The New York Yankees already possess an incredible rotation and acquiring Cliff Lee would surely give them an even greater edge when it comes to winning their 28th World Series.
The addition of Lee would give them an almost unbeatable playoff rotation of CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, Phil Hughes and Andy Pettitte, but are the Yankees making a mistake in giving up their top catching prospect Jesús Montero?
When acquiring Curtis Granderson this winter, the Yankees sacrificed top farm prospect Austin Jackson. Granderson has had a rough first half in the Bronx ...
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 friend of Yankees 'n More came in response to all the talk that a Cliff Lee trade would be quickly followed by a Javier Vazquez deal. ...
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 and Jon Heyman of SI.com.
Yesterday, Buster Olney said the Yankees could get involved if they wanted to, but it looked unlikely that they were going to make any ...
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 Phillies for right-fielder Jayson Werth.
The best pitcher and potentially the best hitter on the market? Really?!?!
Maybe it is like father, like son.
Ever since Brian Cashman assumed more control ...
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 type starter, and Vazquez fits that bill. At the same time they are said to be looking to move Jayson Werth, whom the Yankees are also interested in ...
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 Phillies are currently in the market for a middle-of-the- rotation starter, and Javier Vazquez fits that bill, especially if the Yankees are able to land Lee. It will probably ...
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 deal.
Sergio Mitre will join the team immediately after the All-Star break.
Even with 8 Yankee All-Stars, manager Joe Girardi is leaning toward using LHP David Price as his starter in the All-Star Game.
CC ...
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 was only last night that the Seattle GM told Yankees officials he wanted to move quickly, possibly before the All-Star break next week.
The Yanks were not assured of obtaining ...
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 the bottom of the eighth inning en route to a 4-2 Yankees win.
New York matched a season-high with their sixth consecutive win. Seattle lost their fourth straight and dropped to 1-7 ...
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 without Cano knowing.
When it became public knowledge that Cano would be a participant in the home run hitting challenge, Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long became concerned. Long made ...