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Associate of New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Linked to Biogenesis
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:04 PM
***PHOTO1*** In the story that seems to just not go away, another prominent Yankee, despite there being no proof of connection to Tony Bosch and his now-defunct Biogenesis, could find himself having to clear his name. While the potential affiliation of third baseman Alex Rodriguez with Biogenesis continues to escalate into a more...

Despite Back Spasms, New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte a Model of Consistency
April 20th, 2013 at 11:56 AM
***PHOTO1*** While Friday night was Andy Pettitte's first start since April 9, with lingering back spasms rightfully making his activity very conservative, the 40-year-old southpaw worked over seven effective innings in garnering his third win of 2013. However, as Pettitte was mostly effective, against a newly-revamped Toronto Blue Jays offense, featuring the...

New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman Remains Committed to Granderson in CF
April 9th, 2013 at 6:03 PM
While the anticipated timetable for Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson, recovering from a fractured forearm, calls for an early-May return, Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that general manager Brian Cashman has no plans on having Granderson return anywhere other than his customary position in center field. ***PHOTO1*** At the inception of spring training, Cashman...

New York Yankees, Everything Old is New Again
April 9th, 2013 at 12:25 PM
When the New York Yankees got hit by the injury bug this spring many experts criticized them for getting older veterans to fill the void. The Bombers added Travis Hafner (36), Kevin Youkilis (35) and Vernon Wells (35) to an all ready aging roster. Hafner played in only 66 games last...

New York Yankees’ Juan Rivera: Overbay to Play First, Francisco to Be Fourth OF
March 28th, 2013 at 4:14 PM
With the Boston Red Sox heading to town on Monday for Opening Day, and some closure needed with two integral spots in the Yankees game plan, especially with first baseman Mark Teixeira and center fielder Curtis Granderson starting the season on the disabled list, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports...

New York Yankees Complete Acquisition of Outfielder Vernon Wells
March 26th, 2013 at 4:01 PM
***PHOTO1*** After it was reported on Monday that former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vernon Wells was headed to Tampa for an imminent physical, the Yankees officially completed the acquisition on Tuesday afternoon, and as Cash Kruth of MLB.com reports, the 34-year-old veteran is excited for the opportunity in front of him, “I feel like...

Former All-Star Outfielder Vernon Wells Set to Take Physical with New York Yankees Tomorrow
March 25th, 2013 at 2:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** One day after the news broke that the Yankees were on the verge of acquiring Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vernon Wells, a report began to circulate on Monday morning that the Angels had already cleared out Wells' locker at their spring training complex in Arizona.  Now, upon further reporting by Jon Heyman of...

New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 2 Mason Williams
March 25th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
In five-tool outfielder Mason Williams the New York Yankees may have their future center fielder right under their nose. Williams was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft out of West Orange High School in Florida. Mason broke out in 2011 playing for the Staten Island Yankees where he...

New York Yankees Close to Acquiring Vernon Wells from Los Angeles Angels
March 24th, 2013 at 4:12 PM
The New York Yankees are currently in talks with the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Vernon Wells, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. A deal could be completed today, though Wells would have to accept any proposed trade due to his no-trade clause.  ***PHOTO1*** Wells is owed $42 million over the next...

New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 3 Tyler Austin
March 22nd, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Tyler Austin has moved quickly up the ladder of  New York Yankees farm system turning himself into another prized prospect in the organization. At age 17 Austin was diagnosed with testicular cancer, leading himself and his family to believe the possibility of playing Major League baseball would be in jeopardy. He beat cancer and...

New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 4 Slade Heathcott
March 18th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Out of the New York Yankees top four prospects in the organization three are outfielders who are slated for big things in the Major Leagues. No. 4 prospect is Slade Heathcott (first name Zachary)  who was a first round pick in the 2009 First Year Player Draft. It's was a bumpy ride early...

New York Yankees Release Outfielder Matt Diaz
March 17th, 2013 at 11:44 AM
The New York Yankees have released veteran outfielder Matt Diaz, who was competing for a starting job in the outfield while Curtis Granderson recovers from a fractured forearm.  ***PHOTO1*** Granderson is expected to return during the first week of May, but the Yankees have not decided who will fill in for the first month...

New York Yankees Will Look at Free Agent Outfielder Brennan Boesch
March 14th, 2013 at 6:45 PM
As the regular seasons gets closer with no clear favorite to replace Curtis Granderson in New York's starting lineup, the Yankees will take a look at free agent Brennan Boesch, who was recently released by the Detroit Tigers.  ***PHOTO1*** Boesch, 27, hit .240 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI last season with...

New York Yankees Outfielder Ben Francisco Makes Strong First Impression
March 14th, 2013 at 11:36 AM
***PHOTO1*** Albeit it was a spring training game, on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, newly-signed outfielder Ben Francisco made a strong first impression.  Simply put, anytime you get a significant hit off of a highly-regarded Major League Baseball pitcher, you will get notoriety. With Kevin Youkilis on third, coming off of...

New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte Works Three Innings in Spring Debut
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 AM
***PHOTO1*** On Wednesday night, the Yankees' three remaining "Core Four" members all partook in their first game together in almost three years, and while shortstop Derek Jeter and closer Mariano Rivera had already made appearances this spring, 40-year-old starter Andy Pettitte made his spring debut. In three innings of work, against the visiting...

New York Yankees Sign FA Outfielder Ben Francisco to Minor League Deal
March 11th, 2013 at 4:36 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** After being released by the Cleveland Indians earlier on Monday, the Yankees agreed to a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Ben Francisco.  The release was requested by Francisco, as an Indians outfield, which features former Yankee Nick Swisher and prized offseason signing Michael Bourn, didn't figure to be too...

New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Declares Himself “100 Percent Healed”
March 8th, 2013 at 3:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** As the Yankees prepare to begin the season without two of the more important pieces of their lineup, as first baseman Mark Teixeira and center fielder Curtis Granderson will be out until May, the catalyst that gets the offense started could be back as early as this weekend. Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that...

New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Will Avoid Surgery
March 8th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the injury bug has given the Yankees few and far reasons to remain optimistic as spring training progresses, a bit of news confirmed yesterday by injured first baseman Mark Teixeira could provide a little glimmer. After straining his right wrist while taking batting practice with his United States teammates as they...

New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Nearing Spring Training Debut
March 6th, 2013 at 2:35 PM
***PHOTO1*** Following a season-ending ankle injury in Game One of the 2012 American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers, an already inept Yankees offense became even weaker.  Even at 38, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is still the catalyst in the Yankees lineup, and that was none more apparent than last season.  In...

New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira to Miss Time with Strained Wrist
March 6th, 2013 at 7:59 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** As the New York Yankees continue to battle the injury bug this spring, another one of its integral pieces has now been affected by the aforementioned bug. Add first baseman Mark Teixeira to the list that includes center-fielder Curtis Granderson and starting pitcher Phil Hughes.  The 32-year-old, who was slated to...