New York Yankees Wiretap

Yankees Mar 2008 Archive

• Matsui Gets Married, Wins Bet

  SI.com | Mar 28, 2008

  Hideki Matsui got married on Wednesday in New York and in the process he won a bet with Derek Jeter and Bobby Abreu.

• Hal Steinbrenner Denies Sale Rumors

  The New York Daily News | Mar 28, 2008

  Despite numerous rumors to the contrary, Hal Steinbrenner insists that his family is not looking to sell the Yankees.

• A-Rod Won't Comment On Canseco's Book

  The New York Times | Mar 27, 2008

  Jose Canseco writes in his latest book that Alex Rodriguez asked him about steroids in the 1990s, but A-Rod refuses to comment on the claims.

• Pettitte: I'll Be Ready Next Week

  The New York Post | Mar 26, 2008

  Andy Pettitte claims that he will be ready to make a start in one of the Yankees first five games of the season.

• Pettitte Pushed Back In Rotation

  MLB.com | Mar 25, 2008

  The Yankees have pushed Andy Pettitte back in the rotation in order to accommodate his aching back.

• Canseco's New Book Goes After A-Rod

  Newsday | Mar 25, 2008

  Jose Canseco wrote he "introduced Alex to a known supplier of steroids" and that Rodriguez also pursued Canseco's wife.

• A-Rod Regrets Saying No To Mets

  New York Daily News | Mar 25, 2008

  Alex Rodriguez regrets shunning the Mets for a huge contract with the Rangers back in 2000.

• 2008 Season Preview: New York Yankees

  Christopher Reina/RealGM | Mar 24, 2008

  For a team that won 94 games, is as talented as the Yankees and has upgraded their pitching staff via the development of their farm system, expectations appear excessively low.

• Pettitte May Miss First Start Of Season

  The New York Post | Mar 24, 2008

  Andy Pettitte's aching back could force him to miss his first start of the 2008 season for the Yankees.

• Pettitte Scratched From Start With Spasms

  The Herald Tribune | Mar 22, 2008

  Yankees starter Andy Pettitte was scratched from a scheduled minor-league start on Saturday because of back spasms.

• Yankees Add Ensberg To 40-Man Roster

  AP | Mar 22, 2008

  Morgan Ensberg was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster after Friday night's win over the Rays.

• New Yankee Stadium Seats Will Cost Up To $2,500 In 2009

  AP | Mar 22, 2008

  In 2009, the Yankees will charge $500 to $2,500 for seats near home plate of their new ballpark.

• Wang Will Start Opening Day For Yanks

  MLB.com | Mar 21, 2008

  Chien-Ming Wang will start for New York on Opening Day against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 31 at Yankee Stadium,

• Yankees Express Interest In Harden

  San Francisco Chronicle | Mar 19, 2008

  The Yankees have expressed interest in Oakland's Rich Harden, according to a source.

• Joba Expects To Being Season In Bullpen

  The New York Daily News | Mar 18, 2008

  Joba Chamberlain will learn his official fate within the next few days, but he is expected to begin the season in the Yankees' bullpen.

• Sabathia Fields New York Questions

  New York Times | Mar 17, 2008

  C. C. Sabathia has turned down Cleveland?s four-year offer worth more than $17 million a season, and the Yankees have more than $75 million coming off their payroll after this season.

• Cabrera Likely To Appeal Suspension

  Newsday | Mar 15, 2008

  Yankees' centerfielder Melky Cabrera could appeal his recent suspension for his involvement in a brawl with the Rays on Wednesday.

• Yanks Owner: BoSox Closer A 'Mouse'

  The New York Post | Mar 15, 2008

  Hank Steinbrenner and John Henry have been having a back-and-forth media battle this spring, but now a player has gotten himself into the mix.

• Crystal Gets Pink Slip On 60th Birthday

  ESPN | Mar 14, 2008

  Billy Crystal was cut by the New York Yankees on Friday, his 60th birthday.

• Pettitte Throws Well, Ready For Start

  ESPN | Mar 14, 2008

  Andy Pettitte threw 42 pitches during a bullpen session on Friday and seems prepared to start in a spring game against the Red Sox on Monday.

• Yanks, Rays Disciplined For Brawl

  RealGM Staff Report | Mar 14, 2008

  Six members of the Yankees and Rays have been disciplined for their role in Wednesday's bench-clearing incident.

• Girardi May Be Suspended For Opener

  The New York Daily News | Mar 14, 2008

  There are rumors that New York manager Joe Girardi and Tampa Bay skipper Joe Maddon could face suspensions stemming from the bench-clearing brawl between the two teams on Wednesday.

• Yankees' Crystal Swings And Misses For Game-Opening 'K'

  espn.com | Mar 13, 2008

  Billy Crystal waved to the cheering crowd as he walked back to the dugout after striking out as a New York Yankee.

• Billy Crystal Leading Off For The Yanks

  AP | Mar 13, 2008

  Comedian Billy Crystal was placed in the top spot for Thursday's game between the Yankees and Pirates.

• Bad Blood Spills Over Between Yanks And Rays

  ESPN | Mar 12, 2008

  Shelley Duncan was tackled by Jonny Gomes after the Yankees' first baseman slid hard into Akinori Iwamura.

• Billy Crystal To Play Game For Yankees

  AP | Mar 10, 2008

  Billy Crystal will sign a one-day, minor-league deal with the New York Yankees and play in Thursday's exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• Matsui To Make Spring Debut On Sunday

  The Associated Press | Mar 8, 2008

  Hideki Matsui will make his spring debut for the Yankees on Sunday against the Twins.

• Yanks Worried Over Joba's Focus

  The New York Post | Mar 8, 2008

  The Yankees are worried about the newfound celebrity status pitcher Joba Chamberlain has earned.

• Farnsworth: Torre Misused Me

  The New York Post | Mar 7, 2008

  Kyle Farnsworth is blaming Joe Torre for his struggles in New York over the last few seasons.

• Steinbrenner Inducted Into Red Sox Nation

  ESPN | Mar 2, 2008

  Red Sox principal owner John Henry has offered Hank Steinbrenner an honorary induction into Red Sox Nation.

• Girardi Thinks Wang May Start Yanks Opener

  AP | Mar 2, 2008

  New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi thinks there's a real good chance that Chien-Ming Wang will be the teams' Opening Day starter this season.