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Robinson Cano Reaches 1,500 Hit Milestone in Rain Delay Win Over Colorado
May 10th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Yesterday's 3-1 New York Yankees win over the Colorado Rockies was filled with a number of good things. Robinson Cano got his 1,500th career hit breaking out of a 5-for-28 slide, the bullpen had five relievers hold a slim-one run lead and the win moved the Yankees into a three-way tie...
Associate of New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Linked to Biogenesis
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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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...
Robinson Cano Leads New York Yankees to Victory on Night Honoring Jackie Robinson
April 16th, 2013 at 10:22 PM
The New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night after second baseman Robinson Cano blasted a three run home run in the fourth inning to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead, eventually winning 4-2. Cano finished the night going 2-4 with three RBI, while wearing number 42 to honor...
Robinson Cano’s Agent Swap Could Mean Long-Term Future with New York Yankees
April 4th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
After firing baseball's biggest agent Scott Boras to join Roc Nation Sports, the New York Yankees' chances of keeping Robinson Cano in the Bronx long-term seem to have increased greatly.
Cano will be represented by CAA Baseball's Brodie Van Wagenen during contract negotiations, but Wagenen has made it known that Roc Nation leader and...
New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Fires Agent Scott Boras, Signs with CAA
April 2nd, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, who is expected to command a heavy market when he hits free agency, to the point where the Yankees have already broken tradition of offering extensions, has decided to part ways with baseball super agent Scott Boras, as reported by Buster Olney of ESPN The Magazine...
New York Yankees Infielder Eduardo Nunez Ready for Promotion If Necessary
March 21st, 2013 at 4:19 PM
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With the probability of Yankee captain and shortstop Derek Jeter being ready for Opening Day dropping from "definite" to "not so fast" on Wednesday, the thought of no Jeter, with the already confirmed absences of first baseman Mark Teixeira and third baseman Alex Rodriguez, is a less than ideal start to the...
Is New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Ready to Be the Leader?
March 19th, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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Lost in the myriad of injuries that have dominated the Yankees storylines thus far in spring training, the undisputed most complete player on the squad, and arguably the best second baseman on the planet, Robinson Cano, is the talk of the ongoing World Baseball Classic.
As his Dominican Republic team, led by...
New York Yankees’ Robinson Cano Wins Most Valuable Player of Second Round of World Baseball Classic
March 16th, 2013 at 11:55 PM
New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was named the Most Valuable Player of the second round of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, edging out Dominican Republic teammate Fernando Rodney, who now has five saves and a 0.00 ERA through six tournament games.
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Cano, who is hitting .519 with two home...
New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Reports No Issues in Return to Field
March 14th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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While Yankee captain Derek Jeter had already made two appearances this spring, starting with his first action of the year last Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, his role as designated hitter was only half the battle. On Wednesday night, in his most significant step since breaking his left ankle in Game One...
New York Yankees’ Robinson Cano Off to Hot Start in World Baseball Classic
March 10th, 2013 at 11:50 AM
While preparing for his contract year with the New York Yankees, second baseman Robinson Cano is off to a hot start in the World Baseball Classic, leading the Dominican Republic to a second round seed after winning their first two games of the tournament.
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In 10 at-bats, Cano is batting .600...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 7 Angelo Gumbs
March 9th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
With the possible impending free agency of New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, the progression of an Angelo Gumbs has become imperative to the organization.
Gumbs was selected in the second round of the 2010 First Year Player Draft out of Torrance High School in California. Originally a shortstop, Gumbs...
Jose Cano, Father of Robinson Cano, Expects Son to Re-Sign with New York Yankees
March 5th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Last week, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano made it clear that he was focusing on baseball and did not want to publicly discuss contract negotiations or the upcoming offseason. However, his father didn't mind giving his opinion on the situation, showing optimism about his son's chances of staying in...
New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Continues to Focus on Baseball
March 1st, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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In what will continue to be one of the major storylines as the 2013 season progresses, reports circulated yesterday that general manager Brian Cashman confirmed a "significant offer" had been made to second baseman Robinson Cano, in hopes of retaining the slugger on a long-term basis before he hits free agency...
New York Yankees Have Made “Significant Offer” to Second Baseman Robinson Cano
February 28th, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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With the pending free agency of Yankees superstar Robinson Cano following this season, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner made it clear that he will be fully-fledged in the Cano sweepstakes, if it even gets to that stage.
With the Yankees policy for not discussing extensions before the current contract is up, a policy they have even implemented with...
New York Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner to Scrap Reduced Payroll Edict?
February 21st, 2013 at 8:04 AM
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As one of the glaring storylines of this past offseason has been Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner's aspiration to reduce payroll, Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com reports that this stance might be out the door,
“As another source told me on Wednesday, "This is the first time since George died that it appears a Steinbrenner...
New York Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner to Avoid Letting Cano Test Free Agency?
February 20th, 2013 at 2:44 PM
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While a sentiment for reduced payroll had been expressed for most, if not all, of this past offseason, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner appears to be willing to "break the bank" for looming free agent second baseman Robinson Cano. Moreover, an organizational edict to not discuss extensions before the current deal is up,...
New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano not Thinking About Free Agency
February 19th, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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As the Yankees delve into their first week of the 2013 season, for all intensive purposes, nothing else should be on the minds of Yankees brethren other than the season in front of the Bronx Bombers. However, the looming free agency of one of the premier players in the game,...
New York Yankees and Robinson Cano Far Apart on Contract Negotiations
February 16th, 2013 at 10:56 AM
The New York Yankees have made it clear they would like to keep second baseman Robinson Cano in pinstripes for the foreseeable future, but as the two sides begin discussing a contract extension, there is a glaring obstacle between them which could lead to the All-Star hitting the open market...
New York Yankees Outfielder Curtis Granderson Open to Shift Over to Left Field
February 11th, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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Elaborating on a story posted last week per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, where general manager Brian Cashman did not rule out the possibility of center fielder Curtis Granderson swapping positions with left fielder Brett Gardner, Andy McCullough of the Star Ledger confirms that Granderson would be open to the proposed swap,
“Curtis Granderson said...
