Carig of The Star-Ledger reports.
Impact: Cody Eppley has been optioned and Mariano Rivera moved to the 60-day DL to make room for Pettitte on the 40-man and 25-man rosters. Pettitte allowed seven runs in 17 innings in the minors and will need to exceed that effort to have success against MLB hitters. Mariano Rivera - #42 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rivera has been shifted to the 60-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster for Andy Pettitte, Joe Auriemma of YES Network reports.
Impact: This is just a formality, as there was never a chance of Rivera returning before 60 days are up. Teams simply never make these moves until they are forced to, and Pettitte's return necessitated the move. Cody Eppley - #38 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Eppley has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Joe Auriemma of YES Network reports.
Impact: Eppley has a 4.76 ERA in 5.2 innings and was essentially the last man in the Yankees bullpen. He'll be replaced on the roster by Andy Pettitte. Justin Thomas - #51 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Thomas, who was designated for assignment by Boston, was claimed off waivers by the Yankees, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Thomas, who was hit pretty hard in seven appearances with Boston (four runs, 10 hits, 4.2 innings), has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Hiroki Kuroda - #18 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 190lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Kuroda (3-4) improved to 3-1 at home, giving up two runs and six hits in seven innings of Friday's 6-2 win over Seattle.
Impact: Kuroda is 3-1 with a 3.08 ERA in four starts in the Bronx. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cano had four hits for New York in Friday's 6-2 win over Seattle.
Impact: Cano is batting .444 (16 for 36) with two homers and eight RBIs during a nine-game hitting streak. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Ibanez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off his former Seattle teammate, Felix Hernandez, with two outs in the sixth inning, leading the New York Yankees over the Mariners 6-2 Friday night.
Impact: Ibanez, who joined the Yankees a week after spring training began, is hitting .268 with six homers and 19 RBIs. That followed a slow exhibition season, which caused Girardi to make some inquiries. Eduardo Nunez - #26 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 155lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Yankees optioned Nunez to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre.
Impact: Nunez made two errors in Thursday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay. Eric Chavez - #12 - Third Base - 6'1" - 215lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Chavez was activated from the disabled list by the New York Yankees and was in the starting lineup at designated hitter for Friday night's series opener against the Seattle Mariners.
Impact: Chavez had been on the seven-day concussion DL since May 3. He was hurt a day earlier diving for a double down the third-base line by Baltimore's J.J. Hardy. Chavez says he had been working out since Tuesday and has no concussion symptoms. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez was 2 for 4 in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Rays.
Impact: Rodriguez is batting .383 (18 for 47) in his last 13 games. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cano went 3 for 4 with a two-run homer Thursday in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact: Cano is batting .375 (12 for 32) with two homers and seven RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak. CC Sabathia - #52 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 290lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Sabathia outpitched David Price for the first time in six career matchups between the All-Star lefties, Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson homered and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 Thursday night.
Impact: Sabathia allowed two unearned runs in eight innings - the fourth straight start he's gone exactly that long. David Phelps - #41 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Phelps lasted 4 2-3 innings in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact: Rookie David Phelps, making his second career start, held Tampa Bay to three hits but was pulled one out short of qualifying for his first major league win. He wouldn't have gotten it anyway with Dave Robertson blowing a 1-0 lead. Robinson Cano - #24 - Second Base - 6'0" - 205lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cano had two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact: Cano is not off to a hot start with a .270 average, nine RBIs and .720 OPS - terrible numbers for fantasy owners. He does have extra base-hits in three straight games after six in a row without one. Alex Rodriguez - #13 - Third Base - 6'3" - 228lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez had two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact: Rodriguez has a .817 OPS and his 24 Ks are second on the Yanks. That's bad news for any fantasy owners left. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Swisher had two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact: Swisher has 24 RBIs to lead the Bronx Bombers. David Robertson - #30 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Robertson blew the save in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact: Robertson, filling in for the legendary Mariano Rivera, escaped a bases-loaded jam to save Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Rays. But one night later, New York got a chilling dose of what other teams deal with as they search for that reliable closer as he gave up four runs in the ninth. ``It's the worst feeling in the world,'' Robertson said. ``You watch when Mo does it, he comes back the next day and he's the same guy." Mariano Rivera - #42 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rivera has a blood clot in his right calf, the latest health problem for the longtime New York Yankees closer who tore a knee ligament last week while shagging fly balls during batting practice.
Impact: Rivera is on blood-thinning medication intended to dissolve the clot and says he is OK, though he was scared when he received the diagnosis. He needs to spend at least a week or two strengthening his knee before he has surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament - but he says that would have been the case regardless of the blood clot. Raul Ibanez - #27 - Left Field - 6'2" - 227lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Ibanez homered twice in a win over the Rays on Tuesday.
Impact: Ibanez has five homers thi season and is batting .267. Ivan Nova - #47 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Nova picked up his fourth win of the season Tuesday, defeating the Rays.
Impact: Nova gave up two runs and struck out eight in seven innings, improving to 4-1 with a 5.02 ERA. He bounced back after two poor starts and now has a favorable matchup against the Mariners this weekend. Nick Swisher - #33 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Yankees hope to keep Swisher from the disabled list.
Impact: Manger Joe Girardi said the team hoped Swisher would be ready to play a week from Tuesday at home against Tampa Bay. Swisher says he felt a ``little pinch'' in his hamstring when he took his first swing Sunday against Detroit. He was pulled in the third inning for a pinch runner. Swisher says an MRI exam did not show any extensive damage. He says he had a similar injury in 2007 that sidelined him for nine or 10 days. He is hitting .284 with six home runs and 23 RBIs. Andy Pettitte - #46 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pettitte is set to rejoin the New York Yankees and start this Sunday at home against the Seattle Mariners.
Impact: The former ace lefty of the Yankees retired after the 2010 season and sat out last year. He made a comeback this year in spring training. Pettitte threw five shaky innings Sunday in his first Triple-A start in his comeback, allowing five runs and eight hits. He has pitched four times in the minors this year with a 3.71 ERA in 17 innings. |
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