Quick Bits: Derek Jeter, Adrian Gonzalez

Here are a few quick — yet major — items on the day: Per MLBTR, the Yankees are closing in on a 3-year, $45-51M contract with Derek Jeter. Jeter and Rivera — Rivera agreed to a new deal earlier this week — are both deferring money, which has helped to advance the negotiation process. Jeter’s [...]

Trading Joba in the winter

Via Ken Davidoff of Newsday: Joba Chamberlain has slipped down the Yankees’ food chain, and it’ll be interesting to see what happens with him this winter. He’s eligible for salary arbitration, so he’ll be due for a raise. Will the Yankees at least listen to offers on him? Wouldn’t surprise me at all if they [...]

Cliff Lee wants CC money

Via Jon Heyman of SI: Before Halladay took a $60-million, three-year extension with Philly, Lee turned down a similar offer, believed to be for three years and somewhere in the mid-$50-millions from Philadelphia, who eventually traded him to Seattle. Word was, he was thinking about more than double that, maybe something close to Johan Santana‘s $138-million, [...]

Yanks land Kerry Wood

The Yankees have reportedly completed a trade with the Cleveland Indians for oft-injured starter turned reliever, Kerry Wood. Wood, 33, currently sports a 5.21 FIP over 20 IP, with a K/9 of 8.10 and a BB/9 of 4.95. The Indians will eat a significant portion of the salary owed to Wood this season – in [...]

Yanks get Berkman (it’s official)

Here’s the press release via LoHud: The New York Yankees today acquired first baseman/designated hitter Lance Berkman and cash considerations from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes. Berkman, 34, batted .245 (73-for-298) with 39 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 85 [...]

Kearns to platoon with Granderson? Goodbye Thames?

Via Ben Shpigel of the NY Times: Kearns should start versus left-handers over Curtis Granderson, who has not overcome his struggles against them. That has been a rare weak link in the Yankees’ lineup, and Marcus Thames’s outfield deficiencies created the need for a right-handed hitter who plays better defense. On days Kearns starts, he [...]

Yanks acquire Austin Kearns

Apparently, the Yankees aren’t done. After landing Lance Berkman earlier today – that deal is official and will be announced tomorrow – the Yankees have also landed Indians outfielder, Austin Kearns for a PTBNL. Kearns, 30, has hit .268/.351/.413 this year with Cleveland, and will likely serve as an outfield bench bat while with New [...]

Yanks sending Melancon to Houston

Here are Melancon’s numbers – I’ve written about him before – and here are Paredes’ numbers. Losing Melancon is a big deal, as he was billed as Mariano Rivera’s heir. More on this tomorrow…

Yankees close to acquiring Lance Berkman

Wow, talk about unexpected (although the guys at RAB suggested it earlier today). According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Yankees are close to acquiring Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros. Despite somewhat of an off-year (brought on by injuries, bad luck, etc.), Berkman, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated [...]

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 – [...]

Yanks trying to move Chan Ho Park?

Via Jayson Stark of ESPN: Here’s a big name to add to your distinguished list of available relievers: #Yankees trying to unload Chan Ho (7 HR in 32.1 IP) Park #trades Park has had a solid July, but beyond that he has not been a trustworthy reliever for Joe Girardi and the Yankees. I could [...]

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 [...]

Yanks nearing deal for Cliff Lee?

Obviously, I’m late on this one, but it deserves a thread, regardless of my poor blogging upkeep this month. Apparently, according to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Yankees are close to acquiring Cliff Lee of the Mariners. With a few question marks surrounding A.J. Burnett, in particular, and Phil Hughes given his innings [...]

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 [...]

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