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There's no good way to say this or no way that won't be surprising. The only thing to do is really to say it: YanksBlog.com is closing.
Unfortunately, I'm facing some difficult economic and personal realities that are forcing me to clear my pla...
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December 31, 2009
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Newman: If Aroldis Chapman Signs with Yankees, He'd Start in Single- or Double-A
Chad Jennings spoke with Mark Newman, focusing on where various pitchers will fit in the minor league rosters. He also asked about free agent Aroldis Chapman. Newman said that if Chapman signed with the Yankees, he'd start in Single- or Double-A, ...
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December 31, 2009
New York Daily News Names the Best and Worst New York Athletes and Sports Moments of the Decade
The Daily News has assembled their top 10 best and worst New York athletes and best and worst New York sports moments of the past decade. As one could expect, the Yankees factor heavily.
For the best athletes, we have number 4 in Alex Rodriguez...
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December 29, 2009
With DeRosa Off the Market, Yankees Consider Remaining Left Field Options
Mark DeRosa is headed to San Francisco, leaving the Yankees with one less option in left. Anthony McCarron at the Daily News writes about the team's efforts to find a cheap player to slot in.
He lists Reed Johnson and Jerry Hairston Jr. as play...
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December 29, 2009
Report: Yankees Interested in Jermaine Dye
Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Yankees are interested in Jermaine Dye. Dye, 36 in January, played 133 games in right field for the White Sox during the 2009 season. He hit .250 with a .340 OBA, 27 home runs and 81 runs ba...
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December 27, 2009
The New York Daily News' New Yorker of the Year: Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter has been named New Yorker of the Year by the Daily News. They have a feature story to accompany the honor. He's very deserving. Congratulations.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski via iYankees.
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December 27, 2009
Report: Yankees Talking to Reed Johnson
Joel Sherman of the Post reports that, according to a National League executive and an agent, the Yankees have been in touch with Reed Johnson's representatives.
Sherman says the team could see Johnson as a versatile option in the outfield, wh...
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December 26, 2009
The Specifics of Nick Johnson's 2011 Option and Incentives
The AP has the specifics of Nick Johnson's contract, including performance based incentives and the mutual option for 2011.
Johnson gets a $5.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $5.5 million mutual option with a $250,000 buyo...
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December 26, 2009
Baseball America's Manuel Ranks Jesus Montero as Fifth Best Prospect in the Game
Writing at SI.com, Baseball America's John Manuel shares his top 20 prospects in all of baseball. Our own Jesus Montero is fifth on his list. Manuel writes:
Why he's here: The minors' best hitter, Montero gets compared to Mike Piazza as a catch...
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December 24, 2009
Cashman Promises Outfield Search Will Not End with "Big Name Situation"
Sam Borden passes along this quote from the Brian Cashman/Nick Johnson conference call, regarding the Yankees efforts to finalize their outfield: "We'll see where this takes us. It won't be a big-name situation, I can promise you that."
Mark F...
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December 24, 2009
Yankees Make Nick Johnson Deal Official
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that the Yankees have officially announced the signing of Nick Johnson to a one year contract. It's thought to contain a mutual option for a second year.
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December 23, 2009
Cashman: Javier Vazquez May Qualify as Type-A Free Agent After Next Season
Chad Jennings reports that, according to Brian Cashman, Javier Vazquez may end up being a Type-A free agent. So, if the stars align, he could net the Yankees a pair of draft picks if he leaves in 2011.
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December 23, 2009
Feinsand: Cubs Were Willing to Accept Kei Igawa in Deal for Carlos Zambrano
The Yankees are believed to have contacted the Cubs about Carlos Zambrano. Salary was reportedly the biggest issue with Zambrano. But, Mark Feinsand at the Daily News says the Cubs were open to acquiring Kei Igawa and the 2 years and $8 million do...
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December 23, 2009
Sherman: Yankees Checked on Carlos Zambrano, Cliff Lee and Aaron Harang
Before trading for Javier Vazquez, the Yankees spoke with the Cubs, Phillies and Reds about Carlos Zambrano, Cliff Lee and Aaron Harang, respectively. This, according to a report by Joel Sherman at the post.
Zambrano's salary was the biggest pr...
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December 22, 2009
Sherman: Yankees Will Shop Sergio Mitre and Chad Gaudin
Joel Sherman of the Post says that with Javier Vazquez on the roster, the Yankees will try to trade Sergio Mitre or Chad Gaudin to save some money before the close of spring training.
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December 22, 2009
Sherman: Damon, Bay and Holliday All Too Expensive for Yankees
Even with Melky Cabrera out of the picture, Joel Sherman of the Post reports that Johnny Damon, Jason Bay and Matt Holliday remain too expensive for the Yankees. It's not like the trade actually saved them money.
Mike Dunn, Arodys Vizcaino and...
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December 22, 2009
Arangure: Aroldis Chapman Expected to Go for Top Dollar
ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. expects Aroldis Chapman to go to the team who offers him the most money. The Yankees are one of many teams interested in him.
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
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December 22, 2009
Yankees Sign Catcher Mike Rivera to Minor League Deal
Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Yankees have signed former Brewers catcher Mike Rivera to a minor league deal.
Rivera is 33 and spent the last four seasons in Milwaukee. During that time, he hit .260 with a .333 OBA in 119 games....
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December 22, 2009
Post: Yankees Acquire Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from Braves
Joel Sherman of the Post reports that the Yankees will trade Melky Cabrera and minor league pitchers Michael Dunn and Arodys Vizcaino to the Braves in exchange for former Yankee Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan.
The Yankees were unwillin...
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December 22, 2009
Yankees Only Team to Face Luxury Tax, Pay $25.69 Million
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch mentions that the Yankees were the only team to have to pay a luxury tax for the 2009 season. It'll cost them $25.69 million.
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December 22, 2009
Olney: Yankees "Working Very Hard" on a Trade for a Pitcher
ESPN's Buster Olney writes on Twitter:
Heard this: Yankees working very hard tonight on deal for starting pitcher. Remember that they came close to deal for Aaron Harang in summer
According to Cot's, Harang is signed with the Reds for $12.5 mi...
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December 21, 2009
DeRosa Hoping to Join a Winner, Mentions Yankees; Drops Matt Nokes Reference
Anthony McCarron of the Daily News reports on Mark DeRosa's interest in playing for a New York team. The Yankees had been considering trading for him last May and met with him this month. ESPN's Buster Olney suggested they might make a move on him...
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December 21, 2009
Marquis Signs with Nationals
Jason Marquis will not be joining the Yankees as he has agreed to terms with the Nationals, according to a report by Byron Kerr of MASNsports.com. It's unclear how much the Yankees were even interested in him, besides a conversation Brian Cashman ...
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December 21, 2009
Montero to Begin Next Season as Triple-A Catcher
Chad Jennings reports that Yankees' vice president of baseball operations Mark Newman revealed that top Yankees prospect Jesus Montero would begin 2010 as the starting catcher for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He played just 44 games at Double-A...
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December 21, 2009
Report: Cashman Likely to Add Starter by the New Year
Mike Puma of the Post reports that, according to a major league source, Brian Cashman will "almost certainly" sign a starting pitcher by the New Year. Ben Sheets, Joel Pineiro, Justin Duchscherer and Jason Marquis are among the names that have bee...
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December 21, 2009
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