Phillies add veteran Guzman

Recently a club spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that the Phillies signed veteran outfielder Freddy Guzman to a Minor League contract, though his deal does not include an invitation to Spring Training. Guzman spent the 2009 season with the Triple-A affiliates of the Orioles, Mariners, Red Sox and Yankees, while also seeing action in 10 games for the Bronx Bombers. In 101 Minor League games last year, he batted .223 with a .272 on-base percentage, two homers.

Guzman has played parts of four big league seasons with the Padres, Rangers and Yankees, batting .211 with a .255 on-base percentage in 47 games. In six seasons in the Minor Leagues, he holds a .265 batting average and a .338 on-base percentage.
Hope Guzman is also a main center fielder when he puts on the phillies jersey.

Yankees donate $500K to Haiti relief

It is announced that the Yankees donated $500,000 in support of rescue and relief efforts following the tragic earthquake in Haiti.The earthquake measured a 7.0 on the Richter scale and the International Red Cross says a third of Haiti's 9 million people may need emergency help.

"The catastrophic event has devastated an entire nation and will have far-reaching effects in the worldwide Haitian community," the Yankees said in a statement. "The Yankees hope their donation will inspire people throughout the United States to do everything they can to aid the people of Haiti in their time of need."

Tigers' Laird brothers were arrested

According to Phoenix police, Tigers catcher Gerald Laird and his younger brother, Brandon were arrested on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct last Wednesday in Phoenix. The two ballplayers, plus another man, were arrested after a Phoenix Suns game at U.S. Airways Arena. Gerald Laird was cited for assault, while Brandon was cited for disorderly conduct. Also arrested was Gregory Scott Collins on suspicion of assault after the Suns beat the Boston Celtics.

"While security guards were trying to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct, the Laird brothers interfered and assaulted the security guards," Phoenix police Sgt. Andy Hill said. Brandon Laird is an infield prospect with the Yankees. He played for the Surprise Rafters in the Arizona Fall League. It seems that Gerald Laird will take off his tigers jersey for a while because of this incident.

Yankees manager appears in Manhattan for charity

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is expected to make a public appearance at a Chipotle Mexican Grill location in Manhattan to raise funds for his Catch 25 Foundation. The World Series-winning capitain will be at the Chipotle restaurant at 25 West 45th Street from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each donation goes to support the mission of Catch 25. The donation also gives customers a chance between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Girardi autographed items, including a No. 27 yankees jersey.

Catch 25 was formed to raise awareness and find treatments and cures for Alzheimer's, cancer and infertility. It also provides scholarships and financial aid to those people who struggle with these diseases and serve children and adults who may not have the financial and emotional support they want.

Yankees refuse option for Mitre

Last week, the Yankees declined their $1.25 million option for Sergio Mitre, who didn't make New York's postseason roster, is still under control of Major League service time. Mitre underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery in July 2008 and agreed to a Minor League contract with New York in November. Then he played in the first 50 games while serving a suspension because of testing positive for a banned substance under Major League Baseball's Drug Policy.

Mitre joined the Yankees in late July and and played in 12 games including 9 starts in yankees jersey. Totally he has played in 90 career games with three different teams.

Phillies Pitcher left NLCS due to the shoulder strain

According to a report, the Phillies have not decided on their World Series roster, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Brett Myers is a great consideration. The club said they will not make their roster decision until the American League Championship Series is over and whether their opponent will be the Yankees or Angels.

Myers (in phillies jersey) had a spot on the Phillies' roster for their Division Series before leaving off the NLCS roster, which was attributed to a strained lateral muscle on his throwing shoulder. However, he threw a simulated game on Tuesday and appeared to be recovered. Finally the decision on whether Meyers will be selected or not could depend on whether it will carry 11 or 12 pitchers on its roster. It is certain that Cliff Lee will start Game 1 of the World Series with Cole Hamels and Pedro Martinez to follow accordingly. Other starters, Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ , will likely begin the series in the Phillies' bullpen.