Letting Damon and Matsui walk — maybe it was for the best?

On the season, former Yankee turned Tiger, Johnny Damon, is currently hitting .274/.363/.402. After hitting 24 home runs in 2009, a year later, Damon has only swatted 3 homers and is on pace for less than 10 total. Meanwhile, Hideki Matsui, outfielder/designated hitter for the Angels, is batting an anemic .261/.332/.424 with 9 homers. Though [...]

G16: Yankees @ Angels

Here are the lineups for tonight’s ballgame: YANKEES (11-4) Derek Jeter SS Nick Johnson DH Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Jorge Posada C Curtis Granderson CF Nick Swisher RF Brett Gardner LF PITCHING: RHP A.J. Burnett (2-0, 2.37 ERA, 3.46 FIP) ANGELS (8-9) Erick Aybar SS Bobby Abreu RF Torii Hunter [...]

G9: Yankees VS Angels

Ah, I’m a little late tonight. Here are the lineups via LoHud: YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Jorge Posada C Marcus Thames DH Curtis Granderson CF Randy Winn LF RHP Phil Hughes (first start) Career vs. Angels ANGELS Erick Aybar SS Bobby Abreu RF [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Angels, Matsui

Here are a few quick items on the morning: In the first regular season game at Yankee Stadium this year, the Yankees beat the Angels, 7-5. Prior to their loss, at a hotel in NYC, a handful of Angels reportedly witnessed a man commit suicide. Former Yankee, Hideki Matsui, says that he was “deeply moved” [...]

Open Thread: Steinbrenner Tradition

The Yankees, plus one, received their World Series rings today and boy, they are a sight to behold. By the way, my apologies for the infrequent posting today. Tomorrow we’ll be back to normal.

Yanks take home opener, beat Angels, 7-5

Thanks to Andy Pettitte – 6 IP 5 H 0 ER 3 BB 6 K – and a strong offensive showing – 13 H 9 BB 7 RBI – the Yankees beat the Angels at Yankee Stadium today, 7-5. The real story, in my opinion, was Hideki Matsui’s triumphant return to the Bronx. What an [...]

G7: Yankees VS Angels

YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Nick Johnson DH Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Jorge Posada C Curtis Granderson CF Nick Swisher RF Brett Gardner LF PITCHING: LHP Andy Pettitte (0-0, 1.50 ERA) ANGELS Erick Aybar SS Bobby Abreu RF Torii Hunter CF Hideki Matsui DH Kendry Morales 1B Juan Rivera RF Howie [...]

Comparing Hideki Matsui and Nick Johnson

Here are a few charts via FanGraphs documenting the offensive differences between Nick Johnson and Hideki Matsui on the season. Obviously, the year is still very young, but it can’t hurt to take a quick look at the numbers and see what’s going on. If anything, it gives us a head’s up as to where [...]

Morning Bits: Matsui, Swisher, Ochocinco, Banuelos

Here are a few quick items on the morning: The Yankees beat the Rays yesterday, 7-3, winning their second series of the season. Hideki Matsui is looking forward to returning to NY, and might play left field this week. Nick Swisher switched bats yesterday and hit a HR. He promises he’ll hit some at home, [...]

Quick Bits: Bernie, Rings, A-Rod

Here are a few quick items on the day: Bernie Williams will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Monday, for the Yankees’ home opener. Speaking of the opener, the Yankees will receive their WS rings that day, too (Hideki Matsui will be on hand). Federal investigators are reportedly questioning those who have worked with [...]

Quick Bits: Injuries, Damon, Matsui

Here are a few quick items on the day: Joe at River Ave Blues acknowledges that the Yankees have some injury concerns this year. After 4 years, former Yankee, Johnny Damon, is finally able to wear his Boston World Series ring. Speaking of former Yankees, Hideki Matsui played the outfield yesterday and is okay today. [...]

The difference between Matsui and Damon…

From Tyler Kepner of the NY Times: Matsui was one of two Yankees coming off four-year, $52 million contracts. The idea of a pay cut initially offended the other, Johnny Damon, who took until last week to sign for one year and $8 million with Detroit. Matsui took less but signed earlier, accepting his standing [...]

Former Yankee Bits: Molina, Damon, Matsui

Here are a few news items regarding a trio of former Yankees. Jose Molina has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays and will compete for a backup catcher role. According to ESPN Chicago, the White Sox have pulled their contract offer for Johnny Damon. Meanwhile, the Tigers have confirmed their interest in Damon, and remain [...]

Quick Bits: Q&A, Matsui, Damon, Mauer, Swisher

Here are a few quick items on the evening: The guys over at Pinstripe Alley have a nice Q&A out with FanHouse’s own, Frankie Piliere. Brian Cashman on Hideki Matsui: “Hideki Matsui will be one of the best deals I ever made.” Joe at River Ave Blues takes a look at whether or not Johnny [...]

Poll: Who will you miss the most—Matsui or Damon?

Of course, this poll assumes Damon won’t return. Go ahead, have at it. For me, losing Matsui will hurt more. Photo via the Daily News

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