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As Andy Pettitte Bows Out, Yankees Scramble for Pitching Answers

By Ed PriceFeb 4th 2011 – 3:07PM

NEW YORK -- Asked Friday about his plans for the future, now that he is an ex-pitcher, Andy Pettitte couldn't come up with many specifics. "I hate uncertainty," he said. Then he better avoid following his former team the next month or two. Uncertainty will be the theme of Yankees camp as soon as pitchers and catchers...

Joe Girardi Discusses Importance of Landing Cliff Lee to Yankees

By FanHouse TVDec 8th 2010 – 4:45PM

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- When the Yankees want someone, they usually get him, and they want Cliff Lee. Yankees manager Joe Girardi addressed the media at the Winter Meetings on Wednesday and discussed how involved he's been in the Lee negotiations and how badly he thinks his team needs the left-hander in their 2011...

Joe Girardi Pleased to Stay With Yankees, Didn't Consider Leaving

By FanHouse NewswireOct 29th 2010 – 7:38PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Girardi understands that by signing on for three more years with the New York Yankees he'll have the delicate task of guiding an aging Core Four through the final stages of their careers. The Yankees and their manager finalized a new contract Friday that runs through the 2013 season. Next up for the...

Steve Phillips: Joe Girardi's Extension First Step of Winter for Yankees

By FanHouse TVOct 28th 2010 – 8:52PM

Another high-profile team has locked in their manager for 2011 and beyond as the Yankees have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with Joe Girardi to keep him in the Bronx. FanHouse TV's Steve Phillips reports from San Francisco on what the Girardi contract means, and what could have been in Chicago.

Joe Girardi, Yankees Reportedly Agree to Three-Year Deal

By FanHouse StaffOct 28th 2010 – 12:51PM

Joe Girardi will remain the manager of the Yankees after reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with the team. According to reports, the deal is worth $9 million and could be announced Thursday. Despite some speculation that Girardi could have left New York to take over the Cubs, as well as harsh criticism lobbied at...

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Mariano Rivera Tears ACL Before Royals Beat Yankees (VIDEO)

By The Huffington Post News Editors May 04th 2012 - 02:24AM

Mariano Rivera's career may have ended Thursday night, not while basking in the glow of adoring fans at Yankee Stadium, but in agonizing pain on the outfield grass before a few thousand fans in Kansas City. Baseball's greatest closer tore a ligament in his right knee while shagging balls during batting practice before a...

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  • 06/02/12 Martin not expecting heat from run-in with ump Source: New York Post - New York NY Russell Martin didn't want any more ramifications to come out of his run-in with umpire Laz Diaz in Anaheim on Wednesday.
  • 06/01/12 Yanks know about facing MLB first-timers Source: MLB The Yankees' propensity for drawing pitchers making their Major League debuts added another chapter on Friday, as the club faced Detroit left-hander Casey Crosby.
  • 06/01/12 Gardner swings; Robertson slowed by rain Source: MLB Yankees manager Joe Girardi said rehabbing reliever David Robertson's scheduled bullpen session on Saturday may be moved back because of a rainout on Friday, and that outfielder Brett Gardner did well in his rehab on Friday.
  • 06/01/12 Silverman: Calm Down ... Yankees Poised To Make AL... Source: 1010 Wins This time, it's not just the Red Sox and the Rays. At least through the first two months of the season.
  • 05/31/12 Rankonia: The Triangle Power Rankings Source: Bill Simmons - ESPN Rankonia Founding Father Chris Ryan is with you, Mario Balotelli, which means you get this week's top spot.

Background on joe girardi

Joseph Elliott Girardi (born October 14, 1964) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current manager of the New York Yankees.

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