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| A Sarcasm-Free YC Post (the first and likely only ever!): Follow the Yanks' Lead and HELP |
| Friday, January 15, 2010 |
If you're a long-time YC reader (all three of you), you are likely familiar with the fact that I am a tender-hearted soul, prone to empathizing to the nth degree with anyone hurting. The earthquake and subsequent disastrous state of affairs in Haiti has affected me deeply, as it has so many others (Pat Robertson excepted). I donated as much as I could afford, and I was thrilled to see yesterday that both the MLB and the Yankees stepped up to the plate themselves, to the tune of $1 million and $500,000 respectively. Makes you feel a little better about dropping $80 at a baseball game, no?
Whether you're an overly-sympathetic person accustomed to getting choked up at the thought of so much as one injured child, or a cynical ethnocentric conservative with no interest in anyone outside your immediate community, I urge you to donate something to the relief effort. This is not a political issue or a religious cause: these are human beings suffering from something completely out of anyone's control. If the Yankees can donate more than they pay Brett Gardner in a year, you can afford five bucks.
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posted by Yankees Chick @ Friday, January 15, 2010   |
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| Yanks vs Virginia Tech, AKA Big Stein Isn't Always a Jackass |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2008 |
There's a (well-earned, generally speaking) perception that Spring Training games are meaningless, reserved for getting veterans in shape while the younger players scratch and claw their way towards the goal of a roster spot, or just to impress management. Today's Yankees game at Virgina Tech was anything but meaningless. After donating a million dollars to the school after the horrific shootings, Big Stein proved again that he can indeed be a class act by arranging for his team to head up to VA to play a benefit game against the Hokies (sidenote: what is a Hokie? And while I'm on the college nickname train, what is a Tar Heel? Are there a lot of tar pits in North Carolina that I don't know about?). Even better, the Yanks didn't send just send a few guys up as representatives to show they cared - a majority of the projected starting roster made the trip.
By all accounts the game was an amazing experience. The Yankees were proud to be part of the rebuilding effort, the Tech players were living a dream in playing against the likes of Jeter and A-Rod and the school community got into the spirit 100%.
Enough articles have been written about the game by this point, so there's really no need for me to say much more, but I'd like to tip my lovely Yankees cap to the Three Steinmeteers for putting this together. It's a credit to their collective character that they were willing to put their team's training aside for a day and do something to benefit others. "People in New York ask what's the most important game of the year -- playoffs, World Series, whatever. To me, this is the most important game of my Yankees career. It makes you realize -- makes you think about -- how fragile life can be." -- A-Rod
Labels: do-gooders, spring training, Steinbrothers |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Tuesday, March 18, 2008 |
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| Just Like Mother Theresa! But Without The Crazy Fanaticism And Religious Superstitions! |
| Monday, January 21, 2008 |
This here bloggity has been home to a considerable amount of sorrow (first round exits from the playoffs every year I've been blogging!), bitterness (remember: Pavano Must Die), and frustration, but the ol' Yankees Chick has a positive streak, too! Remember my short-lived and half-hearted attempt to rally some love for Pavano last year? And my ongoing support of A-Rod, of course! Yes, I CAN BE and often am delighted by this team and its members, and in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr - AKA the reason you slackers aren't at work today - I thought I'd mention the fact that both the Melk Man and A-Rod are being recognized for their philanthropic efforts with the Thurman Munson Award. Good work, men! Someone better call IKEA for A-Rod, STAT... his trophy case has got to be full to capacity at this point. This one could be the straw that broke the camel's back. Labels: accolades, do-gooders, happy time |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Monday, January 21, 2008 |
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| Take a Moment, Stop Making Fun of Me, and Do Something GOOD |
| Friday, October 26, 2007 |
I know that for the most part all we do on this blog is bitch, fight, debate, get excited about the few Yanks achievements we can grasp onto and mock other teams, but every once in a while we need to step back and think about something more important. There is a great auction going on right now that benefits the Domestic Violence Project organization to raise money for the women and kids affected by domestic violence. Everything is on Ebay here: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZclubsoulcityYou can also access the auction directly from Trenton Thunder website. There is a great collection of autographed balls, game-used equipment from some high-profile prospects (Joba, Hughsie, I-Ken....), and some Yankee clothing that isn't available elsewhere. Everything is legit and 100% of the profits go to the Domestic Violence Project. Labels: do-gooders |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Friday, October 26, 2007 |
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| I'm Juiced Up on MORALS Now |
| Friday, May 18, 2007 |
 Is that a laughing clown skull with a snake coming out of its chin tattooed on his arm?! If so, I have a matching one.
Giambi has been a favorite of mine throughout his time with the Yanks, originally for his OBP and homers (and the fact that I saw him on some MTV show [Cribs? Pimp My Ride? Engaged and Underage? Room Raiders?] a while back and he seemed like a nice guy) and more recently because he proved himself as a class act and a man during and after the BALCO fallout. Back in '03 when he, Mark "Past? What Past?" Mcgwire, Sammy "I suddenly can't speak English" Sosa and others testified before a grand jury on the issue, JG was the one to take responsibility and admit that had indeed been getting some extra "help" by way of steroids and HGH, while various other even more ridiculously over-muscled sluggers pulled a Ken Lay and claimed to have no involvement in the drama. His admission and subsequent apology showed a rare glimmer of humility we so rarely see, and I liked the way he battled back through the post-steroids injuries and a season of heckles and boos to regain an ounce of trust and respect from his teammates and fans. Taking responsibility for his own involvement in the steroid scandal showed strong character (his mother and/or kindergarten teacher should be proud), but Giambi is now on a moral crusade to make all the culpable parties shoulder some blame, too. USA Today got him to open up about his strong feelings about the issue, and he explained that the players and owners should have all spoken up about the rampant use of shady get-ahead techniques long ago. In light of Bonds' impending breakage of the home-run record there has been much discussion about not just the players' usage of the drugs, but of the complacency of the MLB as a whole and their lack of creation or enforcement of any meaningful steroid policies, and I appreciate Giambi's speaking out. His requested "apology" from MLB would obviously be too little too late, as steroid use/abuse has already caused irrevocable changes to the way we look at history, statistics, and records, but I suppose some sort of public acknowledgment from the powers that be might have a soothing affect on the minds of folks like Giambi. As a fan, I am much more interested in hearing the players man up and admit their own wrong-doings, but what with Mcgwire's amnesia and Bonds' delusional belief that not saying something makes it not real, I don't think we can realistically expect many more big-name confessions any time soon. By the way, Pavano definitely juiced. I don't need evidence. Labels: do-gooders, pavano must die, steroids |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Friday, May 18, 2007 |
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| Step Aside, Reyes |
| Thursday, September 28, 2006 |
 Jose Reyes may be on the cover of ESPN Magazine this week, but there’s another 23-year-old Dominican infielder in New York that deserves a heaping helping of praise. I am, of course, referring to dear Robby Cano, NYY second baseman and hitter extraordinaire. Where would the Yankees be without him? In case you’ve forgotten (and who could blame you, I try to block it out as well), the Yanks were paying Mr. Tony Womack to jack up double plays and strike out for a solid month before we saw Cano last year, and I shudder to think of what their record may have been had the Yanks continued to trust TW. Cano had a great rookie year, turning 77 double plays and hitting .297 in 2005, but it is his 2006 performance that has everyone buying #22 jerseys (Yankees Chick included). He has been absolutely amazing all season, hitting well enough to draw comparisons to Hall of Famer Rod Carew and make a run for the batting title. Even after missing 6 weeks with a bum hamstring, Cano has knocked in over 70 runs and has hit 40 doubles and 15 homers. His OBP is pretty dismal—he’s walked just 18 times all season, and I’m pretty sure that at least 13 of those were due to dust in the home plate umpire’s eyes—but with a .343 batting average I’m willing to make some oversights.  If his numbers aren’t enough to win you over as a devotee, perhaps his humanitarian efforts will impress you. He’s become a regular visitor at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center in New York over the past 2 seasons and even visited a hospital in Florida when the Yankees were in town for spring training, and he has donated lots of baseball equipment to communities in his home country. Cano’s community service even inspired one of Big Stein’s assistants to write a children’s book about Cano and a young cancer patient he met at the Children’s Hospital (right, although I'm not sure why the illustrator chose to portray Cano as a middle-aged white man)!
With the Yanks’ playing the best ball they’ve played in years, Cano’s feats have almost been overshadowed by all the Abreu walks and Jeter hit-streaks. The whole lineup has really pulled together to put the Yankees on top of the division, but that shouldn’t stop anyone from singling out Robby as one of the most exciting players to watch in the league. Come on, ESPN: give the kid a cover. Labels: accolades, do-gooders |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Thursday, September 28, 2006 |
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| Cano, Melky, and Strawberry Warm Hearts, Distract at Least a Few Kids from Yankees Recent Performance |
| Monday, June 12, 2006 |
 After a week riddled with bad Yankees mojo, from Sheffield's impending surgery to the Yankees 4-game losing streak, the Yankees Chick was pleased to stumble upon some sappy tidbits. Cano, Cabrera and 2-time cancer survivor Darryl Strawberry paid a visit to cancer patients at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey last week, posing for pictures with the kids, signing autographs and doing cheer-up duty. Strawberry offered a survivor’s perspective the patients, encouraging them to think positively and letting them know that he knows how they feel. Cano was particularly affected by the visit and vowed to continue visiting kids.Labels: do-gooders, happy time |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Monday, June 12, 2006 |
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| Darryl Strawberry Has Some Words of Wisdom for Young Mets |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2006 |
 "With my history of things I've experienced in life, I have a great gift to elaborate to the kids about the mistakes I made." - - - Darryl Strawberry
Ex-Met/Yank Darryl Strawberry may be more remembered for his off the field antics than for his playing – and he’s okay with that. Strawberry, who served as an advisor for the entire Mets club last year, had the opportunity to act as an unofficial coach during this month’s Mets minicamp. Strawberry has always cherished the opportunity to help kids stay on the right path, and he has a special authority on the subject that (luckily) not many other role models can claim.
"I'm at a very good place in my life. I don't want people to remember me as a baseball player. I hope they remember how I overcame the trials and tribulations of life, and was able to save young kids. That's what's really important.” - - Darryl
It definitely does seem that Darryl is in a much better place than he was in just a few years ago, when he served eleven months in prison for cocaine possession. It’s tough not to root for Darryl; no matter how many scrapes (arrests) or pickles (rehab) he got himself into, everyone always hoped for the best. It’s heartwarming to see Darryl making an effort to educate people, and even more uplifting to see the response he gets from the younger players.
"He was definitely one of my childhood heroes growing up. Now, being able to hold a conversation with him and talk to him about what it was like playing for the Mets in the '80s, it's a special thing. He’s not a doctor, he's not a psychiatrist. He's experienced what we're going through and he knows all about it. Hearing it come from his mouth means a lot more." - - David WrightLabels: do-gooders |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Tuesday, January 10, 2006 |
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| Jeter Joins the XM Satellite Radio Team |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 |
Derek Jeter, who has noted his affinity for XM radio in the past, has signed on with the satellite radio gurus to promote their 24-hour MLB programming. Jeter will enjoy guest appearances and we fans, of course, will be overwhelmed with advertisements via all media.
Jeter’s non-profit Turn 2 Foundation will also benefit from the XM deal, as Jeter will have airtime to promote its efforts to encourage kids to steer clear of drugs and be academically successful.
Yankee #2 has been quite sucessful with endorsements thus far in his career. There's been Visa commercials, deals with Nike, Gatorade, Skippy Peanut Butter, and, most importantly, his own non-profit Jeter Flakes cereal.
  Labels: do-gooders, jeter jeter pumpkin eater |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Tuesday, November 22, 2005 |
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| David Dellucci and Catch 22 for Blue Go Yard for Hurricane Victims |
| Friday, November 18, 2005 |
| You may remember David Dullucci from his brief stint with the Yankees in 2003, but more likely you’ll remember him hitting a career high 29 homers on the Rangers last year. When hurricane Katrina hit his home-state Louisiana earlier this year, Dellucci sprang into action and created Catch 22 for Blue to raise money and support organizations including the Red Cross and the Louisiana Disaster Relief Foundation. Catch 22 for Blue accepts donations and also auctions of David Dellucci memorabilia – the money, of course, goes to the charities. David also writes a blog illustrating his relief efforts and his reactions to all the support he’s received. Check it out; make a donation, by a Catch 22 bracelet: http://www.catch22forblue.org/index.html Labels: do-gooders |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Friday, November 18, 2005 |
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| Torre Recognized for his “Safe at Home Foundation” |
| Wednesday, November 09, 2005 |
--- "The same determination he has shown in his baseball career exists off the field, as well. I admire his courage in using his popularity to put a face on an important issue that affects so many families. We are delighted to add him to our All-Star team of honorees."--- (Miriam Arond, Child magazine's editor-in-chief)
Child Magazine honored Joe Torre and five others with a Children’s Champion Award, an award created to recognize those who make continued efforts to enhance and enrich the lives of children. Torre’s Safe at Home Foundation, for which I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of ads during games, works to educate and decrease domestic violence through outreach programs and educational activities. The foundation was created as a legacy to Torre’s mother, who Torre saw abused by his father throughout his childhood. It is so refreshing to see a person use their influence and position – and money – to make a difference in the community.Labels: accolades, do-gooders |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Wednesday, November 09, 2005 |
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