Yanks Hitting Coach 'Not Going To Get Into A Media War' Over Cano
"I'm not going to get into a media war with Lloyd McClendon," Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long said. "He'll probably win that, anyway."
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"I'm not going to get into a media war with Lloyd McClendon," Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long said. "He'll probably win that, anyway."
When you get ready to call a show to foolishly rip a future Hall of Fame shortstop, make sure you say right at the top if you root for or hate the Yankees. This way, we'll know if you're an idiot or a jealous idiot.
The team said the store manager decides on which jerseys he thinks will be the best sellers, and they said Alex Rodriguez's model had not been available there for several years.
"Last time I checked, I didn't know that Kevin Long was the spokesman for the New York Yankees," McClendon said. "That was a little surprising. I was a little p----- off, and I'm sure Joe (Girardi) feels the same way."
The Yankees signed Japanese starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year, $155 million contract on Jan. 22. As far as Yu Darvish is concerned, the Bronx Bombers paid too much money for his countryman.
The Yankees are still waiting to see if they made the right decision on a trade they pulled off back in 2011. Needless to say, it's been that long of a road back from injury for Michael Pineda.
"I know he hasn't played a full season in the last few years and he's obviously a guy that has some age on him, too, but my plan is to run him out there almost every day," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
These Bombers are -- for the most part -- nothing more than mercenaries, hired guns. And they will fire and kill their opponents with their quick bats, speed and power. But will it be all that special when they do?
The outfielder hit .296 last season with 24 home runs and 84 RBIs, reaching the World Series for the first time. Now he's on a team that expects to be in the World Series every year.
Cano is no longer a Yankee, yet we're still talking about his giddy-up -- or lack thereof -- to first base. "If somebody told me I was a dog, I'd have to fix that," Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long told the Daily News.
"There's not one guy that has to carry this team, but absolutely I expect to hit in the middle of the order, hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs," said the first baseman, who was limited to 15 games last season.
While some Yankees fans engaged themselves in some minor hand-wringing over Masahiro Tanaka's middle-distance running capabilities, just as many Mets fans wondered why on earth Ike Davis is still on the roster.
The Yankees' first baseman said he views the team's down year in 2013 as an aberration. In his mind, an offseason spending spree transformed his team.
CC Sabathia got up from his chair in the corner of the New York Yankees' spring training clubhouse and looked almost slim — at least for him.
Given five months to reflect, Brian McCann isn't positive he would confront an opponent again the way he went after Milwaukee's Carlos Gomez last year.
Rodriguez had used the stall just to the side of the back entrance of the clubhouse at Steinbrenner Field. There was no nameplate on it Friday and no uniforms hanging inside.
WFAN's broadcast team is led by John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman, who are entering their 10th season together behind the microphone.
Tanaka threw two- and four-seam fastballs, splitters and sliders. Cervelli estimated Tanaka threw at about 60 percent strength, and he said pitcher Ivan Nova and coaches were around for the session.
After missing the playoffs for the second time in 19 years, the Yankees added pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, catcher Brian McCann and outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran for a total commitment of $438 million.
It's not time to say farewell yet. But when he comes off the field after that last out, no matter what part of the season it occurs, we can smile. We saw the best.
In anticipation of the Yankees captain getting inducted hotels in the Cooperstown area were getting calls and emails on Thursday from fans trying to book rooms for more than six years from now.
More than sheer numbers, Derek Jeter's career has been defined by memorable moments. He always seemed to be in the middle of something significant.
The demand for Rivera's last game at Yankee Stadium experienced a notable increase, but nowhere near the extent that Jeter's announcement has had.
Under the long-discussed deal announced Thursday, careers saves leader Mariano Rivera will promote the event, and a gala dinner will be held March 14 to benefit the Mariano Rivera Foundation.
A day after announcing this will be his final season, Derek Jeter was back to work at the New York Yankees' minor-league complex.
