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| The YES Network Might Be Up for Sale |
| Published: August 2, 2007, 10:40 am |
| Tags: George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Hal Steinbrenner, Halsteinbrenner, Randy Levine, Randylevine, Yes Network, Yesnetwork |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, MLB GossipOne of the biggest reasons that the Yankees have been able to sustain the game's largest payroll for so many reasons has been the fact that the team is partial owners of the their own cable channel, the YES Network. But how much longer will the team sit on that pot of gold? From Fortune:The |
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| George Steinbrenner Is Not Aging Well |
| Published: August 2, 2007, 3:25 pm |
| Tags: George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Hank Steinbrenner, Hanksteinbrenner |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL EastWe've heard rumors of George Steinbrenner's declining health for a while, but and now a writer for Portfolio confirms them with a first-hand account. After getting turned down trying to organize an interview through official channels, writer Franz Lidz ambushed Steinbrenner at his Tampa home by tagging along |
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| The Dugout: The Eric Gagne Horse |
| Published: September 20, 2007, 7:50 am |
| Tags: Curt Schilling, Curtschilling, David Ortiz, Davidortiz, Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathanpapelbon, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein |
| Filed under: Boston, New York, Red Sox, Yankees, AL East, The DugoutThe Dugout is a feature at FanHouse that brings the lives of Major League Baseball players directly to you...sort of. The official chatroom of the MLB keeps you up to date with all the recent happenings of your favorite players both on the field and off.Ok, so I'd be a complete |
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| Joe Torre Reacts to Steinbrenner's Ultimatum |
| Published: October 8, 2007, 11:00 am |
| Tags: Alds, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, MLB Playoffs, The WordBy now we've all heard George Steinbrenner's ultimatum to Joe Torre: win the ALDS or don't come back. Although he's handled the situation with grace so far, how does Torre feel about being publicly hung up to dry? From the New York Times:"It's certainly not something you enjoy having |
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| Joe Torre Has Options |
| Published: October 10, 2007, 9:17 am |
| Tags: Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre, Rudy Giuliani, Rudygiuliani, Tiki Barber, Tikibarber |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, MLB GossipAs the Joe Torre Death Watch carries on into day two, we all still await the judgement from Mount Olympus as George Steinbrenner tries to decide what he's going to do. Will he fire Joe Torre and effectively end an era in New York, or will he keep one of the greatest managers in Yankees history?I don't |
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| So Wait, Joe Torre Might Return After All? |
| Published: October 12, 2007, 8:18 am |
| Tags: Andy Pettitte, Andypettitte, Brian Cashman, Briancashman, Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre, Jorge Posada, Jorgeposada, Mariano Rivera, Marianorivera |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, MLB Rumors, The WordDon't go writing Joe Torre's Yankee epitaph just yet: it seems George Steinbrenner might be having a change of heart. From the New York Post: There are signs that Torre will be brought back since some members of George Steinbrenner's Inner Circle want to invite Torre to the |
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| Steinbrenner Cedes Day-to-Day Operations to His Sons |
| Published: October 14, 2007, 3:47 pm |
| Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, MLB BizThere's been quite some talk lately about George Steinbrenner's mental fortitude as well as his health. At 77-years-old is he fit to run the Yankees franchise? Well, it's looking like him keeping up with day-to-day operations might be getting the best of him. The New York Post is reporting that |
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| Agent: Mattingly Does in Fact Want Torre's Job |
| Published: October 16, 2007, 1:00 pm |
| Tags: Don Mattingly, Donmattingly, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, Breaking News, The WordThis morning, the Newark Star-Ledger cited a source indicating that Don Mattingly spoke with the Steinbrenner family and told them he was not ready to replace Joe Torre. This afternoon, Mattingly's agent is calling B.S. From ESPN:"Basically, there is no truth to it. It was completely |
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| Off-the-Wall Replacements for Torre |
| Published: October 18, 2007, 1:47 pm |
| Tags: Bobby Valentine, Bobbyvalentine, Don Mattingly, Donmattingly, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Girardi, Joe Torre, Joegirardi, Joetorre, Lou Piniella, Loupiniella, Tony Pena, Tonypena |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, MLB Rumors, The WordSo Joe Torre took a trip down to Tampa and thumbed his nose at Big George and his offer of a one-year deal. Good for him. But who's next? Bench coach Don Mattingly looks like the most obvious answer, and YES analyst Joe Girardi has to be a close second. But are there are other names we |
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| SI: Yankees Close to Re-Signing Joe Torre |
| Published: October 18, 2007, 11:28 am |
| Tags: Brian Cashman, Briancashman, Don Mattingly, Donmattingly, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, Breaking News, The Word2nd Update: Torre says no! Torre says no!1st Update: the Star-Ledger confirms the report, adding that Torre was likely forced to accept a pay cut.Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman is reporting that Joe Torre is close to reaching a new deal to manage the Yankees next year and possibly |
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| Torre Had No Other Choice |
| Published: October 19, 2007, 7:57 am |
| Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, Brian Cashman, Briancashman, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Torre, Joetorre, Jorge Posada, Jorgeposada, Mariano Rivera, Marianorivera |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, MLB Gossip, MLB TransactionsMy sultry colleague Matt Watson may think that the onus of Joe Torre's decision to leave the Yankees falls directly on Torre, but I'm going to have to disagree. Matt thinks that Torre's decision was more of a "Screw you, I'm leaving on my own terms" type of deal.It wasn't.It was a |
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| Yankees Ready for A-Rod Negotiations |
| Published: October 22, 2007, 12:12 pm |
| Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Scott Boras, Scottboras |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL EastSo far, the Yankees have held a firm stance that they won't negotiate with Alex Rodriguez should the star third baseman opt out of his contract and test the market. Apparently, that doesn't mean the team isn't opposed to offering him an extension, a move that would allow them to still collect $30 million from |
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| Yankees Have Made an Offer to Joe Girardi |
| Published: October 29, 2007, 8:37 am |
| Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, Don Mattingly, Donmattingly, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joe Girardi, Joe Torre, Joegirardi, Joetorre, Jorge Posada, Jorgeposada, Mariano Rivera, Marianorivera |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, MLB Gossip, MLB Rumors, The Word, MLB TransactionsThe rumor yesterday was that Joe Girardi had taken the lead in the race to become the next Yankees manager and replace Joe Torre. Today, that rumor has become fact because the Yankees have offered the position to Girardi. The Yankees have offered their vacant manager |
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| The Dugout: Players Take Your Questions! |
| Published: November 1, 2007, 12:46 pm |
| Tags: Curt Schilling, Curtis Granderson, Curtisgranderson, Curtschilling, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner |
| Filed under: Boston, Detroit, New York, Red Sox, Yankees, Tigers, The DugoutWow. All I can say is "wow". Ladies and gentlemen, we had to pull some strings, so many strings, but we made this thing happen. We got several of the biggest names in baseball to take the time out of their busy, so busy, days to field some questions from you, the readers. |
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| The Yankees Should Be a Miniseries |
| Published: November 8, 2007, 8:37 am |
| Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Andypettitte, Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Joba Chamberlain, Jobachamberlain, Mike Mussina, Mikemussina |
| Filed under: New York, Yankees, FanHouse TVGabe Silva, Yankee fan morose human being, reflects on the world of sports talks to himself in his room.Now that the writers for Guiding Light have gone on strike, the Yankees off-season is the best drama on daytime TV. That trailer for that drama begins at the :28 mark. Permalink Email this Comments |
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