Monthly Archives: July 2008

Yankees Acquire Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte

Just like always, the Yankees aren’t willing to settle for less than a championship this year. Thank god we have management that always wants to win. With the trade deadline approaching, Cashman’s crew was busy once more despite some suggestions … Continue reading

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MLB Draftees: Erik Lovett, Nikolas Turley

This post is part of the MLB Draft 2008 get-to-know the draftees series. Erik Lovett, a first baseman and outfielder from Mount Olive College was selected by the New York Yankees in the 2008 MLB draft. Lovett, who will turn … Continue reading

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Yankees Trail by 3.5

After another victory tonight, the Yankees have extended their win streak to 5 (and the home streak to 9.) With a Tampa loss, we sit only 3.5gb with a 55-45 record. Tomorrow is the last game of the series against … Continue reading

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Yankees look for sweep!

After coming away with a thrilling 13 inning win on Saturday the Yankees look to sweep the Oakland A’s on Sunday. The 1:05pm start will feature Andy Pettitte and Justin Duchscherer as the starting pitchers. Duchscherer is 10-5 this season … Continue reading

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Yankees/A’s Game Two

After a big win Friday night, the Yankees will battle the A’s again on Saturday afternoon at the stadium. For the A’s, 22 year old rookie Sean Gallagher will throw. Sean is 1-0 since coming over in the Rich Harden … Continue reading

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Richie Sexson a Yankee

Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Yankees have agreed to a tentative deal with Richie Sexson. With the offense doing not-so-well, Cashman seems to think that Sexson may be able to help us. The Yanks are going to be … Continue reading

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Yankees/A’s set to battle

After the AL won the marathon of an All Star Game, the New York Yankees, and Oakland A’s, both coming off four days off will tango Friday night for the first of three at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are coming … Continue reading

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Draftees: Rob Scahill and Matt Veltmann

This post is part of the MLB Draft 2008 get-to-know the draftees series. In the 48th round of the 2008 MLB draft, the Yankees selected Rob Scahill out of Bradley University, a private school in Peoria Illinois. Rob, a 6’2, … Continue reading

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The 2008 Home Run Derby

Last night’s home run derby was certainly one for the ages as it was the first and last at Yankee Stadium and Josh Hamilton continued his inspirational comeback with an amazing night. He ended up coming in second since the … Continue reading

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A Closer Look: Patrick Venditte

This post is part of the MLB Draft 2008 get-to-know the draftees series. With the 620th overall pick (20th round) of the 2008 MLB draft, the New York Yankees selected a right-handed pitcher out of Creighton University- Patrick Venditte. Patrick … Continue reading

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