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Yankees | Sanchez's contract purchased
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:26:55 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the New York Yankees purchased the contract of P Romulo Sanchez from the minors Friday, Nov. 20.

Yankees | Duncan outrighted
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:09 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the New York Yankees outrighted OF Shelley Duncan to the minors Friday, Nov. 20.

Yankees | Could be waiting for Crawford
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:24:45 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Yankees might hold off on signing free-agent OFs Jason Bay (Red Sox) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals) in order to wait for Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford to become a free agent after next season.

Yankees | Swisher not going anywhere
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:57 -0800

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports the New York Yankees are not willing to trade OF Nick Swisher despite reports saying they were willing to listen to offers for him.

Yankees | Planning to pursue M. Gonzalez, Soriano?
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:17:15 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Yankees are planning on pursuing free-agent RPs Mike Gonzalez (Braves) and Rafael Soriano (Braves), according to a rival executive. However, another source said the team prefers to address bullpen holes from within the organization.

Yankees | Pettitte files for free agency
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:25:32 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 19.

Yankees | Nunez named to Double-A All-Star team
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:03:18 -0800

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez was named to the Topps Double-A All-Star team. He hit .322 on the season.

Yankees | Matsui a money maker
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:40:46 -0800

NPB Tracker reports the New York Yankees would lose at least $15 million in revenue if DH Hideki Matsui left as a free agent.

Yankees | Not interested in long-term deal for Damon
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:44:12 -0800

The New York Times reports the New York Yankees are not interested in a long-term deal for free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), such as a four-year contract, but they would be open to a shorter deal.

Yankees | DeRosa targeted for utility role
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:42:45 -0800

Updating an earlier post, The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports the New York Yankees are interested in free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals) for a utility role in left field and at third base.

Yankees | Talking about Halladay
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:33:09 -0800

Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees have talked to the Toronto Blue Jays regarding a trade of SP Roy Halladay, according to SI.com. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos has not ruled out trading Halladay within the division.

Yankees | Could have interest in Lowe
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:59 -0800

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees could have interest in trading for Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe, "but not at $16 million a year for three years," according to a person familiar with the team's thinking.

Yankees | Chamberlain wants Pettitte to return
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:48 -0800

Pete Caldera, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has said that he hopes the team re-signs SP Andy Pettitte in the offseason. "I love Andy to death. He's become one of my best friends. I always take a jab at him (saying that) I can keep you young," said Chamberlain. "He's been one of the biggest influences in my life as far as growing up as a human being, not only as a baseball player."

Yankees | Making big push for Holliday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:13 -0800

Contrary to a previous report, Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are making a big push to sign free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

Yankees | Kennedy finishes strong AFL stint
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:25:06 -0800

MLB.com's Danny Wild reports New York Yankees SP Ian Kennedy allowed a run on five hits and struck out five in five innings for the win in his Arizona Fall League finale Tuesday, Nov. 17. He went 2-1 with a 4.25 ERA and struck out 28 batters in 29 1/3 innings. Kennedy attributes his success to the development of his two-seam fastball.

Yankees | Mitre's option declined
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:41:43 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees declined their $1.25 million option for the 2010 season on SP Sergio Mitre Tuesday, Nov. 17, making him a free agent. He is eligible for arbitration.

Yankees | Laird has three hits Monday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:30 -0800

MLB.com reports New York Yankees 3B Brandon Laird went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 16.

Yankees | Kroenke earns save Monday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:13 -0800

MLB.com reports New York Yankees P Zach Kroenke allowed one run and two hits while striking out two to earn his second save in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 16.

Yankees | Not interested in Holliday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:05:10 -0800

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the New York Yankees are not interested in free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). They'll talk to his agent, Scott Boras, to keep other bidders honest, but corner outfield isn't a priority for the team.

Yankees | Guzman becomes a free agent
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:32:41 -0800

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees OF Freddy Guzman declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and has elected to become a free agent, according to USAToday.com.

Yankees | Could become interested in Sheets
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:11:33 -0800

Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Yankees could become interested in signing free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers).

Yankees | Wang removed from DL
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:12:56 -0800

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees removed SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Nov. 13.

Yankees | Curtis hitting well
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:24:59 -0800

MLB.com reports New York Yankees OF Colin Curtis is hitting .391 with 13 RBIs in 64 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League.

Yankees | Duncan named Triple-A All-Star
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:19:46 -0800

MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports New York Yankees 1B Shelley Duncan was named to the 2009 Topps Triple-A All-Star team.

Yankees | Russo named Triple-A All-Star
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:16:13 -0800

MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports New York Yankees 2B Kevin Russo was named to the 2009 Topps Triple-A All-Star team.

Yankees | Cashman eyes Boston rebuilding job in looking to 2010
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:31:32 -0800

Mark Feinsand, of The New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is looking at the rebuilding job done by Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein between World Series wins in 2004 and 2007 when he plans for 2010. "They won another World Series three years later, didn't they?" Cashman said. "The job is the job. You've got to do what's best for the franchise and what you think is right. That's what you get paid to do. You can't have five million general managers dictating what you do."

Yankees | Halladay would be No. 3 starter
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:32:45 -0800

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Yankees would use Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay as their No. 3 starter behind SPs CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett if they acquire Halladay this winter. The Yankees have their sights set on signing either Halladay or Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee if both become free agents after the 2010 season, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Yankees may be forced to trade players such as C Jesus Montero and OF Austin Jackson in a package with either Ps Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain.

Yankees | Japanese League courting Igawa
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:35:24 -0800

Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the Japanese League has been inquiring about New York Yankees SP Kei Igawa. However, Igawa has said that he prefers to stay in the major leagues.

Yankees | Intend to tender Bruney
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:25 -0800

Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the New York Yankees are planning to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible RP Brian Bruney. He will make roughly $1.5 million in 2010.

Yankees | Boras seeking four years for Damon
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:26:18 -0800

Updating previous reports, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free agent OF Johnny Damon's agent Scott Boras is seeking a four-year deal for his client and using Yankees C Jorge Posada's four-year deal in his mid-30's as leverage. Boras also said Damon is one of five players ever to play in 140 games in 14 straight years. The Yankees are believed to be willing to give two years to Damon.

Yankees | Would be interested in adding Granderson
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:44:25 -0800

Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the New York Yankees would almost certainly be interested in trading for Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson. OF Austin Jackson could be the centerpiece of any deal for Granderson.

Yankees | Towers becomes free agent
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:54 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Josh Towers declined his outright assignment to the minors Wednesday, Nov. 11, making him a free agent, according to The Journal News.

Yankees | Interested in DeRosa
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:51:03 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Yankees are interested in free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).

Yankees | Damon being compared to Jeter
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:50 -0800

Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Johnny Damon, is comparing Damon to New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter. It appears that Damon will not be open to accepting a one-year deal to stay in New York.

Yankees | Will inquire about Halladay
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:18 -0800

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees plan on inquiring about Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay this winter. He would be expected to demand a contract in the range of SP CC Sabathia ($161 million).

Yankees | Likely to bring back two
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:56:36 -0800

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the New York Yankees are likely to bring back Ps Sergio Mitre and Chad Gaudin.

Yankees | Wang to begin throwing Dec. 1
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:52:32 -0800

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) has been cleared to begin throwing Dec. 1, and he could be ready by mid-April. The team plans on non-tendering him and determining whether he's worth an incentive-laden deal.

Yankees | Hairston files for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:47:42 -0800

CBSSports.com reports New York Yankees OF Jerry Hairston Jr. filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Yankees | Curtis has three hits Tuesday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:32:50 -0800

Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Colin Curtis had three hits, a double, an RBI and a run in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Yankees | Guzman outrighted
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:08:28 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the New York Yankees outrighted OF Freddy Guzman to the minors Monday, Nov. 9.

Yankees | Taking it slow with Matsui
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:59:18 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Yankees are taking their negotiations with free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Yankees) very slow.

Yankees | Trying to retain trio of free agents
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:26 -0800

SportingNews.com reports the New York Yankees are trying to find ways to keep OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and SP Andy Pettitte, who are all free agents, according to the New York Daily News. Damon and Pettitte remain the priorities, but the team apparently wants to keep its core together for the 2010 season. However, the team wants all three players to agree on one-year deals. Damon is the least likely to agree to a one-year contract.

Yankees | Five file for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:34:59 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui, OF Eric Hinske, OF Xavier Nady and C Jose Molina filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Nady qualified as a Type B free agent.

Yankees | Damon a Type A free agent
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:50:53 -0800

AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon qualified as a Type A free agent.

Yankees | Want to keep all three free agents
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:49:53 -0800

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports one New York Yankees executive said the team is trying to find a way to re-sign DH Hideki Matsui, OF Johnny Damon and SP Andy Pettitte.