01/07: Giambi Signs With Athletics
Posted by: Patrick
As rumored, Mike Puma of the Post reports that Jason Giambi has signed a one year deal with the Athletics that will pay him $4.5 million. It also includes a $5 million dollar team option for 2010, with a buyout of $1 million.
01/06: Shelley Duncan DFA'd
Posted by: Seamus
Peter Abraham reports that the Yankees designated Shelley Duncan for assignment. The Yanks had to drop a player off the 40-man roster to make room for Teixeira.
It's a bit unfortunate, but there's no room for Duncan any longer. The guy's got talent, though, especially if he can learn to hit right-handed pitching, so hopefully some other team grabs him soon.
It's a bit unfortunate, but there's no room for Duncan any longer. The guy's got talent, though, especially if he can learn to hit right-handed pitching, so hopefully some other team grabs him soon.
01/06: Pavano Lands in Cleveland
Posted by: Seamus
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports that Carl Pavano has agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Indians. No truth to the rumor that the pen he used to sign the contract caused a career threatening callus on his middle finger.
Hopefully the door doesn't hit him on the buttocks on his way out of the Bronx. He could end up on the 60-day DL.
Hopefully the door doesn't hit him on the buttocks on his way out of the Bronx. He could end up on the 60-day DL.
Posted by: Patrick
Ken Rosenthal shares some interesting information today at FOXSports.com.
Despite his rejection of the Yankees one year, $10 million dollar offer, a source says that the Yankees stillw ant him. Rosenthal suggests that an incentive laden deal might be the answer.
Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady, potentially expendable with the acquisition of Mark Teixeira, have both been drawing substantial interest from other clubs. The Yankees are not under any time crunch to deal the players. If we can't get a really good deal, I don't see a reason to trade either player. Let's just keep the depth.
Finally, Rosenthal reports on a pair of pitches that player agents made to the Yankees. The agents representing new Angels closer Brian Fuentes proposed that the Yankees sign him as a set up man for Mariano Rivera and then, in two years, if Mo is ready to retire, he would then take over the closer duties. Though the Yankees had interest in him, the team's unwillingness to pay him closer money stopped them from being a player.
The other pitcher was from Orlando Cabrera's agents. Cabrera is apparently willing to move to second base and his reps communicated this to the Yankees. But, of course, we have Robinson Cano and the team declined with that in mind.
Via Andrew.
Despite his rejection of the Yankees one year, $10 million dollar offer, a source says that the Yankees stillw ant him. Rosenthal suggests that an incentive laden deal might be the answer.
Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady, potentially expendable with the acquisition of Mark Teixeira, have both been drawing substantial interest from other clubs. The Yankees are not under any time crunch to deal the players. If we can't get a really good deal, I don't see a reason to trade either player. Let's just keep the depth.
Finally, Rosenthal reports on a pair of pitches that player agents made to the Yankees. The agents representing new Angels closer Brian Fuentes proposed that the Yankees sign him as a set up man for Mariano Rivera and then, in two years, if Mo is ready to retire, he would then take over the closer duties. Though the Yankees had interest in him, the team's unwillingness to pay him closer money stopped them from being a player.
The other pitcher was from Orlando Cabrera's agents. Cabrera is apparently willing to move to second base and his reps communicated this to the Yankees. But, of course, we have Robinson Cano and the team declined with that in mind.
Via Andrew.
Posted by: Patrick
Major League Baseball has suspended both Yankees pitcher Sergio Mitre and Phillies pitcher J.C. Romero for 50 games, after violating the league's drug policy.
Both Mitre and Romero contend that the contaminant came from a supplement that was legally obtained through a GNC store.
Mitre will serve his suspension during a period of time in which he was not expected to pitch anyway, due to injury. Romero is a little more outwardly angry.
Via Andrew.
Both Mitre and Romero contend that the contaminant came from a supplement that was legally obtained through a GNC store.
"Although being suspended for 50 games is tough to accept, I think that it is important to understand that I am in full support of drug testing in baseball," Mitre said in a statement. "I did take the supplement in question and accept full responsibility for taking it. What has been difficult for me to understand is that I legally purchased this supplement at GNC and had no intention nor desire to cheat or to circumvent the system in any way.
Mitre will serve his suspension during a period of time in which he was not expected to pitch anyway, due to injury. Romero is a little more outwardly angry.
Via Andrew.
Posted by: Patrick
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have signed former Yankees infielder Nick Green to a Minor League deal and have invited him to spring training to compete for a roster spot.
In other news, Jason Giambi appears to be headed to Oakland, according to an MLB.com report:
Via Ken Davidoff and Chad Jennings.
In other news, Jason Giambi appears to be headed to Oakland, according to an MLB.com report:
An industry source told MLB.com on Monday afternoon that Oakland could sign Giambi this week, likely to a one-year deal with a possible second-year option.
Via Ken Davidoff and Chad Jennings.
Posted by: Patrick
From Tyler Kepner:
A reunion seemed inevitable at the start of the off-season, but now it is uncertain. Pettitte has rejected the Yankees’ one-year, $10 million offer, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations, and there is no standing offer for now.
Posted by: Seamus
After a one-week holiday hiatus taken by the Yankees as well as most other MLB front offices, the Yankees are about ready to hold a press conference for Mark Teixeira sometime this week. The Daily News reports that it may happen on Tuesday.
Thank God for spell check.
UPDATE: The Yanks' official website confirms that a press conference will be held Tuesday (tomorrow) at 1 p.m.
Thank God for spell check.
UPDATE: The Yanks' official website confirms that a press conference will be held Tuesday (tomorrow) at 1 p.m.
Posted by: Patrick
Steve at WasWatching is hosting a poll, asking you what Yankees blogs you read. If you have a second, please check it out!
Posted by: Patrick
KevinF279 on Shuttlerfly has some great new pictures of the new Yankee Stadium, inside and outside.
Via Ben via Greg Cohen.
Via Ben via Greg Cohen.
