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Robinson Cano’s Father Believes Son Will Re-Sign »
Robinson Cano has chosen to let his contract negotiations with the New York Yankees stay privately between himself and the organization, but that didn't stop Jose Cano, Robinson's father, from chiming in on his son's impending free agency. Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that the elder Cano believes his son will re-sign with the Yankees [...]
5 Trades That Could Take the New York Yankees to Next »
It's unclear as to what role the New York Yankees will play in the July 31 trade deadline, but general manager Brian Cashman will likely be looking to make improvements to a team he hopes can fight for a spot in the playoffs. Debate his logic if you must, but going younger isn't necessarily the best thing to do when in the thick of a playoff race. [...]
Colorado Rockies Reportedly Interested in Acquiring »
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that the Colorado Rockies are interested in acquiring New York Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes, with plans to use him as a reliever rather than as a starter. Earlier in the week, Rosenthal had tweeted that the Yankees were "aggressively shopping" Hughes, along with fellow right-hander Joba Chamberlain. The [...]
New York Yankees ‘Aggressively Shopping’ »
The New York Yankees may not have a steadfast role in this year's July 31 trade deadline in terms of being a buyer or a seller, but Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports (via Twitter) that the team is "aggressively shopping" both right-handed reliever Joba Chamberlain and right-handed starter Phil Hughes.Rosenthal cites that Chamberlain could be [...]
New York Yankees Trade Deadline Strategy Blueprint »
The New York Yankees, despite a plethora of injuries and ragtag group of over-the-hill veterans, are still in the thick of the American League East playoff picture. Shocking as this may be, it's what we've come to expect from the Yankees. The team wins—period.General manager Brian Cashman will be faced with a difficult decision come this [...]
New York Yankees Claim Travis Ishikawa off Waivers »
The New York Yankees have claimed first baseman Travis Ishikawa off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, according to the team's Twitter account. Ishikawa was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 29.Ishikawa, a left-handed hitter, will serve as Lyle Overbay's backup at first base. Because he is out of options, the Yankees cannot send [...]
Predictions for Michael Pineda’s Second-Half »
The New York Yankees can use all the help they can get in their pursuit of a postseason berth, and Michael Pineda could be exactly what they need to give their pitching staff an extra boost.Pineda is slowly working his way back to the big leagues, and the Yankees will not rush his return. When he's ready, he'll be in the major league rotation.He's [...]
A Severe Injury to Hiroki Kuroda Would Ruin the New »
New York Yankees right-hander Hiroki Kuroda will miss his next scheduled start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles due to hip flexor soreness in his left hip, reports Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger.Kuroda underwent an MRI, and the results came back "clean," according to Joe Girardi (via McCullough). But Kuroda will be re-examined [...]
Alex Rodriguez Goes Hitless in First Minor League »
The road back to the New York Yankees has officially begun for Alex Rodriguez, as the third baseman played his first rehab game for Single-A Charleston on Tuesday evening.Rodriguez recorded two at-bats, grounding into a double play in his first at-bat and striking out looking on a 2-2 fastball in his second at-bat. Not exactly the best results for [...]
New York Yankees Can Do Big Things with $18.7M Saved »
Because Mark Teixeira will miss the remainder of the season with a wrist injury he sustained during the World Baseball Classic, the New York Yankees will now only have to pay $3.8 million of his 2013 salary, reports Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com.The Yankees' own insurance, along with the WBC (World Baseball Classic), will cover the remaining [...]