New York Yankees
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Signs point toward Toronto as winner of rights to Darvish
Dallas News Rangers Blog &bull Dec 16, 2011The growing consensus among officials with several major-league clubs is Toronto will surpass the Texas Rangers and win the negotiating rights to Japanese righthander Yu Darvish. Without having direct knowledge of the offers, the officials believe Toronto came in with… Full Story »
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Red Sox want Varitek to stick around
New York Post Yankees News &bull Dec 16, 2011
Two days after signing free agent Kelly Shoppach - giving the Red Sox a full complement of three catchers who are expected to be on the major league squad - general manager Ben Cherington said the team is still talking to… Full Story »
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Lefty reliever Romero, Cardinals agree on deal
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Romero ended the 2011 season with Colorado after beginning the year with Philadelphia. He was released by the Phillies in June, by the Nationals in July and by the Yankees in August, spending time in the Washington and New York… Full Story »
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MLB, MLBPA For International Talent Committee
River Avenue Blues &bull Dec 15, 2011
Via Ben Balder, MLB and the players' union has gotten together to form an International Talent Committee to review the way international players are sign and developed. The committee will be responsible for many things, including evaluating whether or not… Full Story »
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Topics:
- New York Yankees
- Baseball
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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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Question of the Day: 2011's best moment?
MLB Official Site &bull Dec 15, 2011
The big announcement is coming Friday night exclusively on MLB.com and MLB Network, when one of eight nominees -- including Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit, Jim Thome's 600th homer and Mariano Rivera's record 602nd save -- will win Moment of the… Full Story »
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AL East Notes: Darvish, Varitek, Orioles
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Twins Sign Steve Pearce, J.R. The AL East will look considerably different if Yu Darvish joins the Yankees or Blue Jays this offseason. Those two clubs had some level of interest in the right-hander, but we don't yet know whether… Full Story »
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Nakajima and the sign-and-trade possibility
River Avenue Blues &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Yankees have a very interesting situation on their hands with Hiroyuki Nakajima, the 29-year-old Japanese shortstop whose negotiating rights they won with a $2.5M bid last week. Brian Cashman and Greg Genske (Nakajima's agent) continue to negotiate a contract, but late last night Ken Rosenthal reported that Genske has broached the idea of a sign-and-trade scenario, in which the Yankees would sign his… Full Story »
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Report: Yanks put in bid for Yu Darvish
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The New York Yankees submitted a posting bid for Japanese ace Yu Darvish before Wednesday's 5 p.m. If the bid is accepted by his Japanese team the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, the Yankees will be in position to get exclusive negotiating… Full Story »
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Bombers make bid for Japanese righty
New York Post Yankees News &bull Dec 15, 2011
According to a source with knowledge of the process, the Yankees submitted a posting bid to Major League Baseball offices by yesterday's 5 p.m. That puts them in position to cop exclusive negotiating rights to the 25-year-old right-hander if the… Full Story »
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Yankees' Cano sees inspiration in flight of Cardinals
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Dec 15, 2011Yankees' Robinson Cano sees inspiration in flight of St. Cano says it's all abouts staying healthy and getting hot at the 'right time' Full Story »
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Yu Darvish reportedly draws bid from Yankees
NJ.com Yankees News &bull Dec 15, 2011
NEW YORK - This is the franchise that once insisted Bubba Crosby would open the season as its starting center fielder, only to swoop in and sign Johnny Damon away from the rival Boston Red Sox. This is the franchise that once appeared to be tapped out following a massive spending spree,… Full Story »
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D-backs reach one-year, $1.75M deal with Saito
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Saito is 21-15 with 84 saves and a 2.18 ERA over parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, Atlanta and Milwaukee. Opponents have hit .199 against him with 389 strikeouts and 103 walks in 322 games. The… Full Story »
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Yankees put in bid for Japanese ace Yu Darvish
New York Post Yankees News &bull Dec 15, 2011
That puts them in position to cop exclusive negotiating rights to the 25-year-old Japanese right-hander if the bid is accepted by Nippon Ham Fighters for whom Darvish has pitched since 2005. The amount of the Yankees' bid wasn't immediately known,… Full Story »
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Yankees won't say if they bid for Darvish
New York Post Yankees Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
Bids had to be into Major League Baseball's hands by 5 o'clock, and though it was believed the Yankees threw something into the pot, that couldn't be confirmed because GM Brian Cashman wasn't saying what the club did. With pre-posting… Full Story »
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Diamondbacks sign RHP Saito to 1-year contract
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Saito is 21-15 with 84 saves and a 2.18 ERA over parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, Atlanta and Milwaukee. Opponents have hit .199 against him with 389 strikeouts and 103 walks in 322 games. The… Full Story »
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Astros acquire Lowrie from Red Sox
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Astros also received pitcher Kyle Weiland from the Red Sox, and sent right-handed reliever Mark Melancon to Boston. To make room for Lowrie and Weiland on the roster, Houston designated infielder Brian Bixler for assignment. We're extremely excited to… Full Story »
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Sign-And-Trade Involving Nakajima Possible
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Yankees won the bidding for Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, but that doesn't mean he'll be wearing pinstripes in 2012. Agent Greg Genske has approached the Yankees about the possibility of a sign-and-trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.… Full Story »
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Question of the Day: Who's Rookie of Year?
MLB Official Site &bull Dec 14, 2011
The big announcement is coming Friday night exclusively on MLB.com and MLB Network, as one of 12 nominees is going to win Rookie of the Year in the 10th annual GIBBYs, presented from 9-11 ET. Candidates include Dustin Ackley of… Full Story »
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Yankees' low-key winter OK with Girardi
Bob Raissman on MLB on New York Daily News &bull Dec 14, 2011
It's a rare quiet winter thus far for the Bombers but that's not necessarily a bad thing, according to Joe Girardi who kind of likes the idea of the Yankees flying under the radar for a change. Full Story »
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- New York Yankees
- Joe Girardi
