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New York Yankees Pitcher Michael Pineda to Throw Live BP in Two Weeks
March 26th, 2013 at 12:26 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the Yankees will be in the initial stages of the 2013 regular season, another interesting contest will be taking place, albeit on the fields in Tampa, Florida. Chad Jennings of The Journal News is reporting that Michael Pineda, in his continued progress from major shoulder surgery last year, will face live...

New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox Will Honor Sandy Hook Victims on Opening Day
March 20th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
***PHOTO1*** On Wednesday morning, the New York Yankees announced they will collaboratively honor the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting with their counterpart, the Boston Red Sox, on Monday, April 1.  In addition to dedicating the game to the memory of the victims, as well as their families and the overall community...

New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera: “After This Year, I Will Be Retired”
March 9th, 2013 at 1:01 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** On Saturday morning, just hours before legendary Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will throw his first pitch since April 30 of last season, when the Atlanta Braves come to Steinbrenner Field for Grapefruit League play, the inevitable was confirmed. Just days after news was leaked that Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader would formally...

New York Yankees Have Made “Significant Offer” to Second Baseman Robinson Cano
February 28th, 2013 at 5:11 PM
***PHOTO1*** 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
***PHOTO1*** 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
***PHOTO1*** 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 Center Fielder Curtis Granderson Says 2014 is “Out of My Hands”
February 19th, 2013 at 6:11 PM
While it's always tough to talk about a succeeding season when the current one hasn't even matriculated yet, it is New York and it comes with the territory of being one of the most publicized teams in professional sports.  While the anticipation of second baseman Robinson Cano's venture into free agency...

New York Yankees to Collaborate Its Ticket Resale Business with Ticketmaster
February 12th, 2013 at 10:22 AM
In more of an off-field bit of news, ESPN.com sports business reporter Darren Rovell reports that the Yankees have decided to part ways with StubHub and pursue a relationship with Ticketmaster, which in turn will create the Yankees Ticket Exchange, “The Yankees Ticket Exchange will be a safe, convenient, reliable and expedient...

Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013: No. 2 Mariano Rivera
February 10th, 2013 at 9:54 PM
After a rookie season in 2011 that caught the attention of baseball enthusiasts, right-hander Michael Pineda's first season in pinstripes in 2012 was, well, non-existent.  As a meticulous and diligent rehabilitation process is being followed in his quest to make his debut in the Bronx in 2013, Pineda garnered our number...

New York Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Satisfied with Offseason Transactions
February 9th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Despite being criticized by both the media and the fans for failing to improve the team this winter, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is satisfied with the team's offseason moves and expects the Yankees to be a championship contender once again next season.  ***PHOTO1*** "No... The criticisms of the acquisitions does not...

New York Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner: Robinson Cano’s Long-Term Future Discussed
February 8th, 2013 at 3:25 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the edict all offseason from New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has been reducing payroll to under $189 million, Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News reports that Steinbrenner has had preliminary conversations with second baseman Robinson Cano's agent, Scott Boras, regarding a contract extension.  Albeit, the conversations have been limited...

Update: Yankees, FA Travis Hafner Have Logistics in Place for One-Year Deal
January 31st, 2013 at 2:59 PM
***PHOTO1*** Following up on a report yesterday regarding a nearing deal with free-agent Travis Hafner, Chad Jennings of The Journal News is reporting that the Yankees have the logistics in place for a deal, however are just finalizing some contract specifics, “No dollar figure has been confirmed, though it’s believed to be close to the...

One Last Idea for the Yankees Right-Handed Void
January 24th, 2013 at 11:55 AM
In an offseason that continues to leave a lot to be desired, the last 24-hours have been all the more disappointing.  In addition to the news that free-agent outfielder Scott Hairston signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs as reported by FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com is reporting this...

Are the Yankees Miscalculating the Potential Gain of a Reduced Payroll?
January 23rd, 2013 at 6:37 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the mantra of Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has continuously been reduced payroll, it has been a mantra echoed under the pretense that the Yankees were building for a more stable financial future.  However, as FOXSports.com senior baseball writer Ken Rosenthal reports in a very interesting synopsis of the Yankees financial...

With Rafael Soriano Heading to Washington, Who is the Heir Apparent to All-time Saves King Mariano Rivera?
January 16th, 2013 at 1:16 PM
While it never seemed to be a possibility that general manager Brian Cashman would retain the services of closer Rafael Soriano following his opt out, the idea officially closed its doors yesterday.  As first reported by Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, the Washington Nationals and Soriano agreed to a two-year deal for...

Yankees not Expected to Take Part in Justin Upton Sweepstakes
January 14th, 2013 at 12:49 PM
***PHOTO1*** While it's a known fact around Major League Baseball that the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to trade their superstar outfielder Justin Upton, it appears their general manager Kevin Towers is having a tough time finding a buyer.  After Towers found a deal with the Seattle Mariners, Upton promptly exercised his no-trade clause and voted...

Has General Manager Brian Cashman Lost His Swagger?
January 12th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** The first time all fans became acclimated to the "Yankee Way" was November 29, 1976.  On that day, owner George Steinbrenner signed a free agent outfielder from the Baltimore Orioles named Reggie Jackson to the tune of five years, $2.96 million.  While players such as third baseman Graig Nettles and captain/catcher...

Taking a Look at Who Can Fill the Right-handed Void in the Yankees Outfield
January 11th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
***PHOTO1*** Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner indicated that while the upmost goal is to reduce payroll, he still takes pride in putting out a "championship-caliber" team.  In reaffirming his commitment to competing for a championship, he further confirmed the Yankees are not done adding players and are looking to add some lumber. ...

Hal Steinbrenner: “We Will Always Field a Championship-Caliber Team”
January 10th, 2013 at 6:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** While owner Hal Steinbrenner has aspirations for a lower payroll (189 million aspirations to be exact), he only aspires for that $189 million payroll if the team the Yankees put on the field is that of a contender.  As ascertained by New York Post Baseball Insider Ken Davidoff, while Steinbrenner hopes to...

Could a Rafael Soriano Return Be in New York Yankees’ Cards?
January 7th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
After rejecting a one-year, $13.3 million offer from the Yankees in November, it has been nothing but crickets for Rafael Soriano this offseason.  While the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays were rumored to potentially be bidders for his services, the overall price tag it would entail, as well as the...