Jan 24 – Glove Fit: Yanks Sign Andruw Jones to a 1-Year Deal as 4th Outfielder

Brings 10 Gold Gloves to the Bronx, and Hopes of Past Glory (New York, NY) – The Yanks bolstered their outfield this past week with a 1-year deal with former center-field gold-glover Andruw Jones. The cost is $2M but also eliminated the option of bringing back Johnny Damon who eventually joined Manny Ramirez and went [...]

Jan 14 – Bolstering the Bullpen: Yanks Ink Rafael Soriano to a 3-year Deal

The Bridge to Mo is Set, At Least for 2011 (New York, NY) – The Bombers have beefed up the bullpen by adding Rafael Soriano.  He was a 45-save closer for Tampa last year and brings a 1.73 ERA and should be a very strong bridge to Mariano this year. At $35 Million we hope [...]

Jul 31 – Offensive Relief: Yanks Acquire Houston’s Lance Berkman and Cleveland’s Austin Kearns

(New York, NY) – Austin Kearns is official while the Lance Berkman announcement is pending but more offensive help is on the way as the Yanks are active at the trade deadline and pickup some experience for the stretch run.  Details to follow in the days ahead but comment if you want here. See Kearns [...]

Jun 2 – Two Roys in Philly? Oswalt Outlines his Preferences for Trade

Yanks, Cards and Phillies are His 3 Choices (New York, NY) -  AOL Fanhouse is reporting that Roy Oswalt has told the Astros owners his desire.   He’ll waive his no-trade clause if the Astros can strike a deal with either the Yankees, Cardinals or Phillies.     The Astros drafted Oswalt back in 2001 and he’s gone [...]

Jan 27 – Trying (to) Win? Yanks Sign Randy Winn for $2M, Damon No Longer a Likely Option

(New York, NY) – There is more ink on the true loss of Damon with the signing then the upside of the deal, but either way the Yanks signed Randy Winn to a contract today.  And after a stellar year that helped lead the team to a title, Johnny Damon’s days as a Yankee appear [...]

Dec 22 – No More Home Deliveries: The Melkman to Atlanta for Javier Vazquez

(Bronx, NY) -  The Yanks are into re-kindling old relationships.  Fresh off the return of Nick Johnson is the return of pitcher Javy Vazquez.  He was traded back to the Yankees by the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for outfielder Melky Cabrera, a move that pushed the payroll for next season over $200 million.  The Yanks [...]

Dec 19 – 2nd Time Around: Nick Johnson Returns to Pinstripes

Yanks Sign Johnson for 1-year Deal, Damon Return Now Unlikely (New York, NY) – Nick Johnson and the Yanks reached a preliminary agreement Friday on a $5.5 million, one-year contract.  He can earn about $1 million more in performance bonuses next year, and the deal includes a 2011 mutual option for at least $5.5 million [...]

Dec 14 – Changes Abound: Wang Moves on, Halladay and Lackey Close to New Scenery

(New York, NY) – Just a few years ago the Yanks felt that C-M Wang was a lock for 16+ wins a year for 10 years or more.  Now after two injury-ridden years he has moved on, while rumors abound that Angels are close to signing Matsui, The Phillies will get Roy Halladay and Lackey [...]

Dec 9 – One More Time: Andy Pettitte to Return for One More Year

The Core Four Remains as Andy Agrees to $11.75M (New York, NY) – Perhaps it will be his victory tour, but regardless Andy P. is coming back for another year in pinstripes.   The deal represents a raise for the him as he made $10.5 million last season.. Pettitte became the first pitcher to start and [...]

Dec 8 – Rumor Mill: Yankees acquire Curtis Granderson in 3-way trade with Tigers and Diamondbacks

Yanks Trade Away Austin Jackson, Phil Coke and Ian Kennedy (Indianapolis, IN) – It seems like a lot for one guy.  With Phil Coke having a pretty good year, and Austin Jackson pegged as the next big player from the farm system did the Yanks give up too much for Granderson?  Granderson hit .249 with [...]