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Russell Martin and the New York Yankees Discussing Extension
February 24th, 2012 at 9:30 AM
The New York Yankees re-signed catcher Russell Martin to a one year deal this off season at $7.5 million. Now, with the departure of Jesus Montero, the Yankee hierarchy may want to lock up Martin for a lot longer. ***PHOTO1***  As reported by Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com the Yankees are considering negating the recent signing and giving Martin a three-year deal. Martin's agent, Matt Colleran, told ESPNNewYork.com...

Joe Girardi Talks State of the New York Yankees
February 22nd, 2012 at 2:59 AM
***PHOTO1*** New York Yankee manager Joe Girardi had his first press conference of spring training covering numerous topics concerning his club. Girardi talked about the disappointment of losing to the Detroit Tigers last year and believes there wasn't that much of a gap between the two teams. Not having the clutch hitting by the middle of the...

New York Yankees’ Mariano Rivera Hints at Retirement
February 20th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
New York Yankee closer Mariano Rivera hinted at retirement when he spoke to the media today at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. ***PHOTO1*** Most of the Yankee beat reporters were present including WFAN's Sweeny Murti who tweeted, "Rivera said he has made a decision, not yet revealing, but could not have hinted any more strongly that he is retiring after this season."  Murti reported on Mike Francesca's...

New York Yankees Reach Agreement with Raul Ibanez
February 20th, 2012 at 9:13 AM
The New York Yankees have come to an agreement with free agent Raul Ibanez. There has been much speculation of a possible deal since the trade of AJ Burnett to the Pittsburgh Pirates was completed. ***PHOTO1*** YES network tweeted, "Yankees have agreement with Raul Ibanez, pending physical."  The Yankees made no secret that they were looking for a left handed power bat...

New York Yankees Rotation Shedding Dead Weight
February 18th, 2012 at 12:55 PM
The Yankees Rotation is starting to shape up after dropping 230 pounds of dead weight onto the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Now that A.J. Burnett and even Hideki Okajima are out of the picture, the Yankees are starting to see the shape of the 2012 rotation. Losing weight is by far the most popular...

A.J. Burnett Rejects Deal to the Los Angeles Angels
February 17th, 2012 at 8:59 AM
The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels had a deal in principle trading A.J. Burnett for Bobby Abreu and some cash considerations. ***PHOTO1*** As reported by MLB.com yesterday, Burnett has a limited no trade clause and the Angels are one of the 10 teams, so he rejected the deal.  The proposed trade would have helped both clubs, with the Angels getting a...

New York Yankees Head to Spring Training Lock, Stock and Barrel
February 13th, 2012 at 9:24 AM
On Friday afternoon the semi-truck pulled out from the Yankee Stadium parking lot full of uniforms and baseball equipment that the New York Yankees will need in Tampa for the next eight weeks. Clubhouse manager Lou Cucuzza Jr. will set up the lockers in Tampa and go through the task of assigning numbers to players by seniority. The Bombers have 15 numbers that are retired...

New York Yankees Extend 27 Invitations to Spring Training
February 10th, 2012 at 8:25 AM
The New York Yankees have extended 27 invitations to Tampa for the start of spring training. New York signed 13 players to Minor League deals in the off-season and they will be part of the invitees looking to make the AL East Champions roster. ***PHOTO1*** Some of the more well known signings include a couple of ex-Red Sox...

New York Yankees Fans May Soon Pay $55 to Park
February 8th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Last season, Yankees fans had to endure a $12 hike in parking prices and soon they may have to endure an even bigger hike in parking prices. Rumors of parking prices rising to $55 by the 2014 season has Yankees fans asking, "When is enough really enough?" ***PHOTO1*** Last season Yankees fans...

Joe Girardi Wants a Lefty DH
February 4th, 2012 at 2:10 PM
  ***PHOTO1***   With Jorge Posada retired and Jesus Montero out of the picture, the Yankees have been playing around with the idea of adding a new, big bat to their line-up.     At a charity event for childhood alopecia, Joe Girardi took some time out to speak to the New York media about his...

Mark Teixeira Adds Bunting to His Arsenal
February 1st, 2012 at 8:00 AM
  ***PHOTO1***   Yankee fans are aware of the troubles Mark Teixeira had at the plate during the 2011 season and are hoping for a resurgence of power in 2012.  It seems Teixeira is determined to get back on track during the 2012 season.    A desperate Mark Teixeira revealed to MLB.com that he's not above laying...

New York Yankees Proud to Have Four Propects in MLB.com’s Top 100
January 30th, 2012 at 6:00 AM
In years gone by, the New York Yankees were known for "giving away the farm." Under George Steinbrenner the Bombers were always trading away their future for aging stars. Purging the farm system to the bone.    ***PHOTO2***   Oh, have times a changed. The next generation led by managing partner Hal Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman, has the organization evolving their farm system into one of the best in baseball. MLB.com...

New York Yankees Officially Sign Hiroki Kuroda, Avoid Arbitration with Boone Logan
January 27th, 2012 at 9:23 AM
On Thursday the New York Yankees made it official announcing the signing of RHP Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year $10 million deal.  ***PHOTO1***   The 36 year old Kuroda had 32 starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers last year going, 13-16 . Kuroda is an innings eater and accurate thrower, who in 202 innings had 161 strikeouts and held hitters to a .194 average with runners in scoring...

Only Two Remain of the Core Four After Jorge Posada’s Retirement
January 25th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
***PHOTO1***  After Jorge Posada's heartfelt announcement of his retirement from baseball on Tuesday, what was once the "Core Four" dwindled down to just two. With Posada's official announcement, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera are the last remaining of the "Core Four."   Attention quickly turned to the aging Mariano Rivera as several...

New York Yankees’ Catching Depth Second to None
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 PM
The New York Yankees traded No. 1 catching prospect Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners last week, but don't fret Bomber fans the catching is plentiful in the Bronx. ***PHOTO1***   Montero, known more for his bat than his glove, was never going to be considered the everyday catcher no matter what was being said outwardly. Internally, the Yankees hierarchy knew in their heart of hearts...

Brett Gardner Strikes Deal with New York Yankees to Avoid Arbitration
January 21st, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees narrowly avoid arbitration after agreeing on a one-year deal worth $2.8 million.   ***PHOTO1*** Gardner was initially offered $2.4 million after asking for $3.2 million.  Although Gardner didn't get the $3.2 million he asked for, he is in for quite a raise from the $530,000...

New York Yankee Derek Jeter Receives the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
January 20th, 2012 at 8:23 AM
New York Yankee Derek Jeter was honored on Wednesday night in Tampa, Florida with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. This award is sponsored by the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity which recognizes the player who best exemplify Lou Gehrig's character and integrity off the field. ***PHOTO1***   The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was the place to kick off the 9th Annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf...

New York Yankees Reach Agreements with David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain
January 18th, 2012 at 12:18 PM
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain on non-guaranteed one-year contracts, which helped them to avoid arbitration. As first reported by CBSSports.com, Chamberlain will earn approximately $1.675 million and Robertson will receive $1.6 million plus $25,000 in incentives. ***PHOTO1*** According to MLB.com writer, Bryan Hoch,...

New York Yankees Rotation: Who’s in and Who’s Out?
January 16th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
The New York Yankees have been talking all winter about upgrading the starting rotation. Can you ever have enough pitching? No, you can't. Now New York has seven potential starters for a five-man rotation. Let's review all the options regarding the rotation for 2012. Once thought to be the weakness on this team, may now turn out to be a strength. The obvious no-brainer is...

New York Yankees Resurrect Rotation by Trading Jesus: Yankees Universe Reacts.
January 14th, 2012 at 8:00 AM
The New York Yankees were quiet at the 2011 Winter Meetings, but on Friday the 13th Brian Cashman landed a blockbuster deal. There was no denying that the Yankees had a desperate situation with their starting rotation. It seemed Cashman and the rest of the Yankees organization were content with their...