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New Yankee Stadium Information Whether you're a Bleacher Creature or you plan on heading to the Stadium for the first time in 2009, 161st and River.com has everything you need to get the most out of your time at the new Cathedral. Head over to our Yankee Stadium information forum for information on parking, what to expect when you get there, which trains to take, what to watch out for and other helpful tips. Also check out our ticket exchange to buy or sell tickets throughout the season. |
2009 Fantasy Baseball 161st and River.com takes fantasy baseball pretty seriously. With three official site leagues formed, there will always be someone around in the Fantasy Forum to answer any questions you have or give you tips for success. Already a member in one of our leagues? Discuss moves with other members, talk smack, complain about your commissioner, or just brag about how good your team is. Everything fantasy baseball can be found here. |
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Stadium will allow beer in the Bleachers in 2009! After much speculation and waiting, Yankees fans have recieved the news they have been waiting for: The New Yankee Stadium will serve beer in the bleacher sections. Beer has been outlawed in the bleachers for years and fans have complained loudly, apparently the powers that be have heard fans loud and clear. Sliding into Home has the story here. Discuss this story here. |
2009 Gameday Threads161st and River has always been about connecting Yankee fans together over the web. The most popular way that we've done this is through use of our Gameday Threads (GDTs). GDTs are discussion threads started for each game allowing fans to talk to one another during the game, about the game. Stuck at work or in class and can't watch or listen to the game? GDTs are for you, head to the forums and register now. |
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Yankees roster coming together well for 2009The Yankees are finishing up Spring Training strong, and it seems like the final roster has just about been set. It seems that Joe Girardi has found a preference in batting Derek Jeter leadoff with Johnny Damon batting second, will it pay off? Brett Gardner has won out the starting job at CF for the Yankees, but is he cut out for an everyday starting job? Discuss these questions and make bold predictions for the 2009 season here. |
Alex Rodriguez Ramps Up His Workouts(MLB.com) "Alex Rodriguez has ramped up his rehab program as he comes back from right hip surgery, and the Yankees continue to believe that the All-Star third baseman will rejoin their lineup sometime in May. General manager Brian Cashman said that Rodriguez would report to the club's Tampa training complex next month, with mid-April estimated as the latest he could arrive. The Yankees play a three-game series against the Rays at Tropicana Field from April 13-15, and Cashman expects Rodriguez to be working out on the Himes Avenue Minor League fields by then. "Everything's going very well," Cashman said. "All the communication is that he's working extremely hard, and everything is going as planned, ..." (Read More). |
Nick Swisher for Cy Young Campaign?
After a disastrous start for Chien-Ming Wang at the Trop, the Yankees found themselves down big. Wang went just 1+ inning, allowing 8ER (3 runs were driven in when Jonathan Albaledejo allowed a grand slam in the second while relieving CMW). The Yankees, lacking a long reliever had to get creative in order to complete tonight's game so who did they turn to in relief? Nick Swisher. Maybe it's time the management should give some more thought to calling up Brett Tomko or Alfredo Aceves? Hit the links below to discuss. Yankees lose 15-5, fall to 3-4 on the season. Check back tomorrow for Nick Swisher t-shirt designs in the 161st and River store on CafePress.com
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A.J. Burnett (0-1; 3.38ERA) at Matt Garza(1-0; 1.29ERA) - TV: MY9; RADIO: WCBS
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