Yanks on Soria’s no-trade list?

Via ESPN New York: If the Yankees are indeed interested in acquiring Kansas City Royals All-Star closer Joakim Soria, they will face one more hurdle — a no-trade clause.The Yankees are one of the six teams on Soria’s no-trade list, a baseball official with knowledge of the contract tells ESPN New York. Perhaps Soria – [...]

Jesus Montero “dangled” for Joakim Soria?

Via Jayson Stark of ESPN: Lots of Zack Greinke and Joakim Soria rumors flying in Kansas City. But teams we’ve surveyed say they see no sign either is going anywhere. The Yankees just made another run at Soria, as first reported by si.com — even dangling Jesus Montero. But the Royals weren’t interested. Not sure [...]

Jayson Werth, a Red Sox or a Ray

Here’s an interesting bit of info to chew on for a bit. Via Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports: Few imagined that the Phillies would be willing to trade one of their most productive players before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. But the Phils’ seven-game homestand before the All-Star break could determine [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Moseley, Lee

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Thanks to poor bullpen work and Felix Hernandez, the Yankees lost the Mariners last night, 7-0. Speaking of the bullpen–Dustin Moseley is expected to join the team today. Peace out, Chad Gaudin. And, lastly, the Yankees had scouts eyeing Mariners ace, Cliff Lee, in his latest [...]

Yanks scouting Dan Haren?

Hey, forget Cliff Lee—according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Yankees, along with the Twins, Nationals, Cardinals, and Tigers, had scouts in attendance at Dan Haren’s latest start in Arizona (against the Yankees, actually). Haren has had an up-and-down year for the Diamondbacks, as he has posted a 7-6 record and a 4.65 [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, A-Rod/Torre, Gardner

Here are a few quick items on the day (late start for me): The Yankees mounted a comeback against Jonathan Broxton last night. A Cano HR capped the 8-6 win. The relationship between A-Rod and Joe Torre was a big story over the weekend. They buried the hatchet. Brett Gardner will undergo X-Rays today after [...]

Heyman: Yanks favorite to sign Cliff Lee

Hey, how about a piece on Seattle’s Cliff Lee? Via Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated: The Yankees look like a favorite to sign Lee in the winter considering: 1) their vast wealth, 2) the potential loss of free agent Javier Vazquez and possibly Pettitte from the rotation, 3) their general admiration for Lee and 4) the [...]

Will the Yankees stick with Marte and Logan?

Currently, the Yankee bullpen boasts a 4.15 FIP and a 4.35 xFIP. When compared across the two leagues, both numbers are fairly average, however, it should be noted that each figure is somewhat illusory. In reality, Joba Chamberlain – 2.25 FIP and 3.15 xFIP – and Mariano Rivera – 2.79 FIP and 3.46 FIP – [...]

Royals want too much for David DeJesus

Here’s Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe on potential Yankee trade target, David DeJesus: David DeJesus — A solid offensive player who can play all three outfield positions, he is affordable at $4.7 million, with an option for next season at $6 million. The Red Sox, Yankees, and Padres are possible bidders, but the Royals are said [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Trades, Willingham, Burnett, Aceves

Ah, we’re officially up and running again. Computer is fine. With that said, here are a few quick items before today’s game: Thanks to a stagnant offense and a poor bullpen, Yankees lost to the red hot Mets last night, 4-0. Forget Cliff Lee–the Yankees could add a bat at the trade deadline, writes Joel [...]

As injuries mount, a bat becomes a greater need

From Joel Sherman of the NY Post: The Yankees, meanwhile, have climbed into a first-place tie at a moment when their health is deteriorating. Jorge Posada caught for the first time since coming off the DL, but admitted his foot still hurts. Brett Gardner’s finger is still bothering him. Marcus Thames had to go to [...]

More on Cliff Lee and the Yankees

Here’s Joel Sherman (NY Post) on Cliff Lee and the Yankees: The Yanks currently believe Seattle would not move Lee without obtaining one of their top position prospects, Jesus Montero or Austin Romine. The Yanks are against giving up elite prospects for half a season of a player. And GM Brian Cashman has long been against [...]

Yanks not discussing Lee

Via Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger: The Yankees have yet to hold internal discussions about acquiring players at the trade deadline, including Mariners ace Cliff Lee, according to two baseball officials informed of the team’s thinking. Though teams are beginning to deploy scouts to identify potential trade targets, one official said on Thursday that prep [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, A-Rod, Teixeira, Draft, Trades

Here are a few quick items on the day: Thanks to Javier Vazquez and some luck, the Yankees avoided getting swept yesterday, winning 4-3. Alex Rodriguez expects to play on Tuesday despite being pulled with minor groin tightness yesterday. Mark Teixeira felt good about his swing in the Toronto finale, although he did go 0-for-4 [...]

Heyman: Yanks not sure if Johnson will return this year

Via Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, we learn that the Yankees are currently unsure as to whether or not Nick Johnson, signed in the offseason to be the team’s DH, will return this season. This, of course, isn’t a surprise when you consider Johnson’s checkered health history. Heyman goes on to add that the Yankees [...]

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