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Alfredo Aceves, P, New York YankeesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsYankees | No six-man rotation The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting the New York Yankees will not use a six-man pitching rotation to offset the glut of candidates it has for the fifth pitcher spot. In addition to SPs Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes, other available candidates are SP's Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre and Alfredo Aceves. Yankees | Chamberlain, Hughes both in bullpen? Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports a rival executive thinks the New York Yankees should keep both Ps Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes in the bullpen next year and have P Chad Gaudin serve as the fifth starter. If they choose to keep Chamberlain and Hughes in the bullpen, the team is far less likely to use RP Alfredo Aceves as their fifth starter, according to a source with knowledge of the team's thinking. Yankees | Pitchers throw simulated game According to The Newark Star-Ledger's Brian Costa, five pitchers threw in a simulated game in an effort to stay sharp during the break between the American League Division Series and Championship Series. RP Chad Gaudin threw 50 pitches, RP Alfredo Aceves threw 30, RP David Robertson threw 20, RP Phil Coke threw 20 and RP Damaso Marte threw 15. Yankees | Aceves records win in relief The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves (10-1) pitched 2 1/3 innings for his major league-leading 10th relief win of the year Thursday, Sept. 3. He gave up one earned run and two hits while striking out three. Yankees | Aceves stumbling since break According to The New York Times, New York Yankees RP Alfredo Aceves has a 7.65 earned run average in 11 appearances since the All-Star break, allowing 23 hits in 20 innings. Yankees | Aceves feeling better MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, July 29, and is feeling better. He is expected to be able to pitch Thursday, July 30. Yankees | Aceves successful against Minnesota Yankees.MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves, who is starting against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 9, has pitched two innings against the Twins in relief and won both games in which he appeared. Yankees | Aceves to start Thursday Updating a previous report, Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said P Alfredo Aceves will start Thursday, July 9. Aceves will be on a pitch count of 65 during the game. Yankees | Aceves could start Thursday Mike Puma, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves could make the start against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 9, with SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) on the disabled list. Yankees | Aceves, Hughes could start Friday Bobbie Dittmeier, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves or SP Phil Hughes could be asked to start Friday, June 26, if SP CC Sabathia (biceps) is not cleared for the start. Yankees | Aceves available to pitch Sunday New York Yankees RP Alfredo Aceves is available to pitch an inning Sunday, May 31, if needed, according to Marc Carig of The Newark Star-Ledger. However, manager Joe Girardi would prefer to avoid using him, after he threw 44 pitches during a three-inning scoreless appearance Friday, May 29. Yankees | Chamberlain suffers thumb injury The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (thumb) broke a blood vessel in his thumb Saturday, May 9, during batting practice. His status for the team's game Sunday, May 10, is in question because of it. The injury does not appear to be an issue according to the team's head trainer, Gene Monahan. If Chamberlain isn't able to start, the team would give P Alfredo Aceves the starting nod. Yankees | Aceves recalled The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees recalled P Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Monday, May 4. Yankees | Cut three Tuesday Tyler Kepner, of The New York Times, reports the New York Yankees optioned SPs Brett Tomko, Dan Giese and Alfredo Aceves to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, March 31. Yankees | Albaladejo wins roster spot Updating previous reports, the New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees RP Jonathan Albaladejo has won a spot in the bullpen. He beat out Ps Brett Tomko, Dan Giese and Alfredo Aceves. Yankees | Aceves to start Sunday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves will start the team's game Sunday, March 22. Yankees | Agree to terms with 20 The Canadian Press reports the New York Yankees agreed to terms on one-year deals with P Alfredo Aceves, P Jonathan Albaladejo, C Francisco Cervelli, SP Joba Chamberlain, P Anthony Claggett, P Phil Coke, P Wilkins De La Rossa, P Michael Dunn, P Christian Garcia, OF Brett Gardner, RP Dan Giese, P Eric Hacker, SP Phil Hughes, P Steven Jackson, SP Ian Kennedy, RP Edwar Ramirez, SS Cody Ransom, P David Robertson, RP Humberto Sanchez and P Jose Veras Tuesday, March 10. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Yankees | Aceves solid Friday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in Spring Training Friday, March 6, giving up just one hit and striking out one. Yankees | Aceves to start Sunday George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves will start the team's Spring Training game Sunday, March 1. Yankees | Aceves will not pitch in WBC George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves told the team that he will not pitch for Mexico in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Yankees | Room for long relief The Bergen Record reports there is room for a long reliever and/or spot starter on New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi's staff, and Girardi is considering P Brett Tomko, P Dan Giese, P Jason Johnson and P Alfredo Aceves among the pool of competitors. Yankees | Hughes the leading candidate for final rotation spot Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Phil Hughes is the leading candidate to fill out the team's starting rotation. Other candidates include SPs Alfredo Aceves, Ian Kennedy and Phil Coke. Yankees | Aceves proving worth David Singh, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves has given up just three runs in his last 19 innings pitched. Yankees | Aceves to start Friday MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves (1-0, 1.38 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 26, against the Boston Red Sox. Yankees | Aceves hurls quality start Saturday New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves hurled six shutout innings Saturday, Sept. 20, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out three, but ended up with a no-decision. Yankees | Aceves to start Saturday New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves (1-0, 1.80 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 20, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. It is his third career start, and he is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA since being moved into the starting rotation, after appearing in two games out of the bullpen. Yankees | Aceves solid Monday Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves threw six strong innings Monday, Sept. 15, in just his second major league start. Yankees | Aceves looking to stay sharp David Just, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in his first 14 innings pitched in the majors. Yankees | Aceves to start Monday MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves (1-0, 1.29 ERA) will start Monday, Sept. 15, against the Chicago White Sox. Yankees | Aceves wins major league debut The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees SP Alfredo Aceves held the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to one run on five hits in seven innings in his first major league start, needing just 89 pitches in a 7-1 victory on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Yankees | Aceves to start Tuesday New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves (0-0, 1.29 ERA) will make his first major league start Tuesday, Sept. 9, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He replaces struggling SP Darrell Rasner (5-9, 5.08 ERA) in the rotation. Yankees | Aceves could start Saturday George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves could start Saturday, Sept. 6, in place of struggling SP Sidney Ponson. Yankees | Aceves recalled The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees recalled P Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Thursday, Aug. 28. Yankees | Aceves may be recalled George E. King III, of The New York Post, reports the New York Yankees may recall P Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre so he can start Saturday, Aug. 9. Yankees | Aceves promoted to Triple-A The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees P Alfredo Aceves was promoted from Double-A to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes/Barre. | ||||||||||