‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees Ink Rafael Soriano, Form Best Bullpen »
In an offseason of head scratching and a whole lot of nothing, the Yankees have finally made a move to make the fans happy. By signing Rafael Soriano, the Yankees have solidified their bullpen into the strongest in all of baseball. With Mariano Rivera at closer, Rafael Soriano at setup, and Pedro Feliciano, David Roberston and Joba [...]
MLB Free Agency: Rafael Soriano Joining The New York »
Looks like the Yanks finally got their big signing of the offseason. After missing out on Cliff Lee, they needed to make a splash. The Yankees now have a new set up man and an heir to the Mariano thrown. The details are still being worked out, but the contract looks to be a three-year deal worth $35 million; Soriano, however, has the ability [...]
MLB Breaking News: Rafael Soriano Signs with the New »
Rafael Soriano has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $35 million with the New York Yankees. Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman was the first to report the deal and says that the deal will allow Soriano to opt out after either of the first two years. The deal makes little to no sense, as Brian Cashman has been continuously saying [...]
Yankees Sign Rafael Soriano: Why It’s the Right »
Despite initially not expressing interest in signing him, the New York Yankees have signed reliever Rafael Soriano to a three-year, $35 million contract, and while they are overpaying him, here is why the acquisition is a smart one. The Yankees' pitching staff was in need of some reinforcements, particularly in the bullpen, after Kerry Wood chose [...]
New York Yankees: Finally….Rafael Soriano Will »
Finally, the New York Yankees got their man by signing closer Rafael Soriano. This recent good news came from a tweet by Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated just minutes ago, of the reported three-year, $35 million dollar deal. Well, Yankee fans will sleep well tonight, because Soriano to Mariano is without question the best one to punch to [...]
MLB: Closer Rafael Soriano Agrees to Terms with New »
SI.com's Jon Heyman has reported the New York Yankees have finally landed a top free agent. All-Star closer Rafael Soriano and the Yankees have agreed to terms in a deal reportedly worth $35 million over three years, according to HardBallTalk.com. Soriano will most likely be the setup man for the Yankees' veteran reliever Mariano Rivera. I [...]
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: 5 Reasons Against New York Yankees Signing »
NOTE: Rafael Soriano has signed a three-year deal with the Yankees. Of course.It is only January, but one this is for certain: The New York Yankees have failed in their quest to improve the organization thus far this offseason. With the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies signing key free agents to long-term deals, the Yankees will have [...]
Andy Pettitte’s Probable Departure Shines Light »
If you know where to find the panic button, Yankees fans, feel free to press it now.(Go ahead. Don't be shy. Tilt back the head of that Kevin Maas bust. There it is, in all its resplendent fury. Push it. Good job.)Your team is officially in serious trouble. I know many believed that was already the case when Cliff Lee chose to sign with the [...]
Unwarranted Predictions For an Unlikely 2011 MLB »
The Red Sox are my sleeper pick. This prediction comes in spite of their heavy losses in sluggers Victor Martinez and Adrian Beltre. The Red Sox, though, offset those losses by adding power hitting 1B Adrian Gonzalez, filling their gaping hole at the position, as Kevin Youkilis was not getting the job done. Now Youkilis has been kicked over [...]