Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/12/2014
Cervelli better than McCann? Girardi is happy A-Rod's back; Greg Bird's AFL performance has him trending on Twitter; and Dellin speaks with MLB Tonight.It's About the Money | Scott Moss: There is a...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Ervin Santana
Solid but unspectacular, is Ervin Santana worth a first-round pick?2014 Statistics: 196 IP, 31 GS, 3.95 ERA, 3.39 FIP, 8.2 K/9, 2.9 BB/9, 2.8 fWAR2015 Age: 32Position: Right-handed starting...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/12/14: Get it done, Cash
The outfield is pretty much done with. The infield? Not so much. Get it done, Cashman. Pitchers and catchers report in 99 days.Comments of the DayWhat a witty response from waw, regarding the notion of...
View ArticleYankees sign lefty pitcher Jose De Paula to major league deal
A minor move with the potential for more? Sure, why not?The Yankees made their first somewhat-notable import of the off-season today, as they signed former Giants minor league pitcher Jose De Paula to...
View ArticleYankees rumors: David Robertson looking for 'Papelbon Money'
On Monday, free agent closer David Robertson declined the Yankees qualifying offer of $15.3 million in order to test the open market. The Yankees are now revving up discussions with him and his agent,...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Jed Lowrie
Is Jeter's heir at shortstop someone who might be overlooked on the free agent market?2014 Statistics: 136 G, .249/.321/.355, 29 2B, 6 HR, 93 wRC+, 1.9 fWAR2015 Age: 31 (born 4/17/1984)Position:...
View ArticleWhat if the Yankees barely do anything?
Taking a look at the less exciting side of the Hot Stove.As a fan, I tend not to get too wrapped in the negativity of new acquisitions. Like anyone, I obviously have players I'd like the Yankees to...
View ArticleHelp us choose the Yankees' best pitching appearance of 2014
Which pitcher's pitching performance will you pick?The last Yankee-centric category in our GIF tournament goes to the pitchers. Which Yankee had the most memorable appearance of the season on the...
View ArticleRobertson seeks "Papelbon money"
Free agent closer David Robertson will be looking for a contract similar to Jonathan Papelbon's this offseason. Top free-agent closer David Robertson is looking for "Papelbon money" in his next...
View ArticleDavid Robertson seeking Jonathan Papelbon-type deal
The Yankees likely won't match that sort of offer if Robertson receives one from another team.Free-agent closer David Robertson wants a contract similar to what Jonathan Papelbon received from the...
View ArticleYankees trade catcher Francisco Cervelli to the Pirates for Justin Wilson
A lightning bolt on a calm November night. So long, Cisco.So this is unexpected, though I guess not especially so. The Yankees have had five catchers on their 40-man roster for quite some time, and...
View ArticleYankees trade Francisco Cervelli to Pirates for Justin Wilson
Pittsburgh will send Justin Wilson to New York in return.The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Francisco Cervelli from the New York Yankees on Wednesday, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. The...
View ArticleYankees trade Francisco Cervelli: Good news for John Ryan Murphy & the 40-man...
Cervelli was nice to have around, but someone had to go.The Yankees traded backup catcher Francisco Cervelli to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for left-handed reliever Justin Wilson. Cervelli was a...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/13/2014
Cashman and Girardi are on the same page about A-Rod; Yankees not in contact with Pablo Sandoval, not interested in Elvis Andrus' contractESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Brian Cashman says that he is...
View ArticleDerek Jeter book review and giveaway: Win a copy with MVP predictions!
Want to win a book about Derek Jeter? Enter to win!It has now been about a month and a half since the last game of Derek Jeter's 20-year career with the Yankees. The tributes flowed in throughout the...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/13/14: Best of luck, Francisco Cervelli
Last night, the Yankees traded Francisco Cervelli to the Pirates for Justin Wilson. The Hot Stove is heating up. Pitchers and catchers report in 98 days.There are a lot of awards below, so you might...
View ArticleYankees have inquired about Howie Kendrick of the Angels
The Yankees have a lot of holes in the early goings of the offseason, especially in the infield. They need a shortstop, third baseman, and second baseman before the season starts, but the team is...
View ArticleMarlins yet to express interest in Pablo Sandoval
Miami was rumored to be interested in the third baseman, but MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo notes the club has yet to reach out to Sandoval.Miami is looking for improved offense at first base, and...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Brandon Morrow
Should the Yankees sign the oft-injured right-hander? 2014 Statistics: 33.1 IP, 8.10 K/9, 4.86 BB/9, 0.54 HR/9, 5.67 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 1.65 WHIP, 0.4 fWAR2015 Age: Will be 31 on 7/26Position: Right-handed...
View Article2014 SB Nation MLB Awards: Pitching performance of the year
Yes!On Monday, I announced the commencement of the inaugural SB Nation MLB Awards. Since then, we have been voting to select a champion for Funniest Moment, Most Regrettable Moment, Defensive Play of...
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