Following last night’s 5-4 victory over the Astros, the Yankees announced the acquisition if infielder Chris Nelson from Colorado. To make room for Nelson on the 40-man, Francisco Cervelli was placed on the 60-day disabled list. Nelson, 27, debuted with … Continue reading
Hal Steinbrenner opened up his checkbook for what seems like the first time in a long time, but disappointingly failed to fill any of the club’s holes. The Yankees took albatross Vernon Wells off of the Angels roster, who is … Continue reading
A little more than a week ago, I wrote about the possibility of adding another arm to the bullpen. Considering the loss of Rafael Soriano and the questions surrounding Mariano Rivera‘s return from knee surgery, it seemed logical to bring … Continue reading
The Yankees have added another bat to the pile of fringy DH types in Travis Hafner. Hafner is best remembered for being one of the league’s most feared hitters with the Indians in the mid aughts before injuries derailed his … Continue reading
Add another warm body to the hoard of right handed batting outfielders – today, Juan Rivera joined the Yankees on a minor league contract, and will compete with Matt Diaz, Russ Canzler, Thomas Neal, Melky Mesa, and Zoilo Almonte for … Continue reading
As we continue to have no transactions to analyze this offseason, let’s take a look back at some of the trades made over the past five calendar years. Has Brian Cashman and his staff done a good job at evaluating … Continue reading
Last week, the Yankees brought back Hiroki Kuroda on a one year deal. Today, word is circulating that Andy Pettitte is nearing a return to the club on a one year, $10-11 million deal. With Kuroda and Pettitte back in the … Continue reading
As expected, Mariano Rivera will be back with the Yankees in 2013 on a one year contract. The agreement pays Mo $10 million in base salary, with performance incentives. Rivera will regain the closer position he lost after blowing out … Continue reading
Today, the Yankees announced six players being added to the 40-man roster in order to avoid exposure to the Rule V draft that takes place on the final day of the Winter Meetings. Unfamiliar with the Rule V draft? Read … Continue reading
It’s been a little over a month since he Yankees acquired Ichiro from the Mariners fringy pitchers D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. Although sample size caveats will obviously apply, it’s worth a look to see how the trade has panned … Continue reading