1:44 AM ET, Sun March 14, 2010

Spring Training Game 10: Braves at Yankees (in delay)

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — *** THE GAME IS BEING DELAYED; FIRST PITCH WON’T BE UNTIL 7:30 P.M., AT THE EARLIEST *** YANKEES Randy Winn DH Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Jorge Posada C Marcus Thames LF Jamie Hoffmann CF Ramiro Pena SS Reegie Corona 2B Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (13-9, 4.04 ERA in 2009) BRAVES Nate McClouth CF Martin Prado 2B Jason Heyward RF Troy Glaus 1B Brian McCann C Yunel Escobar SS Eric [...]

New York Yankees March 11, 2010

Damon OK with his Yankee ending

New York Daily News — On the advice of Alex Rodriguez, Johnny Damon made a last-ditch effort to stay with the Yankees by placing a call to Hal Steinbrenner in January. Unlike A-Rod, however, Damon didn't get the answer he wanted, eventually signing a one-year, $8 million deal with the Tigers.

New York Yankees March 11, 2010

A Tiger in new (pin)stripes

Detroit Free Press — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter weren't on the Yankees' traveling squad Wednesday for Curtis Granderson's first game against the Tigers. So Granderson lost one option for getting back to the Yankees' base. After a recent exhibition road game, he rode back with them to camp in Jeter's car.

Detroit Tigers March 11, 2010

A-Rod's attorneys working to set up meeting with investigators regarding Galea

Journal News — TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez said Wednesday that his attorneys are in "healthy" discussions with federal authorities regarding a time for him to meet with investigators looking into tainted Canadian doctor Anthony Galea.

New York Yankees March 11, 2010

Damon holds no grudge against Yankees

Journal News — LAKELAND, Fla. — With Johnny Damon still unsigned late into the offseason, Alex Rodriguez suggested Damon try a tact that he had utilized during his own free agency. So, on A-Rod's advice, Damon made personal phone calls to Hal Steinbrenner and other Yankees officials, in an attempt to work out a deal to return.

New York Yankees March 11, 2010

A-Rod reps discuss dubious doctor

New York Post — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Just because Alex Rodriguez's lawyer huddled with the Feds yesterday and he continues to believe the investigation is about Dr. Anthony Galea, that doesn't mean the fog surrounding his involvement with the Toronto doctor has lifted. After a week of saying there was nothing new...

New York Yankees March 11, 2010

Remembering the Next Generation

River Ave. Blues — Nomar Garciaparra officially announced his retirement yesterday, although it caught no one off guard considering the non-exist market for older players. It seems like just yesterday that Nomar, along with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, had effectively taken the shortstop torch from Cal Ripken Jr. and Barry Larkin, and represented the new wave of offensive [...]Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blogRemembering the Next Generation

New York Yankees March 10, 2010

A-Rod's lawyers discussing date with feds

New York Daily News — Attorneys for Alex Rodriguez are in discussions with federal authorities to pick a date for the Yankees superstar to speak with investigators about Canadian doctor Tony Galea.

New York Yankees March 10, 2010

NY Yankees star Alex Rodriguez says meeting with feds coming soon

Ledger on Yankees | Newark Star-Ledger — Says meeting will come 'sooner rather than later' though gives no specifics

New York Yankees March 10, 2010

A-Rod moving closer to meeting with feds

Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News — Attorneys for Alex Rodriguez are in discussions with federal authorities to pick a date for the Yankees superstar to speak with investigators about Canadian doctor Tony Galea. Rodriguez told reporters Wednesday morning that he hopes to know “sooner than later” about his date with the feds, though he reiterated his lack of concern over the matter. “We have a good, healthy attitude about this so we’re going to tackle it,” Rodriguez said. “The key thing to remember is that this is an investigation about someone else. I’m here to cooperate.” Rodrigue...

New York Yankees March 10, 2010
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