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Team Notebook: New York Yankees News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Yankees | Ivan Nova might be slotted as No. 2 starter Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:15:05 -0800 New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild indicated Friday, Feb. 10, that SP Ivan Nova might be slotted as the team's No. 2 starter behind ace SP CC Sabathia. "(Nova) had a fine year for us, so he could be in that spot," Rothschild said. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Larry Rothschild won't pinpoint where Michael Pineda fits Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:08 -0800 New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild wouldn't indicate where SP Michael Pineda fits in the team's rotation when asked Friday, Feb. 10. It is assumed Pineda will be the No. 2 starter to begin the year. "He's a young kid so I don't know if we want him coming out second or if it's beneficial to have somebody else do it," Rothschild said. "(P Ivan Nova) had a fine year for us, so he could be in that spot." Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Francisco Cervelli favorite for backup job Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:11:05 -0800 New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli (concussion) enters the season as the favorite to be the team's backup catcher to C Russell Martin following the trade of C Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners. Cervelli said his symptoms following his concussion in September are gone. "Doctors said work hard and I feel good," Cervelli said Friday, Feb. 10. Cervelli will be trying to hold off prospect C Austin Romine for the job. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | A.J. Burnett has friend in Francisco Cervelli Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:10:41 -0800 New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli had great things to say about SP A.J. Burnett, who is rumored to be on the trading block. "I love A.J., man," Cervelli said Friday, Feb. 10. "A.J. is one of the best guys on the team and like I said, we don't control that, we just go out there and play baseball and he's part of the Yankees and he's part of the team. Gotta respect every decision. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | David Robertson not worried about future Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:10:05 -0800 New York Yankees RP David Robertson is viewed as the likely heir apparent to RP Mariano Rivera for the closer duties once the future Hall of Famer decides to retire. Robertson isn't worrying about that at the moment. "Well, Mo hasn't left yet and I don't think he's going anywhere," Robertson said Friday, Feb. 10. "The guy's unbelievable. I'm not going to worry about that. That's something out of my control. I just play for the team and try to win." Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Joba Chamberlain throws again Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:56:55 -0800 New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (elbow) made 15 throws in his second session off of a half mound Friday, Feb. 10, at the team's minor league complex and he said he was "happy with the progress and feeling good." Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Must absorb most of A.J. Burnett's contract Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:55:03 -0800 The New York Yankees understand that they will have to take on most of SP A.J. Burnett's remaining $33 million salary in order to trade him before the 2012 season. The Pittsburgh Pirates are the most likely trading partner, but they are reluctant to give up OF Garrett Jones, whom the Yanks covet. New York wants a decent prospect if they pick up a hefty junk of Burnett's contract. Comment (0) | Share: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:32:20 -0800 The New York Yankees want Pittsburgh Pirates OF Garrett Jones in any trade that would involve SP A.J. Burnett, however, the Bucs are not ready to trade Jones. No traction has been gained to move Burnett out of the Bronx. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | A.J. Burnett a Jekyll and Hyde pitcher Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:11 -0800 New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett was near the top of pitchers in 2011 with the highest strikeout per nine innings numbers, and he also was near the top in inducing ground balls. However, he managed to have the third-highest ERA in the league (5.15). He walked almost four batters per nine innings and one in ever six fly balls he allowed left the park. Burnett's fastball also dropped a few ticks and he had trouble locating his curveball. Nineteen of the 31 homers he allowed last year came at Yankee Stadium. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Jayson Nix in mix for utility job Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:55:15 -0800 New York Yankees INF Jayson Nix has received an invitation to spring training, and he will battle for a utility infielder job. He made the opening day roster with the Toronto Blue Jays last season, but batted just .169 over 46 games. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Gustavo Molina hoping lightning strikes twice Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:54:46 -0800 New York Yankees C Gustavo Molina, who made the team's opening day roster in 2011, has received an invitation to spring training. He ended up seeing just six at-bats before spending a majority of the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Cole Garner invited to spring training Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:54:21 -0800 New York Yankees OF Cole Garner has received an invitation to spring training. He spent a majority of the 2011 season with Triple-A Colorado Springs, and he batted .330 with eight home runs and 35 RBI over 185 at-bats. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Matt Daley to battle for bullpen job Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:57 -0800 New York Yankees RP Matt Daley, who has appeared in 92 major league games with the Colorado Rockies, has received an invitation to spring training and he will get a chance to compete for a bullpen spot. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Colin Curtis trying to bounce back Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:25 -0800 New York Yankees OF Colin Curtis (shoulder) has received an invitation to spring training. Curtis missed the entire 2011 season due to a shoulder injury. In five minor league seasons in the Yankees organization, he has hit .267. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Doug Bernier to compete for roster spot Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:52:51 -0800 New York Yankees INF Doug Bernier has received an invite to spring training, but is an obvious long shot to make the team. He made his major league debut in 2008, playing two games for the Colorado Rockies, and he spent the entire season in 2011 with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Dewayne Wise invited to spring training Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:52:12 -0800 New York Yankees OF Dewayne Wise, who has a career .219 batting average, has received an invitation to spring training. He is a tremendous defensive player who has appeared in all three outfield positions during his career. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Russell Branyan signs Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:59 -0800 The New York Yankees signed free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Angels) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 8. The signing won't affect the team's chances of signing free-agent OFs Johnny Damon (Rays), Raul Ibanez (Phillies) or Hideki Matsui (Athletics). However, it could be hard to re-sign 3B Eric Chavez now. Comment (1) | Share: Yankees | Still shopping A.J. Burnett Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:20:19 -0800 The New York Yankees are still quietly shopping SP A.J. Burnett trying to free up money to sign a DH and re-sign 3B Eric Chavez. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Eric Chavez still a possibility Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:14:24 -0800 The New York Yankees could still re-sign 3B Eric Chavez after signing INF Bill Hall to a minor league deal. 3B Brandon Laird and INF Ramiro Pena figure to compete with Hall for the utility infield spot. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Bill hall financial breakdown Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:52:36 -0800 New York Yankees INF Bill Hall can make $600,000 in the majors this year plus $50,000 each for 100, 150, 200 and 250 plate appearances. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:13:35 -0800 The New York Yankees signed free-agent INF Bill Hall (Giants) to a minor league deal Tuesday, Feb. 7. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Raul Ibanez price too high still Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:23:39 -0800 Updating previous reports, the New York Yankees still believe free-agent OF Raul Ibanez's (Phillies) asking price is still too high, and nothing is imminent. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | In serious talks with Raul Ibanez Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:28:35 -0800 The New York Yankees are in serious discussions with free-agent OF Raul Ibanez (Phillies). Ibanez is willing to take less money to sign with the Yanks. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Still looking at DHs Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:45:21 -0800 The New York Yankees are still considering signing a designated hitter, with free-agent OF's Raul Ibanez (Phillies), Johnny Damon (Rays) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) their three options, according to a major league source. OF Andruw Jones could be utilized as the DH against left-handed pitchers. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Brian Cashman's wife files for divorce Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:35:43 -0800 New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman paid a visit to his publicly humiliated wife and kids Saturday, Feb. 4, the first time he has been spotted in public since a serial stalker was charged with extorting money from him after an alleged affair. His wife filed for divorce the day before the visit, but sources indicate the timing of the divorce filing was not tied to the stalker's extortion. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Joba Chamberlain throwing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:26:35 -0800 New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (elbow) is currently throwing off a half mound as part of his rehab program after undergoing elbow surgery. He threw at the team's minor league complex Friday, Feb. 3, off a five-inch mound. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Joe Girardi covets a left-handed stick Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:29 -0800 New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi would like the team to add another left-handed bat preferably to fill in the designated hitter spot. "I think it's important to our club that you add that other bat," Girardi said. "The American League is tough." Free-agent OFs Johnny Damon (Rays), Raul Ibanez (Phillies) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) have all been discussed. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:16:56 -0800 A woman stalked extorted New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman for $6,000 after he had an "inappropriate relationship" with her. Louise Neathway, 36, was arraigned on grand larceny, stalking and harassment charges. After he told her last April that he didn't want to talk to her anymore and even changed his contact information to avoid her, she asked him to pay for a $15,000-plus medical procedure and threatened to contact the press and his family with claims that would hurt his personal relationships and professional standing, according to a court complaint. In response, he put $6,000 into two of her bank accounts Jan. 18 and tried again to extricate himself, but she instead demanded more money for operations, the complaint said. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Kevin Whelan outrighted Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:13:20 -0800 New York Yankees P Kevin Whelan cleared waivers Wednesday, Feb. 1, and was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Comment (0) | Share: Yankees | Mark Teixeira might lay down bunts Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:48:41 -0800 New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira said Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he might lay down bunts this season to try and beat the shift. "I've been so against (laying down bunts) in my entire career, but I might lay down a few bunts," Teixeira said. "If I can beat the shift that way, that's important." Comment (0) | Share: |
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