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Life before pitch counts
Dallas Green as Theodoric of New York:
Back in 1989, Yankees manager Dallas Green, in order to "stretch out" 23-year-old phenom Al Leiter, forced him to throw 163 pitches on a damp day at Yankee Stadium in April.
You'll feel a lot better...Show More Summary
Why the Yankees confuse the absolute heck out of us
Over at the Wall Street Journal, Tim Marchman took a look at the New York Yankees' dry-aged lineup, and he concluded there isn't as much risk with the over-30 set as you might think.
Vintage players tend to be good, because of a selection effect: If you use a cane and still have a job in the major leagues, it's usually because you can play. Show More Summary
Opening Day: Torn between two lovers ...
I know you guys think I hate the New York teams and especially the Yankees, but really I don't. Well, sometimes I hate the Yankees. But only when they're winning! Either way, though, I often watch them. Because they're the Yankees. I watch the Mets a lot, too, because of their broadcast team and also because of Bobby Dick--oh, right. Show More Summary
Book your hotel rooms today
Best weekend ever:
As part of the Induction Weekend ceremony Sunday, July 28, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y., in which three Pre-Integration Committee electees – umpire Hank O’Day, New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert...Show More Summary
eBay Item of the Day: Skin Pics and Predictions
Who was it? Who did Tempo name as the team to beat the Yankees in 1957? New York had averaged 97 wins a season over the last decade and had won six World Championships in the past eight years. They were gods among men and yet, TempoShow More Summary
Nick Swisher signs with Indians, per report
After spending the last four seasons with the New York Yankees, outfielder/first baseman Nick Swisher found a new home Sunday as he signed a four-year, $56 million deal with the Cleveland Indians, the New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand is reporting.
According to Feinsand, the club has a fifth-year vesting option of $14 million in Swisher, 32. Show More Summary
Yankees, Angels discussed Vernon Wells
Even before the Los Angeles Angels signed outfielder Josh Hamilton to a massive contract, they had more outfielders than they needed. Now they definitely have too many, and have had discussions with the New York Yankees about the possibility of trading Vernon Wells, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Wells seems a strange candidate for the trade block. Show More Summary
Yankees sign Ichiro Suzuki to 2-year deal
After days of hinting at a deal with Ichiro Suzuki, the New York Yankees have reportedly signed the free-agent outfielder to a two-year deal worth around $13 million, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.
The 39-year-old Suzuki came to the Bronx in July after spending the first 11½ years of his big-league career with the Seattle Mariners. Show More Summary
Who's the greatest Jewish Yankee of them all?
In The New York Times, Richard Sandomir's got a nice piece about the Jewish heritage of Kevin Youkilis, the Yankees' new third baseman:
The Youkilis family story is as traditionally Jewish as you can get — filled with name changes and...Show More Summary
Yankees, Ichiro close to agreement
The New York Yankees will re-sign outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. Craig Carton of WFAN was the first to report the deal. Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman have both confirmed the reports. They are still working out the specifics of the contract.
Suzuki,...Show More Summary
Yankees, Youkilis agree on contract
The New York Yankees are operating under a self-imposed salary cap, but they also need: a fill-in for Alex Rodriguez at third for a few months; a DH; and, if possible, a player who could do both while also nauseating Red Sox fans. They...Show More Summary
Yankees 'listening' to offers on Granderson, others
The New York Yankees are said to be fielding offers on Curtis Granderson, Ivan Nova and Phil Hughes, according to Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York.
The Bronx Bombers would likely be looking to fill holes in their lineup left by the departure...Show More Summary
Okay, so now who's going to catch for the New York Yankees?
With free agent Russell Coltrane Martin leaving New York for the big bucks in Pittsburgh -- and if I had a dime for every time I've written those last few words... -- the Yankees are looking for a regular catcher.
Here's what Brian Cashman...Show More Summary
Yankees re-sign Mariano Rivera on 1-year, $10 million deal
The New York Yankees have come to terms with veteran closer Mariano Rivera, re-signing the right-hander on a one-year, $10 million contract, per CBS Sports. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer will take on the closer role in the Bronx for his 16th full season. Show More Summary
Mariano Rivera, Yankees close to contract
The New York Yankees and reliever Mariano Rivera, owner of the all-time saves record, are close to finalizing a one-year contract worth $10 million, including incentives, according to reports by Jon Morosi of FOX Sports and Jon Heyman...Show More Summary
Yankees, Andy Pettitte agree to 1-year, $12 million deal
The New York Yankees have brought back Andy Pettitte for the 2013 season, agreeing to a one-year, $12 million deal with the 40-year-old righty.
Pettitte came back to the Yankees for only $2.5 million in 2012 after ending his one-year retirement. Show More Summary
Yankees, Andy Pettitte nearing contract agreement
After weeks of waiting on a decision from Andy Pettitte about whether he would return next season, the New York Yankees finally have their answer. And it is good news, unless you didn't want him back.
The veteran left-hander is close...Show More Summary
Yankees 'confident' they will re-sign Ichiro
The New York Yankees don't seem to be sweating their right field situation, as they are confident they can re-sign Ichrio, according to Jon Heyman. And at the same time Ichiro would like to return to the Bronx, so it is difficult at this point to see how it could fall apart.
One possible snag could be compensation. Show More Summary
Andy Pettitte likely to return for Yankees
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees are confident that Andy Pettitte will return to the club for the 2013 season. Pettitte, 40, came out of retirement in 2012 after sitting out the 2011 season.
He started 12 games in 2012 and went 5-4 with a 2.87 ERA. Show More Summary
Report: Hiroki Kuroda re-signing with Yankees for another season
By the end of the 2012 season, the New York Yankees a) had won more games than any other team in the American League, and b) were relying heavily on two starting pitchers who would become free agents in November.
Tuesday, one of those...Show More Summary