Today, Yankee GM Brian Cashman called Joba Chamberlain a “bullpen guy.” The only problem is he didn’t say for what team. Chamberlain, the one-time gem of Yankee pitching prospects just signed a one-year contract with the team, but now his future as a Yankee doesn’t look so shiny. On Monday, the up-and-down reliever signed a [...]
Will Joba Chamberlain Start or Will He Depart?
By: Tony Mangia | Wednesday January 19th, 2011
Derek Jeter Won’t Admit Who He Is Angry At
By: Tony Mangia | Tuesday December 7th, 2010
Derek Jeter finally commented on his contentious off-season contract negotiations today and said he was angry, but wouldn’t specify who he was angry at. The New York Yankee held a press conference announcing his re-signing with the only team he has ever played for at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa–70 miles from the Winter Meetings [...]
Red Sox Made Last Minute Pitch To Mariano Rivera
By: Tony Mangia | Friday December 3rd, 2010
The Boston Red Sox made a last ditch effort to land New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera and were prepared to non-tender the contract of Jonathan Papelbon according to a source close to the negotiations. The 2-year, $30 million offer was exactly the same deal Rivera is set to sign with the Yankees tonight, according [...]
Nolan Ryan Makes Play For Pettitte
By: Tony Mangia | Tuesday November 30th, 2010
Maybe the the Texas Rangers realize they won’t be able to sign pitching ace Cliff Lee and want to really zing the Yankees as revenge. Rangers president Nolan Ryan is playing this off-season like when he was on the mound—hard and fast.
Gangstas Using Cincinnati Reds Caps For NYC Court Intimidation
By: Tony Mangia | Monday November 29th, 2010
The Cincinnati Reds baseball cap has become a prominent fashion accessory in New York City courthouses and authorities are not happy about it. This recent penchant for the Reds is not an affectionate nod to NL MVP Joey Votto or even a disrespect to the Mets. The baseball cap with the iconic ‘C’ in the [...]
