Coming Back: Cabrera Returns to NY

 

Former Yankee Melky Cabrera will return to New York on Tuesday for the first time since his departure in 2009. Photo courtesy of zimbio.com.

kansascity.com:
For the first time since his departure from New York in 2009, Melky Cabrera will return to Yankee Stadium as the Kansas City Royals face the Yanks on Tuesday.

Cabrera said in an interview with the Kansas City Star he is excited to see his best friend, Yankee second baseman Robinson Cano but is nervous about New York’s overall reaction.

“I really don’t know how they’ll treat me because this is the first time I’ll be back. But I hope the fans appreciate what I did for them out there and the way I played. I hope it will be a good (response).” —Melky Cabrera

Carlos Beltran: A Possible Yank?

New York Met Carlos Beltran is a serious prospect for the New York Yankees. Beltran is set to be a free agent at the end of this season. Photo courtesy of nydailynews.com.

bleacherreport.com:
New York Mets’ right fielder Carlos Beltran is scheduled to be a free agent after this season, and despite his knee surgery before the 2010 season, Beltran has had an successful, healthy season thus far. Because of this, he is becoming an attractive prospect for the New York Yankees.

“So far this season, Beltran has impressed his doubters. Beltran is batting .295 with five home runs and 18 RBI … The Mets and Yankees could discuss a deal that would send Beltran to the other side of the river and into pinstripes.” –bleacherreport.com

Derek Jeter Ends Home Run Drought

New York's CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez comment on the Yankee's performance against the Texas Rangers Sunday night. Video courtesy of web.yesnetwork.com.

espn.com:
After 62 games without a home run, New York Yankees’ Captain Derek Jeter hit two solo homers in the team’s matchup against the Texas Rangers Sunday night.

Jeter’s solo shots added to the team’s five home runs for the night, earning them a 12-5 win.

Despite Walks, No-Hitter for Liriano

Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano is a desirable trading prospect for the Yankees. Liriano threw a no-hitter against the White Sox Tuesday. Photo courtesy of bleacherreport.com.

bleacherreport.com:
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano threw the League’s first no-hitter this season in his team’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday.

However, Liriano’s no-hitter was not flawless; he walked six batters and needed 123 pitches to finish the night.

As a strong contender for a mid-season trade to New York, Liriano’s performance Tuesday now leaves him desired by several other teams as well. 

“While the Yankees have long been the rumored favorite for a midseason acquisition of Liriano’s services (due to their offseason Cliff Lee-related failures), this historic performance likely means that the Yanks will have company. And lots of it.” –bleacherreport.com

Jiving about Jeter: 9 Q’s for the Captain

myyesnetwork.com:
Kimberly Jones, a blogger for the YES network, conducted a nine-question interview with New York Yankees’ Captain Derek Jeter.

In the interview, Jones inquired about topics concerning Jeter’s personal life, his superstitions in the locker room and his performance on the field amongst others.

Cano on Day-to-Day List for Bruised Hand

New York Yankees’ Robinson Cano (24) is on the day-to-day list because of a bruised hand. Photo courtesy of espn.go.com.

northjersey.com:
Yankees’ second baseman Robinson Cano is listed as day-to-day because of a bruised pad near the palm of his hand.

Cano injured his hand this past weekend on an “Ivan Nova pick-off throw in the sixth inning, and left before what would have been his fourth at-bat in the eighth inning,” according to northjersey.com.

Hughes Sees Specialist, Discusses ‘Dead Arm’

prosportsdaily.com:
New York Yankees’ pitcher Phil Hughes met with a specialist in St. Louis Monday to discuss his “dead” pitching arm that lost its ability to throw pitches of high velocity this season. Hughes visited to determine if he is suffering from a condition that affects blood flow called thoracic outlet syndrome.

Information concerning the results of his appointment have yet to be released.

Yanks’ New Lineup Proves Successful

nbcnewyork.com:
In Thursday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees took a different approach to the original batting lineup.

According to nbcnewyork.com, first baseman Mark Teixeira and shortstop Derek Jeter both sat, making the top three of the order center fielder Curtis Granderson, right fielder Nick Swisher and second baseman Robinson Cano.

The reordering proved successful for the three players.

“They were 6-for-11 with seven RBIs, and Swisher hit his first home run of the season in the seventh inning.” –nbcnewyork.com

Teixeira Now Listed as Day-to-Day

ladylovespinstripes.com:
Yankees’ first-baseman Mark Teixeira left Wednesday night’s game in the middle of the eighth inning because of should soreness.

According to the team’s official site reports, Tex’s playing eligibility status is now listed as day-to-day.

NYY Beat W-Sox in Fastest Game Yet

Ex-White Sock pitcher Bartolo Colon led the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the White Sox Wednesday night. Photo courtesy of newyork.cbslocal.com.

nydailynews.com:
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Wednesday night after only two hours and 11 minutes of play, the team’s quickest matchup of the season so far.

Yankees’ pitcher Bartolo Colon, who played for the White Sox in 2009, took the win to end the Yankees’ two-game losing streak.

Check out ESPN’s New York Minute to find out more: http://search.espn.go.com/s/overlay/video?searchString=yankees&id=6440559&dims=6