09/09: Quick Hits: Matsui is Clutch, Wang's Next Step, "Rock" on Jeter
Posted by: Patrick
Godzilla the Clutch: Hideki Matsui has been named the Major League Baseball Clutch Performer of the Month for August, reports MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. He hit 8 home runs and drove in 25 in 24 games.
What's Up with Wang?: Peter Abraham says that Chien-Ming Wang is out of his sling and was with the Yankees to watch a game for the first time since he had the operation. He's hoping that he'll be able to play catch in October and November - and that he and the team can work out a contract so that he can remain with the team.
You Can be a Champion: The toy wrestling champion belt that the Yankees were handing around earlier this season is up for auction. Bid now. It's up to 2,350.00 and the proceeds benefit charity.
Rock: Former Yankee Tim Raines talked to Jack Curry of the Times, discussing his impression of Derek Jeter.
Kennedy Progresses: The AP reports that Ian Kennedy say his first "game-type action" since his surgery to remove an aneurysm. He threw 35 pitches in two innings during a simulated game. He'll go again on Saturday, this time moving up to 50 pitches. Via Ben Kabak.
Jeter's Scout: Anthony McCarron at the Daily News caught up with the scout who discovered Derek Jeter, Dick Groch. Included is a photo of Derek Jeter in high school. Via Ben Kabak.
What's Up with Wang?: Peter Abraham says that Chien-Ming Wang is out of his sling and was with the Yankees to watch a game for the first time since he had the operation. He's hoping that he'll be able to play catch in October and November - and that he and the team can work out a contract so that he can remain with the team.
You Can be a Champion: The toy wrestling champion belt that the Yankees were handing around earlier this season is up for auction. Bid now. It's up to 2,350.00 and the proceeds benefit charity.
Rock: Former Yankee Tim Raines talked to Jack Curry of the Times, discussing his impression of Derek Jeter.
Kennedy Progresses: The AP reports that Ian Kennedy say his first "game-type action" since his surgery to remove an aneurysm. He threw 35 pitches in two innings during a simulated game. He'll go again on Saturday, this time moving up to 50 pitches. Via Ben Kabak.
Jeter's Scout: Anthony McCarron at the Daily News caught up with the scout who discovered Derek Jeter, Dick Groch. Included is a photo of Derek Jeter in high school. Via Ben Kabak.
