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These guys love the blonde girls.  I don’t mind them either.

This is a cool photo of the super hot Yankees outfielder sticking out his tounge at the camera while signing autographs for some fans.

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Brittany Umar is an adorable host of the SNY.tv blog, The Nooner.  Here are some photos.

Here are some photos of Kimberly Jones the Yankees reporter for the YES network.

I thought this was a cute photo and worth adding.  Thoughts?

Alex Rodriguez may have been using steroids when he was a highly touted high school player and was suspected of using performance-enhancers while playing for the New York Yankees, according to a soon-to-be-released book.

The Daily News reported in Thursday’s edition that Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts’ upcoming book “A-Rod” offers an unflattering portrait of the MVP slugger as a needy personality who wanted his ego stroked constantly.

The paper doesn’t say how it obtained a copy of the Harper Collins book, scheduled to be released on May 12.

A high school teammate of A-Rod’s told Roberts that the future No. 1 draft pick was on steroids as a prep player and his coach knew it - an allegation the coach, Rich Hoffman, denied.

Rodriguez has admitted to using performance-enhancers while with the Texas Rangers but insists he gave up the habit when he was traded to the Yankees in 2004.

Here it is, your 2009 Yankees Opening Day Roster:

Active Roster
  Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB  
  63 Jonathan Albaladejo  R/R 6-5 260 10/30/82 
  38 Brian Bruney  R/R 6-3 235 02/17/82 
  34 A.J. Burnett  R/R 6-4 230 01/03/77 
  62 Joba Chamberlain  R/R 6-2 230 09/23/85 
  48 Phil Coke  L/L 6-1 210 07/19/82 
  43 Damaso Marte  L/L 6-2 215 02/14/75 
  46 Andy Pettitte  L/L 6-5 225 06/15/72 
  36 Edwar Ramirez  R/R 6-3 165 03/28/81 
  42 Mariano Rivera  R/R 6-2 185 11/29/69 
  52 CC Sabathia  L/L 6-7 290 07/21/80 
  41 Jose Veras  R/R 6-5 235 10/20/80 
  40 Chien-Ming Wang  R/R 6-3 230 03/31/80 
  Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB  
  26 Jose Molina  R/R 6-2 235 06/03/75 
  20 Jorge Posada  S/R 6-2 215 08/17/71 
  Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB  
  24 Robinson Cano  L/R 6-0 205 10/22/82 
  2 Derek Jeter  R/R 6-3 195 06/26/74 
  12 Cody Ransom  R/R 6-2 190 02/17/76 
  13 Alex Rodriguez  R/R 6-3 230 07/27/75 
  25 Mark Teixeira  S/R 6-3 220 04/11/80 
  Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB  
  53 Melky Cabrera  S/L 5-11 200 08/11/84 
  18 Johnny Damon  L/L 6-2 205 11/05/73 
  11 Brett Gardner  L/L 5-10 185 08/24/83 
  22 Xavier Nady  R/R 6-1 185 11/14/78 
  33 Nick Swisher  S/L 5-11 210 11/25/80 
  Designated Hitters B/T Ht Wt DOB  
  55 Hideki Matsui  L/R 6-2 210 06/12/74

It’s Offical, I’m aboard the Joba Express Train!  This time, Joba Chamberlain stuck around.

Chamberlain pitched into the sixth inning Tuesday, a step forward in his development as a starter, and the New York Yankees took advantage of four Cincinnati errors in a 6-3 victory over the Reds, who played the last few innings without their ejected manager.

The Yankees wanted Chamberlain to pitch six innings for the first time this spring, and he came close. The right-hander allowed five hits and two runs in 5 1-3 innings, leaving after the Reds scored twice.

The Yankees’ fifth starter hadn’t lasted longer than 4 1-3 innings in any of his five previous games this spring, going a total of 14 2-3 innings. It was Chamberlain’s final chance to pitch deeper into a game, and he did what the Yankees wanted, striking out six along the way.  Chamberlain began last season in the bullpen, then moved into the rotation in late May and made 12 starts. He wound up leading all AL rookies in ERA (2.60) and was second with 118 strikeouts.

Andy Pettitte worked 6 2-3 innings for the Yankees, allowing one run and five hits. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none. Mark Teixeira went 2-for-3 with two RBIs for New York.  It was Edwar Rameriez and not Mariano Rivera who pitched a scoreless 9th for the save.

The Yanks also a key hit from Angel Berroa who drove in 1 run with a pinch hit.  Berroa is competing for a bench spot on the team, and is capable of playing several infield positions, including SS and 3B.

The Yankees won over the Pirates today, but not because of the pitching of their supposed #2 starter, AJ Burnett.  Burnett was horrible today, allowing 7 runs, 6 ER, with 10 hits and 3 BB in only 4 and 1/3 IP.  Burnett was signed to a $95 million dollar multi year contract in the off season.

The Yankees were powered by a HR from Robinson Cano, and RBI hits by Derek Jeter, Heideki Matsui and Nick Swisher.

The Yankees open the season April 6th at Camden Yards against Baltimore.