Yankees Rumors: Not giving Burnett away for nothing
The Pirates and Yankees have agreed on the numbers but not the players. The Pirates are rumored to be willing to pay $13-15MM of the $33MM, while the Yankees will absorb the $19-23MM owed to Burnett. However, the two players the Pirates are willing to trade don’t sit well with the Yankees.
According to Joel Sherman of NY Post, there could be up to four teams interested...
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Rumor: Yankees still trying to trade AJ to add Chavez and DH
The Yankees just signed Bill Hall and supposedly only have $2 million to spend, but that they don’t still have big plans for the rest of this offseason.
Joel Sherman of the NY Post has reported that the Yankees are “quietly, but diligently” trying to trade A.J. Burnett with the idea that they could use the money they save on him to add both Eric Chavez and another...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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Rumor: Eric Chavez still in play
It seems like a perfect fit, the Yankees need somebody to backup Alex Rodriguez at third base and Eric Chavez, who liked his time with them, still needs a job. Despite this there hasn’t been much back and forth between the two sides.
However, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com that the oft-injured third baseman could still join the...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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11 days ago
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New York Yankees Hot Stove: Missing Eric Chavez
What happened to re-signing six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez?
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Somewhere between the Pineda-Montero trade, Kuroda signing and the never-ending fifth starter debate, Chavez’s status got pushed aside.
Also, baseball in general has taken a back seat to Super Bowl XLVI but especially in New York with the football Giants playing in it.
Chavez had been an Oakland...
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10 days ago
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New York Yankees hot stove: You want the down-low on Russell Branyan
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Since six-time Gold Glover Eric Chavez seems to be AWOL, at least on the New York Yankees radar, GM Brian Cashman is up to his old tricks and I don’t mean off the field.
Once again Cashman is handing out minor league deals and 2012 Spring Training invites, and the latest recipient, according to the New York Post, is 37-year old Russell Branyan.
The left-handed...
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4 days ago
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Yankees fail to sign Nakajima, turn interest to Chavez
The Yankees announced that they could not reach an agreement with Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima after they won the posting for him last month with a $2 million bid.
They get their $2 million posting fee back and Nakajima heads back to Japan. He’ll probably try to join the MLB next year when he has enough service time to be a full fledged free agent and can sign with...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Chavez Undecided on Retirement, Considering Yankees Return
The agent for infielder Eric Chavez spoke with Jerry Crasnick of ESPN and told him that he hasn’t decided whether or not he will retire and would strongly consider returning to the Yankees if he returns (link).
Chavez, who turns 34 in December, had just a .320 OBP with a .676 OPS in 58 games with the Yankees. It was a disappointing season especially considering how much time...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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October 26, 2011
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October 26, 2011
Rumor: Yankees won’t sign DH until prices drop
The Yankees want to complete a deal for a left handed hitting DH, but insist that they only have up to $2 million to spend and that prices are still too high, according to Joel Sherman of the NY Post.
Sherman reports that the Yankees signing of Hiroki Kuroda has already put them over budget so they have just $2 million left to sign a DH and listed Raul Ibanez, Johnny Damon, Hideki...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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Rumors: Eric Chavez Will Not Retire
Eric Chavez has been contemplating retirement since the Yankees season ended, but he told general manager Brian Cashman yesterday that he expects to play in 2012, according to Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News.
This doesn’t necessarily mean he will return to the Bronx, but Chavez has indicated that he would like to return to the Yankees if he didn’t retire. It’...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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November 17, 2011
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November 17, 2011
Rumor: Chavez Getting Interest from Yankees, West Coast Teams
We heard a couple weeks back that Eric Chavez does intend to play next season and prefers the Yankees. The latest is that not only are the Yankees interested in bringing him back, but a few West Coast teams have interest too, specifically the Oakland Athletics, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Chavez, who turns 34-years-old this week, played in just 58...
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December 01, 2011
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December 01, 2011
Rumor: Eric Chavez Leaning Toward Retirement
Yankees backup third baseman Eric Chavez is a free agent this offseason, but instead of looking around for more work he is leaning toward retirement, according to Joel Sherman of the NY Post.
Chavez, now 33, was once a star for the Oakland Athletics where he played for 13 years. However, injuries have become a serious problem for him over the past five or so years and he has not...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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October 08, 2011
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October 08, 2011
Yankees broadcaster charged with DUI
Not a good news day for the Yankees today as YES Network host Bob Lorenz was charged with a DUI yesterday. Here is more from an AP report:
The 48-year-old Lorenz was arrested early Wednesday morning. Police say they found him slumped over the wheel of his car and when they woke him up he drove away slowly and nearly hit a utility pole. Officers say his speech was slurred and he...
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Rumors: Yankees still talking with Jones, waiting on Chavez
After the season ended Brian Cashman indicated that he would like to re-sign all, or at least most of, the Yankees free agent veterans. Except for Freddy Garcia that hasn’t happened yet.
They are still in talks with outfielder Andruw Jones, who has also had talks with the Red Sox. But even though they are maintaining talks, Cashman said there is nothing to report as...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
Yanks Look To Unload Bust Burnett On Pirates
The New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates have been talking about trading A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh.
The Yankees are willing to unload Burnett since the Yanks now have a surplus in pitching with the acquirement of former Seattle Mariners pitcher Michael Pineda. However, the Yankees want the Pirates to go somewhere around 50-50 when it comes to paying the rest of the $33...
Via The Mark Graham Sports Blog
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2 days ago
ON THE NOSE
Video: Foul ball hits Yankees fan in the face
The Yankees’ Eric Chavez is back in the swing of things after spending three months on the disabled list due to an injured foot. But check out how he injured this Yankees fan.
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
Rumor: Yankees unlikely to reach a deal with Nakajima
The Yankees won the bidding for Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima last month with a $2 million bid and now have until 5 p.m. Friday to reach an agreement with him and have him pass a physical or he will head back to Japan.
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the chances of that happening are to good. Marc Carig spoke with a “person with knowledge” of the situation...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Eric Chavez Has Struggled Since Coming Off The DL
I was reading a good piece by Mike Vorkunov of the Newark Star-Ledger this morning about Eric Chavez and the pressure he was under in Oakland and how he is so relieved with his change of scenery.
However, it got me to thinking about Chavez and how he hasn’t really stood out since coming off the DL so I decided to take a look at his stats since and it isn’t exactly pretty...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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August 25, 2011
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August 25, 2011
Wilson Betemit signs 1-year deal with the Orioles
All of the focus lately has been on the DH spot, but perhaps just as important is finding somebody to backup Alex “We need a rotating-DH” Rodriguez.
Last season it was Eric Chavez, who did a good job, but spent nearly three months on the disabled list. It’s likely they’ll re-sign him for the same role next year, but it hasn’t happened yet and he has...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
New York Yankees’ Eric Chavez Leaning Toward Retirement
According to Joel Sherman, the New York Yankees’ Eric Chavez is leaning heavily toward retirement. Eric Chavez provided the New York Yankees with some solid all-around production off of the bench and was particularly valuable during Alex Rodriguez’ absence. In 175 plate appearances, Eric Chavez posted a .263/.320/.356 line with two home runs. Those aren’...
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October 08, 2011
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October 08, 2011
Yanks Sign Russell Branyan to Minor League Deal
From Dan Martin:The Yankees agreed Wednesday to sign Russell Branyan to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major league spring training.
The move does not impact the team’s chances of adding another lefty bat and it remains in the hunt for Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Raul Ibanez.
But Branyan’s presence could make things more difficult for Eric Chavez because...
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Hot Stove rumors Friday: Twins interested in Chris Capuano- several teams interested in Eric Chavez
Here's a running list of hot stove rumors around the Major Leagues:
– The Minnesota Twins are interested in left handed pitcher Chris Capuano according to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
– Infielder a Eric Chavez wants to play in 2012 and according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, there are several teams interested in signing...
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December 02, 2011
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December 02, 2011
Report: Yankees 3B Chavez mulling retirement
New York Yankees backup third baseman Eric Chavez may have played his last game.
The New York Post reported Friday that Chavez is seriously considering retirement.
Chavez, who just completed his 14th season in the majors, also had mulled retiring last season while with the Oakland Athletics.
He missed 2 1/2 months this season due to a broken toe and wound up appearing in 90 games...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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October 07, 2011
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October 07, 2011
Rumor: Yankees Want Chavez, Jones, Colon Back
The latest on the Yankees three free agent veterans, Eric Chavez, Andruw Jones, and Bartolo Colon is that they have interest in bringing all three back to the Bronx, according to Chad Jennings of the Journal News.
They are going to have to wait though as GM Brian Cashman is focused on improving the starting rotation right now. It does sound like he has at least begun casual talks...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
Eric Chavez returns to Yankees' lineup
Eric Chavez was activiated from the 60-day disabled list and given the start at third base for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners.
The oft-injured six-time Gold Glove winner broke a bone in his left foot on May 5 after just 17 games. He had several setbacks during his rehab, dealing with kidney stones, a bad back and an abdominal strain.
Manager...
Via AP on Fox
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July 26, 2011
Nationals, Rays, Padres Interested In Eric Chavez
The Yankees aren’t the only team interested in free agent infielder Eric Chavez. The Nationals, Rays and Padres are among the other clubs interested in the Scott Leventhal client, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Chavez, 34, posted a .263/.320/.356 line in a reserve role for the Yankees last year, backing up at third and even appearing at first base. The Yankees, who failed...
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January 05, 2012
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