Posts Tagged ‘ Center Fielder ’

The Old Men and the C(hampionship)

Oct 26th, 2009 | By Russ Rose | Category: New York Yankees, Russ Rose, Top Story

When everyone else questioned it manager  Joe Girardi stuck to his guns.  Nobody, but nobody was going to start Game 6 of the American League Championship, but “Old Reliable” Andy Pettitte.  Not even with the one day rain delay, which set the game back from Saturday to Sunday night, did Girardi waiver from his decision.  [...]



Bombers Opener Spoiled by Renegades

Jun 26th, 2009 | By Derek Felix | Category: Staten Island Yankees, Top Story

STATEN ISLAND, NY- Finally, they got going at the Ferry Terminal. There would be no rain this time.
However, that didn’t prevent the Renegades from spoiling the fun putting a damper on the Baby Bombers’ 2009 home opener- outpitching Staten Island (1-5) 3-1 before a disappointed packed house (7,171) at Richmond County Bank Ballpark in St. [...]



Citi Field Makes Pitchers Better

May 11th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story

FLUSHING, NY – Sometimes the Mets do some things right. And in the case of Citi Field, they got it right.
The organization wanted a ballpark that played large. Historically Shea Stadium was a pitchers park and there was no reason to make any changes as the team moved next door.
So they designed Citi Field to [...]



The Constant Gardner

Mar 11th, 2009 | By Russ Rose | Category: New York Yankees, Top Story

Coming into spring training Brett Gardner has something to prove to the Yankee brass.  He has to prove that he belongs on the field playing at the crown jewel position of the New York Yankees.  The same position that has seen such past greats as Earl Combs, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Bobby Murcer, and Bernie [...]