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The numbers game

February 9, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 16 Comments

The Yanks unveiled their new roster today complete with many players’ new numbers. While the pitchers could still see some changes depending upon which ones make the roster out of Spring Training, let’s take a look at the guys who get new numbers.

Jonathan Albaladejo 63
Andrew Brackman 64
Chris Britton 38
LaTroy Hawkins 22 – Who had this last? I can’t remember. Some bit player, I think.
Sean Henn 30
Phil Hughes 34 – Time to get your new jerseys.
Ian Kennedy 31 – Two of three Big 3 have new numbers. Get your collectibles while they last.
Jeffrey Marquez 71
Ross Ohlendorf 39
Scott Patterson 70
Edwar Ramirez 36
Humberto Sanchez 77
Steven White 82
Chase Wright 65 – From 38 to 65? I guess he’s not on the short list of people making the team.

Francisco Cervelli 85
Alberto Gonzalez 73
Juan Miranda 72

As expected, Joba Chamberlain is keeping his number 62. I like that.

Thanks to reader Pete for the tip.

Yanks, Wang facing arbitration hearing

February 9, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 13 Comments

While the contract dispute is a matter of $600,000, chump change to the Yankees, the Yanks will most likely head to arbitration with Chien-Ming Wang on February 14. Happy Valentine’s Day. Wang wants $4.6 million; the Yankees want to pay him $4 million. I’d think the Yanks would reward one of the better AL starters with the extra $600K. Brian at Depressed Fan offers up an excellent analysis of the situation.

Carl Pavano throws, does not get injured

February 8, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 21 Comments

Carl Pavano showed up in Tampa and had a 12-minute catch from 90 feet, according to the Associated Press. Wouldn’t it be ironic if Pavano were to arrive in the Bronx after the All Star Break to spell the Big Three now and then as they near their innings cap?

And now this just got weirder

February 8, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 23 Comments

Brian McNamee claims that Roger Clemens’ wife Debbie used HGH before her 2003 Sports Illustrated with her husband. With this strange turn comes more headlines, and I wonder if Congress and Commissioner Selig regret ever opening this can of worms. Maybe Mark McGwire was right when he didn’t want to talk about the past.

Phil Hughes is ready for the big time

February 8, 2008 by Mike 34 Comments

But you already knew that.

The Wonderful Wizard of Yankee Stadium

February 8, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 10 Comments

Remember when the rookies dressed up as characters from The Wizard of Oz? Good times. As part of their off-season coverage, the YES Network offers up a short piece on the hazing. Shelley, as always, has a few amusing things to say.