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.

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.

A-Rod, Texeira past connection paying off in playoffs

October 15, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Hank Blalock, Joe Girardi, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mark Teixeira, Mike Scioscia, New York Yankees News, Texas Rangers, World Series, new york yankees
With one swing last week, Alex Rodriguez took a giant step toward establishing himself among the long line of New York Yankees heroes. Two innings later, Mark Teixeira did the same thing.

Linked A-Rod, Teixeira power Yankees’ playoff drive

October 15, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Hank Blalock, Joe Girardi, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mark Teixeira, Mike Scioscia, New York Yankees News, Texas Rangers, World Series, new york yankees
With one swing last week, Alex Rodriguez took a giant step toward establishing himself among the long line of New York Yankees heroes. Two innings later, Mark Teixeira did the same thing.

Young Rangers armed for the future

October 01, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Elvis Andrus, Hank Blalock, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, New York Yankees News, Ron Washington, Scott Feldman, Texas Rangers, new york yankees
Up and down the Texas Rangers' clubhouse, players point to the improvement in the pitching staff as a big reason for the club turning around its present fortunes.

Angels beat Rangers, move closer to AL West title

September 20, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Chone Figgins, Dallas Cowboys, Gary Matthews, Jr., Hank Blalock, Howie Kendrick, Ian Kinsler, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mike Scioscia, New York Yankees News, Texas Rangers, new york yankees
Gary Matthews Jr. snapped out of his September slump with a tiebreaking homer and a two-run single for the Los Angeles Angels in a 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

Rangers snap scoring funk en route to 3-2 win vs. Angels

September 19, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - C.C. Sabathia, C.J. Wilson, Chone Figgins, Frank Francisco, Hank Blalock, Howie Kendrick, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Maicer Izturis, Mike Scioscia, New York Yankees News, Ron Washington, Scott Feldman, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, new york yankees
Hank Blalock homered to help lift Texas' slumping offense, Scott Feldman picked up his 17th victory and the Texas Rangers kept their slim playoff hopes alive, beating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Saturday night.

Contenders take unusual route, shake things up down stretch

August 27, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Chicago White Sox, Hank Blalock, Joe Maddon, Jose Contreras, New York Yankees News, Ozzie Guillen, Ron Washington, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, World Series, new york yankees
They are dying their hair and dressing in black. Long-time veterans are being demoted. Youngsters are being asked to grow up. It may be unconventional, but three contenders who have struggled on the road are resorting to eccentric ideas this weekend in hopes of staying in the playoff hunt.

Holland fires three-hitter as Rangers rip Angels 7-0

August 09, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Chone Figgins, Gary Matthews, Jr., Hank Blalock, Maicer Izturis, Mike Scioscia, New York Yankees News, Ron Washington, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, new york yankees
No matter what pitch Taylor Teagarden called, Derek Holland executed it precisely. Through the first five hitless innings to the last 1-2-3 frame, the rookie catcher and his rookie left-hander were perfectly poised while shutting out the majors' highest-scoring team.

American League Team Notes

July 30, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Bruce Chen, C.J. Wilson, Carlos Pena, Chien-Ming Wang, Chone Figgins, Chris Carpenter, Cla Meredith, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Cy Young, David Ortiz, Dayton Moore, Don Wakamatsu, Dustin Pedroia, Dwight Gooden, Ed Smith Stadium, Eddie Guardado, Elias Sports Bureau, Erick Aybar, Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Fernando Rodney, Fort Lauderdale, Frank Francisco, Franklin Gutierrez, Gabe Gross, Garrett Olson, Gary Matthews, Jr., General Motors, George Sherrill, Gio Gonzalez, Grady Sizemore, Hank Blalock, Hanley Ramirez, Ian Kinsler, Ichiro Suzuki, J. D. Drew, J.P. Ricciardi, Jack Hannahan, Jarrod Washburn, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Jeff Niemann, Jim Leyland, Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, Joel Zumaya, John Smoltz, Jose Contreras, Josh Hamilton, Juan Cruz, Julio Lugo, Justin Duchscherer, Justin Morneau, Ken Williams, Kendry Morales, Kenji Johjima, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Davies, Lyle Overbay, Magglio Ordonez, Maicer Izturis, Major League, Marcus Thames, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Matt Holliday, Miami, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Scioscia, National Football League, New York, New York Yankees News, Nick Blackburn, Nomar Garciaparra, Omar Vizquel, Ozzie Guillen, Pat Burrell, Placido Polanco, Randy Johnson, Reggie Willits, Rich Hill, Rick Porcello, Robinson Cano, Rod Barajas, Roman Colon, Ron Washington, Roy Halladay, Ryan Langerhans, San Diego Padres, Sarasota, Scott Feldman, Scott Rolen, Sergio Mitre, Sidney Ponson, Terry Francona, Texas Rangers, The Angels, The Orioles, The Thief and the Cobbler, Theo Epstein, Tim Wakefield, Tony Reagins, Toronto Blue Jays, Trey Hillman, Twin, Yuniesky Betancourt, new york yankees
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