Fan Confidence Poll: August 8th, 2011

Record Last Week: 5-2 (42 RS, 26 RA)
Season Record: 69-44 (603 RS, 436 RA, 74-39 pythag. record), one back of AL East lead, seven up for wildcard
Opponents This Week: Mon. OFF, vs. Angels (three games, Tues. to Thurs.), vs. Rays (three games, Fri. to Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The week started with four games in Chicago, and the Yankees held on to beat the White Sox in the opener. Phil Hughes pitched well in a rain-shortened win on Tuesday, then the offense went to work in the next day’s win. Ivan Nova finished off the four-game sweep in dominating fashion on Thursday.
• The Yankees headed to Boston after dismantling the ChiSox, and took control of first place in the AL East with a win on Friday. CC Sabathia got roughed up in Saturday’s loss, and Mariano Rivera blew a save in yesterday’s loss.
• Injury News: Alex Rodriguez has resumed baseball activities and could begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday. Austin Romine went for an MRI on his strained back and was placed on the DL.
• Frankie Cervelli was almost traded to the Pirates for Brad Lincoln, but the two teams couldn’t work out an agreement. Ownership was pushing for a Wandy Rodriguez trade before the deadline. The Yankees have been aggressively blocking players on trade waivers.
• The Yankees had planned to demote Nova to Triple-A Scranton after Thursday’s game, but he pitched too well. Jorge Posada is being phased out of the DH spot.
• Third rounder Jordan Cote signed for an above-slot bonus, and the team worked out a good late round pick in Tampa. The Yankees won’t be signing another good later rounder, though. Randy Flores has been released.
• MLB investigated A-Rod for his alleged participation in an illegal poker game, but he will not be suspended.

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