11/22: C.J. Henry Returns
Posted by: Patrick
Back at the start of October, I mentioned that, former Yankees farmhand, C.J. Henry had left the Phillies and was considering a return to the Yankees. Henry was dealt to the Phillies in 2006 in the Bobby Abreu and Cory Lidle deal. According to the Post, it's a done deal. The 21 year old Henry is back with the team and will be sent to single A.
11/22: Hunter Signs with Angels
Posted by: Patrick
The Angels have signed Torii Hunter to what is thought to be a 5 year, $90 million dollar deal. This could help open up a deal with the White Sox for Bobby Jenks.
Posted by: Patrick
Ed Price reports that, according to a source, whatever Shelley Duncan went to the hospital for was resolved by medication and he should be good to go in Spring Training. No official word, yet.
11/21: Wednesday News
Posted by: Patrick
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Yankees could join the bidding for Torii Hunter if they deal Melky Cabrera, who they are shopping for pitching.
Doug Miller has a nice piece on Ronan Tynan.
Buster Olney reports that Johan Santana has rejected the Twins 5 year, $93 million dollar offer (that's $18.6 million a year).
George King reports on new Yankees pitching coach, Dave Eiland, stating that it's not 100% settled that Joba will be in the rotation, though they are leaning that way. The article also notes that the Yankees are interested in Jeremy Affeldt and Trever Miller and that they were interested in Francisco Cordero as a setup man, but he wants to close (that's unfortunate).
Finally, George King and Mike Puma report that Shelley Duncan was in the hospital recently. His agent and the Yankees are mum on what's going on, however.
Whatever it is, hopefully it's nothing serious. We'll be keeping him in our thoughts.
Via Steve and Ben.
Doug Miller has a nice piece on Ronan Tynan.
... a lot of fans write to me and say, 'I'm not a Yankee fan, but I'm a fan of what you do, and I appreciate it. It gives me a moment to understand the bigger picture.' They'll say things like, 'I hate the fact that every time you sing, we lose,' but at the end of the email, they're saying, 'God bless you and keep you safe. You do do a great job.'
"I always write back, and I say, 'Thank you,' and 'Go Yankees!'
"And that must really drive them through the roof."
"I always write back, and I say, 'Thank you,' and 'Go Yankees!'
"And that must really drive them through the roof."
Buster Olney reports that Johan Santana has rejected the Twins 5 year, $93 million dollar offer (that's $18.6 million a year).
George King reports on new Yankees pitching coach, Dave Eiland, stating that it's not 100% settled that Joba will be in the rotation, though they are leaning that way. The article also notes that the Yankees are interested in Jeremy Affeldt and Trever Miller and that they were interested in Francisco Cordero as a setup man, but he wants to close (that's unfortunate).
Finally, George King and Mike Puma report that Shelley Duncan was in the hospital recently. His agent and the Yankees are mum on what's going on, however.
Shelley Duncan is out of an Arizona hospital, but the extent of a circulatory problem believed to be a blood clot in an arm isn't known because the Yankees aren't talking about it.
Duncan was admitted to the hospital last week, and according to agent Barry Meister and GM Brian Cashman, he is no longer there.
Duncan was admitted to the hospital last week, and according to agent Barry Meister and GM Brian Cashman, he is no longer there.
Whatever it is, hopefully it's nothing serious. We'll be keeping him in our thoughts.
Via Steve and Ben.
11/21: Let the Wooing of Andy Begin
Posted by: Patrick
Steve suggests that Yankees fans write Andy Pettitte a quick note, wishing him a happy holiday season and telling him how much you'd like him back. Worth a shot.
While you're doing that, why not also send one to Johan Santana? It's never too early! :)
While you're doing that, why not also send one to Johan Santana? It's never too early! :)
11/21: Damon at Survivor Series
Posted by: James
Apparently Johnny Damon and Alfonso Soriano (and Shaq too) are fans of wrestling. Damon (and some really big hair) was on hand for the latest WWE event and the pictures are up on the WWE site. It looks like it was a good time and Dave Batista is one big dude...and man, Soriano is a lucky cat.
Posted by: Patrick
Mark Feinsand reports that the Yankees are interested in reliever Scott Linebrink. He's a type A free agent and would cost the Yankees a draft pick.
Ed Price reports that, according to a source, the Yankees have contacted the White Sox about a potential deal to get closer Bobby Jenks to setup for Mo.
A boy can dream, right?
Via Steve and Joseph.
Ed Price reports that, according to a source, the Yankees have contacted the White Sox about a potential deal to get closer Bobby Jenks to setup for Mo.
According to a Yankees official, who asked not to be identified because he is not directly involved in the decision, the Yankees have inquired about Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks to set up Rivera.
Jenks had a strong season (2.77 ERA, 40 saves in 46 chances and a record-tying streak of 41 consecutive batters retired), but a deal is considered a long shot. The Yankees' best hope is that the White Sox fail to sign free-agent centerfielder Torii Hunter and thus ask the Yankees for Melky Cabrera or Johnny Damon in a trade.
Jenks had a strong season (2.77 ERA, 40 saves in 46 chances and a record-tying streak of 41 consecutive batters retired), but a deal is considered a long shot. The Yankees' best hope is that the White Sox fail to sign free-agent centerfielder Torii Hunter and thus ask the Yankees for Melky Cabrera or Johnny Damon in a trade.
A boy can dream, right?
Via Steve and Joseph.
11/20: Four Added to 40 Man
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that the Yankees have added four players to their 40 man roster. They signed Scott Patterson to a Major League deal and added catcher Francisco Cervelli and pitchers Jeffrey Marquez and Steven White.
Posted by: Patrick
From Kat O'Brien:
Via Yahoo!
The Yankees also have discussed lefthanded reliever Ron Mahay. Mahay, 36, had a 2.55 ERA in 58 games and 67 innings combined for the Rangers and Braves this season, holding lefthanded hitters to a .189 batting average. Mahay's agent, Lonnie Cooper, said yesterday, "There's nothing that's that concrete at this point. We're talking to them."
Via Yahoo!
Posted by: Patrick
ESPN Magazine's annual NEXT feature could have Joba Chamberlain as as cover boy. You can vote now (poll to the right, midway down the page).
