From MLB.com: One name that has been tossed around as possibly moving -- and one that would certainly satisfy the Yankees' style of making big acquisitions -- is Ivan Rodriguez. The Tigers catcher has superior numbers to the other four (Gerald Laird, Paul Lo Duca, Miguel Olivo, and Rod Barajas), can be a free agent at the end of the year and brings the experience of nine postseason series and a trophy case overrun by 13 Gold Glove awards. The great Yankees teams have always had a fixture at... Read Full Story
...As well as everything else, including trade and free agents at today's meeting in Tampa. According to ESPN, Hank Steinbrenner said the he'll "mention (Bonds)," at today's meeting with Yankees officials in Tampa. "We'll cover everything. No stone will be left unturned," Steinbrenner said. Here's some more from ESPN: Co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner acknowledged he'd mention Bonds, the indicted home run king who became a free agent when the San Francisco Giants did not bring him back.In... Read Full Story
From the New York Post: Dodgers have an interest in Robinson Cano and might be willing to deal Derek Lowe and outfielder Matt Kemp, but the Yankees aren't inclined to part with the red-hot second baseman unless there is a front-of-the-rotation-type starter coming to The Bronx. Lowe, who has the stomach for big games and has AL East experience with the Red Sox, doesn't fit that bill. Kemp, 23, would be viewed as a replacement for Bobby Abreu in right field next year. Kemp is batting .287... Read Full Story
Posada is now deciding whether to have surgery on his shoulder and miss the next six months, or opt for rehab, return as DH/1B and then have the surgery. Posada obviously thinks the Yankees have a chance to win this year, and wants to be part of it, which is why he's trying to hang around. The real question is what's more important for the Yankees, and not what's important for Jorge Posada and his ego. Remember Yankees fans, it was his ego and his claims that he would sign with the Mets... Read Full Story
From Ken Rosenthal: The Yankees have expressed interest in both the Rangers' Gerald Laird and Royals' Miguel Olivo, according to major-league sources. New York's current catchers, Jose Molina and Chad Moeller, both are career backups. Laird, 28, has been on the disabled list since June 21 with a strained left hamstring, but he began a rehabilitation assignment Tuesday night at Class AAA and is expected to be activated this weekend. The Rangers would want young pitching for Laird, sources... Read Full Story
Today the Yankees announced the list of attendees for this year's Old Timer's Day, which will be held on August 2nd at Yankee Stadium. Here is the partial of those scheduled to attend: (*Denotes first-time Old-Timer) Jim Abbott Luis Arroyo Steve Balboni Jesse Barfield *Don Baylor Paul Blair Johnny Blanchard Ron Blomberg Wade Boggs Scott Bradley Dr. Bobby Brown Homer Bush Andy Carey Chris Chambliss Horace Clarke Jerry Coleman David Cone Ron Davis Bucky Dent Al Downing Brian Doyle *Dave... Read Full Story
Regular Season Game 101 Yankees (55-45) @ Twins (55-45) Yankee Stadium - Bronx, NY Game Time: 1:05 p.m. TV: YES - MLB.TV | Radio: WCBS 880 Here are the lineups: YANKEES Johnny Damon DH Derek Jeter SS Bobby Abreu RF Alex Rodriguez 3B Richie Sexson 1B Robinson Cano 2B Melky Cabrera CF Jose Molina C Justin Christian LF Mike Mussina RHP (12-6, 3.49 ERA) TWINS Glen Perkins LHP (7-2, 3.84 ERA) Notes: Mike Mussina is 21-6, 3.18 against the Twins in his career. ... The Yankees have won five in a... Read Full Story
