Yankees manager Joe Torre said before Saturday's game that Gary Sheffield will be his postseason first baseman, and Jason Giambi will be a designated hitter. That decision means one player won't be able to start from among Giambi, Hideki Matsui and Melky Cabrera.
"It's a lot about his personality that probably helped feeling comfortable with him over there," Torre said of Sheffield. "He's a little more agile in moving around there at this point in time."
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Sep 29, 2006 10:27 PM EST
Yankees lefty Randy Johnson has a herniated disc in his lower back, an injury that could prevent him from pitching in the playoffs next week.
The injury was discovered during an MRI exam this week and Johnson received an epidural injection Friday.
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Sep 28, 2006 12:02 AM EST
Chien-Ming Wang got the news from pitching coach Ron Guidry that he will start the New York Yankees' playoff opener, and the young pitcher responded in his typically low-key manner.
"Gator told him and he sort of shrugged his shoulders: OK," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. "I'm sure there will be some butterflies on Tuesday when they start introducing people, but this kid doesn't let you know how he's feeling."
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Yankees Sep 2006 Archive
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AP | Sep 26, 2006
Randy Johnson and the New York Yankees are hopeful some time off will help the 43-year old left-hander's ailing back.
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Newsday | Sep 25, 2006
Alfonso Soriano is close to Mets manager Willie Randolph, who was on the coaching staff of the Yankees during the All-Star's stay there.
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Yahoo.com | Sep 24, 2006
Mike Mussina and the Yankees got a scare just over a week away from the playoffs.
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St. Petersburg Times | Sep 24, 2006
Barry Zito is discounting a recent report that neither the Mets nor Yankees was interested in signing him.
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New York Post | Sep 24, 2006
If the Yankees elect to decline Gary Sheffield's option for 2007, the Boston Red Sox will make him their number one priority.
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AP | Sep 23, 2006
Gary Sheffield returned to the Yankees' lineup Friday night, at a new position, for the first time since being sidelined by a left wrist injury in late May.
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New York Post | Sep 22, 2006
On Thursday, two media outlets speculated that the Yankees would trade Alex Rodriguez to the Angels this coming winter, but GM Brian Cashman refused to discuss the matter.
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MLB.com | Sep 22, 2006
Jason Giambi will be out of the lineup this weekend against the Devil Rays with his left wrist injury, and the first baseman may be forced to undergo surgery this winter if the problem doesn't correct itself.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Sep 21, 2006
The Yankees figure to ask for no less than Ervin Santana, Scot Shields, Chone Figgins and a high-level prospect in exchange for Alex Rodriguez.
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Yahoo.com | Sep 21, 2006
Derek Jeter poured champagne over Joe Torre's head.
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AP | Sep 20, 2006
German construction company Hochtief said Wednesday its U.S.-based unit won the contract to build a new stadium for the New York Yankees.
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New York Daily News | Sep 20, 2006
Jason Giambi claims he was intending to be constructive with his comments.
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Yahoo.com | Sep 20, 2006
The Yankees can clinch the AL East with a victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
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AP | Sep 20, 2006
A baseball fan who jumped from the upper deck at Yankee Stadium onto the netting behind home plate was sentenced Tuesday to three years probation.
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AP | Sep 20, 2006
The Yankees activated right fielder Gary Sheffield from the 15-day day disabled list on Tuesday, and closer Mariano Rivera threw a bullpen session and said he hopes to return this weekend.
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New York Daily News | Sep 19, 2006
Gary Sheffield worked out on Monday with a host of Yanks coaches as he goes through a crash course on how to handle first base.
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Newsday | Sep 18, 2006
Joe Torre said Pavano is scheduled to throw in front of the coaches when the team visits the Devil Rays Friday.
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New York Post | Sep 17, 2006
Multiple officials from both New York teams said they have no current plans to go after Barry Zito.
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New York Daily News | Sep 16, 2006
A day after the Daily News revealed that a sexy Queens model was in his Porsche when he crashed it in Florida, Carl Pavano's mother rushed to his defense.
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AP | Sep 15, 2006
The New York Yankees might end their 28-year affiliation with the Columbus Clippers and align with another Triple-A team.
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New York Daily News | Sep 12, 2006
Derek Jeter believes he has more important things to worry about than the MVP race.
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Yahoo.com | Sep 12, 2006
According to a report on MLB.com, Mariano Rivera is still bothered by a muscle strain in his right elbow.
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Yahoo.com | Sep 11, 2006
With several key players ailing, the Yankees will receive a boost Monday when outfielder Hideki Matsui returns as the American League East leaders visit the Orioles.
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AP | Sep 9, 2006
Jason Giambi was held out of the New York Yankees' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday with a sore left hand.
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AP | Sep 8, 2006
Mike Mussina was moved back two days in the Yankees' rotation after developing arm soreness from his previous start.
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New York Post | Sep 8, 2006
"I don't even think about that because if you don't think about it in April or May why now?" Derek Jeter said about the possibility of winning the MVP.
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Associated Press | Sep 7, 2006
Yankees OF Hideki Matsui went 1-for-3, with an RBI Wednesday as the DH, in his first rehab start for the Trenton Thunder.
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Newsday | Sep 5, 2006
Once the Yankees decline Mike Mussina's $17-million 2007 option - which he expects them to do, he will become a free agent.
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New York Daily News | Sep 3, 2006
Several general managers called Brian Cashman when it appeared as though Alex Rodriguez could not last much longer in New York.
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Yahoo.com | Sep 2, 2006
Alex Rodriguez homered twice and drove in three runs Friday night, earning a curtain call for the second straight game in New York's 8-1 victory over the Twins.
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ESPN.com | Sep 1, 2006
There was a huge sigh of relief among the Yankees on Thursday when results of an MRI exam on reliever Mariano Rivera's right arm showed only a mild muscle strain at the elbow but no structural damage.
