Author Archives: Chris Barrows

Pinstripe Bowl Comes to the Bronx

The old Yankee Stadium had it's share of historic moments, both sports and non-sports related. From the Pope to Giants football, many non-baseball events took place in the House that Ruth Built. Now it looks like the New Yankee Stadium will have a few of it's own. In 2010, Yankee Stadium will host the inaugural New ...

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Cervelli Exits Game Early with Concussion

Facing Toronto righty Zech Zinicola today, Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion when he was struck in the helmet in the third inning. According to Yankees.com, Cervelli was able to leave the field under his own power with the help of Joe Girardi and trainer Steve Donohue. Cervelli was immediately taken to St. Joseph's hospital ...

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MLB 10: The Show Roundtable Review

Here at Bronx Baseball Daily, Dan LaTorraca and I both decided to pick up MLB the Show 2010 for Playstation 3. Instead of doing two separate reviews, we decided to discuss it together and share our discussion with you. Please note, if we don't mention something, it might be because we haven't got a chance ...

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Minor League Monday: March 1st, 2010

Welcome to another edition of Minor League Monday. I hope you've enjoyed all the player previews we've put out so far and are looking forward to more previews soon to come. Before we get into this week's highlighted articles, let's take a look at the Yankees Minor League transactions for the week. Minor League Moves (via ...

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Posada Compares C.C. to former Yankee Wells

Every Yankee fan remembers David Wells. Whether it's his perfect game, the day he wore Babe Ruth's hat out to the mound or his infamous book where he described pitching the previously mentioned perfect game hungover. The fact is, David Wells isn't someone you simply forget. One year into his Yankee career, C.C. Sabathia would like ...

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Change-up King Ramirez Designated for Assignment

Change-up king maybe a stretch, but there's no doubt the change-up has been the make or break pitch in Edwar Ramirez's career with the New York Yankees. It's the pitch that has been his success, one which he learned essentially on his own after being released by the Los Angeles Angels earlier in his career. It ...

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Minor League Monday: February 22nd, 2010

Before getting into this week's stories, I figured it wouldn't hurt to give a friendly reminder of the previews that we've been doing here at BBD. If you've missed our 2010 Player Previews, here's a link. If you liked those, stay tuned as you'll find more previews coming soon. This time, ...

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Brackman Looking Beyond Growing Pains

When Andrew Brackman was drafted in the 1st round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft, the Yankees were well aware of the risks associated with Brackman. Just nine days after the draft, the 6'10 right-hander underwent reconstructive surgery on his elbow. “We weren’t surprised that he had these growing pains,” said Mark Newman, the Yankees’ ...

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Vazquez Excited to be Back, Wants to Win…

Many Yankees fans have a good memory of the last time Javier Vazquez pitched in pinstripes. The 2nd half of the 2004 season wasn't a good one for Vazquez. His time in the playoffs, not any better. The memory of former Yankee Johnny Damon, then in a Red Sox uniform, delivering a grand slam that ...

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2010 Player Previews: Ramiro Pena

2009: Ramiro Pena found himself at the hot corner in the Bronx with an injury to A-Rod in the beginning of the 2009 season. Pena was more well known for being a solid defensive player and sported a  career .254 average in his minor league career.  A return by A-Rod took a starting job away ...

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