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New York Yankees Position Battles: 2010 Spring Training
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Double G Sports in MLB
As most of you know by now, the defending World Series champions have some roster questions to sort out this spring. Every couple days I will provide updates on those battles and see who has the edge at any given time.
I may throw a few extra names into the battles for comparison's sake.
To see the updated spring training stats, go to
Mets Spring Opener: Future First Baseman Ike Davis Shines
Posted: 3rd March 2010 by Double G Sports in MLB
The Mets organization may not think Ike Davis is Major League ready just yet, but the young first baseman will see plenty of action in spring training.
With the Mets resting most of their regulars in yesterdays spring opener, Davis got the start at first base against the Atlanta Braves.
There were some first day jitters as Davis misjudged a foul territory pop up. The first baseman did admit to feeling a ...
New York Yankees Begin Games TodayùWell, Sort of
Posted: 2nd March 2010 by Double G Sports in MLB
Tomorrow the Yankees will take the field for their first spring training game of the year.
Today, however, they begin playing some games.
It has become a tradition for the Yankees under manager Joe Girardi.
Last season during spring training, Girardi gathered his team together at a local pool hall for a friendly tournament. Turns out the outing became a great bonding experience for the team and set the tone for the season ...
Earlier this week, the Double G Sports "experts" panel released their top 10 rankings of pitchers in New York . C.C. Sabathia got the No. 1 nod, just ahead of Johan Santana in a tight race.
But who is the best position player currently on a New York baseball team's roster? Find out below. The six "experts" each provided a top-10 list, and through those choices an overall ranking was formed.
Was ...
Spring Training games are a week away.
I, like I'm sure most of you, have baseball fever, right? If you can not get down to Florida to see any of the games in person, don't worry. The Mets and Yankees have once again released a schedule consisting of 16 Spring Training games that will be televised.
The first Mets televised spring game is March 2nd against the Atlanta Braves at 1:10 ...
The New York Knicks gained more salary cap room by acquiring Tracy McGrady in a three team deal earlier today. The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings were the other two teams involved in the deal. When Knicks president Donnie Walsh took over the team, he made it a point to open up cap space in order to make a splash in the free agent market after this season. That is ...
They’re Back: New York Yankees Pitchers and Catchers Report to Tampa
Posted: 17th February 2010 by Double G Sports in MLB
The Yankees' pitchers and catchers officially reported to Tampa, Florida today to begin spring training. The Mets will begin camp tomorrow when pitchers and catchers report in Port St. Lucie. The Yankees come in to spring training as the defending World Series champions. As they look to repeat, some changes have been made this offseason. Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, and Melky Cabrera are out. Curtis Granderson Nick Johnson ...