After the blockbuster signings this winter, Chien-Ming Wang's name on the roster seemed nearly as unnoticeable as his limited English sometimes makes him appear in the clubhouse. 

Even though they didn't win the World Series, the New York Yankees got to go to the White House. 

In a 2008 season in which injuries and ineffectiveness ravaged the New York Yankees' starting rotation, nothing hurt more than the loss of Chien-Ming Wang. 

It is the ninth inning and there's a lead to protect. 

Like a runner trapped between bases, the release date for a potentially scandalous Alex Rodriguez book keeps edging back and forth. 

There are rumours already, and there will be more because of the change at the top of Rogers Communications brought on by the passing of Ted Rogers and the interim status of Paul Beeston - considered a major sports domo-in-waiting for years. 

After a spring training circus that featured a seemingly endless streak of headlines that had little to do with baseball and everything to do with Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees should be grateful to simply play ball. 

--SS Derek Jeter offered his usual refrain that he doesn't look into the future when asked about what would happen when his contract is up in 2010 and -- amid several questions about diminished range at short -- whether he would eventually consider a posi 

They had all but cruised through spring training, CC Sabathia flashing smiles at nearly every turn and Mark Teixeira smashing the ball in a way he hoped he could continue despite struggling in April most of his career. 

CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees know all about getting off to a slow start. 

Feel bad? Just have the Yanks visit. 

CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira won't soon forget their debut with the New York Yankees - no matter how hard they try. 

CC Sabathia and the new-look New York Yankees absorbed an old-fashioned beating on opening day. 

TIM COWLISHAW