BYB PRESENTS: YANKEE SHORTS #6

10. Captain Cano

Robinson Cano has been named Captain….Captain of the 2012 American League All Star Home Run Derby that is. Read HERE. Cano is the reigning 2011 champ and I’m certain his champion status will not easily be broken.  Already planning his strategy he has invited CurtisGranderson as his first choice to represent the AL. Looks like Captain Cano knows what he’s doing.  Grandy and Cano a dynamic duo that will be tough to beat!

9. Wounded Warrior Supporter

We all love our Yankees for their incredible contributions on the field but let’s not forget the non-baseball related heroics. Nick Swisher announces his support for the Wounded Warrior Project, read HERE. Swish and the Yanks are going to recognize Veterans throughout the 2012 season for their contributions to our country.  You gotta love our United States Military as well as Nick Swisher for all his help raising money and awareness for our brave men and women!

8. Is Soler really on the Yankees radar?

You never can really tell because when it comes to "big name" acquisitions, the rumors fly, but the latest from Buster Olney suggests that the Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs and Braves are the teams aggressively pursuing Cuban sensation Jorge Soler. Read HERE.  We will keep an eye on it for you and bring it to you if something develops!  We should hear about an announcement on Soler any moment, read HERE. 

7. Yankeeography Giveaway

In honor of Father's Day, YES Network in conjunction with MLB Productions is hosting a Yankeeography Giveaway. All you have to do is follow YES Network on Twitter and answer the trivia questions. Read about it HERE. It’s simple so go win your Dad a piece of Yankee History!! Happy Father's Day to all You Guys out There!

6. The Hot Seat

David Robertson found himself sitting in the hot seat in front of a group of kids ranging from K-8th grade.  DRob and his wife Erin made an appearance at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Park Ridge on June 5th to help raise money for the High Socks for Hope fund aiding those affected by the Tornadoes in Tuscaloosa, AL. Read HERE.  DRob answered questions from various kids and I must say their questions were pretty tough.  Watch out ESPN analysts, the kids at Mercy Academy may just take over your hot seat segment. Also, Don’t forget to support the High Socks for Hope Foundation by getting your very own Bleeding Yankee Blue t-shirt! Do It!

5. Yakima Speaker

Mel Stottlemyre spoke at Yakima Valley Community College commencement ceremony last Thursday, read HERE.  Mel can certainly give these young men and women advise on what it takes to be successful. Congrats Grads!!

4. BYB on the set of WKTV!

That's right! Thanks to Nicole Hart, she sported her own Bleedingyankeeblue.com shirt on the set of WKTV recently and helped give us alittle extra promotion.  Like we said in #6. The Hot Seat, We here at BYB are trying to raise some money for High Socks for Hope.  Just buy a shirt from us and money will be contributed to HSFH.  Thanks Nicole!

3. Eye of the Tiger 

He’s got the guts and the glory. He’s went the distance and he’s not going to stop. He’s a man with a will to survive.  He’s Mr. Andy Pettitte the blessing from the past that’s the center of the Yankees future. Keep expecting great things from this man because he has the Eye of the Tiger!! Read Ken Davidoff HERE.

2. Security Breach

During last Sunday's game in Detroit a fan had his one moment in time when he decided to jump on the field and approach Nick Swisher.  Swisher who wasn’t alarmed said “He runs over and he’s like, Come on, Swish, give me some dap”. “I was like well, hell, he’s going to jail. Why not?"  However others like Mark Teixeira and Joe Girardi wasn’t impressed with the fan or the security response time. Read all about it HERE. Looks like the suits in Detroit have some things to work on. As for the fan it appears he chose the coolest Yankee to go to. Hope that Swish fist pump was worth the Benjamin’s and Jail time.

1. Joba On Track

With Yankees being plagued with their fair share of injuries, things no longer look so gloom. Once headlined as the end, Joba Chamberlain is actually at the beginning. Healing better than anticipated Joba threw from a half mound and running. Read HERE. Girardi impressed with his progress says he wouldn’t be surprised if he was back in the stripes this season.  Things continue to look up for the Blue!

--Kate Munrow, BYB Staff Writer










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