Despite shaky start Yanks make it five in a row

The Yankees got off to rough start behind starter Carl Pavano who surrendered five runs in top of the 1st inning. The Yankees were able to answer that with five runs of their own in the bottom half of the 1st. The game was a back and forth struggle, until Tino Martinez hit a three run homerun, making it five straight games in which the slugger has homered. His homerun tied the game at nine and the Yankees never looked back. Derek Jeter followed with a solo blast of his own and Gary Sheffield and Jorge Posada added long balls of their own en route to a 13-9 victory over Seattle. This was the Yankees first series sweep this season.

Giambi meets to discuss future

Just yesterday Joe Torre assured the world and Jason Giambi that the former MVP would stay in the lineup despite his recent struggles. Since August of 2003 he has been hitting barely over .200. Today, Jason Giambi was benched in favor of Bernie Williams as the DH tonight and with the way Tino Martinez has been playing it seems unlikely Giambi will resume as the everyday first basemen for the Yanks. It has been reported that Giambi may be released or sent down to the minors.

What should the Yankees do with Jason Giambi? Send him to the minors, let him work it out in the majors, or give him his release? Send your comments!!!

Tino stays hot, Yankees roll to fourth straight win

Giving New York its 4th positive pitching performance in a row, rookie Chien Mang Wang led the Yankees to a 7-4 victory on tuesday night. The Yankees offense continued to roll with a seven run third inning behind Tino Martinez's fourth straight game with a home run. John Flaherty added 2 RBI's on a double in the inning and Robinson Cano added two RBI's of his own. The Yankees were able to overcome an early 2-0 deficit en route to the victory.

Yankees not the only thing upsetting Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner went into Saturday's Kentucky Derby with high hopes of his horse, Bellamy Road, winning. Bellamy Road was a favorite to win the Derby this year. Steinbrenner has had five other horses try and none have even come close to second. Unfortunately, this year was no different. Bellamy Road choked at the end of the race, finishing seventh. Andromeda's Hero became one of the first horses to win as a 50-1 long shot! Lets hope the Yankees have better luck than Bellamy Road did.

Mussina Ends Skid!

Starter Mike Mussina pitched a complete game shutout on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, to help the Yankees end their 4 game losing streak. He was backed by 3 RBIs from Alex Rodriguez in this 5-0 victory. The Yankees will be looking to make it 2 in a row in Sunday's game against the A's.

A-Rod Pounds Angels!!!!!!

The Yankees beat the Angels 12-4 behind an unbelievable night from Alex Rodriguez. The slugger became the 19th Yankee to hit 3 homeruns in a single game. He went 4 for 5 with a two run homerun, a three run homerun, a GRAND SLAM, and an RBI single. His 10 RBI night was the first time since 1936 that a Yankee had double digit RBI's in a single game! YAY A-Rod!!!!!!

Orioles Sweep Yanks :(

Sunday afternoon, the Yankees lost their third game in a row to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
I actually was at the game and must point out that Camden Yards is an absolutely beautiful stadium. The gorgeous weather made it a great day for a baseball game.
However, Yankees fans were disappointed with the outcome of the game. The 2nd inning killed the Yanks when Tejada hit a grandslam bringing the Orioles up 6-0. The game ended with a 8-4 victory for the O's. I know that I am not alone when I say that the Yankees are not playing their best lately.
Sunday's loss was the 8th loss out of the last 10. Their record is now 4-8, New York's worst since 1991. Steinbrenner released a statement after the game:
“I am bitterly disappointed, as I am sure all Yankee fans are, by the lack of performance by our team,” said Steinbrenner. “It is unbelievable to me that the highest-paid team in baseball would start the season in such a deep funk.
“They are not playing like true Yankees,” the owner added. “They have the talent to win, and they are not winning. I expect Joe Torre, his complete coaching staff and the team to turn this around.”
After two weeks of the season, the Yankees find themselves tied with Tampa Bay for last place in the American League East, four games behind the Orioles.
But don't worry New York fans!! Its only April and we all know that the Yanks are much better than they have been playing lately. I have no doubt in my mind that we will see the Yankees in the Playoffs.

These are some pictures I took from the game on Sunday at Camden Yards. Its a really cool stadium!

Its Opening Day!!!

The Yankees kick off the 2005 season today in Yankee Stadium against the Boston Redsox. First pitch will be thrown at 8:00pm by Randy Johnson for the Yankees. David Wells will be pitching for the Redsox. You can watch the game on ESPN.

Matsui Hits Grand Slam in Yankees Victory!

Hideki Matsui kept up his hot streak going 2 for 3 with a grand slam in a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Matsui is hitting .500 with three homers and nine RBI's in his six games this spring. Matsui helped the Yankees raise their lowly record to 3-6-1 this spring.

Go Yanks!!

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