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New York Yankees Talking to Nick Johnson About DH Role »
On Monday, Hideki Matsui left the Yankees to sign a one-year deal to become the Angels' new designated hitter. Matsui's departure leaves a large hole at the DH spot in the Yankees' lineup. Now, the Yankees were toying with the idea of bringing Johnny Damon back and possibly using him as the DH, if not for left field. But since Damon and the [...]
Would the New York Yankees Make a Trade for Atlanta »
Just when you thought you heard all the rumors possible, there's a new one that sneaks up out of nowhere and catches you by surprise, but makes you think. We all know the Yankees are looking to add to their starting rotation with CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Andy Pettitte already committed to the 2010 season. With John Lackey, Randy Wolf, Rich [...]
New York Yankees Should Strongly Pursue Ben Sheets for »
It's been a year since the Yankees made a major facelift to their starting rotation. They brought in CC Sabathia for seven years and $162 million and A.J. Burnett for five years and $82.5 million, plus re-signing Andy Pettitte to one year and $5.5 million. That rotation of Sabathia, Burnett and Pettitte went a combined 46-25 in the regular season [...]
New York Yankees Show Interest in Jason Bay for Left »
The Yankees have yet to address their left field situation for 2010. They also have yet to re-sign Johnny Damon, who was the team's left fielder for the past two seasons and has said they have yet to offer him any sort of a contract. There might be a reason why. According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Yankees have contacted the [...]
Sayonorah To Godzilla: Hideki Matsui Signs One-Year, »
The reign of Godzilla in the Bronx is officially over. It was announced today that the 2009 World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui, would sign a one-year deal worth about $6.5 million with the Los Angeles Angels. Matsui would likely be the every day designated hitter for the Angels, which would likely end the stay of Vladimir Guerrero with the [...]
Roy Halladay To the Phillies, John Lackey To Red Sox »
It's been a busy Monday with pitchers moving around the league. Earlier this afternoon, it was reported that the Red Sox and John Lackey agreed to a five year deal worth around $85 million dollars. Lackey was in negotiations with teams like the Yankees, Mets, Mariners, and Rangers among others, but now, he lands in Boston. It's a solid move for [...]
Johnny Damon’s Return To the New York Yankees Is »
He's making a list. Checking it twice. Gonna find out who is terrible or nice. Santa Cashman is coming to town, Santa Cashman is coming to town. Yes, I am in the Christmas spirit, and the Yankees are too, because they have begun their holiday shopping. Unlike us, who shop for December 25, Brian Cashman is shopping for next season and [...]
Ben Sheets: The New York Yankees’ Possible »
Good starting pitching wins championships. 2009 was a great example of that as the New York Yankees had three top of the line starters with CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte. The Yankees are looking to add to that rotation this winter. We all know they have been negotiating with the agent of John Lackey and have been discussing a [...]
Andy Pettitte Re-Signs with Yankees for One-Year, »
This week, Andy Pettitte announced that he wanted to return to pitch in 2010 for the Yankees. On Wednesday, the Yankees and Pettitte agreed on a one-year deal worth $11.75 million to bring the 37-year-old left hander back for at least one more season. This is the third time Pettitte has put off retirement to pitch again for the Yankees. It's hard [...]
Yankees May Look To Get John Lackey, Not Roy Halladay, »
By now, everyone has heard that the Yankees made a three-way deal with the Tigers and Diamondbacks to acquire centerfielder Curtis Granderson for 2010. This deal almost ensures the Yankees have found their new permanent fixture in centerfield, and it could mean Melky Cabrera might be on the trading block now. With this trade, you also have to [...]