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Joba Chamberlain: Why 2012 Is Make or Break »
Last week, the New York Yankees avoided arbitration with relievers David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain. If there is any year for Chamberlain to prove his value at the back end of the bullpen, 2012 is his last chance. He missed the majority of the 2011 campaign due to an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. Before he was put on the [...]
Yankees Fans and Miss America Get Wet as She Sings God »
It was 1:29 AM on the East Coast, when the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles went into the seventh inning stretch and brought out Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, to sing God Bless America in front of an estimated 500 fans inside Yankee Stadium.The rain was coming down hard in the Bronx as the two teams faced off, because the [...]
Yankees Prospects Shine in Spring Training: Is It »
The New York Yankees faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and allowed some of their developing prospects get some playing time.Among the crop of prospects were Ivan Nova, Dellin Betances and Jesus Montero.Nova and Betances are two pitchers looking for a shot to pitch in the Major League rotation for the Yankees. The Yankees have [...]
Jorge Posada: Designated Hitter, Catcher, and a 2011 »
There are multiple photos surfacing on Twitter of New York Yankees catcher playing first base. At a first glance, one would guess that it would be any random prospect wearing Posada's No. 20 jersey, but it really is the former New York Yankees starting catcher. That's an interesting way to refer to Posada, because for over a decade Yankee [...]
Welcome Back, Luis Vizcaino: New York Yankees Go Back »
The New York Yankees relied on the right arm of Luis Vizcaino as their bridge to Mariano Rivera in 2007. The Yankees acquired him in the deal that also brought along Randy Johnson for a short amount of time. Then they sent Vizcaino on his way and chose not to re-sign him when his contract expired. Vizcaino's road in the Major Leagues was crazy [...]
MLB Offseason Report: Mariano Rivera Hopes to Recruit »
The Yankees have been doing a lot of waiting this offseason. They waited for Cliff Lee to choose his team. They waited for Derek Jeter to accept their offer. Then they stayed put a while too long and lost out on Zach Greinke. Now they await a decision from Andy Pettitte as to whether or not he will pitch in 2011. The Yankees starting [...]
Andy Pettitte Looks to Make a Decision on Career in »
The New York Yankees struck out on Cliff Lee and now their attention turns to not losing one of their own. Andy Pettitte is currently exploring his options as to whether he will return or not. The southpaw put together one of his best seasons last year. Brian Cashman has spoken about Pettitte, saying that the Yankees organization will not [...]
MLB Offseason Report: Latest on the New York Yankees »
The New York Yankees fan base was in a state of bedlam yesterday afternoon, when there were reports on Twitter circulating and stating that Cliff Lee had rejected the Yankees offer. Immediately, the reaction was that Brian Cashman should throw more money in the deal. But later on, the rumors settled down as many did not know what to believe. Beat [...]
Zack Greinke: Kansas City Royals Talking To New York »
Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Kansas City Royals may be putting their ace pitcher on the market this off-season in hopes of getting a large return. Among the teams that have been interested in Zach Greinke's services are the New York Yankees. While currently focused on signing free-agent Cliff Lee, the Yankees might make a run at [...]
MLB Free Agency Report: New York Yankees Not »
According to Fox Sports' South West Division, Brian Cashman has spoken to the media saying the New York Yankees have interest in the Rangers' southpaw pitcher, but they are not "desperate." Cliff Lee is the most talented free agent pitcher on the market this Winter and the New York Yankees are always the most aggressive on the free-agent [...]