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Yankees' Hairston gets cortisone in wrist

September 24, 2009 , ι By AP

Yankees utilityman Jerry Hairston Jr. has received a cortisone injection in his left wrist. Hairston left Wednesday’s game at the Los Angeles Angels midway through an at-bat because of sharp pain... Read on

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Robertson to throw again

September 23, 2009 , ι By GEORGE A. KING III

David Robertson will throw a second bullpen session Thursday at Yankee Stadium and wants to work on the breaking ball more than he did Wednesday, when he threw a 20-pitch session; three of which were... Read on

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Posada X-rays negative

September 23, 2009 , ι By

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has no broken bones in his foot after fouling a ball off his toes. Posada played the entire game Tuesday despite fouling the ball off himself in the... Read on

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Robertson could push Bruney out of playoffs

September 22, 2009 , ι By GEORGE A. KING III

David Robertson was slated to throw a bullpen session to see how his right shoulder felt. Robertson has been sidelined since Sept. 5 when he developed stiffness in the shoulder.According to Robertson... Read on

David Robertson was slated to throw a bullpen session to see how his right shoulder felt. Robertson has been sidelined since Sept. 5 when he developed stiffness in the shoulder.
	 
According to Robertson, the Yankees may want to see him in a second BP session before using him in a game. Joe Girardi said he believes there is still enough time for Robertson, who became a dependable reliever in front of Phil Hughes due to his ability to strike out hitters, to be available for the playoffs.
	 
If that’s the case, Brian Bruney’s chances of being on the postseason roster diminish.
	 
Bruney, who has struggled since coming back from a second bout of elbow trouble, gave up two hits and a run in an inning against the Angels on Monday night. Afterward, Bruney scolded himself for not being more aggressive.
	 
“My mechanics were better than they have been in a long time but I wasn’t aggressive enough,’’ said Bruney, who gave up a pinch-hit homer to Kendry Morales.
	 
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According to several club sources, the Yankees haven’t talked internally about whether they will have an interest in Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. The lefty with a 100-mph fastball is expected to be cleared by MLB in a month to become a free agent.
	 
“He has a big arm and will cost a lot of money,’’ a talent evaluator said.
	 
The Yankees may be a bit shy when it comes to foreign pitchers after spending a lot on Jose Contreras and Kei Igawa.

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Yankees open, close next season in Boston

September 15, 2009 , ι By Associated Press

The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. It is the fifth time in 50 years the rivals start and finish against each other. “I don’t know why we open up north... Read on

The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. It is the fifth time in 50 years the rivals start and finish against each other.
	 
“I don’t know why we open up north, anyway. It makes more sense to open on the West Coast or somewhere warm,” Yankees captain Derek Jeter said.
	 
It seems likely ESPN will shift the Yankees and Red Sox for the Sunday night game on April 4
	 
“It’ll be cold. We know that for sure,” Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia said, laughing. “To get in there right away and mix it up will definitely be good for baseball. I’m sure it’ll be like a Sunday night baseball game or something like that, so that’ll be cool.”
	 
New York plays Boston six times in its last 10 games.
	 
“When they start selling tickets, people will start rushing to get that last series,” Jeter said.
	 
The Yankees also will play Joe Torre's Dodgers in Los Angeles from June 25-27.
	 
"It’s always good to see Mr. T. It will be kind of weird to face him in another uniform. I’m sure it will be awkward, though it will be stranger to see Donnie in another uniform,” Jeter said, referring to Dodgers coach Don Mattingly. “We’ve seen Mr. T in different uniforms, but I’ve never seen Donnie in anything but a Yankees uniform.”
	 
Manny Ramirez returns to Fenway Park with the Dodgers from June 18-20.
	 
Major League Baseball said most openers are April 5.
	 
Other AL openers April 5 are: Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit at Kansas City, Minnesota at Los Angeles, Seattle at Oakland and Toronto at Texas. Baltimore starts at Tampa Bay the next day.
	 
All NL teams open April 5: San Diego at Arizona, Chicago at Atlanta, St. Louis at Cincinnati, San Francisco at Houston, Colorado at Milwaukee, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Washington.

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A-Rod, Girardi ejected

September 13, 2009 , ι By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third baseman Alex Rodriguez have been ejected from New York's game against the Baltimore Orioles.Rodriguez argued with plate umpire Marty Foster after he struck out... Read on

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Yankees get good news on Robertson

September 10, 2009 , ι By By GEORGE A. KING III

David Robertson and the Yankees got good news after the reliever had his ailing elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews."He won't be out more than 10 days to two weeks," Brian Cashman said today. "He... Read on

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Light workout for Rivera

September 03, 2009 , ι By web editor

By GEORGE A. KING IIITORONTO -- If you didn't know Mariano Rivera's left groin was cranky you would have never guessed that by watching the Yankees closer play catch with Andy Pettitte this afternoon... Read on

By GEORGE A. KING III
	 TORONTO -- If you didn't know Mariano Rivera's left groin was cranky you would have never guessed that by watching the Yankees closer play catch with Andy Pettitte this afternoon.
	 With Pettitte on the right-field foul line at Rogers Centre, Rivera stood in short right field for the start of a throwing program. Eventually, Rivera was in center field and firing baseballs at his long-time teammate.
	 "I didn't do it to test [the groin], I wanted to throw," Rivera said of the 10-minute session. "I just played catch. Everything is beautiful."
	 But not good enough for manager Joe Girardi to use Rivera tonight when the Yankees open a four-game series against the Blue Jays with a season-high 7Â½ game lead over the second-place Red Sox in the AL East.
	 And Girardi, who didn't use Rivera in a save situation Wednesday night in Baltimore, isn't sure he will have Rivera on Friday.
	 "We will evaluate it," said Girardi. "We will see how he feels. If he is pain free .Â¤.Â¤. "
	 Should Rivera tell the Yankees' medical staff he feels something he won't be put on the mound even if he believes he could have pitched.
	 "It's uncomfortable not having Mo," Girardi said.
	 Asked how uncomfortable it would if the Yankees were without Rivera for an extended stretch, Girardi said, "Real uncomfortable. Like sitting on hot coals."
	 Rivera, who first experienced discomfort in the area Aug. 15 at Seattle and sat out the following three games, knows why the Yankees are being very cautious with him.
	 "I totally understand," said Rivera, who has converted an MLB-leading 38 of 39 saves and 34 in a row. "I am the first one to defend it. It's not like we are weak in the pen. All those guys can pitch."
	 Because the problem surfaced in Seattle and abated shortly thereafter only to return, is Rivera concerned about it coming back?
	 "I don't worry, when it's time to pitch I will pitch," Rivera said. "I would pitch now but I don't want to do that now. I have to make sure I take the days to get ready for the rest of the season and the playoffs."
	 With the large lead over the Red Sox and a 6Â½-game advantage over the Angels for home-field advantage in the playoffs, the Yankees could afford to make sure Rivera's 39-year old body is healed before using him. And it helps having Rivera not fighting the strategy.
	 "If there is something where I don't feel comfortable, I will shut it down," Rivera said. "You have to be smart."
	 With the rosters expanding this past Monday, Girardi had plenty of arms in the pen. His first option to close would be Hughes, Rivera's set up man. He threw 20 pitches Wednesday night when he retired all four batters he faced, fanning the final three. But Girardi is wary of over-using Hughes, who is still a neophyte when it comes to relieving.
	 "We will see how Hughes feels," Girardi said. "We can mix and match."
	 Roster additions Edwar Ramirez, Mark Melancon, Michael Dunn and Jonathan Albaladejo joined Phil Coke (who worked the previous two games), Damaso Marte, David Robertson, Alfredo Aceves and Brian Bruney in Girardi's pen last night when Chad Gaudin made his second start as a Yankee.

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Mitre to start Sunday, Burnett on Monday

September 02, 2009 , ι By web editor

By GEORGE A. KING IIIJoe Girardi has announced Sergio Mitre will start Sunday, and A.J. Burnett has been moved back to pitch one of Monday's two games against the Rays at Yankee Stadium with an extra... Read on

By GEORGE A. KING III
	 Joe Girardi has announced Sergio Mitre will start Sunday, and A.J. Burnett has been moved back to pitch one of Monday's two games against the Rays at Yankee Stadium with an extra day of rest.
	 CC Sabathia also will pitch Monday, but Girardi didn't say in what order his starters would work. Mitre's outing Sunday will be the first since he was struck on the right forearm last Saturday and forced out of a game against the White Sox.
	 "It feels pretty good, real good actually," said Mitre, whose regular turn in the rotation was tomorrow but he will be replaced by Chad Gaudin.
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	 Brett Gardner will join Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A) today and start a rehab assignment.
	 "It makes sense to evaluate him after four days," Girardi said of the outfielder, who has been out since late July with a fractured left thumb.

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Gaudin will start in Mitre's place

September 01, 2009 , ι By web editor

By GEORGE A. KING IIISergio Mitre said his right forearm felt good after a throwing session off flat ground but Chad Gaudin will start Thursday night against the Blue Jays in Toronto."Sergio is not... Read on

By GEORGE A. KING III
	 Sergio Mitre said his right forearm felt good after a throwing session off flat ground but Chad Gaudin will start Thursday night against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
	 "Sergio is not ready,'' Joe Girardi said of the right-hander who was hit on the arm Saturday. "He will get back in the rotation.''
	 The Yankees have a split doubleheader Monday against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mitre is a candidate for a start there but Girardi said he could be back in the rotation sooner.
	 The only way that happens is if the manager opts to give Andy Pettitte or A.J. Burnett, Saturday's and Sunday's starters, an extra day of rest.
	 "They are being careful because of (Tommy John) surgery a year ago,'' Mitre said. "They don't want to risk it.''
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	 Brett Gardner took BP on the field and is hoping to start a rehab assignment. There is a chance the outfielder could rejoin the club Sunday in Toronto.
	 Gardner has been out since late July with a fractured left thumb.
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	 The team promoted catcher Francisco Cervelli, infielder Ramiro Pena and pitchers Mike Dunn, Mark Melancon and Edwar Ramirez from SWB (Triple-A) when the rosters expanded from 25.
	 Pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo was a candidate to be recalled but he was hit in the face playing catch Monday. When he is ready to pitch he will be promoted.
	 Top prospect Austin Jackson likely will be promoted when the SWB season is complete. Ditto for outfielder Shelley Duncan, who was named IL MVP, and first baseman Juan Miranda.

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JOEL SHERMAN Joel Sherman has been at the Post since 1989, serving as Yankees beat writer from 1989-95 and baseball columnist since 1996. His Hardball blog won a 2008 Best Sports Blog honor from the Associated Press Managing Editors Association. Joel’s books include "Birth of a Dynasty, Behind the Pinstripes with the 1996 Yankees." He served as a weekly baseball analyst on New York 1 from 2000-05, was a regular contributor on the MSG Network from 2000-08, and was part of the My 9 Yankees postgame show for the past two seasons. He graduated from NYU in 1985. Columnist Archives

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