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DJ Rehabbing over the Holiday Week
TAMPA, FLA. — Yankees captain Derek Jeter was busy this holiday week in Tampa as he continues his rehab on Wednesday. Working hard to get back in the line-up from an ankle injury, Jeter spent a good amount of time on the base paths with no apparent issues. Above, New York Yankee prospect Omar Diago […]
First Rehab Start for Santos
TAMPA, FLA.–Despite rain falling Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Sergio Santos (right elbow) needed just 10-pitches to get through his first rehab start for the GCL Blue Jays against the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Wednesday July 3, 2013. Santos started the season on the 15-day DL but was put on the 60-day DL […]
THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS TOO (SPECIAL) – JUSTIN MILLER
When one loses a friend it’s difficult especially when it’s at a young age and that’s what I am speaking of now with the passing of Justin Miller. Miller passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013 at age 35 of unknown causes as reported in the local and national media. He spent time in the […]
Jeter / A-Rod: Who do you want Back?
Tampa, Florida – Quite possibly the all-time favorite Yankee, Derek Jeter and “Mr. Twitter” Alex Rodriguez work side by side to get back in the action. Question: Yankees fans who do you want back more? Seems like a simple answer…
Jansen’s First Hit
TAMPA, FLA.–Every once in a while a writer/photographer gets a chance to cover and snap a photo of a young man’s first hit in professional baseball. Rocket Sports and Entertainment got that privilege on Wednesday June 26, 2013 when the Toronto Blue Jays 16th round pick Danny Jansen of Appleton Wisconsin got his first pro hit. The […]
A-Rod, Shut the ____ Up! Oh Yea, and Happy B-Day DJ!
TAMPA, FLA. – New York Yankee Captain Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) spent his 39th Birthday on Wednesday June 26, 2013 working out at the team’s minor league complex. Jeter along with Alex Rodriguez (left hip) took live batting practice, and grounders. It was noticed that the two sluggers hit a combined one ball over the fence […]
Baseball from “Down Under”
LAKELAND, FLA.–Baseball players are found all over the world, even down under where the Detroit Tigers found RHP Dean Aldridge. Signed as a non-drafted free agent on May 29, 2012 the 18-year old native of Sydney, Australia made his pro debut on Monday June 24, 2013. Facing the Astros squad in the Northeastern Division of the […]
On the Hill it’s Herndon
TAMPA, FLA.–Yankees right-hander David Herndon (Tommy John Surgery) threw two shutout innings during his first rehab start for the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League Yankees yesterday. He allowed two hits and struck out two. Herndon appeared in just five games for the Phillies during the 2012 season going 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA prior to […]
Wanna Play Catch? Jeter – Nunez
TAMPA, Fla.–Above, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) makes the throw to first for just the second day on Today at the team’s minor league complex. Jeter took grounders at short, participated in long toss with Eduardo Nunez but is still only hitting in the batting cage. […]
Yankees Active Rehab this Year
TAMPA, Fla.– New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) took ground balls on today at the team’s minor league complex. After taking a number of grounders on the grass Jeter moved back to the stripped part of the infield and appeared to have no problems fielding or with limited lateral movement.
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