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Yankees Trade Rumors: Michael Young, Phil Hughes and »
It's difficult to imagine that a team could endure worse luck than what the New York Yankees have gone through this season. Key players such as Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira have missed large chunks of the season, but the Yanks have somehow found a way to remain in the thick of the American League wild-card [...]
Alfonso Soriano to Yankees: Cubs Officially Trade Star »
Alfonso Soriano has been a Chicago Cub for the past seven seasons, but the 37-year-old outfielder is moving on to greener pastures, as the Cubbies have dealt him to the New York Yankees for minor-league pitcher Corey Black (via CBS' Jon Heyman) ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Why Alex Rios Should Be New »
With star hitters such as Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson missing the vast majority of the 2013 season to this point, the New York Yankees have struggled mightily on offense. If the Yanks can find a way to acquire outfielder Alex Rios from the Chicago White Sox, however, their playoff push will receive a [...]
New York Yankees Place Derek Jeter Back on DL with »
After missing the first 91 games of the 2013 season with an ankle injury suffered in the 2012 ALCS, shortstop Derek Jeter returned to action for the New York Yankees on July 11. The return was short-lived, however, as he suffered a quad injury and has now been placed back on the 15-day disabled list: Jeter certainly isn't the same player he once [...]
Phil Hughes Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation »
Phil Hughes has been considered one of the New York Yankees' most promising pitchers since long before his Major League debut in 2007, but his potential has largely gone unfulfilled. With that in mind, Hughes' days as a Yankee may soon be numbered.According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Yankees are shopping both Hughes and reliever Joba [...]
New York Yankees Prospect Mason Williams Arrested for »
The New York Yankees' future appears to be bright due to a trio of highly-rated outfield prospects in the minor leagues, but one of them is in serious trouble as Mason Williams was reportedly arrested Thursday morning on a misdemeanor DUI charge. According to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times, Williams was arrested in Tampa as the prospect [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Would Be Wise to Steer »
After suffering a fractured hand due to being hit by a pitch, it was learned that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez would be out until the latter stage of the regular season. That instantly put the Yankees in the discussion to acquire San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley, but the Bronx Bombers should stay away.According to Joel [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York’s Rotation Is »
Despite the fact that they are among the best teams in the league this season, the New York Yankees are constantly looking to improve. They did that by acquiring Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, but the Yanks may not be done as they had a scout on hand to evaluate Tampa Bay Rays pitcher James Shields during his last start, according to [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Must Deal for Joel »
The New York Yankees haven't been without Mariano Rivera for an extended period of time since he took over the role of closer in 1997, but after suffering a torn ACL, he will be out for the remainder of the season. The Yanks have good replacement options in David Robertson and Rafael Soriano, but the depth at the back end of their bullpen has been [...]
Bob Lorenz: YES Anchor Arrested for Drunk Driving »
Three-time Emmy Award-winning studio broadcaster for the New York Yankees on YES Network, Bob Lorenz, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Westport, Conn. and was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, according to WestportNow.com. The report states that Lorenz failed to submit to a breathalyzer test and that he [...]