CC Sabathia has McNugget relapse
Just a few days after Josh Hamilton admitted to a momentary alcohol relapse, another star fell off the wagon. CC Sabathia was spotted scarfing down Chicken McNuggets at a charity event.
Yanks get Hendry as Theo compensation for Red Sox
The Cubs and Red Sox today agreed on compensation for Theo Epstein, sending hapless former Chicago GM Jim Hendry to the Yankees where he'll wreak havoc in the Boston rival's front office for the next five to 10 years.
Montero refuses trade to Seattle, joins Peace Corps instead
“I really, really tried to look on the bright side,” Montero insisted. “I mean, Seattle’s not Kansas City, not Cleveland. Still, it didn’t help. Besides, you need a rocket launcher to get a ball out of Safeco. I had to follow my heart.”
Chavez plunked in Wiffle ball, Spring Training in jeopardy
In the first reported injury of its kind at the Major League level, Yankees backup third baseman Eric Chavez may miss Spring Training due to bruised ribs suffered when he was hit by a pitch during a Wiffle ball game.
Posada retires just two years after recording final RBI
"We'll miss him," said manager Joe Girardi. "That last RBI of his was one of the highlights to our 2009 World Series championship season."
Yankees deal Feliciano to A’s for office supplies
Three months after southpaw Pedro Feliciano’s left rotator cuff surgery, you wouldn’t expect there to be a market for his services. But then, you’d be underestimating the resourcefulness of Billy Beane.
Posada taking grounders, expects to start as ball boy along first base line
“I had spoken to Joe [Girardi] about my gunning the ball back to the pitcher and letting him relay to second on steal attempts – kind of a two-one-four putout – but he wasn’t crazy about the idea,” Posada said.
