New York Yankees Notes, Quotes 2008-09-04
--LHP Phil Coke pitched two scoreless innings of relief for the Yankees and has not been scored upon in his first two outings as a major-leaguer. Coke, who was originally rumored to be in the trade with Pittsburgh for Xavier Nady, shut down Tampa Bay in t... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
 |
New York Yankees Roster Report 2008-09-04
MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (Lisfranc ligament sprain in right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 16. He had his cast removed July 29, but manager Joe Girardi said it would be at least six weeks before Wang could be back. RH... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
|
First use of instant replay backs onfield call
Alex Rodriguez said it figures that one of his prodigious home runs would provide the historic first test for major league baseball's week-old instant replay system."There's probably 800 players in the big leagues. The odds of my being in some controversy... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
|
Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-09-04
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a remarkable season, one that could result in the franchise's first postseason appearance.Beating the New York Yankees, however, remains a problem.The Rays hope to avoid being swept at home in a three-game series for the first... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
|
Yankees 8, Rays 4
Alex Rodriguez made major league history by agreeing with an umpire.The New York Yankees third baseman, a lightning rod for headlines on and off the field throughout his career, saw his ninth-inning home run Wednesday night the same way as third base umpi... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
|
Replay helps A-Rod, Yanks down Rays
Alex Rodriguez's ninth-inning homer was upheld in baseball's first use of instant replay, and the New York Yankees beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 on Wednesday night.Rodriguez, who went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs, hit a towering two-run sh... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
|
A Rod focused on wins and not milestones
Alex Rodriguez reached another milestone when he moved past Mike Schmidt into 12th place on the career home run list with 549.His focus, however, is on helping the New York Yankees get much-needed wins during a long shot run to make the playoffs."It's har... more
Submitted on 2008-09-04 |
 |
|
Yankees-Rays Preview 2008-09-03
A win against the team with the best record in the American League is a nice start. The New York Yankees, however, are going to need a lot more than that to reach the playoffs for a 14th consecutive season.The Yankees look to boost their slim postseason c... more
Submitted on 2008-09-03 |
|
|
Yankees 7, Rays 2
Mike Mussina is doing all he can to help the New York Yankees cling to their slim playoff chances.The 39-year-old right-hander earned his 17th win, and the Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays... more
Submitted on 2008-09-03 |
|
|
Moose, A-Rod keep Yanks hopes alive
Mike Mussina earned his 17th win, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.Joba Chamberlain came off the disabled list for New York and pitched 1 1-3 scoreless inn... more
Submitted on 2008-09-03 |
|
|
|
