Archive for April, 2007
Murcer: Loss of teammate unforgettable (AP)
Bobby Murcer knows what its like to lose a teammate and the emotions the St. Louis Cardinals feel after the death of reliever Josh Hancock won’t soon go away. The same day he delivered an emotional eulogy for dear friend and teammate Thurman Munson, Murcer returned to the field and carried the New York Yankees […]
Posted: April 30th, 2007.
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Yankees in flux following disappointing start (PA SportsTicker)
By Matt Santillo PA SportsTicker Staff Writer
Posted: April 30th, 2007.
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Steinbrenner backs Torre and Cashman, but says results `clearly not acceptable’ (AP)
George Steinbrenner has spoken: For now, Joe Torre has his backing to turn around the Yankees following a start the owner termed “clearly not acceptable.” Torre was joined by general manager Brian Cashman on the team’s charter flight to Texas for a three-game series against the Rangers that starts Tuesday night.
Posted: April 30th, 2007.
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Steinbrenner backs Torre and Cashman, but says results not acceptable (AP)
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner backed manager Joe Torre and GM Brian Cashman on Monday, challenging players and staff “to show me and the fans what they are made of” following a start he termed “clearly not acceptable.” Steinbrenner previously had refused comment on his team, which went 1-5 against the Boston Red Sox the past […]
Posted: April 30th, 2007.
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Red Sox beat Yankees again; Torre’s job in jeopardy? (AP)
Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees are quick to say their slump isn’t Joe Torre’s fault. The best way for them to secure their manager’s job, however, would be to start winning — now. The last-place Yankees ended an awful April with a listless performance Sunday in a 7-4 loss to the visiting […]
Posted: April 30th, 2007.
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Red Sox 7, Yankees 4 (AP)
The Boston Red Sox ended April on a high, thanks to another listless performance by the New York Yankees. David Ortiz, Alex Cora and Manny Ramirez homered, Julian Tavarez got his first win of the season and the Red Sox beat New York 7-4 Sunday, sending the Yankees to their eighth loss in nine games. […]
Posted: April 29th, 2007.
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Pavano pitches off mound (AP)
Carl Pavano got back on a mound Sunday for the first time since April 9, throwing a bullpen session as New York Yankees manager Joe Torre looked on. Pavano has been sidelined by forearm stiffness, and the Yankees have not set a timetable for his return. Torre said Pavano threw about 45 pitches, 20 from […]
Posted: April 29th, 2007.
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Yankees lose another pitcher as Karstens breaks leg (PA SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - The New York Yankees have received yet another tough break.
Posted: April 29th, 2007.
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Another injured pitcher for Yankees: Karstens has broken leg after getting hit by liner (AP)
The New York Yankees lost another starting pitcher Saturday when Jeff Karstens was hit by a line drive, breaking his right leg. On his first pitch of the game against Boston, Karstens was hit on the side of his knee by Julio Lugo’s liner. He won’t need surgery and is expected to return this season, […]
Posted: April 28th, 2007.
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Yankees 3, Red Sox 1 (AP)
Banished to the bullpen, Kei Igawa saved the struggling New York Yankees when they desperately needed him. Igawa shut out the Boston Red Sox for six-plus innings after replacing injured starter Jeff Karstens in the first, and New York snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory Saturday. Jorge Posada hit a two-run homer […]
Posted: April 28th, 2007.
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