Quick Bits: Russo, IPK, Pettitte, Aceves

Here are a few quick items on the day: Kevin Russo hopes to stay healthy this season after missing time in ’09 with a hamstring injury. Joe Pawlikowski wonders whether or not former Yankee, Ian Kennedy, can be a success in the NL. Keith Olbermann, a self-proclaimed Baseball Nerd, ponders Andy Pettitte’s possible HOF chances. [...]

Recap Bits: Damon, Rotation, Reed, Wang

Here are a few quick items from the weekend, plus a “new” bit: Johnny Damon is still homeless as the few options he once had have dwindled considerably. Last night, we were treated to a guest post regarding Damon and WPA from our own, tedbrogen. Joe Girardi said the Yankees will host a 5-man “competition” [...]

Morning Bits: IPK, Payroll, Wang, Damon, Winn

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Ian Kennedy seems eager to prove himself as a starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Maury Brown points out that the 2010 Yankees are committing about $199M to 18 players. SI‘s Jon Heyman tweets that Chien-Ming Wang is expected to wind up “on one of the coasts.” [...]

Closing Bits: Igarashi, IPK, Marquis

Alright, I couldn’t help myself. Here are some items to close the day (for real this time): Ryoto Igarashi, a Japanese reliever linked to the Yankees, is close to signing a 2-year deal with the Mets. Interesting sight today as the Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their fourth starter, former Yankee, Ian Kennedy. The Yankees have checked [...]

Granderson deal finalized

Via Joel Sherman, we learn that the three-way deal is complete. The medicals checked out and Curtis Granderson is officially a Yankee. The clubs will have a press conference soon, says Sherman. UPDATE – The conference will take place at 4:30.

Trading Jackson for Granderson was the right move

Instead of being content with their newly acquired center fielder Curtis Granderson, many are disappointed that the Yankees did not keep the team’s homegrown product Austin Jackson, who, at 22, was widely regarded as the team’s second best prospect. However, in the aftermath of the trade — which has yet to finalized, I might add [...]

Quick Bits: Winter Meetings (pt.3)

Okay, so there were quite a few news items as the Yankees dealt for Granderson. Even though the Yanks are getting Curtis Granderson, the team may still consider Johnny Damon. The White Sox, like the Angels, are interested in Hideki Matsui but they want him to play the OF/DH. The Yankees will meet with many [...]

Poll: Granderson Trade Reactions

Yankees acquire Granderson

Mark Feinsand has the news. Says the deal is done — Michael Dunn won’t be included — pending medical reports. Here’s a breakdown of the deal: Yankees: DET – Curtis Granderson Diamondbacks: NYY – Ian Kennedy DET – Edwin Jackson Tigers: NYY – Austin Jackson NYY – Phil Coke ARZ – Max Scherzer ARZ – [...]

Granderson-Yankees update, Tigers caving?

UPDATE (12:35) — According to Jon Heyman, the latest deal would not include Michael Dunn and the Diamondbacks would send Daniel Schlereth to the Tigers. I’m having trouble believing Arizona would give up both Schlereth and Scherzer in the same trade, though. 12:03 pm — From both Jon Heyman and Mark Feinsand, we’re hearing that [...]

Quick Bits: Winter Meetings pt.2

I’m simply biding my time until the next barrage of speculation occurs: Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski’s take on the rumored 3-way trade: “Don’t believe everything you hear.” The Brewers are reportedly close to a 3-year deal with Randy Wolf, who was linked to the Yanks on Saturday. The guys over at MLBTR compiled the following [...]

Yanks, Tigers, D-Backs discuss blockbuster trade

UPDATE (12:06 am) — It appears as though the Yankees were the organization that stalled in their decision, which has led to the current impasse. According to Joel Sherman, the Arizona-Detroit talks “feel dead,” because the Yankees believe the prospect cost is “too high.” Sherman goes on to note that the Yankees are still very [...]

Will Ian Kennedy contribute in 2010?

On Wednesday, in a live chat over at FanHouse, Frankie Piliere, a former scout for the Texas Rangers, was asked about the Yankees’ Ian Kennedy, 24, who missed most of the 2009 season due to an aneurysm in his right arm. Kennedy had surgery in May to remove the aneurysm and ended up surprising everyone [...]

Law’s profile on Aroldis Chapman

From Keith Law’s FA rankings, we find Aroldis Chapman, who was number 5 on Law’s list. Chapman is the wild card of the free-agent market, as his track record is largely unknown, he has barely thrown for clubs since defecting and he is represented by agents who haven’t handled a free agent of this magnitude [...]

Who would you trade for Granderson?

From Jason Beck (MLB): In Granderson’s case, few teams could’ve expected his availability going into the Meetings, so interested clubs will start looking at packages now. Now that the word is out, however, expect interest to roll in, not just from large-market teams, but maybe some unexpected suitors.The Yankees, who have outfield openings with Hideki [...]

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