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Hal Steinbrenner: $189 Million Not Set in Stone for »
During last week’s owners’ meetings, New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said that while the organization is still committed to the goal of reducing payroll below $189 million for the 2014 season, that doesn’t mean the edict is a hard cap on operations.Steinbrenner told the New York Post on [...]
Fact or Fiction: The Latest on the Hottest New York »
It’s January and it has still been one of the quietest offseasons in recent memory for the New York Yankees. Late last week, the Yankees did add another right-handed bat to the mix when they claimed utility man Russ Canzler off waivers from the Cleveland Indians. But there are still rumors out there percolating that indicate the Yankees may [...]
10 Most Memorable New York Yankee Moments from 2012 »
The New York Yankees finished the 2012 regular season with the best record in the American League at 95-67. They won their second straight American League East Division title and made their fourth consecutive postseason appearance. For the record, that makes 13 division titles and 17 playoff trips in 18 seasons since 1995. The season ended badly [...]
Matt Diaz Could Be a Low-Risk Fix for New York Yankees »
The New York Daily News reported Wednesday night that the New York Yankees have signed veteran outfielder Matt Diaz to a minor league contract and extended an invitation to spring training to the 35-year-old. Diaz played in just 51 games for the Atlanta Braves in 2012 and missed the second half of the season after having surgery on an injured [...]
Hot Stove: New York Yankees Still Have 2 Big Offseason »
The New York Yankees entered the offseason with more than half a roster—14 players—heading into free agency. With the calendar rapidly approaching the New Year, the Yankees have already brought back a handful of those free agents. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki signed a two-year deal last week. Starting pitchers Andy Pettitte and Hiroki [...]
Hot Stove: Seattle Mariners Eyeing Return of Raul »
***UPDATE: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com tweeted Saturday evening that the Seattle Mariners and Raul Ibanez had reached a contract agreement.***George King of the New York Post reported Saturday that the Seattle Mariners are reportedly showing “serious interest” in free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez, who played for the New York Yankees [...]
Austin Romine Draws Rave Reviews from New York Yankee »
At least one New York Yankees executive had high praise for 24-year-old catcher Austin Romine—enough to think that the prospect may be the odds-on favorite for the everyday catching job heading into spring training. Vice president of baseball operations, Mark Newman, told Chad Jennings of the LoHud Yankees Blog on Wednesday that Romine is [...]
Yankees Looking to Deal Top Prospects Mason Williams, »
There was encouraging news Wednesday on outfielder Mason Williams, the 20-year-old who was named the New York Yankees’ top prospect by Baseball America last month. Chad Jennings of The LoHud Yankees Blog reported that Williams is swinging the bat at the Yankees’ facilities in Tampa, Fla. Williams had been promoted to High-A Tampa in [...]
Projecting the New York Yankees 2013 Batting Order »
While it’s obvious the New York Yankees aren’t done tinkering with the roster this offseason, spring training does open in less than 60 days at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla. So what could the lineup look like on Opening Day when the Boston Red Sox come to Yankee Stadium on April 1? Here’s one theory, based on the assumption that [...]
Toronto Blue Jays’ Additions Make AL East More »
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi knows his life has gotten more difficult. He e-mailed the New York Daily News on Monday that the additions the Toronto Blue Jays have made this winter have made the division more difficult. “The Blue Jays have done a lot to improve their team,” Girardi said. “Adding a pitcher like (R.A.) [...]