‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Phil Hughes Moves To Bullpen If New York Yankees Land »
By Larry Barnes | Yankees 'n More According to a Major League Baseball sources I just spoke to, the New York Yankees will move Phil Hughes to the bullpen if they acquire Cliff Lee. When asked why the Yankees wouldn't just move Hughes to the bullpen, the source replied, "They will. That's what their plan is." Our question to this long-time [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: New York Yankees Close to Landing »
Just 24 hours ago, it seemed that the Twins, Reds, and Rangers were the top three teams in the chase for Seattle left-hander Cliff Lee. Now, on Friday morning, it looks like the New York Yankees have jumped full force into the chase and are the heavy favorites to land him, according to several sources including Joel Sherman of the New York Post [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Cliff Lee and Jayson Werth to The »
If early reports are true, the rich are about to get richer. Talks have heated up to the point that a deal could be in place by the end of the day. Cliff Lee could be shipped to the New York Yankees for a deal centered around prized catching prospect Jesus Montero. The second rumor has the Yankees flipping Javier Vasquez to the Philadelphia [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Javier Vazquez Could Go to »
If, as the NY Post is reporting, the Yankees do trade for Cliff Lee, then the Yankees are going to look to deal Javier Vazquez, and the two most likely destinations, according to Buster Olney of ESPN, are the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres. The Phillies make the most sense because they are looking for a middle-of-the-rotation [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Interested in Jayson Werth »
The Yankees might be on the verge of dealing for Cliff Lee, but that won’t keep them from being active in other deals. According to George King of the NY Post, the Yankees have let the Phillies know that they are interested in dealing for outfielder Jayson Werth, who is expected to be put on the trading block. As I wrote yesterday, the [...]
Yankees Notes: Recap, Atkins, Mitre, All-Star Starter, »
Nick Swisher rewarded All-Star voters with a 4-for-4 night, Andy Pettitte pitched a brilliant eight innings, and Alex Rodriguez won the game with a two-out, two-RBI hit as the Yankees beat the Mariners 3-1 for their 6th consecutive victory. Here are some notes: Mike Silva got a tip that the Yankees may sign 3B Garrett Atkins to a minor league [...]
NY Post: Yankees Close to Landing Cliff Lee »
According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Yankees have become the front runners in a deal for Cliff Lee as the two teams are “on the brink” of making a deal involving catcher Jesus Montero. Here is more from the Post: Yankees GM Brian Cashman and Seattle GM Jack Zduriencik have been in constant contact over the last week, but it [...]
New York Yankees-Seattle Mariners: Alex Rodriguez »
For the second time in a week, Seattle reliever David Aardsma was victimized by Alex Rodriguez. With the score tied at one in the top of the ninth, Rodriguez delivered a two-out, two-run double to lift New York to a 3-1 win over Seattle Thursday night at Safeco Field. Last Thursday, Rodriguez hit a two-run, go-ahead home run off Aardsma in [...]
Controversy? Yankees tell Robinson Cano: No Home Run »
When Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano received an invitation to participate in this years Home Run Derby, the All-Star was surprised and excited. He did not think twice about it. Cano accepted the invitation and had every intention of participating. Then the Yankees stepped in. The problem however is that it seems the Yankees stepped in [...]
Bad News: Nick Johnson Feels Pain in Wrist »
The other day, the Yankees got bad bullpen news when Alfredo Aceves suffered a setback. Today they get some more, as Nick Johnson felt pain in his wrist while taking batting practice. He is being sent back to New York for further tests; this could mean the end of his season. Nick Johnson has clearly become an experiment gone bad. Some injuries [...]