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-Free Agent List-
2008-11-04 23:40:00
**This is a sticky post, current posts are below*** Although short, it is a list full of talent that the Yankees need to keep. Doug Mientkiewicz - Signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Feb 11, 2007) Jose Molina - Signed 2-year $4 million contract (Dec 4, 2007) Jorge Posada - signed $52.4 million 4-year contract (Nov 29, 2007) Mariano Rivera - offered arbitration (Dec 1 ...

Weekly Update 5/4
2008-05-04 23:59:00
Record: 17-16 (4th) Last 7: 4-3 Team Avg: .258 (12th) Team ERA: 4.36 (19th) It seems the Yankees can't find a way to stay above the .500 mark. After losing three straight from the Detroit Tigers, and then winning three from the Seattle Mariners, it is clear that the baseball gods are yo-yoing with the Yankees. Who's Hot: Johnny Damon In his last ten games, Damon went 14 for 37, or batted .378 ...

No More Jinx
2008-04-13 21:57:00
The rumor circulating about a Red Sox jersey buried in the cement of New Yankee Stadium have been long confirmed. Yes, a Red Sox fan working as a construction worker to help with the building of the new stadium was a target of speculation on burring a Red Sox jersey in the new stadium. This immediately made the news here in New York about a possible jinx with a piece of the rivals uniform ...

Golden Sombrero
2008-04-09 04:57:00
In a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, Alex Rodriguez struck out four times, thus earning him the Golden Sombrero. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

MLB 2008: The Show Review
2008-03-29 18:56:00
A new baseball season dawns on us, and with that comes new games. I had a chance to get a hold of the newest copy of MLB 2008: The Show and I have to say I am quite impressed. MLB 08 The Show for PlayStation delivers the closest experience possible next to actually playing in the Majors. MLB 08 The Show is the long running officially licensed baseball title available exclusively on all ...

Joba, Hughes on the Trading Block
2008-03-22 02:30:00
Athletic's staff have offered Joe Blanton (14-10/140/3.95) to the Yankees for both Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes. What, why? I know the A's are expected to be cellar dwellers, but the even considerer the fact that the Steinbrenner Reich will make such a lop sided trade is, well..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

What Baseball Means to Me
2008-03-20 01:54:00
It's a season for America. The smell of hot dogs in the walk-ways, the sound of the die hards screaming across the field, and the beautiful green grass in which tradition plays out. This is baseball, our national pastime, our savior during the Great Depression, it kept our hopes up during the second world war, and now with an international influx, a world renowned sport. My love for this sport ...

Bily Crystal signs with the Yankees
2008-03-12 04:02:00
You heard it right, comedian Billy Crystal has signed a one-day contract with the Yankees to play Thursday against the Pirates in a spring training game. Crystal will turn 60 this Friday and the Yankees, will wear #60. This once in a lifetime opportunity is a birthday gift from the franchise to the life long Yankees fan. Commissioner Bud Selig has already approved the contract. ------------- ...

Yankees vs Red Sox 2008
2008-03-03 05:07:00
Over the past few years, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have been the center of the baseball universe. The Yankees were making the playoffs every year, and the Red Sox were still looking up. 2004 things changed when the Sox made history by coming back from 0-3 in the American League Championship Series to top the Yankees an advance to the World Series and sweeping St Louis for their ...

2008 New York Yankees Line Up
2008-02-16 04:43:00
My first attempt at a YouTube video, enjoy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
New York 

MLB Radio
2008-01-18 01:19:00
Today marked the first day I appeared on MLB Radio. Peter McCarthy hosts a Thursday segment called "Know Your Franchise" and I called in and actually got to be on the show. After a little chit chat we got down to the questions. Question 1: Who will be the starting second baseman in 2008 Answer: Robinson Cano Q2: Besides Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, who else won back-to-back MVPs? A: Roger ...
Mlb  Radio 

BronxBloggers Logo
2007-12-17 04:06:00
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Remember When I Said This...?
2007-12-14 00:22:00
A look at my archives: Roger Clemens Conspiracy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

Mitchel Report Names
2007-12-13 23:30:00
The following Yankees were named in the steroid allegation summed up in the Mitchell Report: Roger Clemens Jason Giambi Andy Pettitte Ron Villone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
Report 

Remember When...
2007-12-08 23:53:00
Enjoy these memories. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

Yanks, Twins Talk of Santana
2007-11-27 06:39:00
The Yankees and the Twins have started talking about bring Johan Santana to the Yankees in exchange for Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, and Phil Hughes. If Brian Cashman agrees to this term, then he needs to get out of New York before I personally force him. The Yankees have spent a great deal of time rebuilding a weak farm system and have produced three great pitching prospects that could spell ...
Yanks 

No Surprise: A-Rod MVP
2007-11-19 23:59:00
It came as no surprise that Alex Rodriguez won the 2007 American League Most Valuable Player award. This is his third award and his second (2004) since arriving in New York. Rodriguez opened the season with stunning come from behind home runs and finished with 54 by season's end. Rodriguez has already won the Clutch Player of the Year handed out in early November. A-Rod lead the majors in ...
Surprise 

Rivera Close to Re-Signing
2007-11-18 22:31:00
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera (3-4/3.15/30SV) is expected to agree to a deal that would bring the future Hall of Famer back to New York to finish his career. Rivera has been holding out for a guaranteed fourth year, but with no other clubs interested in offering that, he may sign back with the Yankees for the previous offer of $45 million for three years, making him the highest paid closer in ...

Alex Back In Stripes
2007-11-16 03:46:00
Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees have agreed to a 10-year $275 million contract that should lock of the future Hall of Famer for the remainder of his career. An added bonus will be put in the contract if A-Rod breaks the all-time home run record (which should rightfully be returned to Hank Aaron after today's federal indictments). Alex Rodriguez was a #1 draft pick by the Seattle Mariners ...

IRS After Jeter?
2007-11-15 23:29:00
I got this link from a friend and though I would share it with you. New York Tax Officials: Yankees Star Derek Jeter Is No Floridian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

2007 Bloggers Choice Awards Results
2007-11-15 05:38:00
With 150 votes, BronxBloggers place third in the annual Bloggers Choice Awards. Only a mere 62 behind the first place finisher. In a competition with over 100 blogs nominated, I am proud to say that even though we are third best, we still drew enough votes to be in the top three in the world of sports. As you can tell, I have been posting badges on each post asking you for your vote for the ...
Awards  Bloggers 

Two Tidbits
2007-11-14 23:33:00
Former manager Joe Torre placed third in the American League Manager of the Year voting finishing ahead of Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Eric Wedge of the Cleveland Indians took home the first place prize. Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees are talking to make a deal that would bring back the power hitter without the help of his agent, Scott Boras. The possible deal would be a $275 million 10- ...
Tidbits 

Posada Reportedly Signs With Yanks
2007-11-13 23:31:00
***This is official*** Jorge Posada (.338/20/90) has reportedly re-signed with the Yankees franchise for a four-year $52.4 million. This is well deserved of some back pay in which the 36 year-old catcher is due from his success with the Yankees and coming of one of the greatest seasons all-time by a catcher. Posada will be crucial in the development of the young pitching in helping with ...
Signs  Yanks 

Clemens Files For Free Agency
2007-11-10 09:36:00
Roger Clemens (6-6/4.18/68) has filed for free agency. The 47 year old pitcher is second all-time with 4,672 strike outs and won 354 games in his 23-year career. Roger, if your reading this, retire. Save your legacy and get in the Hall of Fame. You should have been in it already if you had stayed retired in 2001. Look at your profile pic from MLB.com, you need rest, take some vitamins and ...
Agency  Clemens  Files 

Roger In Olympics?
2007-11-10 00:14:00
Roger Clemens, barring Alzheimer's, may pitch for Team USA in the 2008 Summer Olympics. After retiring in 2001 and 2006, Clemens is attempting to outdo the Energizer Bunny. His return to the Yankees this year was subpar and missed two outings due to injury while sporting a 6-6 record and a 4+ ERA. In his stint in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, Clemens went 1-1. If Clemens does pitch in the ...
Olympics 

Three Yankees Win Silver Sluggers
2007-11-09 23:47:00
Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter have won this years Silver Slugger awards. Jeter, along with Posada, was in the batting title race until Posada broke lose and went on to finish third. Rodriguez won his ninth award tying him for third all-time trailing only Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. Posada won his fifth award, not surprisingly as he had a career year and arguably one of the best ...
Silver 

Cabrera Talks May End Fast
2007-11-08 00:00:00
The Yankees and the Florida Marlins have been talking about the possibility of bring over third baseman Miguel Cabrera. Cabrera (.320/34/119) could bring in a potential bat with improved offense and is a lifetime .313 hitter, however, his fielding percentage is not something to be admired. Cabrera, a four-time NL All-Star, committed a career high 32 errors while sporting a .941 fielding ...

Yet Another Management Reversal
2007-11-07 23:35:00
We will not use Phil Hughes. We will implement the Joba Rules. We will fire Joe Torre. Sounds familiar? Let's add another one to this list. We will not pursue A-Rod if he opts out. From Newsday: "Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Newsday yesterday that the Yankees would offer arbitration to A-Rod. If A-Rod accepted, he would be contractually bound to the Yankees for 2008, and in ...
Management 

Pettitte Opts Out
2007-11-06 06:24:00
Andy Pettitte (15-9/4.05/141) opted out of his 2008 $16 million option and has filed for free agency. This is coming just days after he said that he would play for New York or no one. On top of this report, Pettitte is still contemplating retirement. Andy is 36 years old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

Your Opinion
2007-11-05 00:56:00
Since my reader count and returning readers are increasing, I want your opinion. What would you like to see added to this site and what stories would you like to read about? I am also still looking for co-authors to help with the site. If you would like to write for BronxBloggers, send me an email at bronxbloggers@yahoo.com Heckle me with your ideas and I will make every attempt to implement ...