Yankees Week In Review From Yanks Go Yard

March 27, 2013; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts (1) throws the ball to first for an out during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

While there has been quite a bit of activity for the New York Yankees over the past week, they were smaller moves that general manager Brian Cashman believes will help fill out the remainder of his roster. After initially making a big splash this winter with the signings of Brian McCann, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Carlos Beltran, several smaller moves have been taking place–including a handful this week. Let’s review the past seven days in Yankeeland:

• Co-Editor Billy Brost discussed the possibility that Alex Rodriguez could be the starting third baseman in the Bronx in 2014 and what the implications are for the team.

• Editor Jason Evans first reported the Yankees’ interest in signing former Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts and how he might fit into the mix in New York.

• Co-Editor Billy Brost presents options the Yankees should examine to fill the closer role vacated by the retired Mariano Rivera.

• Staff Writer Hunter Farman first reported the Yankees’ signing of lefty specialist Matt Thornton.

• Editor Jason Evans questions the Yankees’ signing of Thornton, and discusses other options that might have been better fits for the team moving forward.

• Staff writer Gavin Ewbank explains the ramifications of Shin-Soo Choo rejecting a 7-year, $140 million dollar contract from the Yankees.

• Staff writer Scott Alfano answers the long-burning question of if and when the Yankees might find themselves finally under the luxury tax.

• Senior staff writer and radio host Ricky Keeler reviews the topics and points of interest from this week’s Yanks Go Yard Radio Show.

• Staff writer Jonathan Aron looks deeper into the Yankees’ minor league system and shares his thoughts on what prospects might be making an impact in the Bronx in ’14.

• Editor Jason Evans, in lieu of the Brian Roberts signing, explains why trading for Milwuakee Brewers’ second baseman Rickie Weeks might have been a better option for the Yankees.

• Co-editor Billy Brost questions whether the Yankees should bother waiting for Masahiro Tananka, and if the Japanese pitching sensation will be the next Yu Darvish or Hideki Irabu.

• Staff newcomer Aaron Cornielle addresses what remains for the Yankees as pitchers and catchers report in less than 60 days.

• Co-editor Billy Brost summarizes the Carlos Beltran introductory press conference by the Yankees.

• Co-editor Billy Brost bids short term Yankees infielder Kevin Youkilis good-bye as he heads overseas.

• Senior staff writer Ricky Keeler breaks the news that free agent closer Grant Balfour failed his physical for the Baltimore Orioles, and how this may be a sign of good things to come for the Yankees.

• Staff writer Scott Alfano begs the question of whether or not A.J. Burnett could be a viable option to return to the Yankees.

• Editor Jason Evans opines about how Mark Reynolds is one of the most important pieces remaining for the Yankees to sign this offseason.

• Editor Jason Evans discusses what signing free agent shortstop Stephen Drew means to Derek Jeter, and the dynamic of the Yankees infield for 2014.

• Staff writer Dan Dechenaux says one final good-bye to former Yankees’ second baseman Robinson Cano.

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