‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Joba Chamberlain: With Soriano in New York Yankees »
Now that the Yankees have finally made a big move this offseason, adding reliever Rafael Soriano as the main setup man for closer Mariano Rivera with a three-year, $35 million deal, it takes some of the focus off of the weak starting rotation. The addition of Soriano gives the Yankees one of the best bullpens in baseball, and does actually help [...]
New York’s Bullpen Bullies: Rafael Soriano Gives »
The Yankees made their first "big splash" in the free agent market yesterday, signing former Rays' closer Rafael Soriano to a three year deal worth $35 million, which does include an opt out clause after each of the first two seasons. Now obviously, Soriano will not be the closer for the Yankees this year or in 2012. I think Mariano Rivera [...]
Rafael Soriano Signs with New York Yankees: Is He »
The New York Yankees, asleep for much of baseball's offseason, have finally made a big move, signing closer Rafael Soriano to a three-year, $35 million deal. Soriano, 31, will serve as the setup man to current Yankee closer Mariano Rivera, and could also replace Rivera should he retire at the end of his current two-year contract. Under the terms [...]
New York Yankees Are All Set: Team Signs »
The 8th and 9th innings are once again in good hands at Yankee Stadium. While the starting rotation may still be a question mark, the bullpen is taking shape. New York has agreed to sign reliever Rafael Soriano to a three year deal worth $35 million. Soriano was the best relief pitcher on the market this offseason. Last year, the 31-year-old [...]
New York Yankees: What Numbers Are Left? »
With a franchise as storied as the Yankees, it seems like there are few numbers left un-retired, or very soon to be.With Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Alex Rodriguez, not many desirable numbers will still be left for newcomers to pick. It is a rite of passage for players to shed their #89 that was designated to them in the minors, for a [...]
NY Yankees: Desperate Front Office Adds Rafael Soriano »
The New York Yankees have have had a rough offseason thus far. It began with an all too public dispute with free agent SS Derek Jeter, who eventually re-signed with the team, but only after sniping and vitriol were exchanged by the two sides during (and in the aftermath of) negotiations. Then they were spurned by free agent left-hander Cliff Lee, [...]
New York Yankees Sign Rafael Soriano: How It Makes »
Jon Heyman of SI.com has reported that free agent closer Rafael Soriano has agree to a 3-year, $35 million deal with the New York Yankees. The Yankees may have overpaid Soriano, but this is a great move for the Yanks who should have no problem closing out games in the 2011. The signing of Soriano gives the Yankees probably the best one-two bullpen [...]
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 [...]
Rafael Soriano Signs With New York Yankees: The Pros »
Rafael Soriano has signed a three-year, $35 million dollar deal according to multiple reports. The former Ray was 45-48 in save chances in 2010, which led the AL.Of American League relievers with at least 40 innings of work, Soriano was fifth in ERA (1.73) and second in WHIP (0.80).The move marks the first major addition for the Yankees this [...]
New York Yankees Strengthen Their Bullpen, Sign Rafael »
Here is what I wrote in my “Where Do The Yankees Go From Here?” post back in early December: “What I can see the Yankees doing if they don’t bring back Pettitte or even if they do, is build a super bullpen. The best way to compensate for a weak (by Yankee standards) rotation, is to have a strong bullpen. What would [...]