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Austin Kearns Returns to Indians

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Austin Kearns' time with the Yankees was short and now it's officially over as he's signed a one-year deal worth $1.3 million to return to the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees, in need of a right handed outfielder, traded righty Zach McAllister to Cleveland for Kearns on July 30th last year. Kearn's time with the ...

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Discussion: Granderson, Gardner, or Kearns Vs. Lefties?

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Update: Kearns is not in the lineup tonight and both Gardner and Curtis are. So it looks like I was on the money. It wasn't really had hard a decision I suppose. Original post: Coming into this season a lot was made about Curtis Granderson vs. left handed pitchers to the point where the Yankees ...

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Yankees Notes: Ring, Brackman, Marte, D-Rob, and Kearns

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The big series in the standings may be the Yankees vs. the Rays, but judging by the ticket prices on StubHub, the one the fans care about is Yankees vs. Red Sox and we have a good one tonight as Andy Pettitte goes up against Josh Beckett. Here are some notes: The Yankees have begun ...

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Yankees Fall to 2nd Place After 8 Losses in 10 Games

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees lost 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays last night after journeyman Dan Johnson blasted a pair of two-run home runs off of Phil Hughes and the Yankees offense was held in check by Big Game James Shields. Here are some highlights: The Yankees offense wasn't exactly absent, but they failed to get ...

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Yankees Notes: Sabathia, Pettitte, Kearns, Swisher, Curtis

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees finally go back to playing night games as they try to end their two-game losing streak tonight against the Orioles with CC Sabathia on the mound. Sabathia is going for his 20th win of the season. Here are some notes: James "Mudcat" Grant once wrote a book about all of the African American pitchers ...

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Yankees Notes: A-Rod, Kearns, Golson, Vazquez, and the Lineup

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees have Phil Hughes on the mound this afternoon as they go for the sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays and their 9th consecutive victory overall. Here are some notes: Alex Rodriguez will be activated this afternoon. He will play third and hit cleanup. Marcus Thames got the start in right field yesterday when ...

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Trades of Kearns and Wood Working Out; Berkman Not So Much

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees made three deals at the July 31st trade deadline acquiring Lance Berkman, Kerry Wood, and Austin Kearns. So far Berkman hasn't entirely worked out and has been on the DL, but Wood and Kearns have been big contributors since coming to the Bronx. Kearns was acquired primarily for his outfield defense ...

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Yankees Notes: A-Rod Injured, McAllister Traded, Nova to be Called Up

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees offense had been hot coming out of Detroit, but they were stopped last night by King Felix Hernandez who struck out 11 batters as they lost 6-0. Here are some notes: A.J. Burnett was victimized by a career high 12 hits and a pair of home runs as he allowed 6 runs over ...

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Yankees Notes: Recap, Montero, Mesa

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees were facing the Royals with CC Sabathia on the mound, so you knew it was going to be a good night and it was as the Yankees got a good start and just enough offense to win 4-3. Here are some notes: Curtis Granderson went 2-for-3 on his first day back since restructuring ...

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