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Travis Hafner to the Yankees?

Matt Hunter — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:00:16 +0000

The Yankees are reportedly interested in/nearing a deal with former Indians star Travis Hafner. Hafner is a career .278/.381/.507 hitter, but will turn 36 in June, has recently been riddled with injuries, and is exclusively a designated hitter. (more…)

Raul Ibanez heads back to Seattle, what’s next for Yankees at DH?

Chris Carelli — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:55:45 +0000

The New York Yankees slow and steady approach has prevented another potential signing, this time 2012 postseason hero Raul Ibanez, who is returning to Seattle to complete a career trifecta with the Mariners. (more…)

Yankees News and Rumors: Mariners ready to steal Ibanez?

Chris Carelli — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:44:19 +0000

According to the New York Post, the Seattle Mariners are ready to swipe Raul Ibanez right out from underneath the New York Yankees. (more…)

Yankees News and Rumors: Ichiro official, Ibanez next?

Chris Carelli — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:42:17 +0000

The New York Yankees officially signed outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to a two-year, $13 million deal Wednesday. The two sides had come to an agreement last week and the terms reported at that time seem to have held true. (more…)

Yankees News & Rumors: Kevin Youkilis and Vernon Wells

Chris Carelli — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:54:44 +0000

It was a busy week for the New York Yankees just days removed from a very slow and unproductive time at the Winter Meetings. General manager Brian Cashman and his team struck a deal with former Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis and then came to an agreement with outfielder Ichiro Suzuki which is not completely finalized. (more…)

New York Yankees Rumors: Two years for Ichiro?

Chris Carelli — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:46:49 +0000

Early Wednesday morning the word was that the New York Yankees and Ichiro Suzuki were very close to finishing up a deal, but the complete language of the agreement was not completed according to tweets from FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal and CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman. WFAN On air personality Craig Carton first reported the deal as done via Twitter. (more…)

Yankees News and Rumors: Brett Gardner signed; Josh Hamilton in mix?

Chris Carelli — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:45:15 +0000

Friday was by far the most productive day of the week for the New York Yankees insofar as actual signings, unfortunately this one was never in doubt. The Bombers signed outfielder Brett Gardner to a one-year deal worth $2.85 million avoiding arbitration. (more…)

Yankees News and Rumors: Winter Meetings end with more questions than answers

Chris Carelli — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:29:51 +0000

The New York Yankees were unable to reach an agreement with a single player while in Nashville and by all accounts made one, maybe two offers. As Yankees general manager Brian Cashman headed home, there were more questions than answers coming out of the Winter Meetings. (more…)

Yankees News and Rumors: Day Three of Winter Meetings

Chris Carelli — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:08:47 +0000

If the New York Yankees have a plan, it sure is one helluva secret at this point. Wednesday was a day which saw a few of the players the Yankees were apparently interested in and who made some sense to fill in the holes they currently possess fall off the free-agent board. (more…)

Yankees News and Rumors: Day Two of Winter Meetings

Chris Carelli — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:52:24 +0000

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was busy Tuesday trying to figure out the best way to make something out of virtually nothing. So far, he’s either still formulating a plan, he’s got no clue what to do or he’s waiting for the right moment to pounce on a deal like the stealth GM he’s played in the past. (more…)