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With the Yankees Offices Reopening, There Are Tons of Updates
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Today was a busy day for the Yankees. This should wrap it all up: Former Yankee, Carl Pavano has been signed by the Cleveland Indians. He was signed to a one-year, $1...
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Mark Teixeira Press Conference…
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Finally Mark Teixeira has been introduced. It seems like the deal was completed so long ago with the Yankees offices closing and all. I’m glad he chose No...
Written by Kevin Rozell about about 17 hours ago 0 comments -
Andy Pettitte Rejects New York Yankees' $10M Offer
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) According to the NY Times, Andy Pettitte has rejected the NY Yankees $10M offer: In some ways, Andy Pettitte is no different than the dozens of other free agents to start the new year without a team...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 1 day ago 1 comments -
NY Rangers Chris Drury & Paul Mara on Different Sides of the Yanks/Sox Rivalry
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) As a die hard NY Rangers fan I thought this would be fun to share. Chris Drury is a well known Yankees fan, who idolized Don "Donnie Baseball" Mattingly growing up. That’s why he picked the jersey number 23...
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Jason Giambi Looks to Be Headed Back to Oakland
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) With the addition of Mark Teixeira we all knew that Giambi wouldn’t be returning in ‘09. The question is where he will go...
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Kurkjian: New York Yankees Will Be Must-See TV
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Tim Kurkjian seems to think the Yankees are must-see TV, and I totally agree with him. Love them or hate them..many will tune in to see what is going on...
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Yankees Spring Training Tickets Go on Sale This Friday…
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) New York Yankees Spring Training tickets go on sale this Friday. They will be available at 10:00AM ET on the Yankees Official Website. You can also call the ticket offices at: tel: (813) 879-2244 & tel: (800) 96-YANKS...
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Mark Teixeira’s Press Conference Will Be Tomorrow..
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Mark Teixeira will be introduced to the Bronx tomorrow when he takes part in probably the last press conference at the old Yankee Stadium. Teixeira completed his physical today in New York...
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Zell’s Pinstripe Blog Is Now on Facebook
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) I just created a new group on Facebook for the site. Feel free to join the group and invite others to join as well. Hope it creates more interest and readers for the site...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Does Oliver Perez Make Sense for the Yanks’?
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) The Yankees still have a hole in the rotation in the No. 5 spot—if you aren’t considering Phil Hughes. I think Hughes would be a great No. 5 starter, but some people are upset about that...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 2 days ago 3 comments -
Would Andruw Jones Solve the Yankees Centerfield Problem?
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) I am far from a Andruw Jones fan, but there has been recent rumors going around that the Yankees could go after him...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 2 days ago 5 comments -
The Greatest Comeback Ever: A Fan's Diary of the 1978 New York Yankees
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) I was recently contacted by diehard Yankee fan, Paul Keck. He wanted to tell me about a book he wrote...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Mark Teixeira’s Press Conference Could Come As Early As Tuesday
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) The New York Yankees are making plans to introduce newly acquired first baseman, Mark Teixeira. Some baseball sources say that the press conference could come as early as Tuesday...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Gooney Bird’s Long Journey to the Big Apple
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) First off...If you are wondering who “Gooney Bird” is..that is Don Larsen. This is how he got that nickname. Larsen also had a reputation as a partier. Stengelonce said of Larsen, “The only thing he fears is sleep
Written by Kevin Rozell about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Bucky Dent Played with Mark Teixeira’s Father
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) What a small world. Mark Teixeira’s father played high school baseball with Bucky “F******” Dent! Bucky Dent was a shortstop at Hialeah High School back in 1969...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Construction Worker Falls Four Feet off a Scaffold at the New Yankee Stadium
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) A construction worker at the new Yankee Stadium was rushed to the hospital after falling four feet off a scaffold. The city Department of Buildings said that this happened because the wheel of the scaffold hit a drain...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 4 days ago 0 comments -
People Think It’s Easy Being a New York Yankees Fan, but It’s Not!
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Everyone seems to think being a Yankee fan is so easy, but it’s not true at all. Our team has won 26 rings, 39 AL pennants, and is considered the best franchise in all of sports...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 4 days ago 3 comments -
The Imperfect Man Pitched the Perfect Game
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Don Larsen’s perfect game is a moment in sports history that will never be forgotten. Larsen was far from a great pitcher, but on that day he put on one of the best pitching performances in history...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 4 days ago 2 comments -
SF Giants Making a Move for Manny Ramirez? Scott Proctor Headed to the Marlins
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) According to the Denver Post, the San Francisco Giants might be making a move to obtain Manny Ramirez. The Giants have a great pitching staff, so if they really want to contend this year then this would make sense...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 4 days ago 1 comments -
Derek Lowe Unimpressed with Mets’ Offer
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Derek Lowe was offered a three year $36MM offer from the Mets’. Mike Puma of the NY Post says Derek was “hardly overwhelmed” by the offer, and that is understandable...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 4 days ago 2 comments -
Xavier Nady Due for Raise As Arbitration Filings Start Monday
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) The salary arbitration process will begin this Monday and will run until Jan. 15. The three Yankee players headed to arbitration are Xavier Nady, Melky Cabrera, and Brian Bruney...
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Yankees to Host Baseball Clinic in Taiwan…
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) The New York Yankees will be hosting a baseball clinic in Taiwan next week. Five members of the player development staff will conduct a clinic for high school pitchers, catchers, and coaches...
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MLB Network Launches, Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui Coming Off Books Next Year
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) I hope everyone had a great New Year’s. Tonight the MLB Network will officially launch. I am very excited about this new network, as it will bring you MLB 24/7. The channel will start up at 6 p...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 4 days ago 0 comments -
Yankee Stadium Construction Photos
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog) Here are a bunch of recent photos taken of the new Yankee Stadium. Thank Sliding Into Home for supplying me with these pictures: ...
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Dodgers Interested in Bobby Abreu, but Manny Is Still Their No. 1 Priority
The Los Angeles Times reports that the Manny Ramirez talks are at a stalemate. Meanwhile, they are thinking about adding Adam Dunn or Bobby Abreu to fill that missing spot if they can’t land Manny...
Written by Kevin Rozell about 8 days ago 0 comments
