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Inside the pinstripes: Part five

The Yankees Fantasy Camp group assembles for a picture on the final day. (Julie Kremer/Yankees) TAMPA, Fla. -- It has always been a dream to have the opportunity to stand 60 feet and six inches away from a big league player and see if there is any ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Ken Griffey, Sr.,  Ron Blomberg (baseball),  Jesse Barfield,  Roy White

Inside the pinstripes: Part four

A participant in the Yankees' Fantasy Camp takes his hacks in a recent game. (Yankees) TAMPA, Fla. -- Jogging out for the final inning of our eight-game Fantasy Camp schedule, I checked in with our center fielder, Peter Tsebeilis, and we both agreed. ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Mickey Rivers (baseball),  Adidas,  Ron Blomberg (baseball),  Elvis Presley

Inside the pinstripes: Part three

Participants live out their dreams on the field at Yankees Fantasy Camp. (Yankees) TAMPA, Fla. -- The final out of the afternoon soared high above George M. Steinbrenner Field, and our shortstop David Schachman circled underneath it, putting the ball ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Frank Sinatra,  Mickey Rivers (baseball),  Oscar Gamble (baseball),  Catfish Hunter

Inside the pinstripes: Part two

Players attending the Yankees' fantasy camp linger in the clubhouse. (Yankees) TAMPA, Fla. -- A cool cup of water had just been poured over my head and Ron Blomberg was calling my name from down the dugout bench. The skipper wanted to see me. "How ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Nolan Ryan,  Ron Blomberg (baseball),  Jesse Barfield,  Tommy John

Inside the pinstripes: Part one

TAMPA, Fla. -- My spikes clacked against the porcelain tiles of the shower area in the Yankees' Spring Training clubhouse, and upon glancing into the mirrors perched above the sinks, I couldn't help but do a double-take. Yep, that was a Yankees ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Ron Blomberg (baseball),  Reggie Jackson,  Jesse Barfield,  Alex Rodriguez

Inbox: What's the plan for the rotation?

I have some questions about what 2010 looks like for the Yankees. What will the rotation be? Will it include Chad Gaudin, Andy Pettitte, Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain? Is Kei Igawa still a possibility? -- Torben B., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil You're ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Andy Pettitte,  Phil Hughes,  Joba Chamberlain,  Kei Igawa,  Brian Cashman

Yankee Stadium hosts 5K cancer race

NEW YORK -- On the same field where the Yankees celebrated their 27th World Series championship, thousands of runners and walkers gathered on Sunday for their own victory lap in the fight against cancer. More than 2,500 participants took to Yankee ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Damon Runyon,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Bobby Murcer,  Lou Gehrig

Torre was rooting for Yanks in World Series

NEW YORK -- Joe Torre knew he was probably supposed to be pulling for the Phillies in the World Series. But in the end, he wound up cheering just as hard as ever for Joe Girardi and the Yankees. Now two seasons removed from his 12-year run behind the ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Joe Girardi,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Joe Torre,  National League

Peers keep Wetteland in their thoughts

NEW YORK -- Thousands of miles away from the hospital where John Wetteland was admitted on Thursday with what local officials called a "mental health issue," his former teammates and manager expressed concern for his well-being. Wetteland's status was ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: John Wetteland,  Joe Torre,  Don Wakamatsu,  David Cone,  Mariano Rivera

Torre's Safe at Home gala remains a hit

Joe Torre: "We started something here and we feel it's very important." (Eve Roytshteyn/MLB.com) NEW YORK -- In some ways, it is almost like Joe Torre never left. His Safe at Home Foundation gala remains a mainstay on the annual event calendar, ...

From BRYAN HOCH, MLB.com,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Joe Torre,  Major League Baseball,  New York Yankees,  Derek Jeter,  Yogi Berra

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