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MLB Rumors: Hiroki Kuroda Will Decide Between New York »
Hiroki Kuroda was arguably the most reliable starter for the New York Yankees last season, tossing 219.2 innings with a 3.32 ERA.The 37-year-old's one-year, $10 million contract proved to be a genius move by general manager Brian Cashman.Kuroda has already said that he is "content" to take another one-year deal next season, according to Nick [...]
Catcher Russell Martin a Highly Sought-After Free »
Russell Martin hit an atrocious .211 this season, but that shouldn't stop him from being one of the most coveted options at the catcher position this offseason, opines Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.Heyman reports that the New York Yankees have no intention of extending a qualifying offer of $13.3 million towards Martin, so it's a near guarantee that [...]
New York Yankees May Consider Moving Curtis Granderson »
New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson saw his batting average plummet to .232 last season and his strikeouts soar to 195, but the Yankees and manager Joe Girardi seem to be more concerned with his defense in center field at this point.Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that the Yankees may be considering a switch that would see [...]
Sources: New York Yankees Showing Early Interest in »
The World Series ended just a few short days ago, but the offseason is already well under way.The New York Yankees have several tough decisions to make during the winter months leading up to spring training, many of which will shape the franchise for the next decade.Will Alex Rodriguez be traded? Will Curtis Granderson be shipped out? Is Mariano [...]
Brian Cashman Should Call the Colorado Rockies About »
Several bigger names have presented themselves as options to Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees for this offseason, but I've focused on bringing the people a few out-of-the-box options over the past few days.First, I highlighted Joakim Soria as an option at closer if Mariano Rivera and Rafael Soriano decide to leave the organization.Then, I [...]
MLB Hot Stove: Brian McCann Is a Realistic Option for »
Russell Martin's impending free agency and the New York Yankees' need for an offensive upgrade could lead them in the direction of Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann this offseason.McCann has a $12 million option for the 2013 season, but the Braves may not be inclined to exercise it after his down season and recent shoulder surgery.Even if it is [...]
Is Joakim Soria an Option for the New York Yankees If »
The New York Yankees have questions at closer this offseason for the first time since Mariano Rivera's incredible tenure at the position began in 1997.Rivera is contemplating retirement after tearing his ACL last season, and Rafael Soriano is expected to opt out of the third year of his contract to explore free agency.Soriano had a stellar season [...]
Meet New York Yankees’ Potential Japanese High »
It seems as if every year there is a high-profiled international import that makes headlines in Major League Baseball, and it's no different this year.Shohei Otani, an 18-year old high school phenom from Japan, will be a hot commodity this offseason.Why? Well, he stands 6'4" and throws 100 mph. Oh yeah, and he's a starting pitcher.Otani realizes [...]
Rafael Soriano: Reliever Expected to Opt out of »
Rafael Soriano stepped up in a huge way this season, taking over the closer role vacated when future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore his ACL early on in the season. This could lead to him opting out after the World Series.Soriano saved 42 games and recorded an ERA of 2.26. He struck out 69 batters in 67.2 innings.His deal with the New York [...]
4 Free Agents to Replace Struggling New York Yankees »
It's no secret as to why the New York Yankees were swept by the Detroit Tigers in this year's American League Championship Series.The Yankees offense was historically atrocious. In the 268 completed postseason series prior to this one, only 19 teams averaged fewer than the 1.5 runs per game scored by the Yankees.Also, their .188 team batting [...]