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Trade of Melky Cabrera Leaves New York Yankees in Need »

They just keep trading away young talent. After sending Austin Jackson and Ian Kennedy to the Tigers and D-backs in a three-team deal that netted the Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson, New York has reportedly once again returned to its old ways, acquiring Javier Vazquez from the Braves in exchange for Melky Cabrera, Mike Dunn and Arodys [...]

Analyzing the Javier Vazquez-Melky Cabrera Trade »

By acquiring Javier Vazquez, the Yankees are addressing one of their more pressing needs this winter: more starting pitching. By acquiring Vazquez, they sure picked up a good one. Vazquez is coming off the best season of his career with the Braves and was one of the top starting pitchers in the National League last season. On paper, the Yankees [...]

News and Notes »

A few things floating around my mind as I sit at my parents place, safely back in Michigan: The Dusty Ryan era is over in Detroit.  The Tigers shipped the defensively-challenged catcher to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later and/or cash considerations. The Yankees got richer.  The defending champs picked up Javier Vazquez in a [...]

Javier Vazquez for Melky Cabrera: Yankees’ »

Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News is reporting the Yankees have traded outfielder Melky Cabrera, LHP Michael Dunn, and another prospect for RHP Javier Vazquez and LHP Boone Logan. Vazquez will make $11.5 million in 2010. There were tons of rumors flying last night about whom the Yankees were working to acquire, and it should come as no surprise [...]

Report: Vazquez Headed to Yankees For Melky, Prospects »

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Atlanta Braves will trade Javier Vazquez to the New York Yankees for centerfielder Melky Cabrera, lefty reliever Michael Dunn, and Arodys Vizcaino. Vazquez had a career year in 2009, with a 2.87 ERA, 5.41 K/BB ratio, and 2.77 FIP. Vazquez, who was acquired by the Yankees in 2004, has since pitched for [...]

New York Yankees Appear Close To Acquiring Another »

According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, the Yankees may be close to acquiring a starter: Yankees working very hard tonight on deal for starting pitcher. Remember that they came close to deal for Aaron Harang in summer. The Yankees have been busy this offseason, already landing Curtis Granderson and Nick Johnson, and have since turned their [...]

Yankee Swap: Defending Champs Inquire about »

New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman intends to add a starting pitcher before the new year, according to the New York Post. As the Post reports, if he and Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry can find common ground, that pitcher may be Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano. Before this rather salacious rumor gains too much steam, it should be noted that the [...]

An Important Offseason For Yankee’s Brian »

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has the most unique job in professional sports. He possesses the ability to spend as much money as he wants without consequence. The Yankees continue to trot out the most expensive team in baseball. Last year, their payroll was nearly $60 million more than its nearest competitor. Oakland, San Diego, Florida [...]

Why Are the New York Yankees Obtaining Nick Johnson? »

Why on earth do the New York Yankees want Nick Johnson? Being frustrated at talks with outfielder Johnny Damon is not a legitimate reason to sign an overpaid injury-plagued journeyman. Johnson started his big league career with the Yankees in 2001, when he tipped the scales higher than his batting average of .194. He stayed in New York for three [...]

Would It Matter If Derek Jeter Was Gay? »

Let me start by saying that I'm one of the biggest Derek Jeter fans in the world. I have followed Jeter since his first days in early 1996 and continue to be one of his strongest supporters, both on and off the field. This article is in no way a knock on Derek or an attempt to infer that he may be gay. A lot of Derek Jeter haters like to insult [...]

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