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Ichiro, Hunter Win Ninth Gold Gloves

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:58:01 +0000

The American League Gold Glove winners were announced on Tuesday with Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners and Torii Hunter of the Angels capturing their ninth consecutive outfield awards. Baltimore center fielder Adam Jones completed the outfielders and was one of three newcomers on this year’s squad. The other newcomers were White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle and Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria.

Image: Zuma Press

A familiar face was back in the mix too. 35-year-old Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter became the second-oldest player honored at the position. This was Jeter’s fourth Gold Glove award and his first since 2006. Jeter committed only eight errors in 554 chances on the season. The league’s other eight shortstops with more than 500 chances averaged 17 errors.

The other 2009 AL Gold Glove Winners included Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira and Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco.

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Ichiro, Hunter Win Ninth Gold Gloves

Yankees Drop Twins in Game 1

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:58:09 +0000

In the first game of the 2009 baseball playoffs, the New York Yankees didn’t disappoint. With their stars playing like stars, the Yankees were able to beat the Minnesota Twins by a final count of 7-2.

On the mound, C.C. Sabathia was very good. He pitched 6.2 innings and gave up only one earned run while striking out eight batters. The relievers allowed only one more hit the rest of the way.

At the plate, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez led the way. Jeter was 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBIs and two walks. Rodriguez was 2-for-3 with a run and two RBIs.

For the Twins, it’s been an emotional week. A day after winning a tiebreaker against the Detroit Tigers that went to extra innings, the Twins had to begin their postseason play. After taking a 2-0 lead over the Yankees, it seemed as if Minnesota ran out of gas.

The two teams play again on Friday. AJ Burnett will start for the Yankees, while the Twins will go with Nick Blackburn.

Derek Jeter and the Yankees got off to a good start (Image: Zuma Press)

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Yankees Drop Twins in Game 1

Derek Jeter Ties Lou Gehrig on Hits List

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:55:47 +0000

Derek Jeter has long been considered one of the best players in the history of the New York Yankees. On Wednesday, he took a statistical step to prove his place in the all-time ranks. With his 2,721st hit as a member of the Yankees, he tied Lou Gehrig for most hits in the history of the franchise.

Against the Tampa Bay Rays, Jeter finished 3-for-4 to raise his batting average on the season to .330. The shortstop also has 17 homers, 62 RBIs and 97 runs.

To add to Jeter’s day, the Yankees were able to beat the Rays on Wednesday. Down 0-2 heading into the eighth inning, New York scored four runs in the inning. Jorge Posada’s three-run blast was the big hit.

With his next hit, Jeter will become the Yankee with the most hits in the history of the team. He’ll be ahead of an impressive list of names including Gehring, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Don Mattingly and Yogi Berra.

Derek Jeter Ties Lou Gehrig (Image: Zuma Press)

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Derek Jeter Ties Lou Gehrig on Hits List

A-Rod and Jeter Not Buddies?

Cherie Burbach — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:08:57 +0000

There’s an tidbit over at the New York Post that talks about the Yankee’s Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. It implies that perhaps the two hotties are buddy-buddy off the field. Apparently the team was in Chicago playing the White Sox and they both dined at Sunda Asian restaurant.

Instead of sitting together, they eat separately and when Jeter left, he “gestured to A-Rod, but never said hi.”

Is this really a big deal? I know a lot of cats I used to work with that I couldn’t stand to hang out with after hours. If we traveled together, I’d go my own separate way for meal times as well.

But let’s just say for a minute that the two don’t hate each other. Perhaps they just wanted some peace and quiet after playing and traveling and hanging out in the locker room with each other. There is such a thing as alone time, right?

I think these two spend enough time together in women’s fantasies.

Image: Zuma Press

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A-Rod and Jeter Not Buddies?

Money No Object for Jeter’s Pals

Cherie Burbach — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:54:10 +0000

Looks like Derek Jeter takes care of his pals. Apparently he has such a large flock that he wanted anyone who came to see to get the best seats possible. That won’t be difficult with the new Yankee stadium. He leased a box that was ” big enough for 12” and cost in the range of “$600,000-$850,000.” Needless to say it is all luxury, right down to the opulent hot dogs and lavish beer available. (She says snarkily.)

My first question was: did he get an employee discount at least?

NOPE!

Still, good to see Jeter showing some love for his friends. Is it too late for me to be one of those?

Image: Bauer-Griffin

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Money No Object for Jeter’s Pals

Charity Folks Sports Packages

Cherie Burbach — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:39:01 +0000

Did you ever hear of the group Charity Folks? They have some great stuff to bid on, including plenty of sports-related packages. The best part is the money goes toward charity. (As the name would imply.)

I was browsing the site and came across a few things I think the readers of Gossip on Sports might be interested in:

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A Tennis Lesson With Pete Sampras

You can meet Pete, get a tennis lesson, or even play a round of golf with him. The going bid at the time of this writing was $5,000.

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Swimming Clinic With Michael Phelps

All pot jokes aside, Phelps is an awesome swimmer and you might pick up a tip or two on how to win an Olympic medal. (Or at least smoke pot without getting arrested. DOH! Those pot jokes just creep right on in there, don’t they?)

Current bid for the swimming clinic was going for $2,500.

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Play Ball With Derek Jeter

Now ladies, this is meant for folks to spend a day at a baseball clinic with Derek Jeter. Not just spend the day with Derek Jeter. Although I think some of you wouldn’t mind spending some quality time with him even if it’s at a baseball clinic. Bid is at $2,500 if you’re so inclined.

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Charity Folks Sports Packages

Derek Jeter: Klepto

Cherie Burbach — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:36:45 +0000

Derek Jeter has finally come clean in stealing a piece of Yankee Stadium a few months ago.

GASP! What! Baseball players stealing! For shame.

What did he take? Something that meant an awful lot to him: a sign that said, “I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee” sign. It was a quote from Joe DiMaggio and was a blue sign with white lettering that hung just over the clubhouse tunnel.

Think Derek will sell it on eBay in a few years?

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Derek Jeter: Klepto

Six Degrees of Michael Phelps

Cherie Burbach — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:14:32 +0000

You’ve heard of the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon? Where you name an actor and he or she is only six people away from Kevin Bacon?

Okay, so here’s the same concept, only with Michael Phelps. Michael has been a popular boy since winning all those medals this summer. He’s dated Carrie Underwood who has dated Tony Romo, who is dating Jessica Simpson……

….. to finally end up with Derek Jeter. Here’s how that chain evolves:

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Six Degrees of Michael Phelps

Merry Christmas from Gossip on Sports!

Cherie Burbach — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:42 +0000

Merry Christmas to everyone from Gossip on Sports!

I hope you all have a happy and safe day, with lots of great food and family (and no family drama. :)

Here are a few popular posts from Gossip on Sports over the last few months. Enjoy.

Official Uses Jumbotron to Call a Play

Snowblower = 1, Joe Sakic = 0

O.J. Gets $20,000 a Month from the NFL

Funniest Cheerleader Link Ev-ah

Elisha Cuthbert Hip-Checking Yet Another Hockey Player?

Derek Jeter’s Minka Link?

Roger Clemens 10-Year Affair

Giants Superfan Booted Out of Game

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Merry Christmas from Gossip on Sports!

PHOTOS: Gloating Over the Yankees Season-Ending Loss at Fenway Park

Jodie Lynn Boduch — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:52:15 +0000

You know how we made a big fuss about the Red Sox-Indians game we attended last week, the one where Boston clinched a playoff spot?

Well, we’re about to make a big fuss about the Red Sox-Yankees game we and some pals took in last night—the final game of the regular season and the final game of 2008 for a certain pinstriped New York team.

Here’s the story in pictures snapped by Johnny Pap (for Paparazzi, remember?):

“Hmm,” A-Rod thinks, “The season’s over and my wife gave me the boot. Maybe that leopard expert/former stripper is free tonight.”

Derek Jeter drops his jaw in disbelief: He gave up a date with Minka Kelly for this?

Easily the best sign we saw at Fenway Park.

Easily the second best sign we saw at Fenway Park.

Speaking of RIP, the same might soon be said of Joe Girardi’s job if Hank Steinbrenner is as unreasonable as his father was toward Joe Torre.

All’s well that end’s well.

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PHOTOS: Gloating Over the Yankees Season-Ending Loss at Fenway Park