Joe Girardi
Yanks slip past Astros 4-1
Mar 16, 2010 22:25 EDT
Rivera makes first appearance in Yankees' 4-1 win over Houston. Manager Joe Girardi started his potential regular lineup, closer Mariano Rivera worked out of a bases-load jam in his first appearance and the New York Yankees beat a Houston Astros split squad 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Yanks' Sabathia wild, but on track for season
Mar 14, 2010 18:14 EDT
Yanks ace Sabathia pleased with progress; Morton aggressive in Pirates' 10-5 win over Yankees. Yankees manager Joe Girardi and his staff have made evaluating a pitcher's performance on more than just statistics a sort of mantra this spring. He stuck to that Sunday.
Aceves sharp in latest start for Yankees
Mar 13, 2010 18:36 EST
Aces High! Aceves is standing out among candidates for No. 5 starter spot; Yanks top O's 5-3. Alfredo Aceves has more to worry about than the competition for the No. 5 starter spot in the Yankees' rotation.
Halladay looks like ace as Phillies top Yanks 3-2
Mar 04, 2010 17:35 EST
Prize acquisition Roy Halladay looks like ace as Phillies top CC Sabathia, Yanks 3-2. If first impressions are important to baseball fans in Philadelphia, new Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay aced his entry exam.
A-Rod gets hit in spring training opener
Mar 03, 2010 17:27 EST
A-Rod gets hit as the Yankees open spring; Curtis hits game-winning three-run homer. Alex Rodriguez was back in his comfort zone: between the white lines.
Jeter not interested in becoming a free agent
Feb 24, 2010 18:32 EST
Jeter says his contract situation will not become a distraction for Yankees. Derek Jeter reiterated what every Yankees fan wanted to hear: He hopes to play in pinstripes forever. He just doesn't want to spend time talking about his future in New York.
Johnny Damon and Tigers finalize $8M, 1-year deal
Feb 22, 2010 19:54 EST
Outfielder Johnny Damon and Detroit Tigers finalize $8 million, 1-year contract. To Johnny Damon, the Detroit Tigers were the right team.
Yanks' Pettitte thought about retiring after title
Feb 22, 2010 15:19 EST
Andy Pettitte gave serious thought to retiring after Yankees' World Series title. Andy Pettitte gave some serious thought to going out as a champion last year.
AP Source: OF Damon completes physical for Tigers
Feb 21, 2010 16:34 EST
AP Source: OF Johnny Damon completes physical, clearing way to sign 1-year deal with Tigers. A person familiar with the negotiations says Johnny Damon has completed his physical with the Detroit Tigers, clearing the way for the team to finalize a one-year contract with the outfielder.
New Yankees starter Vazquez has 1st mound session
Feb 21, 2010 14:30 EST
New Yankees starter Javier Vazquez throws 35 pitches during 1st spring mound session. Yankees right-hander Javier Vazquez threw 35 pitches during his first spring training bullpen session on Sunday.
George Steinbrenner back at the ballpark
Feb 20, 2010 18:11 EST
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner back at the ballpark, watches grandson play game. George Steinbrenner was back at the ballpark on Saturday.
Sabathia throws off mound
Feb 20, 2010 14:23 EST
Yankees' ace CC Sabathia throws 35 pitches during first spring training bullpen session. Yankees' ace CC Sabathia threw 35 pitches during his first spring training bullpen session on Saturday.
Chamberlain and Hughes throw off the mound
Feb 19, 2010 15:01 EST
Chamberlain and Hughes, front-runners for Yankees' 5th starter spot, throw off the mound. Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes, the front-runners for the Yankees' fifth starter spot, both threw 30 pitches during their first spring training bullpen sessions on Friday.
Jets QB Sanchez could opt for left knee surgery
Jan 28, 2010 18:35 EST
Jets QB Sanchez considering surgery on left knee; right knee needs no procedure. New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez might have surgery this offseason to stabilize the patella ligament in his left knee, which was injured during college.
Yankees welcome Granderson and say more moves likely
Dec 17, 2009 14:41 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Curtis Granderson donned the pinstripes as the newest member of the New York Yankees on Thursday and the owner said the World Series champions had not yet finished constructing the 2010 team.
Granderson is new center of attention for Yankees
Dec 17, 2009 12:34 EST
Welcome to the Yankees: Granderson becomes the new center of attention for World Series champs. All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson has put on the pinstripes for the first time.
Sanchez to sit vs. Bucs, Clemens to start for Jets
Dec 09, 2009 23:53 EST
Kellen Clemens to start at QB for Jets against Bucs in place of injured Mark Sanchez. The Sanchise is taking a seat this week, and he's not happy about it.
Yankees, Tigers, D'backs complete big trade
Dec 09, 2009 23:50 EST
Yankees, Tigers, Diamondbacks complete big trade that puts Curtis Granderson in pinstripes. Curtis Granderson is all set to put on the pinstripes. Only one thing to settle: What number does he wear for the New York Yankees?
Jets QB Sanchez has sprained PCL in right knee
Dec 04, 2009 18:06 EST
Jets QB Sanchez may be able to play in next game after spraining PCL in right knee. Mark Sanchez's headfirst dive gave the New York Jets a big first down ? and a huge scare.
Jets overcome injury to Sanchez to beat Bills
Dec 04, 2009 05:11 EST
New York Jets overcome injury to QB Sanchez, as defense holds in 19-13 win over Buffalo Bills. Matching braces ? one for the right knee to go with the one Mark Sanchez already has on his left ? might just remind the New York Jets rookie quarterback how necessary it is to slide.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Joe Girardi | |
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| New York Yankees — No. 27 | |
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: October 14, 1964 Peoria, Illinois | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| April 4, 1989 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 2003 for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .267 |
| Hits | 1,100 |
| Runs batted in | 422 |
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