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Former All-Star Outfielder Vernon Wells Set to Take Physical with New York Yankees Tomorrow
March 25th, 2013 at 2:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** One day after the news broke that the Yankees were on the verge of acquiring Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vernon Wells, a report began to circulate on Monday morning that the Angels had already cleared out Wells' locker at their spring training complex in Arizona.  Now, upon further reporting by Jon Heyman of...

New York Yankees Close to Acquiring Vernon Wells from Los Angeles Angels
March 24th, 2013 at 4:12 PM
The New York Yankees are currently in talks with the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Vernon Wells, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. A deal could be completed today, though Wells would have to accept any proposed trade due to his no-trade clause.  ***PHOTO1*** Wells is owed $42 million over the next...

Could New York Yankees Acquire Mike Olt from Texas Rangers?
March 19th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
With Opening Day just weeks away, the New York Yankees are dealing with injuries at both corner infield positions, leaving general manager Brian Cashman open to the idea of making a trade before the season starts. Though Cashman has not mentioned any names, one potential player the Yankees could try to...

New York Yankees Pitcher Michael Pineda Continues to Progress
March 12th, 2013 at 8:23 AM
***PHOTO1*** On Tuesday, Yankees starter Michael Pineda will continue his impressive spring in another considerably important step in his rehabilitation from major shoulder surgery, which shut down his 2012 before he ever stepped on the mound in the Bronx. As per Chad Jennings of The Journal News, the 24-year-old right-hander will throw a...

New York Yankees Weighing Different Options at Third Base
March 11th, 2013 at 8:23 AM
When it was determined that incumbent third baseman Alex Rodriguez would miss significant time following major hip surgery, the resolution seemed to be simple: insert Kevin Youkilis into the everyday third base role.  However, circumstances have changed. With the most recent news that first baseman Mark Teixeira will be out until early May,...

New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman Will not Pursue FA Johnny Damon
February 28th, 2013 at 8:02 AM
With the news that Yankees slugger Curtis Granderson will be out of action until May, various rumors began flying around as to how they could potentially replace his production.  While Yankees fans have yet to hear general manager Brian Cashman "officially" rule out a trade for former Yankee and current Chicago Cubs outfielder...

Tampa Bay Rays Ace David Price Would not Sign with New York Yankees
February 23rd, 2013 at 12:28 PM
The New York Yankees are currently budgeting their spending in order to lower the team's payroll under the $189 million luxury tax threshold for the 2014 season, setting up a potential spending spree for the organization once that goal is reached. However, if the Yankees had their eyes set on...

Seattle Mariners Trade Shawn Kelley to New York Yankees for Abraham Almonte
February 14th, 2013 at 6:03 AM
The New York Yankees have acquired right-hander Shawn Kelley from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league outfielder Abraham Almonte, reports Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune.  ***PHOTO1*** Kelley had been designated for assignment by the Mariners last Thursday.  In 47 appearances last season, Kelley posted a 2-4 record with a...

Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013: No. 3 Michael Pineda
February 9th, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Once considered a "can't miss" pitching prospect in the Yankees organization, 27-year-old reliever Joba Chamberlain kept our "Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013" series going yesterday at number four. After bursting onto the scene in 2007 with an impressive fastball and carefully progressing with the aide of "Joba Rules," which meant not...

New York Yankees Starter Michael Pineda Making Significant Progress
February 7th, 2013 at 6:56 PM
***PHOTO1*** In what has been a very diligent and detail-orientated process, young right-hander Michael Pineda has been slowly progressing from major shoulder surgery in 2012.  In the past couple of weeks, Pineda has advanced from throwing on a flat surface to throwing off of a half mound.  Now, Erik Boland of Newsday has...

New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 16 Jose Campos
February 4th, 2013 at 5:49 AM
When the New York Yankees made the famous Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda deal little did they know or maybe they did the real prize was the young RHP Jose Campos. Before the age of 19 Campos started his career in 2011 playing in the Northwest league and in 14 starts posted...

New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman Could Wait Until Trade Deadline to Strengthen Roster
January 27th, 2013 at 7:37 PM
After a quiet offseason in the Bronx, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has undergone scrutiny from angry fans for failing to strengthen the team's roster as the free agent market has been drained of quality players. However, Cashman still believes the Yankees have a competitive team and will continue looking...

One Last Idea for the Yankees Right-Handed Void
January 24th, 2013 at 11:55 AM
In an offseason that continues to leave a lot to be desired, the last 24-hours have been all the more disappointing.  In addition to the news that free-agent outfielder Scott Hairston signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs as reported by FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com is reporting this...

The Reality of Outfielders Russ Canzler and Matt Diaz Filling the Right-Handed Void
January 21st, 2013 at 9:00 AM
As the Yankees begin their final descent into spring training, the reality of owner Hal Steinbrenner's edict for reduced payroll has become more and more prevalent.  While the importance of resigning starting pitchers Andy Pettitte and Hiroki Kuroda and closer Mariano Rivera cannot be discounted, as well as the the importance...

Could a Trade for Recent DFA Catcher George Kottaras Make Sense for the Yankees?
January 17th, 2013 at 3:26 PM
***PHOTO1*** As noted last night by CBSSports.com MLB insider Danny Knobler, the odd man out in the three-way trade that sent first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse to the Seattle Mariners and catcher John Jaso to the Oakland Athletics was catcher George Kottaras.  A 29-year-old backstop who split time between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Athletics...

Ichiro Looking Forward to First Full Season in Pinstripes
January 15th, 2013 at 10:14 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** After years of futility and signs pointing to a youth process in Seattle this past season, their longtime superstar and face of the franchise Ichiro Suzuki approached Mariners management requesting a trade.  On July 23, they would grant him his wish, trading him to the New York Yankees for two minor...

Yankees not Expected to Take Part in Justin Upton Sweepstakes
January 14th, 2013 at 12:49 PM
***PHOTO1*** While it's a known fact around Major League Baseball that the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to trade their superstar outfielder Justin Upton, it appears their general manager Kevin Towers is having a tough time finding a buyer.  After Towers found a deal with the Seattle Mariners, Upton promptly exercised his no-trade clause and voted...

The Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda Trade; Will It Ever Pan Out?
January 14th, 2013 at 11:24 AM
***PHOTO1*** One year ago Sunday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman consummated a trade many around baseball thought to be a no-brainer.  With the Yankees at the time having All-Star catcher Russell Martin and having strong belief in the development of young Austin Romine, Cashman dealt catcher and right-handed Jesus Montero as the key piece in...

Taking a Look at Who Can Fill the Right-handed Void in the Yankees Outfield
January 11th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
***PHOTO1*** Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner indicated that while the upmost goal is to reduce payroll, he still takes pride in putting out a "championship-caliber" team.  In reaffirming his commitment to competing for a championship, he further confirmed the Yankees are not done adding players and are looking to add some lumber. ...

Yankees Interested in Nationals Outfielder Michael Morse
January 8th, 2013 at 4:08 PM
***PHOTO1*** On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals solidified one of their top offseason priorities by re-signing veteran first baseman Adam LaRoche.  In doing so, ESPNNewYork senior writer Andrew Marchand has learned the re-signing of LaRoche might open the door to the Yankees exploring a trade for Nationals slugger Michael Morse.  A 29-year-old native of Florida,...