Plenty of news today about the competition between Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes. The New York Post has details, along with each player's thoughts on the situation. The New York Daily News also has an update on what to expect from the two young guns once the exhibition games begin.
The New York Times has a blurb on Joe Girardi wanting Hughes to work on his change up.
Hal Steinbrenner stopped into Girardi's office to talk baseball, the relaxed manager enjoys these visits.
NOMAAS.org has an exclusive interview with Brian Cashman that's must read material.
C.C. Sabathia stepped onto the mound and threw his first official bullpen of the spring. He threw 35 total pitches, all fastballs and change ups. Bombers Beat was also there to witness the session. According to MLB.com, Sabathia is ready to do some heavy lifting this summer.
C.C. Sabathia stepped onto the mound and threw his first official bullpen of the spring. He threw 35 total pitches, all fastballs and change ups. Bombers Beat was also there to witness the session. According to MLB.com, Sabathia is ready to do some heavy lifting this summer.
LoHud has a few notes on how the Yankees rotation is shaping up. As for the exhibition games, either Chamberlain or Hughes will pitch the opener on March 3rd and Sabathia is scheduled to start on March 4th against the Phillies.
The World Series trophy is making it's way around the United States. Click for pictures from it's stop at the White House.
The World Series trophy is making it's way around the United States. Click for pictures from it's stop at the White House.
In the most bizarre news of the day, Ben Affleck got the go ahead from Warner Brothers to direct, and possibly star in, a film entitled The Trade. It's the story of Yankees teammates Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich and their decision to swap wives in 1973. Affleck is interested in playing Peterson while Matt Damon wants the part of Kekich.
Hideki Matsui made his first appearance in Angels camp yesterday, he already admitted that his knees aren't 100 percent.
The Blue Jays signed Jose Molina, he's going to compete with Raul Chavez for a backup position.
The Johnny Damon saga carries on. White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski doesn't think the team will sign Damon. Meanwhile, the Braves are still holding out hope that he'll accept their one-year offer.
6 p.m. Update - Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Tigers and Damon are near an agreement on a one-year deal.
6 p.m. Update - Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Tigers and Damon are near an agreement on a one-year deal.
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