Archive for January, 2011

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When life hands you lemons…

…just be thankful you don’t root for the Mets. 14 MORE DAYS UNTIL PITCHERS AND CATCHERS REPORT!!!!!!

Randy Levine = GMS reincarnate

About a week after Rangers CEO Chuck Greenberg bragged about derailing the Yankees’ chances of signing Cliff Lee, team president Randy Levine fired back on Friday. Hilarity ensued. Greenberg, at…Read More

Very strong possibility I’m sick of this $h!t

A source close to Andy Pettitte told Craig Calcaterra today that there is a “very strong possibility” that Pettitte will pitch in 2011. Andy is apparently doing his preseason workouts and has…Read More

Yanks sign Colon

Amidst the snow storm, the Yanks signed Bartolo Colon to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. He will reportedly make $900,000 plus incentives if he makes the team, so it’s similar to the contracts…Read More

Cashman “might want to leave” Yankees

So says Bill Madden of the Daily News — via NoMaas. Now the title does say Cash “might” want to leave after his contract is up following the 2011 campaign and Madden never quotes anyone…Read More

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Jeter’s new house leaves a lot to be desired

Construction is finished on Jeter’s new house and…I have no words. The thing is ridiculous.…Read More

Yanks agree to terms with Andruw Jones

In a move that has been looming for about a week now, the Yanks agreed to terms with outfielder Andruw…Read More

Cashman bringing the LOLs

Cashman’s hilarity went three-fold yesterday. Not only did he tell Andy Pettitte to not “Brett…Read More

Joba, Philthy & Logan sign one-year deals

The Yanks avoided arbitration with Joba, Hughes and Logan, as all three signed one-year deals today. Joba…Read More

Martin hindered by “distractions”

Apparently the reason Russell Martin’s numbers dropped off the past two years is because of “personal…Read More

Cash is still the man

After Buster Olney reported on Friday that there was a difference of opinion among the Yankees brass regarding the signing of Rafael Soriano, a senior team executive said today that there is no rift in…Read More

Yanks sign MFIKY to three-year deal

The Yanks have reportedly signed Rafael Soriano to a three-year deal worth $35 million. The contract contains an opt-out clause after the first year, which seems unlikely to be exercised because where…Read More

Pettitte won’t be ready for Opening Day

Via MLBTR, and according to Tyler Kepner of the NY Times, Andy Pettitte told Brian Cashman that if he does pitch in 2011 he won’t be ready by Opening Day. He also told the GM “don’t count…Read More

Yanks “stepping up”

According to Jerry Crasnick, the Yankees are “stepping up their pursuit” of pitcher Justin Duchscherer. It is unclear whether the 33-year-old righty would be a starter or reliever with the…Read More

Luis Sojo returns to Tampa Yanks

Former NYY utility infielder Luis Sojo will return to manage the Single-A Tampa Yankees this season. Sojo managed the Tampa Yanks from 2006-2009 before taking off last season. He also managed the Venezuelan…Read More

Yanks still interested in Jones

Apparently the Yanks’ interest in Andruw Jones hasn’t waned over the past few days and the only thing keeping the deal back is money, according to Jon Heyman. Despite the fact that he spells his name…Read More

Pettitte chillin’ till the next episode

The always classy New York Post showed up at Andy Pettitte’s doorstep on Thursday night to find out if the lefty will pitch for the Yanks in 2011. I don’t (know if I’m going to pitch…Read More

Slow news day

As usual with this time of year, there’s not very much baseball news. Instead, here is a picture of Yankee Stadium transitioning back into a baseball field following the Pinstripe Bowl (courtesy…Read More

Alomar, Blyleven elected to Hall

Possible HIV patient Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame today. That’s great and I’m happy for them, they deserve it. However, there’s one problem…Read More

Two Yanks getting help + links

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