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New York Yankees Reportedly Sign Kevin Millwood to »
In February, the Yankees offered a minor-league deal to Kevin Millwood, which got turned down because he was looking for a more guaranteed deal. With the 2011 baseball season less than a week away, Millwood still didn't have a contract, nor did he have any other suitors interested in his services. So according to SI and WFAN's Jon Heyman, Millwood [...]
MLB: A Full Preview of the 2011 New York »
It feels so good to say this: baseball season is back.The 2011 season is getting closer to being here as teams have reported for spring training in Florida and Arizona.The Yankees have reported to Tampa and begun their spring training games all over.The Yankees finished 2010 95-67 and winners of the American League Wild Card spot, falling one game [...]
MLB Rumors: Should the Yankees Make a Trade for »
We are just a few days away from pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. The 2011 baseball season is getting closer and closer each day, but one thing hasn't changed yet. The Yankees need for starting pitching. Last week, the need got even worse when Andy Pettitte decided to retire from baseball, ending his 16-year career with the [...]
Andy Pettitte To Announce Retirement, Ending 16-Year »
The Yankees have finally gotten a decision from Andy Pettitte. Unfortunately though, for many fans, it won't be the one they were hoping for, because The Core Four will be down one member in 2011. Pettitte will announce his retirement from Major League Baseball and from the New York Yankees on Friday at a press conference at Yankee Stadium. The [...]
New York Yankees Desperately Need Andy Pettitte Back »
As the month of February is upon us, baseball season gets a step closer to returning. In a few short weeks, pitchers and catchers will be reporting for teams in Florida and Arizona. In Tampa, the Yankees will begin their 2011 season with a few question marks, mostly residing in their starting rotation. They wanted Cliff Lee, but lost out on him [...]
MLB Rumors: Yankees Land Rafael Soriano in a »
FINALLY! The Yankees have finally made a move this winter that can be considered a big move. After virtually being very inactive all winter, the Yankees made a bold move to bolster their bullpen by signing former Tampa Bay Rays closer Rafael Soriano to a three-year deal worth about $35 million. The Yankees basically gave Soriano closer money to be [...]
MLB Rumors: Should the New York Yankees Go After »
It's almost the middle of January, and the Yankees quest for pitching depth continues. It may get even more complicated if, in fact, Andy Pettitte doesn't come back to the Yankees, or at least, for the beginning of 2011. The Yankees are rumored to be interested in former Oakland A's pitcher Justin Duchscherer, but he has been on the DL regularly [...]
MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Making an Attempt To Get »
Happy New Year Bleacher Report, hope your 2011 is a good one for all of you. For the Yankees, they are looking to have a strong 2011 after a disappointing end to the 2010 season. So far, they've re-signed Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, brining in Russell Martin and Pedro Feliciano as well. Their main priority was getting stronger in the pitching [...]
MLB Rumors: Should the New York Yankees Take a Chance »
When the Yankees began their offseason plan, they probably didn't think it would be this difficult to land starting pitching after making it a priority. They were turned down by Cliff Lee, and Andy Pettitte is likely leaning towards retirement. This has lead the Yankees into Plans C, D, E and F. If the Yankees were to go into camp today, their [...]
MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Should Bring Johnny Damon »
It's a few days before Christmas and so far, the Yankees have been relatively quiet in their off-season shopping. So far, after missing out on Cliff Lee, the Yankees have brought in Russell Martin to be the starting catcher and Pedro Feliciano for the bullpen. For the Yankees, that's an extremely quiet winter considering their deep pockets and [...]