Reliever Jon Rauch to serve as stilt man at Citi Field
"Yeah, Rauch is a pretty good relief pitcher, but I'm confident he will be more effective as a circus sideshow for fans," GM Sandy Alderson said at a press conference.
Ten Jets offensive starters file to change names to ‘An Anonymous Source’
The name change petitions come in the wake of a recent New York Daily News article in which several Jets players ripped their own quarterback, Mark Sanchez, without providing their name as the source of the information.
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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."
Pringles releases limited edition flavor in honor of Mike D’Antoni
Knicks fans have wanted Mike D’Antoni canned for years, but not like this. The mustachioed coach may be on the hot seat in New York, but Pringles believes in him enough to dedicate a new flavor in his honor.
Tortorella apologizes to refs for the league’s attempt to fix Winter Classic
Rangers coach John Tortorella received news Wednesday that he was fined $30,000 for his negative comments aimed at the officiating crew of Monday’s Winter Classic. In response, he offered a back-handed apology.
Bart Scott’s obscene gesture directed at handicapped child not reporter
Little Jimmy Roscoe, age 12 from Flemington, NJ, was wheeled into the Jets locker room late Sunday afternoon to fulfill his lifelong dream of meeting linebacker Bart Scott. The New York chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation had set up the surprise visit with the Jets organization earlier in the week.
