Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch has the terrible news. Originally diagnosed with a vasospasm, doctors have said that Ian Kennedy has an aneurysm under his right armpit.
He is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday, performed by Dr. George Todd, who operated on David Cone in 1996, when he was diagnosed with an aneurysm.
Our thoughts are with Kennedy and those close to him.
He is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday, performed by Dr. George Todd, who operated on David Cone in 1996, when he was diagnosed with an aneurysm.
Our thoughts are with Kennedy and those close to him.
Posted by: Seamus
Updating a previous story, Jose Molina has officially been placed on the disabled list after injuring his quad in last night's game against Tampa Bay. Kevin Cash has been called up from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes/Barre as the replacement catcher. Mark Melancon has been sent down to AAA, and as Peter Abraham notes, Steven Jackson was designated for assignment to make room for Cash on the 40-man roster. Francisco Cervelli started tonight's game against the Orioles in Baltimore.
05/08: Dom DiMaggio Dies at 92
Posted by: Seamus
Dom DiMaggio, the brother of the late Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio, has passed away at the age of 92. Dominic played his entire 14-year career with the Boston Red Sox.
When people think of some of the great sibling combinations in sports, we tend to think of Venus and Serena Williams, Eli and Peyton Manning, Phil and Tony Esposito or perhaps Phil and Joe Niekro. Not too many people usually think of Joltin' Joe as part of one of the greatest brother combinations in the history of sports, in part because Joe's legacy in itself is so enormous, and partly because Dom was overshadowed by some guy named Ted Williams. But the two had a combined 20 All-Star selections between them (13 for Joe, 7 for Dom), and the two combined for 3,894 hits and 2,155 RBI. What's probably the most mind-boggling stat of all is that both DiMaggio brothers hold their respective club records for longest consecutive game hitting streaks. While we all know about the Yankee Clipper's 56-game streak in 1941, Dominic hit safely in 34 straight games for the Red Sox in 1949, a club record that still stands 60 years later (if that's not enough irony for you, it was actually Joe who made the final putout to end Dom's streak).
Amazingly enough, these guys weren't the only sons of Giuseppe DiMaggio to play in the big leagues. Their older brother Vince put together a pretty nice career for himself, as well.
When people think of some of the great sibling combinations in sports, we tend to think of Venus and Serena Williams, Eli and Peyton Manning, Phil and Tony Esposito or perhaps Phil and Joe Niekro. Not too many people usually think of Joltin' Joe as part of one of the greatest brother combinations in the history of sports, in part because Joe's legacy in itself is so enormous, and partly because Dom was overshadowed by some guy named Ted Williams. But the two had a combined 20 All-Star selections between them (13 for Joe, 7 for Dom), and the two combined for 3,894 hits and 2,155 RBI. What's probably the most mind-boggling stat of all is that both DiMaggio brothers hold their respective club records for longest consecutive game hitting streaks. While we all know about the Yankee Clipper's 56-game streak in 1941, Dominic hit safely in 34 straight games for the Red Sox in 1949, a club record that still stands 60 years later (if that's not enough irony for you, it was actually Joe who made the final putout to end Dom's streak).
Amazingly enough, these guys weren't the only sons of Giuseppe DiMaggio to play in the big leagues. Their older brother Vince put together a pretty nice career for himself, as well.
Posted by: Patrick
Indications from MLB.com's Anthony DiComo and Peter Abraham are that Jose Molina will probably be finding himself on the DL soon.
If that happens, either Kevin Cash or Chris Stewart will probably be called up from Triple-A. A 40 man roster move will have to be made and Abraham says that that could be Angel Berroa, who is hitting .167 in just 7 games and 12 at bats.
If that happens, either Kevin Cash or Chris Stewart will probably be called up from Triple-A. A 40 man roster move will have to be made and Abraham says that that could be Angel Berroa, who is hitting .167 in just 7 games and 12 at bats.
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that Chien-Ming Wang put in another solid appearance in an extended spring game, allowing no runs on three hits and striking out seven over five innings pitched. His fastball was reportedly around 91 MPH.
Wang's next start will be Tuesday, and it might be for one of the Yankees' Minor League teams. It will probably be either Double-A Trenton or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, DiComo notes, as Single-A Tampa will not be at home.
And if all goes well on Tuesday, he could be back with the Yankees, starting on Sunday, May 17.
Wang's next start will be Tuesday, and it might be for one of the Yankees' Minor League teams. It will probably be either Double-A Trenton or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, DiComo notes, as Single-A Tampa will not be at home.
And if all goes well on Tuesday, he could be back with the Yankees, starting on Sunday, May 17.
Posted by: Patrick
After last night's loss to the Rays, Joe Girardi told Peter Abraham that he 's been having issues tied to "arm strength."
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo has more from the manager.
Let's hope it's just Mo working his strength back up, rather than an issue that will require time off.
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo has more from the manager.
"The velocity is not there," Girardi said. "That's part of it. I still think he's coming back from the surgery he went through. That's why we've been very careful with him. Mo's always going to take the ball -- that's Mariano Rivera. But he's had some days where he hasn't felt the greatest."
Let's hope it's just Mo working his strength back up, rather than an issue that will require time off.
Posted by: Patrick
The Rays got on Andy Pettitte early on Thursday night, scoring two runs off the lefty in the first and third innings and putting the Yankees in a 4-0 hole.
They battled back, however, in the fourth. After a Melky Cabrera walk and a Ramiro Pena single, Jose Molina doubled Cabrera in for the team's first run. Later in the inning, Johnny Damon would double home both Pena and Molina to put the Yankees within 1.
Hideki Matsui would get that 1 with a solo home run to lead off the fifth. Unfortunately, Pettitte gave the lead right back to Tampa thanks to a solo home run hit by Ben Zobrist. It was one of four home runs that Pettitte would allow on the day.
Jose Veras would relieve Pettitte and pitch two innings, allowing an earned run while striking out 2. Down 2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the eighth, Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon staged their own mini-rally. Jeter singled and Damon homered to tie it up at 6.
Joe Girardi decided to bring in Mariano Rivera to pitch the 9th and, well, it didn't go so hot. After retiring the first hitter, Mo allowed back to back jacks by Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria. David Robertson would actually relieve Rivera to face Pat Burrell, retiring him to end the top of the 9th. That would be all the Rays needed as the Yankees went down quietly in the bottom half of the frame.
Fun fact wise, the RiverAveBlues Twitter account said that Mo had never allowed back to back home runs in a game... ever. So, there's that.
Damon was the bright spot of the day, going 4 for 5 with a double, a home run and four RBI. Jeter was the only other Yankee to have more than a hit.
Tomorrow at 7:05 PM ET, A-Rod will make his 2009 debut. CC Sabathia (1-3, 4.85) will take the hill, going against Jeremy Guthrie (2-2, 5.05).
Recap records: Patrick: 8-4, Seamus: 4-8, Andrew: 1-3.
They battled back, however, in the fourth. After a Melky Cabrera walk and a Ramiro Pena single, Jose Molina doubled Cabrera in for the team's first run. Later in the inning, Johnny Damon would double home both Pena and Molina to put the Yankees within 1.
Hideki Matsui would get that 1 with a solo home run to lead off the fifth. Unfortunately, Pettitte gave the lead right back to Tampa thanks to a solo home run hit by Ben Zobrist. It was one of four home runs that Pettitte would allow on the day.
Jose Veras would relieve Pettitte and pitch two innings, allowing an earned run while striking out 2. Down 2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the eighth, Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon staged their own mini-rally. Jeter singled and Damon homered to tie it up at 6.
Joe Girardi decided to bring in Mariano Rivera to pitch the 9th and, well, it didn't go so hot. After retiring the first hitter, Mo allowed back to back jacks by Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria. David Robertson would actually relieve Rivera to face Pat Burrell, retiring him to end the top of the 9th. That would be all the Rays needed as the Yankees went down quietly in the bottom half of the frame.
Fun fact wise, the RiverAveBlues Twitter account said that Mo had never allowed back to back home runs in a game... ever. So, there's that.
Damon was the bright spot of the day, going 4 for 5 with a double, a home run and four RBI. Jeter was the only other Yankee to have more than a hit.
Tomorrow at 7:05 PM ET, A-Rod will make his 2009 debut. CC Sabathia (1-3, 4.85) will take the hill, going against Jeremy Guthrie (2-2, 5.05).
Recap records: Patrick: 8-4, Seamus: 4-8, Andrew: 1-3.
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that Alex Rodriguez will make his 2009 debut on Friday in Baltimore. He will bat cleanup and play the field, starting at third base.
Posted by: Patrick
Tyler Kepner of the Times reports that Brett Tomko could make it up to the big league Yankees, once they are satisified that his mild oblique strain has healed.
Tomko has a 0.69 ERA at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, having allowed 1 run in 13 innings pitched, to go along with 15 strikeouts and 4 walks.
The pitcher posses an opt out in his contract that will allow him to cut ties with the team if he's not in the majors by next month.
Tomko has a 0.69 ERA at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, having allowed 1 run in 13 innings pitched, to go along with 15 strikeouts and 4 walks.
The pitcher posses an opt out in his contract that will allow him to cut ties with the team if he's not in the majors by next month.
Posted by: Patrick
ESPN The Magazine's Rick Reilly has a profile of Pat Venditte, the Yankees switch-pitching prospect. Check it out.
