Monthly Archives: December 2007

Another slow day in the baseball offseason… No news today other than Mark Prior has signed with the Padres, meaning he won’t be in pinstripes. Not a big deal, especially if he keeps getting hurt. Well since there is nothing … Continue reading →

Ex-ballplayer and Yankee Jim Leyritz was charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage today. He was driving drunk and ended up killing a man. As a result he was taken to the county jail where he posted his $11,000 … Continue reading →

This year the Yankees’ luxury tax was reduced to $23.88 million. Man, we are really a thrifty bunch! But really, sure its a lot but it still beats the $26 million we paid last year and it is certainly an improvement over … Continue reading →

I just ran across this video on Youtube and since it is Christmas is perfect for today. It is a 1947 newsreel of Babe Ruth playing Santa Claus for children with Polio. He doesn’t make the greatest Santa, but hey … Continue reading →

Roger Clemens had released a video on youtube, again stating that he has never used steroids or human growth hormone. Right now it is one man’s word against another, but it will be interesting to see how everything develops, especially … Continue reading →

Tommy Byrne, a former Yankee pitcher, past away yesterday at the age of 87. He had spent 11 of his 14 seasons in the Bronx and had pitched in four World Series. He was known as “Wild Man” due to … Continue reading →

The Yankees seem to be in a giving mood this holiday season. Just a couple of days ago, A Rod announced that he will be opening up an education center for underprivleged kids in Florida. He has funded $1.5 million … Continue reading →

Today Roger Clemens denied all allegations made against him by the Mitchell Report. Through his agent and lawyer he has said that he never used any banned substances in his life including steroids and human growth hormone. He said he … Continue reading →

Today the deal with closer Mariano Rivera was finalized. It is worth $45 million over three years and will likely by Rivera’s last contract as a major leaguer (he is currently 38 years old.) Rivera has been great to us … Continue reading →

Today has been a slow day on both the Yankee and MLB fronts. It is rest well needed though, from the insanity of Mitchell madness. So, keeping pace with this I have decided to post a video for all of … Continue reading →