Pinstripe Alley: FanShots

Bud Selig said there will be a tightening of baseball's postseason schedule in 2010... Regarding...

2009-11-19T23:42:49Z

Bud Selig said there will be a tightening of baseball's postseason schedule in 2010...

Regarding instant replay, Selig said he's taken the matter under advisement after a rash of missed calls in the first two rounds of the postseason.

Though the matter wasn't addressed here last week by the 30 general managers during their two days of meetings, a number of them told the media that they'd like to expand the use of video technology to enhance the sport.

All good news.

Lincecum wins NL Cy Young

2009-11-19T23:23:17Z

Lincecum wins NL Cy Young

He edged out Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright. (via BTF)

start of something bigger?

2009-11-19T18:19:15Z

if they move swish's large contract that would open even more money and yet more OF positions. bay and holliday anyone? now im not saying i hope that happens nor am i saying its possible BUT with swish damon and matsui's contracts gone it could certainly happen.
if and when swish is gone i'd b more likely to believe its for trade purposes of gaining a OF like crawford or something

Scioscia and Tracy are Managers of the Year

2009-11-18T20:36:34Z

Scioscia and Tracy are Managers of the Year

The Rox awarded the deserving Jim Tracy with a three-year extension. Scioscia was less deserving; Ron Gardenhire is amazing how he always gets his team, no matter how weak it is, into the playoffs.

The Coolest Thing You'll See Tonight

2009-11-18T01:59:40Z

The Coolest Thing You'll See Tonight

NYTimes photographer Robert Caplin took a gorgeous time lapse of the Yanks' World Series victory.

The Yankees have officially declined their 2010 option on Sergio Mitre. He still remains under...

2009-11-17T20:36:56Z

The Yankees have officially declined their 2010 option on Sergio Mitre. He still remains under their control and is arbitration-eligible.

LoHud
Makes sense. They must be confident they can win an arbitration case and bring him back for less than $1.5M

Greinke wins Cy Young

2009-11-17T19:29:21Z

Greinke wins Cy Young

Deservedly so. 2-5 were, in order, Felix, Verlander, Sabathia and Halladay

Bailey and Coghlan are Rookies of the Year

2009-11-16T19:53:56Z

Bailey and Coghlan are Rookies of the Year

I've basically stopped caring about the 'official' MLB awards, but Andrus, Porcello and Niemann were probably more deserving in the AL.

[Aroldis Chapman] is being courted by the New York Yankees and Mets, the Boston Red Sox and likely...

2009-11-13T21:39:33Z

[Aroldis Chapman] is being courted by the New York Yankees and Mets, the Boston Red Sox and likely other clubs. Team executives say figures of $15 million to $50 million have been mentioned...

"He’s a once-every-40-years player," says [his] agent.

Chapman was all blinged out during a 45-minute interview... wearing a large, shiny watch and gleaming earrings.

Chapman got a short taste of what the major leagues are like when he sat in the stands last month for Game 6 of the AL championship series at Yankee Stadium.

The latest on the Cuban southpaw. (h/t to LoHud)

Caption contest! (This is from a film where DJ plays a bum.)

2009-11-13T21:26:47Z

Caption contest!

(This is from a film where DJ plays a bum.)

Yankees Should Sign Rafael Betancourt

2009-11-13T20:38:25Z

Yankees Should Sign Rafael Betancourt

AL experience adds to an already good bullpen no reason not to look into him.

Here's Jeter on Coney Island today shooting a cameo as a homeless dude in Marky Marky and Will...

2009-11-13T17:53:00Z

Here's Jeter on Coney Island today shooting a cameo as a homeless dude in Marky Marky and Will Ferrell's new movie The Other Guys.

Granderson in centerfield?

2009-11-13T04:46:41Z

Granderson in centerfield?

"In a cost-cutting frame of mind, the Tigers have let teams know Curtis Granderson could be had for the right package...

The Yankees will almost certainly push to the front of the line when it comes to Granderson."

Teixeira, Jeter win Silver Slugger awards

2009-11-13T01:27:44Z

Teixeira, Jeter win Silver Slugger awards

American League
1B -- Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees
2B -- Aaron Hill, Toronto Blue Jays
3B -- Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays
SS -- Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
OF -- Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners
OF -- Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox
OF -- Torii Hunter, Los Angeles Angels
C -- Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
DH -- Adam Lind, Toronto Blue Jays

National League
1B -- Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
2B -- Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies
3B -- Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals
SS -- Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins
OF -- Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
OF -- Andre Ethier, Los Angeles Dodgers
OF -- Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers
C -- Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves
P -- Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs

Feinsand and Heyman also get into the Yankees' other options to add top-level pitching. Feinsand...

2009-11-12T20:59:05Z

Feinsand and Heyman also get into the Yankees' other options to add top-level pitching. Feinsand says the Yankees "already have their sights set on signing either Halladay or Cliff Lee if both become free agents after next season," but fear Lee might sign an extension with the Phillies. He says Yankees officials have mixed opinions on whether to pursue John Lackey this winter.

MLBTR
We may be seeing the next Sabathia or Santana situation developing before our eyes.
The '09 Championship should settle one argument: don't pay twice.

This is probably one of the greatest Yankees ad of all time. Gave me chills when i read it

2009-11-12T07:42:37Z

This is probably one of the greatest Yankees ad of all time. Gave me chills when i read it

Start the 'Doc' rumor mill again

2009-11-12T02:33:55Z

Start the 'Doc' rumor mill again

"The world champion Yankees will inquire about superstar pitcher Roy Halladay, setting up a potential bidding competition that didn't exist last summer when now-deposed Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi made it clear he wanted to avoid trading Halladay within the division.

New Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said on Tuesday that he would generally be willing to consider trades within the American League East..." (h/t BTF)

Mariners Reach Agreement With Ken Griffey Jr.

2009-11-11T19:23:03Z

Mariners Reach Agreement With Ken Griffey Jr.

One ripple effect: the Mariners are presumably crossed off Hideki Matsui's list

I am getting a strong vibe from Yankee officials that the intention is to non-tender Wang and,...

2009-11-11T18:17:20Z

I am getting a strong vibe from Yankee officials that the intention is to non-tender Wang and, perhaps, not even offer him a small base with incentives to return.

From the Post's Joel Sherman. (h/t MLBTR)

Ramiro Pena is already on the roster, plus Kevin Russo, Eduardo Nunez and Reegie Corona are Rule 5...

2009-11-11T15:05:31Z

Ramiro Pena is already on the roster, plus Kevin Russo, Eduardo Nunez and Reegie Corona are Rule 5 eligible. That’s a lot of 40-man spots to commit to middle infielders. "Something will give," Cashman said. "Last year I had too many guys to protect and we did that three-for-one for Nick Swisher. We made the right calls. We had decisions to make about who we should protect and who we felt like, alright, we’re not going to protect but we think we’ll get them back."

LoHud

Turn Cody Ransom, Pena and Reegie Corona (who I've had an eye on for a few years) into a high caliber player?
For your mouth to God's ear, buddy.