Tampa Bay Rays bullpen was key in 2008 run, again in 2010

January 18, 2010 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Cleveland Indians, Evan Longoria, Jason Bartlett, Jeff Niemann, Joe Maddon, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Matt Garza, New York Yankees News, Pat Burrell, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rafael Soriano, World Series, new york yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays got to the 2008 World Series at least in part because of a vastly improved bullpen. They spent much of the offseason after that remarkable run working to improve that bullpen and finished third in the American League East in 2009.
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The best team realistic money can buy, all for $80 million

December 31, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cy Young, Derek Jeter, Dustin Pedroia, Evan Longoria, Grady Sizemore, Hanley Ramirez, Houston Astros, Ichiro Suzuki, Jayson Werth, Joe Mauer, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Mariano Rivera, Matt Holliday, Mike Scioscia, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rick Porcello, Ryan Rowland-Smith, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Todd Wellemeyer, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, new york yankees
Our annual exercise to field a team based on the major league median payroll yielded a fleet, flexible team.
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Free agent forecast: Hot topics

November 25, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Chone Figgins, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Dayton Moore, Derek Jeter, Hank Blalock, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Joe Mauer, Johnny Damon, Kenji Johjima, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Miguel Tejada, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roy Halladay, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Vicente Padilla, Xavier Nady, new york yankees
The New York Yankees dominated the free agent scene last offseason, but how active will they be now that they have a championship team in place? Which other clubs are in position to make big moves this offseason? Who isn't? What players will be most and least enticing to teams? We tackle these questions and more as we preview the free agent class.
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Free agent forecast: Hot topics

November 25, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Chone Figgins, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Dayton Moore, Derek Jeter, Hank Blalock, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Joe Mauer, Johnny Damon, Kenji Johjima, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Miguel Tejada, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roy Halladay, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Vicente Padilla, Xavier Nady, new york yankees
The New York Yankees dominated the free agent scene last offseason, but how active will they be now that they have a championship team in place? Which other clubs are in position to make big moves this offseason? Who isn't? What players will be most and least enticing to teams? We tackle these questions and more as we preview the free agent class.
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Matsui, Damon among 31 players filing for free agency Monday

November 09, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Jason Varitek, Johnny Damon, Jose Contreras, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees News, Tim Wakefield, World Series, Xavier Nady, new york yankees
World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.
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Matsui, Damon among 31 players filing for free agency Monday

November 09, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Jason Varitek, Johnny Damon, Jose Contreras, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees News, Tim Wakefield, World Series, Xavier Nady, new york yankees
World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.
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A-Rod homers twice in 10-run inning, drives in 7 runs

October 04, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, David Ortiz, Evan Longoria, George Steinbrenner, Jason Bartlett, Jeff Niemann, Joba Chamberlain, Joe Girardi, Johnny Damon, Mark McGwire, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees News, World Series, Yankee Stadium, new york yankees
Alex Rodriguez has homered twice and driven in an AL-record seven runs in the same inning, reaching 30 homers and 100 RBIs for the 12th straight season despite missing the first month.
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Daily Pitch: Jackson converts at good time for Tigers

September 23, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cy Young, Denard Span, Derek Jeter, Francisco Liriano, Houston Astros, Jim Leyland, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Matt Cain, Michael Cuddyer, New York, New York Yankees News, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, World Series, new york yankees
As the Detroit Tigers' lead in the American League Central dwindled during the last three weeks, one of their concerns was slumping starter Edwin Jackson. Tuesday night in Cleveland, Jackson came up big in the Tigers' 3-1 win against the Indians. He survived a shaky start and had batters swinging at his slider in pitching seven shutout innings for his 13th victory.
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Daily Pitch: Griffey Jr. slows Yankees’ playoff drive

September 21, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Chicago White Sox, Cliff Lee, Cy Young, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Denard Span, Don Wakamatsu, Howie Kendrick, Jason Bay, Joba Chamberlain, John Smoltz, Ken Griffey, Jr., Kevin Millwood, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teixeira, New York, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Ozzie Guillen, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Roy Halladay, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, World Series, new york yankees
The Yankees didn't get the job done yesterday. No matter. They have two more chances Monday to become the first team to lock down a postseason berth.
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Rays beat Halladay for 4th time this season

September 20, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Jason Bartlett, Joe Maddon, New York Yankees News, Pat Burrell, Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays, new york yankees
David Price allowed one run over 6 2-3 innings, Carl Crawford hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Sunday.
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