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Post by jumbo on Sept 7, 2007 16:20:33 GMT -5
Injured A-Rod limited to DH duty Posted: Friday September 07, 2007 04:20AM ET After receiving an MRI exam on his right ankle, talking his way into Wednesday's lineup as the DH against Seattle, and hitting two home runs in the seventh inning, Alex Rodriguez still didn't sound confident about returning to third base anytime soon. It could mean a big weekend of playing time for Wilson Betemit at third in Kansas City should Rodriguez be slotted as the Yankees' DH.--New York Post
Yankee's wedding falls during playoffs Posted: Friday September 07, 2007 01:47AM ET The Yankees long ago gave Ian Kennedy permission to schedule his wedding for Oct. 6. The minor league season is over by then, but the major league playoffs are just starting. The date falls on a day off during the division series, and the wedding is being held in St. Louis, the hometown of Kennedy's fiancee, the USC basketball player Allison Jaskowiak. Kennedy does not seem to know what to root for. "There's only been two or three September call-ups to actually participate in the playoffs, right? Like Francisco Rodriguez," Kennedy said, hopefully, on Wednesday. "I try not to think about it. She might get upset." By the wedding date, Kennedy could be a crucial contributor.--New York Times
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Post by jumbo on Sept 11, 2007 11:38:02 GMT -5
MLB playoff rule to hurt Yankees? Posted: Tuesday September 11, 2007 05:51AM ET The Post has learned the AL regular-season champion will be given the choice of whether to play Division Series A, in which the if-necessary five games are scheduled to be played in seven days beginning on Thurs, Oct. 4; or in Division Series B, in which the five games are scheduled to be played in eight days. Wouldn't the Red sox jump at the chance to play the eight-day series if for no other reason than to require the Yankees to play the seven-day series so the Yankees' Joba Chamberlain would only be available for three games, instead of the four in which he'd be allowed to pitch in the extended version?--New York Post
Clemens may return vs. Red Sox Posted: Tuesday September 11, 2007 05:41AM ET After going through a pair of easy throwing sessions in Texas this past weekend, Roger Clemens is set to test his balky right elbow with bullpen sessions at Rogers Centre this week. Brian Cashman guessed Clemens would throw today and Thursday. If those sessions go well, Clemens would be on schedule to start Sunday in Fenway Park against the AL East-leading Red Sox.--New York Post
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Post by jumbo on Sept 12, 2007 11:52:38 GMT -5
Pettitte: Yankees or out in 2008 Posted: Wednesday September 12, 2007 05:43AM ET Andy Pettitte would be by far the best pitcher on the free-agent market, should he decline his player option for 2008. But Pettitte said yesterday that he has no intention of testing the market; he will play for the Yankees or not at all.--Newark Star-Ledger
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Post by jumbo on Sept 13, 2007 10:50:39 GMT -5
Jays' A-Rod goof angers Torre Posted: Thursday September 13, 2007 07:21AM ET In a video game promotion in the middle of the sixth inning, two Jays fans were playing a baseball game on the scoreboard screen, pitching to A-Rod. Twice they threw at him, missing once and hitting him once and leaving Joe Torre unhappy. The Blue Jays have a history of tweaking the Yankees - before the 2003 season opener, they ran an advertisement in Toronto papers that showed a Yankee cap soiled with bird droppings. The ad also encouraged fans to boo Hideki Matsui, who was making his Major League debut after coming over from Japan in the offseason.--New York Daily News
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Post by oscargamble on Sept 14, 2007 12:03:19 GMT -5
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Post by jumbo on Sept 18, 2007 11:05:51 GMT -5
Did Gagne throw at Mariano? Posted: Tuesday September 18, 2007 06:34AM ET While Mariano Rivera stretched in the Yankees' bullpen in the top of the eighth inning, an errant pitch from the Red Sox bullpen - presumably from reliever Eric Gagne - hit the Yankees' closer in his right pinky. "It was hard," Rivera said yesterday before the Yankees' game against Baltimore at Yankee Stadium. "It hit me good. I didn't have a feeling for the whole game."--New York Newsday
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Post by jumbo on Sept 22, 2007 11:16:06 GMT -5
Pettitte's son injured playing football Posted: Saturday September 22, 2007 06:33AM ET Andy Pettitte was expected to rejoin the Yankees last night or today after traveling to his Texas home to be with his son Josh, who was injured playing football Wednesday night while Pettitte was beating the Orioles for his 200th big league victory. "Everything seems to be OK,'' Pettitte's pal, Roger Clemens, said.--New York Post
Clemens to miss another start Posted: Saturday September 22, 2007 06:21AM ET Roger Clemens's body pushed back, as he likes to say, and Clemens will miss another start because of it. Yankees Manager Joe Torre said Clemens would not start as scheduled today because of a problem with his left hamstring. Clemens has also missed starts this season because of groin and elbow injuries.--New York Times
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Post by jumbo on Sept 23, 2007 11:34:32 GMT -5
Boras pitching A-Rod to Cubs Posted: Sunday September 23, 2007 07:49AM ET A new report says Alex Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, has spoken to a potential new owner of the Chicago Cubs about a bank-breaking deal that could give A-Rod a cut of the team. New York magazine doesn't name the front-running owner wannabe but reports that it is not Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of the NBA, who's expressed interest in grabbing the Cubs.--New York Post
Yankees won't rush for Bonds Posted: Sunday September 23, 2007 08:17AM ET Barry Bonds' knees are shot and the five-time Gold Glove Award winner's defensive skills have clearly eroded. If anything, he has designated hitter written all over him. But that doesn't mean the Mets and the Yankees won't at least give a passing glance in the direction of the seven-time MVP. Although the Yankees gave Roger Clemens flexibility this year, Bonds' me-first approach would not seem to be compatible with their clubhouse.--Newark Star-Ledger
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Post by philinla on Sept 23, 2007 23:18:24 GMT -5
The Yanks know who's tampering.
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Post by jumbo on Sept 24, 2007 9:52:13 GMT -5
Agent denies A-Rod-Cubs talks Posted: Monday September 24, 2007 07:49AM ET Alex Rodriguez seemed surprised when asked about an upcoming article in "New York" magazine that claims agent Scott Boras has "already been in touch with" the prospective new owners of the Chicago Cubs and has discussed a $300-million, 10-year contract that will include an eventual ownership stake in the franchise. "I have not talked to anyone," Boras told The Associated Press.--New York Newsday
Bernie Williams considers comeback Posted: Monday September 24, 2007 06:58AM ET Bernie Williams insists that he's no longer upset the Yankees didn't bring him back, but still hasn't completely ruled out a comeback - even though his old team really hasn't missed him much this season. He admitted he still follows what goes on in The Bronx.--New York Times
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Post by jumbo on Sept 25, 2007 8:31:38 GMT -5
Hazed Yanks rooks off to see Wizard Posted: Tuesday September 25, 2007 05:45AM ET The Yankees' rookies weren't off to see The Wizard yesterday, even if it appeared that way as they donned costumes to depart for their final regular-season road trip. As has become the custom in recent years, yesterday's home finale served as Rookie Hazing Day, this time with a Wizard of Oz theme. The Cowardly Lion (Joba Chamberlain) was last seen asking Glinda the Good Witch (Chase Wright) for her phone number. Ian Kennedy got the lead role as Dorothy - ruby red shoes and all - with Shelley Duncan as The Scarecrow and Phil Hughes as The Tin Man. Not to be overshadowed were Kei Igawa (Flying Monkey), Edwar Ramirez (Wicked Witch), Matt DeSalvo (Lollipop Kid), Tyler Clippard (Monkey), Bronson Sardinha (Guard); Ross Ohlendorf (Guard) and Alberto Gonzalez (Munchkin).--New York Post
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Post by jumbo on Sept 27, 2007 12:32:25 GMT -5
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September 27, 2007 Yankees Notebook A Productive Lunch for Steinbrenner and Torre By TYLER KEPNER
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 26 — Joe Torre has tried for the past two seasons to keep regular contact with George Steinbrenner, the Yankees’ principal owner, to avoid the deep freeze that poisoned their relationship two years ago. On Wednesday, Torre met Steinbrenner for an hourlong catered lunch at Legends Field, and Steinbrenner later showed up at Tropicana Field for the Yankees’ game against the Devil Rays.
General Manager Brian Cashman was also at the lunch, along with Steinbrenner’s sons, Hank and Hal, and his son-in-law, Felix Lopez. Steinbrenner’s former son-in-law, Steve Swindal, no longer works for the organization.
Torre is unsigned past this season and probably needs to win the World Series — or at least the pennant — to return for a 13th season as the Yankees’ manager. He said that issue did not come up over lunch.
“We didn’t talk about it,” Torre said. “We were just talking about the team, basically, and this was scheduled before we came down here. I was very comfortable, that’s all I can tell you. I certainly didn’t have to be included in any meeting that was scheduled. It was very productive.”
Torre said he stressed the importance of the young players who helped revitalize the Yankees’ season. Repeating a mantra of Cashman’s, Torre said he told Steinbrenner that having productive young players would prevent the Yankees from needing to sign costly free agents.
“When you’re dealing with your future, you don’t have to wait until the next list of free agents comes out,” Torre said. “We’ve got pretty good guys to pick from.”
Many people who have known Steinbrenner for years believe his health is in serious decline at age 77. But Torre said he seemed fine, noting that Steinbrenner was annoyed at Tuesday’s extra-inning loss.
“I said, ‘How are you doing?’ and he said, ‘Not so good,’ ” Torre said. “I knew right away he was fine.”
CLEMENS TO STAY IN TAMPA Roger Clemens will stay behind when the Yankees leave for Baltimore on Thursday night. Brian Cashman said Clemens would continue working out at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa as he tried to recover from a strained left hamstring.
Clemens played catch Wednesday and is resting his legs in hopes of making a playoff start. The Yankees want him to throw a simulated game before clearing him for their playoff roster.
Asked if he was confident Clemens would be a part of the playoffs, Joe Torre said, “We’ve got to be a part of it first, and when that happens, we’re confident he will be, too.”
MARCH TO 3,000 HITS Derek Jeter recorded his 200th hit of the season Tuesday, giving him six seasons with at least 200. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that is the most 200-hit seasons by a shortstop in major league history.
Jeter, 33, entered Wednesday’s game with 2,350 hits, and is a near lock to get 3,000. He already has more 200-hit seasons than Willie Mays, Dave Winfield, Rickey Henderson, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Collins, Robin Yount, Craig Biggio, Rafael Palmeiro and Cap Anson combined.
All of those players had at least 3,000 career hits. Among players in the 3,000-hit club, only Pete Rose, Ty Cobb, Paul Waner and Wade Boggs have more seasons with 200 hits than Jeter.
DIVIDING THE MONEY All of the Yankees who were here Wednesday and have been on the roster the entire season took part in the annual playoff-shares meeting before batting practice.
Mike Mussina, the team’s union representative, tallied up the number of days each player has spent on the roster, and gave the full-season players that information. The meeting is held to determine how much of a share each player and staff member should get. Players who have spent all season on the major league roster or disabled list (or five and a half months on it, in Carl Pavano’s case) are automatically given a full share.
Last season, a full share for members of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals was worth $362,173.
DUNCAN’S CHANCE Shelley Duncan started at designated hitter against the Tampa Bay left-hander J. P. Howell on Wednesday, and Joe Torre said he planned to start him against another lefty, Scott Kazmir, on Thursday. Duncan would seem to have secured a spot on the postseason roster as a power bat off the bench, but Torre wants to see more.
“We have to make some decisions,” Torre said. “Having Duncan out there against lefties, we have to see what we can see. If Shelley’s going to get any time here, it’s going to be against left-handers.”
HOME RUNS ARE NICE, BUT ... For all his impressive power numbers this season — 53 homers, 151 runs batted in through Tuesday — Alex Rodriguez stressed the importance of small ball Wednesday.
“Home runs are not what’s going to win in October,” he said. “It’s going to be doing the little things, hitting balls the other way, taking walks. If you run into one or two, that’s awesome. But playing the little game is what’s going to be productive, for me and everyone.”
Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company
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Post by jumbo on Oct 3, 2007 8:47:17 GMT -5
newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spbbyrivera035399860oct03,0,7524172.story
Newsday.com YANKEES vs. INDIANS Rivera’s pinstripe run may be coming to close BY ANTHONY RIEBER
anthony.rieber@newsday.com; Jim Baumbach
October 3, 2007
If you're a Yankees fan and you have a decent imagination, it's not hard for you to imagine this: The final game of the 2007 World Series, Mariano Rivera on the mound, an inside cutter, a shattered bat, a weak ground ball, a last out, a 27th Yankees championship, a mob at the mound, Joe Torre hugging and crying.
A few days later, a parade.
How about this one? Imagine Opening Day 2008. Mariano Rivera on the mound, an inside cutter, a shattered bat, a weak ground ball, a last out. Handshakes at the mound.
Only this is not Yankee Stadium. Mariano Rivera is a Marlin. Or a Cub. Or a Phillie. Or a Brave.
Unthinkable, no?
As the Yankees enter the postseason with Rivera as their closer for the 11th straight year - as the best closer in postseason history, with an 8-1 record, 34 saves and a 0.80 ERA - there is a chance it also will be his last with the club.
Rivera does not have a contract beyond this season. While the opt-out provision of Alex Rodriguez's contract has been discussed more than the sub-prime lending crisis and health care put together, and everyone is aware that the Yankees' showing in these playoffs could determine Torre's fate, relatively little attention has been paid to the contract status of Rivera.
Can you imagine Mariano Rivera wearing anything other than Yankee pinstripes?
"No, I can't," said catcher Jorge Posada, also a free agent after the postseason. "I don't think Mariano deserves what's going on. It's different with me. I see it another way when I see somebody else. Mo's something else. Mo's like legacy, you know?"
And he's also turning 38 in November. That, and the cost and length of a new contract, are among the cold, hard numbers general manager Brian Cashman will look at after the postseason.
Cashman already has proven he isn't swayed by sentiment. Need proof? See Williams, Bernie, who traded in his bat for a guitar once Cashman refused to offer him a guaranteed contract before spring training.
It was Cashman who decided to go into the season without negotiating new deals for Rivera and Posada. The 36-year-old catcher has said he wants to come back but is looking forward to his first foray into the free-agent market.
Rivera, though, wanted a deal back in spring training and was stung by the Yankees' refusal to negotiate. In February, he said: "Definitely I want to finish my career here, but if they don't give the respect that I deserve, I have to move on."
His stance hasn't changed through the long season. Asked recently if he had thought about this possibly being his final postseason as a Yankee, Rivera smiled and said: "Nah. Not yet."
As far as on the field, Rivera was almost as good as ever this season, going 3-4 with a 3.15 ERA and 30 saves in 34 chances. He finished with his highest ERA and least amount of saves since an injury-plagued 2002, but goes into this postseason healthy, which was not the case last season.
"Last year at this time we had him shut down for about three weeks," Torre said, recalling the period from Sept. 1-21, 2006, when Rivera didn't pitch because of tightness in his forearm/elbow area. "Right now, we feel a lot more confident in his physical well-being."
And they hope they can use him more than last postseason. Rivera pitched a scoreless inning to close out a Game 1 win in the ALDS and then didn't appear again as the Tigers shocked the Yankees in four games.
Now Rivera has Joba Chamberlain in front of him in what the Yankees hope will be a reprise of the Rivera/John Wetteland duo circa 1996. It's not difficult to imagine Chamberlain and Rivera being successful as a postseason tandem, maybe even taking the Yankees all the way to the Canyon of Heroes.
It's what might come later that's hard to imagine.
DEFINING MOMENTS
Five defining moments from Mariano Rivera in postseason play:
Valued performance
2003 ALCS Game 7
Rivera throws three scoreless innings and gets the victory as the Yankees oust the Red Sox on Aaron Boone's walk-off home run. Rivera is the series MVP.
One that got away
2001 World Series Game 7
Rivera's biggest postseason failure is marked by his own errant throw to second trying for the force on a sacrifice bunt attempt. Arizona wins the series on Luis Gonzalez's bloop single off Rivera.
Can't close the deal
2004 ALCS Game 4
Just three outs from winning the series, the Yankees' collapse begins when Rivera starts the ninth by walking Boston's Kevin Millar. Pinch runner Dave Roberts steals second and Bill Mueller drives him in with a single right past Rivera.
A long night
1997 ALDS Game 4
Sandy Alomar Jr. hits a two-out, tying home run off Rivera in the eighth, and the Indians use the momentum to win the series in five games.
No. 1 in the city
2000 World Series Game 5
Rivera is on the mound for the final inning of the Subway Series, retiring Mike Piazza on a deep drive to centerfield.
- Jim Baumbach
MEET THE ENEMY
Joe Borowski
Joe Borowski grew up rooting for the Yankees as a youngster in nearby Bayonne, N.J., and fulfilled a dream of wearing pinstripes during the late 1990s.
Borowski, now the Cleveland closer, didn't show much potential in eight games for the Yankees in 1998 and one in 1997. He allowed nine runs, 13 hits and eight walks in 11 2/3 innings.
But credit Borowski for perseverance. Out of the majors for a while, he reportedly was on the verge of quitting to be a firefighter before landing with the Cubs in 2001, and he has fared well since. - Jim Baumbach
2007 stats
4-5 Record
5.07 ERA
45 Saves
58 Ks
17 Walks
9 HR
Copyright © 2007, Newsday Inc.
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Post by jumbo on Oct 5, 2007 8:24:05 GMT -5
Cameraman fired over Yankee's injury Posted: Friday October 05, 2007 07:33AM ET As freak accidents go, Doug Mientkiewicz got off easily before Game 1. Mientkiewicz, the Yankees' first baseman, was leaving the team bus after arriving at Jacobs Field when a backpedaling YES Network cameraman tripped him and caused him to roll his left ankle. The cameraman, a freelancer, was fired.--New York Times
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Post by jumbo on Oct 6, 2007 12:23:39 GMT -5
A-Rod admits: 'I am pressing' Posted: Saturday October 06, 2007 07:57AM ET Alex Rodriguez isn't the only Yankee who looks like he is swinging a wet newspaper instead of a bat. However, because of his past October failures as a Yankee, Rodriguez is under the spotlight. "I am pressing. I have to start swinging at strikes," said Rodriguez, who struck out on a 3-2 pitch with Bobby Abreu on second and two outs in the ninth with the score tied, 1-1. "If the pitch isn't a strike, go to first base and trust [Jorge] Posada and [Hideki] Matsui."--New York Post
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Post by jumbo on Oct 7, 2007 11:23:05 GMT -5
Torre gone if Yanks don't rebound Posted: Sunday October 07, 2007 08:03AM ET Joe Torre, who avoided George Steinbrenner's axe a year ago, is likely gone if the Yankees don't get off the canvas and advance to the ALCS. Even that might not be enough. Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera will be free agents. Alex Rodriguez, in the middle of another October funk (0-for-6; 3 Ks), is expected to become a free agent, and Andy Pettitte holds a $16 million option.--New York Post
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Post by jumbo on Oct 8, 2007 13:39:16 GMT -5
Next Yankees manager will be... Posted: Monday October 08, 2007 05:39AM ET While the YES broadcaster Joe Girardi has managerial experience, the strong favorite to replace Joe Torre is his bench coach, Don Mattingly, who was recruited by Steinbrenner to join the staff four years ago. Hiring Mattingly would probably placate the veteran free agents Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada, and there may be no one in the Yankees??? universe who is more respected within baseball. But Mattingly is also a Torre loyalist.--New York Times
Angels really need A-Rod now Posted: Monday October 08, 2007 09:27AM ET If it turns out that Alex Rodriguez is truly interested in leaving the Yankees, this train wreck of a series for the Angels against the Red Sox surely played right into his hands. Even if he wants to stay, his price undoubtedly has gone up as the Angels begin looking for the slugger who can give them a real shot at a championship.--New York Daily News
MLB backs ump vs. Steinbrenner Posted: Monday October 08, 2007 05:58AM ET In the aftermath of George Steinbrenner's criticism of umpire Bruce Froemming, Mike Port, who supervises umpiring for MLB, backed Froemming's decision to keep playing Game 2 of the AL Division Series despite the swarm of midges that descended on Jacobs Field on Friday night. "It was a decision made down on the field and we stand by our people down on the field," Port said yesterday,--New York Post
Yankees come to Torre's defense Posted: Monday October 08, 2007 09:24AM ET Joe Torre's players prepared to play a game if they lost would cost him his job after The Boss said Saturday that he didn't think Torre would be back if the Yankees didn't climb out of the 0-2 ditch in the best-of-five affair. "It's not right," a stern-faced Mariano Rivera told The Post. "Mr. T doesn't deserve that. He doesn't pitch or hit. The job he has done for us this season has been tremendous." Steinbrenner was mum on Torre's future when he left his Manhattan residence and when he arrived at the Stadium an hour before the game. It was his first Stadium appearance since Opening Day.--New York Post
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Post by jumbo on Oct 19, 2007 9:21:58 GMT -5
Free agent stars may leave with Torre Posted: Friday October 19, 2007 06:26AM ET Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera indicated during the season that who the manager is would play a part in their decision to return or leave. "Let's see who they put in there," Posada said in August when asked if Joe Torre wasn't back would he split, too. Rivera was upset about the Boss' edict but didn't return a call last night. Of the two, Posada is more likely to leave than Rivera.--New York Post
Yankees top managerial candidates Posted: Friday October 19, 2007 07:53AM ET Don Mattingly remains the front-runner to take over for Torre and lead the Yankees into their next era as well as a new Stadium in 2009, but the club has no plans to hand the reins over to the bench coach without doing an exhaustive search... Tony La Russa, whose status with the Cardinals remains in limbo as St. Louis looks to fill its GM position, remains a outside possibility as well.--New York Daily News
Yanks deadline doesn't faze Boras Posted: Friday October 19, 2007 06:39AM ET What do you imagine Scott Boras thinks about having a deadline placed on him by the Yankees when he is sitting with the best player in the majors, coming off his best year, in his prime and at a time when the majors are flush with cash? "I think, in the end, great decisions always render artificial dynamics meaningless," Boras said yesterday. It was his only comment for the record and it was meant to be purposely vague. But it is clear that he wants the perception out there that his client, Alex Rodriguez, will not be pressured into a deal on the Yankees' clock. In his strongest way yet, Yankee GM Brian Cashman said on Wednesday that if the club were unable to sign Rodriguez before his opt-out date, they would not pursue the slugger in free agency.--New York Post
Royals talk to possible NYY candidate Posted: Friday October 19, 2007 06:34AM ET Trey Hillman, who has long been considered a possible sleeper candidate within the Yankees' organization in the event Joe Torre departed, is in serious negotiations to be the next manager of the Royals, ESPN.com reported last night.--New York Post
Divorce weakened Torre's position Posted: Friday October 19, 2007 06:16AM ET Where is Steve Swindal now that we want to blame him for the breakup of the Yankees and Joe Torre? Swindal isn't around because of his own breakup with his wife, Jennifer nee Steinbrenner. Calls to known telephone numbers for Swindal did not locate him yesterday. Swindal's divorce from George Steinbrenner's daughter cost him not only his marriage but also his position as managing partner of the Yankees.--New York Times
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Post by jumbo on Oct 24, 2007 8:31:35 GMT -5
Official: Yanks to pick manager soon Posted: Wednesday October 24, 2007 07:34AM ET Don Mattingly was the second candidate to interview for the Yankees' opening. Joe Girardi interviewed Monday and first-base coach Tony Pena is scheduled to go today. General manager Brian Cashman is withholding comment during the search, but one Yankees official who has spoken with Cashman believes a decision could come soon. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is not involved in the search process, said he got the impression there will be no further interviews after Pena's and that a decision would come by the end of the month and possibly by the weekend. Teams must get permission from the commissioner to make major announcements during the World Series, which opens tonight, but Friday is an off day for the series and could be good timing for a Yankees hire.--Newark Star-Ledger
Mattingly: 'I'm 100 percent ready' Posted: Wednesday October 24, 2007 07:31AM ET Despite just two games of managerial experience at any level, Don Mattingly insists he is prepared to skipper the Yankees. "I'm 100 percent ready in my mind to do it," he said yesterday on a conference call with media. Mattingly revealed that he came out of retirement four years ago to become hitting coach with the specific intent of managing. "I wouldn't have come back just to do the hitting," he said. "I knew it's what I wanted to do."--Newark Star-Ledger
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