CC Sabathia
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The Mythical Number Two Starter
River Avenue Blues &bull Dec 15, 2011
The last two offseasons have been all about finding a number two starter for the Yankees, someone to pair with CC Sabathia. They made a huge offer to Cliff Lee last winter, and this year they've at least made an… Full Story »
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Call him CC Slim-bathia
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 13, 2011
NEW YORK - A quick October knockout for the Yankees hit CC Sabathia hard enough that the sting has echoed well... Full Story »
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Topics:
- New York Yankees
- CC Sabathia
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Hughes looks to lose & win
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Dec 1, 2011Joe Girardi says he fully expects the 25-year-old to be in the Yankees' rotation next season, but Hughes told the Daily News Wednesday that he knows he must deliver to keep his job. Part of that is coming into camp… Full Story »
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Resident Fantasy Genius: Voting Outrage by Derek Carty
Baseball Prospectus &bull Nov 21, 2011
We're not out of the woods yet, fellow awards-voting onlookers. Last week, the Baseball Writers Association of America made several errors in handing out year-end hardware-some arguable, some egregious. While many thought 2010 to be a turning point when voters… Full Story »
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Tentative deal in place on MLB labor contract
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette MLB/Pirates News &bull Nov 19, 2011
Negotiators reached an understanding when they met late Thursday at the InterContinental O'Hare in Rosemont, Ill., a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement still was being drafted. The sides… Full Story »
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Yankees not worried about Japanese pitching imports despite past failures
NJ.com Yankees News &bull Nov 17, 2011
MILWAUKEE - Taken as a whole, the Yankees' track record of signing Japanese pitchers serves as a cautionary tale about the risks that come with importing talent. From Hideki Irabu to Kei Igawa, the Yankees have spent millions for production that has ranged from middling to miniscule. Yet, with pitching at the forefront of the Yankees' offseason plans, and a free-agent… Full Story »
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Verlander's Day
Baseball Musings &bull Nov 15, 2011
The BBWAA announces the AL Cy Young Award at 2 PM EST. I expect Justin Verlander to win easily. However, there is some reason to believe CC Sabathia deserves the award. FanGraphs rates Sabathia's season as better, since CC posted… Full Story »
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Sabathia says CC-ya to Papelbon
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Nov 12, 2011Jonathan Papelbon leaving the Red Sox for the Phillies not only sent reverberations through both Boston and Philadelphia on Friday - it hit the Bronx, too. Full Story »
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Girardi expects Yankees to add to Sabathia
New York Post Yankees Blog &bull Nov 11, 2011
Yankees manager Joe Girardi didn't think he would lose his ace this offseason, but was still relieved when he found out CC Sabathia signed a five-year contract extension before he was able to opt out. With GM Brian Cashman admitting… Full Story »
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2011 MLB free agency - Yu Darvish, Mark Buehrle, C.J. Wilson best free agent pitchers
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Nov 10, 2011
Keith Law has already ranked his top 50 free agents, but now he takes you on a more detailed, position-by-position look through the available players. Today, it's starting pitchers. Yu Darvish, RHP: Darvish hasn't been posted yet, and there's still… Full Story »
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MLB free agency 2011 - Yu Darvish won't have it easy if he comes to the U.S.
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Nov 9, 2011
If you've been following the MLB hot stove at all, you know who Yu Darvish is. ESPN Insider's Keith Law even ranked him No. 3 on his list of the top free agents. The big question is whether his team,… Full Story »
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Reports: Marlins to meet with Buehrle Tuesday
ESPN MLB News &bull Nov 8, 2011
CHICAGO -- Mark Buehrle reportedly is meeting with one of his prime suitors Tuesday which could move him one step closer to making his departure from the Chicago White Sox official. The free agent will meet with Florida Marlins officials… Full Story »
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Three Marlins among 148 players declaring free agency
Palm Beach Post Fish Tank Blog &bull Nov 8, 2011
It will be a surprise if the Marlins can somehow persuade Vazquez to shelf his retirement plans and pitch at least one more year. Vazquez has said he'll make a final decision by December. The Marlins promise to be busy… Full Story »
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Paul Hoynes' best and worst trades by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Nov 6, 2011CLEVELAND, Ohio -- I've covered the Indians since 1983. Here are my top five and bottom five trades for the Tribe in terms of impact on forming a consistent winner. Dec. 6, 1989: Indians acquired Sandy Alomar Jr., Carlos Baerga… Full Story »
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2011 MLB free agency - Jose Reyes and Jimmy Rollins are the top middle infielders available
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Nov 4, 2011
Keith Law has already ranked his top 50 free agents, but now he takes you on a more detailed, position-by-position look through the available players. Today, it's middle infielders. Jose Reyes, SS: When healthy, Reyes is a legitimate star who… Full Story »
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2011 MLB free agency: Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols lead the first-base market
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Nov 4, 2011
Keith Law has already ranked his top 50 free agents, but now he takes you on a more detailed, position-by-position look through the available players. Today, it's first base. Prince Fielder: He will play 2012 at age 28, so the… Full Story »
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Here's the pitch: Agent says Buehrle can handle N.Y.
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Nov 4, 2011Nobody is going to confuse Mark Buehrle for CC Sabathia anytime soon, but is it possible the veteran lefthander might be the biggest difference-maker on the free-agent market this winter? Full Story »
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Topics:
- CC Sabathia
- Mark Buehrle
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Cashman sticks with Yanks for 3 years
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Nov 2, 2011That, in part, is why Cashman and the Yankees agreed to a new three-year contract worth about $9 million for Cashman to return to the job heas held since Feb. 3, 1998. The deal, anticipated for weeks, was announced Tuesday,… Full Story »
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Yankees: Cashman officially back in the fold
LoHud.com Yankees News &bull Nov 2, 2011
It's been just five days since the World Series ended, and already the Yankees have addressed their two most glaring offseason needs. Ace CC Sabathia was signed to a contract extension on Monday, and general manager Brian Cashman officially agreed… Full Story »
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'Pitching, pitching, pitching' main focus for Yankees entering offseason
NJ.com Yankees News &bull Nov 2, 2011
NEW YORK - The offense is sound, despite showing its cracks in October flaws. The bullpen is strong, even after enduring a wave of injuries. The rotation is in need of help, even with CC Sabathia returning to provide an anchor. Entering the offseason, this is the state of the New York Yankees, at least according to… Full Story »
