New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett continues to struggle and could end up losing his spot in the starting rotation.
Burnett has been dealing with a back problem that doctors do not believe is going to go away on its own.
Manager Joe Girardi isn’t ready to go that far, saying he thinks that Burnett can get healthy and pitch better.
If not, Burnett could be headed for the disabled list with Sergio Mitre being the most likely candidate to replace him. (Read More…)
New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte’s groin is not showing any improvement, according to a recent MRI.
The MRI showed the continuation of a small strain of his left groin which continues to hold up his return.
Pettitte will continue to throw off of flat ground but is not expected to pitch off the mound for at least a week.
The Yankees could really use Pettitte’s arm back in the starting rotation as they try to hold on in the American League East. (Read More…)
New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte will miss at least a month with a strained groin.
Sergio Mitre will take Pettitte’s place in the starting rotation at least temporarily, but likely until he returns.
The Yankees were so close to landing ace Cliff Lee in a trade with the Seattle Mariners, but instead lost out on him and now are without Pettitte. (Read More…)
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has passed away at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack.
The owner’s health quickly deteriorated over the past couple of years and he did not look good at the ceremony to close down the old Yankee Stadium.
Steinbrenner helped the Yankees win several World Series titles and was never afraid to make a big move. (Read More…)
The New York Yankees have picked up almost right where they left off last year after winning the World Series.
The team has been forced to weather the injury bug a bit, especially when it comes to veteran catcher Jorge Posada.
Posada has missed several weeks with various injuries, the most severe of which was a broken bone in his foot. (Read More…)
