Chad Gaudin News

The Yankees would have to offer Chien-Ming Wang at least $4 million. Wang said he expected to return from shoulder surgery by May.

With the start of Game 3 of the 2009 World Series some 2 1/2 hours away a light but annoying rain is falling from the sky.

It's a good thing the Rays thought Kevin Cash could be their starting catcher in 2005-06. Or Chad Gaudin might not be in the World Series with the Yankees this year.

Sitting in rocking chairs on the back porch, sipping beers, the three friends would talk about it: What if we could all play in the World Series someday? In the Oakland home they rented together as young teammates on the Athletics, Joe Blanton, Nick Swisher and Chad Gaudin allowed their late-night conversations to wander through many topics.

Though, not surprisingly, the Yankees have emerged as the favorite to beat the Phillies in the World Series, general manager Brian Cashman doesn't see it that way.

The hell of a 3-0 deficit likely would not get Chad Gaudin the Game 4 start. But if Games 1 or 2 are rained out? Then maybe.

If you're not sure how you feel about the Yankees' determination to pitch CC Sabathia three times in this American League Championship Series , just look to the heavens.

Just think, about 6 months ago he wasn't good enough to be in the Cubs bullpen Clearly the Cubs were mistaken.

The Yankees broke from their season long stand of having Joba Chamberlain pitch strictly as a starter, and, in the last game of the season, threw him for one inning out of the bullpen.

The Yankees who aren't still nursing a division-title-champagne-hangover will be taking the field tonight to open a 3-game set with the Kansas City Royals, currently the only AL team that hasn't had the pleasure of playing in the long ball brothel that is New Yankee Stadium.

Greetings, fans. Anthony McCarron back for another game while Our Man Mark gets his rest before a long post-season run.

Chad Gaudin #41 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against Toronto Blue Jays on August 12, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Ronnie Belliard helps push them closer with his grand slam off of Brad Penny , his second homer in as many starts.

Pitching matchup: RHP Chad Gaudin vs. RHP Ervin Santana This is Gaudin's big opportunity, the one that could legitimately thrust him into the mix to be the No.

VS. NEW YORK YANKEES When : 7. Where : Angel Stadium. On the air : TV: FS West. Radio: 830, 980, 1330.

It barely made news when the Yankees obtained Chad Gaudin from San Diego on Aug.

SEATTLE –- Jorge Posada, his suspension served, returned to the lineup on Sunday and was 1 for 4 with an RBI double in a 7-1 loss against the Mariners.

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Oft-injured Astros pitcher Mike Hampton is already out for next year. Hampton underwent surgery for a torn left rotator cuff and other damage in his shoulder that will sideline him for the 2010 season.

The Padres' rotation has lost Jake Peavy and Chad Gaudin to trades and Chris Young , Cha Seung Baek and Shawn Hill to long-term injuries, and the lone constant is ex-Giant Kevin Correia , who leads the staff in innings , wins and strikeouts .