Apr 30, 2009 10:23 PM EST
The Angels were not happy with the way Mark Teixeira spurned their efforts to re-sign him last winter, but the first baseman hopes that there are no hard feelings against him.
"I hope there are no hard feelings between Arte and myself," Teixeira said in Yankee Stadium before facing his ex-team for the first time Thursday. "I loved that organization. Arte, [Manager Mike] Scioscia, it's first class, top to bottom. But your wife and kids being happy is more important than your personal desires."
Teixeira enjoyed his brief tenure with the club.
"After the season, my wife and I stayed in L.A. for 10 days. I thought there was a really good chance I'd be back. It would be different if my family or my wife's family was from the West Coast."
But Teixeira's parents live in Baltimore, and his wife's parents live in Atlanta. Their proximity to New York, combined with the Yankees' top-dollar offer, persuaded Teixeira.
"I'm a businessman, too, and in the end, the Yankees made the best offer, and it was the best situation for my family," Teixeira said. "I get to see my parents every week I'm home, and they get to see their grandkids. That's pretty special."
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When Alex Rodriguez was asked if he had been truthful when he said that the only time he had taken performance-enhancing drugs was as a member of the Texas Rangers, he ended the interview and walked away.
Selena Roberts' new book, now set for a May 4 release, reports that Rodriguez may have done the drugs as early as high school.
"Not really" was Rodriguez's response when asked if he was concerned that these new allegations would overshadow his return to the Yankee lineup. "I'm in a good place. I think more importantly, physically, I'm getting better every day. We've had a good week here. We've worked extremely hard, and I'm just very anxious to do what God put me on this earth to do, and that's play baseball."
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Joba Chamberlain?s fastballs reached 96 miles an hour against the Tigers, and he pitched comfortably at 92 to 94 while allowing one run and three hits, with three walks and six strikeouts over seven innings.
Until Wednesday's start, there had been a growing sentiment that Chamberlain would be better suited for late-inning relief work.
Chamberlain is now 4-1 with a 2.85 earned run average as a starter, with more strikeouts than innings pitched.
?He?s got such good stuff that I?m sure we?ll debate this forever,? Manager Joe Girardi said. ?But that?s what we think he can do.?
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Yankees Apr 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Apr 30, 2009
Alex Rodriguez was asked about the details of Selena Roberts' book about him, but declined to comment.
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New York Daily News | Apr 30, 2009
Tidbits from Selena Roberts' book on Alex Rodriguez are beginning to emerge and the allegations do not bode well for the former MVP.
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New York Post | Apr 30, 2009
Derek Jeter purchased a lease for a suite in the new Yankee Stadium this season in order to accommodate his family and friends.
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Tucson Citizen | Apr 29, 2009
Tigers manager Jim Leyland was shocked after the Yankees scored ten runs in the seventh inning of what was a scoreless game on Tuesday night.
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New York Daily News | Apr 29, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has added sliding to his rehabilitation program, inching him ever closer to his return to the team's lineup.
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New york Times | Apr 29, 2009
Phil Hughes fired six shutout innings to beat the Detroit Tigers by a score of 11-0.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 28, 2009
After weeks of controversy, the Yankees have decided to lower the prices for their most expensive seats.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 28, 2009
In hid Monday start, Ian Kennedy scattered seven hits in 4.1 innings but yielded just one earned run.
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Yankees.com | Apr 28, 2009
The Yankees will turn to young pitcher Phil Hughes in Tuesday night's game against the Tigers as they attempt to stop a four-game slide.
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New York Times | Apr 28, 2009
The Yankees have lost four straight games, including a sweep at the hands of the Red Sox in Boston, but Mark Teixeira isn't overly concerned.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 27, 2009
Dellin Betances gave up two earned runs while striking out six in 6.1 innings of work on his start on Sunday.
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New York Post | Apr 27, 2009
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was frustrated after the team was swept at the hands of the Red Sox this weekend as Fenway Park.
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AP | Apr 27, 2009
Jacoby Ellsbury stole home on Sunday night as the Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees, winning 4-1, and extending their win streak to 10 games.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 26, 2009
A lot has been made of the Yankees' pitching staff this season, and their league-worst ERA (6.41) heading into Sunday night's game against the Red Sox.
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New York Post | Apr 26, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez could begin playing in minor league games as soon as next week after increasing his workload on Saturday.
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MLB.com | Apr 25, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez took yet another huge step towards returning to the lineup on Saturday when he started running the bases.
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Boston Globe | Apr 25, 2009
New York closer Mariano Rivera, who served up a game-tying home run to Boston's Jason Bay on Friday night, took the blame for the loss following the 11th inning classic.
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Newsday | Apr 25, 2009
Chien-Ming Wang is being placed on the disabled list and David Robertson is being called up.
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MLB.com | Apr 24, 2009
David Ortiz attempted to clarify his remarks about Joba Chamberlain when addressing the media before Friday's game.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Apr 24, 2009
Matt Holliday was asked about possibly joining the Yankees while the A's were in New York.
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New York Post | Apr 24, 2009
In 2007, Joba Chamberlain's swing and miss percentage was 17 percent, last year it was 12 percent and through two outings this year it is six percent.
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FoxSports | Apr 24, 2009
Pedro Martinez is closer to signing a deal with a MLB club, according to major-league sources.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 23, 2009
Chien-Ming Wang, who has momentarily been removed from the Yankees starting rotation, didn't look too good in an extended spring training game on Thursday.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 23, 2009
In his start on Wednesday in Triple-A, Philip Hughes struck out seven and gave up one run over 7.2 innings of work.
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ESPN | Apr 23, 2009
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Wednesday night that the team is monitoring the number and frequency of home runs that are leaving the team's new ballpark.
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Detroit Free-Press | Apr 23, 2009
Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya pitched seven shutout innings for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday night, and claims that he's "ready" to return to the major leagues.
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New York Post | Apr 22, 2009
The disabled list could be a possibilty for Chien-Ming Wang, who the Yankees believe will need more than one non-major league outing to correct his problems.
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New York Daily News | Apr 22, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has defended the new ballparks of New York's two MLB teams, brushing back fans who have criticized high ticket prices.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 22, 2009
Ian Kennedy gave up two earned runs while striking out five in six innings of work on Tuesday in his Triple-A start.
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MLB.com | Apr 22, 2009
Yankees pitchers Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera tied a Major League record for win-save combinations as New York defeated Oakland 5-3 on Tuesday night.
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New York Times | Apr 22, 2009
The Yankees will skip Chien-Ming Wang's next scheduled start on Friday against the Red Sox, and will fly him to Tampa to strengthen his arm.
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New York Times | Apr 21, 2009
The Yankees' best seats may be over priced.
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MLB.com | Apr 21, 2009
Yankees right fielder Xavier Nady got some good news on his right elbow on Tuesday; he won't need season-ending surgery.
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ESPN | Apr 21, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez increased his onfield drills on Monday at the team's minor league complex in Tampa, according to the Associated Press.
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ESPN | Apr 21, 2009
Twenty home runs were hit in the first four games at the new Yankee Stadium, a record according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
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Chicago Tribune | Apr 20, 2009
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen commented after outfielder Nick Swisher said that New York's Joe Girardi is the best manager he has played for.
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New York Post | Apr 20, 2009
With the Yankees having an off-day on Thursday, they are expected to skip Chien-Ming Wang's turn in the starting rotation.
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New York Daily News | Apr 20, 2009
Brian Doyle didn't accomplish quite the same feat as Jeffrey Maier did during the 1996 postseason, but he did play a role in a game-winning home run at the new Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
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Hartford Courant | Apr 20, 2009
Carl Pavano, who was railed often during his time in New York, pitched very well against the Yankees on Sunday and left the game with a lead.
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Hartford Courant | Apr 19, 2009
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada hit a shot to right field in the seventh inning that was ruled a two-run home run after umpires looked at the video replay.
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ESPN | Apr 19, 2009
An exorbitant number of home runs were hit at Yankee Stadium in the first series between the Indians and Yankees, but will it be a sign of things to come?
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New York Daily News | Apr 19, 2009
Chien-Ming Wang says that he feels fine despite a 34.50 ERA, but the Yankees are expected to skip his next turn in the rotation.
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New York Daily News | Apr 18, 2009
Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui has fluid in his left knee again, the same condition that led to surgery last season.
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ESPN | Apr 18, 2009
Yankee pitcher Chien-Ming Wang's ERA has risen to 34.50 for the season after yet another horrible start on Saturday afternoon.
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New York Daily News | Apr 17, 2009
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira received a cortisone shot Thursday to help him fully recover from his left wrist injury.
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New York Post | Apr 16, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez took 49 swings during his first full batting practice session on Thursday.
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New York Times | Apr 16, 2009
Yogi Berra, who threw out the first pitch in Thursday's home opener at the new Yankee Stadium wants a rather special relic from the old stadium.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 16, 2009
The Yankees opened the "new" Yankee Stadium on Thursday afternoon against the Indians. As the game progresses, RealGM will track all of the game's firsts.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 16, 2009
In his start on Wednesday, Andrew Brackman struck out four and walking two, while scattering four hits and two earned runs over five innings.
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New York Post | Apr 16, 2009
The Yankees are searching for another outfielder due to the potential season-ending injury to Xavier Nady.
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New York Post | Apr 16, 2009
Struggling Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang has been putting in extra work on the side in hopes of correcting his early-season ineffectiveness.
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Press Release | Apr 15, 2009
Yankees Hall-of-Fame catcher Yogi Berra will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during Thursday afternoon's home opener at the new Yankee Stadium.
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YES Network | Apr 15, 2009
Yankees right fielder Xavier Nady, who injured his elbow in the team's win over the Rays on Tuesday night, could be done for the season.
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New York Post | Apr 15, 2009
Yankees right fielder Xavier Nady injured his right elbow in a routine throw during Tuesday night's 7-2 win over the Rays.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 13, 2009
Yankees utilityman Nick Swisher pitched a scoreless eighth inning in the team's game against the Rays on Monday night.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 13, 2009
Chien-Ming Wang recorded just three outs in his start on Monday at Tampa Bay.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 13, 2009
When CC Sabathia neutralizes his height by decreasing the vertical break on his fastball, he is a very different pitcher.
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New York Post | Apr 13, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is scheduled to begin working out at the team's minor-league complex in Tampa at 11 a.m. on Monday.
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New York Daily News | Apr 12, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who is still rehabbing from hip surgery, has been linked to Bethenny Frankel, a reality star of "The Real Housewives of New York City."
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New York Times | Apr 12, 2009
CC Sabathia righted himself on Saturday afternoon, helping the Yankees defeat the Royals 6-1 in Kansas City.
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MLB.com | Apr 11, 2009
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira missed Saturday night's game in Kansas City because of a sore wrist.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 11, 2009
In his Friday start for high-A Tampa, Dellin Betances gave up one earned run while striking out seven over six innings of work.
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Newsday | Apr 10, 2009
Mark Teixeira wasn't initially on the Yankees' radar this past offseason.
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New York Post | Apr 10, 2009
CC Sabathia spent $15 million on a six-bedroom house in Alpine, NJ this week.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 10, 2009
In his first start of 2009, Andrew Brackman threw up a lot of fives; five innings, five earned runs, five hits and five strikeouts.
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New York Post | Apr 10, 2009
CC Sabathia says that people should get used to seeing him with a heating pad in the dugout, something he often uses to keep warm.
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New York Post | Apr 10, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is still planning to work out in Tampa at the club's minor league complex on Monday.
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Dallas Morning News | Apr 9, 2009
If the Rangers won their first four games and the Yankees lost their first four games, a Honda dealer in Texas would be on the hook for 75 cars they sold in March.
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Baltimore Sun | Apr 9, 2009
Mark Teixeira's various comments about which team he grew up rooting for between the Orioles and Yankees has been confusing.
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Star-Ledger | Apr 8, 2009
The Yankees used their off day inbetween games in Baltimore to make a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
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Benjamin Kubak/River Avenue Blues | Apr 7, 2009
RiverAvenueBlues.com, one of the best Yankees blogs on the net, had an interesting take on the release date of the controversial book on Alex Rodriguez.
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Newsday | Apr 7, 2009
Joba Chamberlain had negative things to say about New York during his arrest.
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ESPN | Apr 7, 2009
The release of Selena Roberts' pending book on Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been pushed back to May 12.
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Baltimore Sun | Apr 7, 2009
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira was expecting a negative reception from fans in Baltimore on Monday, and got more than he expected.
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New York Times | Apr 7, 2009
CC Sabathia discussed his struggles against the Orioles on Opening Day, when he got roughed up for six runs in less than five innings.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 6, 2009
CC Sabathia made his debut for the Yankees on Opening Day against the Orioles on Monday, struggling through 4 1/3 innings.
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New York Times | Apr 6, 2009
CC Sabathia will wear a size 56 jersey for the Yankees this season, with three inches added to both the sleeves and the length.
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Lower Hudson | Apr 6, 2009
CC Sabathia, who will start on Opening Day for the Yankees, believes that nerves are a good thing when starting a new season.
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Lower Hudson | Apr 6, 2009
Yankees manager Joe Girardi is aware that he's entering the 2009 season with great expectations, and that he probably won't be around very long if the team struggles.
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New York Daily News | Apr 5, 2009
Derek Jeter will participate in his 14th Opening Day as a member of the Yankees on Monday, and for the first time in his career there are questions about his future.
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ESPN | Apr 5, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is progressing well in his rehabilitation from hip surgery and could rejoin the team by the end of April.
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MLB.com | Apr 5, 2009
Mark Teixeira hit two home runs to right field on Saturday, marking what could become his signature spot at Yankee Stadium.
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MLB.com | Apr 5, 2009
Mark Teixeira had an excellent Spring Training and hit two homers on Saturday.
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MLB.com | Apr 5, 2009
Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he liked the new Yankee Stadium when he saw it on television.
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MLB.com | Apr 4, 2009
Derek Jeter recorded the first Yankees' hit in the new Yankee Stadium on Friday night and was impressed with the venue.
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MLB.com | Apr 3, 2009
Derek Jeter and David Wright will team up in a season-long batting challenge that will benefit the respective players' foundations.
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MLB.com | Apr 3, 2009
The Yankees moved into their new home on Thursday, and a number of players were in awe of the new Yankee Stadium.
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New York Daily News | Apr 2, 2009
The Yankees have yet to play a game this season, but manager Joe Girardi is already believed to be on the hot seat.
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ESPN | Apr 2, 2009
Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner admitted some tickets might be overpriced given the current status of the economy.
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Star-Ledger | Apr 2, 2009
The son of longtime public address announcer Bob Sheppard has denied a report that states that his father may retire.
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New York Times | Apr 1, 2009
Bob Sheppard, the public-address announcer for the Yankees since 1951, is retiring, according to Paul Doherty, a friend and agent who has represented Sheppard.
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ESPN | Apr 1, 2009
Yankees manager Joe Girardi believes that switching Johnny Damon and Derek Jeter at the top of the team's lineup has worked very well.
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New York Daily News | Apr 1, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is hoping to return to the team's lineup by May 15, when the team will start a homestand in the Bronx.
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