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Matt Thornton, Yankees agree on 2-year deal
Thornton has been in decline the last few years, but could still be effective in a LOOGY role.The New York Yankees and free agent relief pitcher Matt Thornton agreed to a two-year deal worth $7 million...
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Yankees sign Brian Roberts: A history of injury
To fill in their vacant hole at second base, the Yankees signed, not Omar Infante, not Mark Ellis, but Brian Roberts, a man who has played in less games over the last three years (133), than Robinson...
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Masahiro Tanaka rumors: Rakuten could avoid $20 million posting cap
There's always a loophole if you look hard enough...The Rakuten Golden Eagles could potentially get much more money for posting Masahiro Tanaka than the $20 million release fee if they employ the...
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Dodgers hit with $11.4 million luxury tax bill
Per MLB calculations, the Dodgers had the second-highest payroll in baseball in 2013, less than $150,000 shy of the Yankees.The Dodgers last week got hit with a competitive balance tax bill for the...
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The Mariners and Tanaka: a serious pursuit makes more sense than ever
Masahiro Tanaka wants to play baseball at the highest level next year. Though his club, the Rakuten Eagles, has put on a full-court press in an effort to change his mind, he remains steadfast—and most...
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How much would you pay to spend one year with your favorite Indian?
Here's your chance to get close to your favorite Indians player for the next 365 daysBaseball-Reference has a banner ad near the top of every player and team page on the site. When you go to almost any...
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Daily Red Sox Links: David Ortiz, Craig Breslow, Shunsuke Wantanabe
Today's links look at why the Red Sox shouldn't wait to extend a couple of core players, the booming talent in the farm system, and one less option on the outfield market.Patience is typically an...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 12/18/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyMariners sign Robinson Cano: Q&A with Lookout LandingYankees Rumors: New York Showing interest in Jeff Baker Yankees Hot Stove: Eduardo Nunez is no longer an...
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Padres didn't get Matt Thornton, but what if they had?
Matt Thornton signed with the New York Yankees yesterday, but the San Diego Padres were one of the many teams interested. Imagine the world if Thornton was a Padre.Honestly, it wouldn't have been a bad...
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Yankees Top Moments: (#1) Maris' 61st homer vs. (#4) Reggie's three-homer Game 6
Which dinger was more memorable in Yankees history?The Pinstripe Alley Top Moments Tournament enters the second round of the 1960-1979 bracket. Vote for the moment that deserves to move on in the poll...
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Yankees Hot Stove: A look ahead at the 2014/2015 MLB free agent class for...
The Yankees haven't spent much on pitching this off-season. Could they be waiting on a better stocked market next year?In sharp contrast to their $260 million spending spree on position players this...
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Can the New York Yankees win the AL East in 2014?
The Yankees have taken great steps forward this winter, but they have more homework to do.In 2013, Robinson Cano had one of the 50-best offensive seasons by a New York Yankee as measured by wins above...
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Yankees Rumors: New York offered Shin-Soo Choo seven-year deal worth $140...
The Yankees offseason has been filled with a lot of debatable signings and contract offers, but there seems to be another that almost happened.Seeing that Robinson Cano was moving away from signing...
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Shin-Soo Choo free agency: Yankees offered OF $140 million
Scott Boras may seem insane for turning this down, and maybe he is, but he ends up being right more often than not.The New York Yankees offered free agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo a seven-year deal...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 12/19/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees release 16 minor league playersYankees GIFs: What to expect when you're expecting Carlos BeltranYankees Hot Stove: Brett Gardner and the illogical outfield...
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The Rays Tank: Wolverine to Korea
The Chewbacca costume is headed abroad.Luke Scott and his trunk of magical costumes won't be making any appearances during extra innings at the Trop this upcoming season, as Scott agreed to a one-year...
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Jacoby Ellsbury and Peter Bourjos, a tale of two centerfielders
Sure, Jacoby Ellsbury was the big-name free agent outfielder this offseason. However, the Cardinals snagged Peter Bourjos via trade at a much lower cost, and he might be just as good.In one of the...
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Yankees Top Moments: (#2) Chambliss homer wins ALCS vs. (#3) Bucky F'in Dent
Which big homer of the late '70s was most memorable? It's a nigh-impossible decision between a pennant winner and a Red Sox killer.The Pinstripe Alley Top Moments Tournament enters the second round of...
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Masahiro Tanaka and the Red Sox: A match made somewhere besides where matches...
Could the Red Sox make a run at the best pitcher available?Yesterday at Boston.com, the excellent Chad Finn made a suggestion I haven't heard anywhere else. He suggested the Red Sox take a run at...
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Tanaka will not be posted according to the New York Times?
The reports on whether or not Tanaka will be posted have bounced back and forth throughout the whole process, but have we finally reached a conclusion?This morning, the New York Times ran an article...
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