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New York Yankees: 5 Options for the Bombers If Hiroki »
The Yankees have a serious issue that they need to figure out relatively soon.Hiroki Kuroda recently turned down a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer from the Yankees for 2013 and will test the free-agent waters this winter.We all know the Yankees want Kuroda back for 2013, especially after how brilliant he was last season.The problem is [...]
New York Yankees: With Bombers Passing on »
I think the Yankees' right field situation has become a little clearer.Fellow Bleacher Report writer Phil Watson reported on Thursday that the Yankees will not pursue Torii Hunter in free agency or Justin Upton in a trade, as per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.Sherman said that the team is really determined to get to the $189 million mark for [...]
New York Yankees: Should Bombers Sign Jason Bay to »
We all know that Brian Cashman tries to improve the roster through bargain deals.Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Eric Chavez and Raul Ibanez are just some of the players that he has picked up and gotten great results out of.I have another suggestion for the Yankees to potentially look into for next season: Jason Bay.Bay and the New York Mets agreed [...]
New York Yankees: Joakim Soria »
The Yankees lost their initial setup man in Rafael Soriano as a free agent this winter.They might be able to find his replacement in another closer for a lot less money.Dan Martin of the New York Post reported that Joakim Soria would be "all ears" if the Yankees called and were interested in the Royals closer to set up for Mariano Rivera."If there [...]
5 New York Yankees Rumors You’ll Hear This »
On Saturday, the free-agency period began for Major League Baseball.Every winter, it seems like every big name somehow gets tied to the New York Yankees, whether it be a free agent or a top trade target.I don't know if it's because the Yankees have the largest payroll in the sport or that they're usually aggressive in the winter; either way, every [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: New York Yankees Interested in »
As the calendar flips to November, baseball fans turn their eyes to the offseason.The rumors of players involved in free agency and trades will give sportswriters plenty of material until the first pitch of Opening Day. For the New York Yankees, one of their offseason focuses will be in right field. Nick Swisher is a free agent [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Phillies Should Swap Cliff »
Most of us have talked about wanting the New York Yankees to trade Alex Rodriguez.We know that, because of how much is left on A-Rod's contract, it's going to be very hard for Yankees GM Brian Cashman to deal him.However, Corey Seidman of CSN Philly talked about how the Philadelphia Phillies have a glaring need at third base and the potential [...]
5 Moves Brian Cashman Must Make to Salvage His »
On Sunday night, the 2012 Major League Baseball season officially ended with the Giants winning the World Series.With the baseball year now over, the New York Yankees can concentrate on 2013.As fans, we will all make our wish lists and slide shows of players the Bombers need to get or we would like to see in pinstripes.Ultimately, in the end, it [...]
New York Yankees: Backup Closer Options If Mariano »
In 2012, the New York Yankees were without the services of Mariano Rivera for most of the year.Now, heading into 2013, they may be faced with the realization of finding his replacement.Andrew Marchand of ESPN reported that he talked to Yankees GM Brian Cashman and he does not know whether or not his closer will return to the mound for one more [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Ichiro Suzuki Looking to Return »
The New York Yankees know right field is on their list of things to do this winter.They might already have an in-house option before free agency kicks off.According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Ichiro Suzuki is looking to come back and play for the Bombers in 2013.Sherman said a friend close to the Japanese star said that he loved playing [...]