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MLB Free Agency 2013: New York Yankees Talking to Raul »
The biggest postseason hero from October could be Bronx bound again.There was no player on the Yankees more popular in the month of October than Raul Ibanez.His three clutch postseason home runs etched his name into a history that only a select few get to be a part of.According to George King of the New York Post, the Yankees are having [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: “No Chance” New York »
It was rather shocking to see Michael Bourn's name linked to the New York Yankees this winter.It's shocking because the Yankees already have their outfield all set for the 2013 season with Brett Gardner in left, Curtis Granderson in center and the recently re-signed Ichiro Suzuki in right.However, in a story done this week by Nick Cafardo of the [...]
Yankees Rumors: Fact or Fiction on All the Hottest »
This has been one of the more unusual offseasons for the New York Yankees.Their first order of business was taking care of their own free agents, as the team brought back pitchers Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera on one-year deals.They let Russell Martin walk away as a free agent to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Eric Chavez left for the [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Angels Discuss Potential »
Here's the situation.The Angels have too many outfielders after they landed Josh Hamilton in free agency and could look to trade someone.The Yankees could use a right-handed bat and potential fourth outfielder.Apparently, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the two teams have discussed a potential trade to send Vernon Wells to the [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Figuring out the Market for Nick »
We're already two weeks into December, and Nick Swisher still doesn't have a home.The former New York Yankees right fielder is still one of the top free agents out on the market, and people have been wondering where he might sign.Swisher's market has been slow to develop, but I think that's because of Josh Hamilton.I think once teams knew where [...]
New York Yankees: Bombers Add Bobby Wilson as Catcher »
The New York Yankees still don't have a starting catcher for 2013.They do have a lot of backup catchers who have chances to compete for a spot in 2013.Already on the team are Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli, plus minor leaguer Austin Romine.On Thursday, according to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Yankees added another long-time backup in Bobby [...]
New York Yankees: Ichiro Rejects Philly $14M Offer, »
On Wednesday, we heard that the Yankees were bringing back Ichiro Suzuki for the 2013 season.The Yankees and the 39-year-old Japanese star are still working out the deal, the length of which has yet to be determined.According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Ichiro rejected a two-year, $14 million offer from the Philadelplhia Phillies. As Ichiro [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: New York Yankees to Re-Sign »
The Yankees have their starting right fielder for 2013.Craig Carton of WFAN was the first one to report on Wednesday morning that the New York Yankees have brought back Ichiro Suzuki. ichiro is ayankee for 2013 — Craig Carton (@cc660) December 12, 2012 Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN confirmed that the Yankees and Ichiro are [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Yankees Sign Kevin Youkilis to »
If you're wondering what that sounds was, it was the collective groan coming out of Boston.Why?Kevin Youkilis is officially coming to the Bronx.After weeks of speculation, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports broke the news on Twitter that the Yankees have officially signed the former Red Sox infielder. Source: #Yankees sign Youkilis, one year, [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Kevin Youkilis Strongly »
Kevin Youkilis' name has been a very popular topic as of late.Up until Sunday, he had been mulling over two offers; one from the Cleveland Indians and one from the New York Yankees.However, the Indians decided to go with Mark Reynolds on a one-year deal, which might have all but taken the Tribe out of the running for the 34-year-old.According to [...]