Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Yankees Catching Situation: Revisited

by Chris Posted on November 30, 2012 4:03PM EST

News broke yesterday that Russell Martin signed a 2 year, $17 million contract with the Pirates. Apparently, that was out of the Yankees’ price range. Quite frankly, that doesn’t pass the smell test. Despite being unlucky with balls in play, … Continue reading →

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The Yankees’ Catching Situation

by Chris Posted on November 27, 2012 2:29PM EST

The Yankees chose not extend a $13.3 million qualifying offer to Russell Martin thus making him a free agent. There’s obviously still a chance Martin returns; but, he will no doubt be courted by other teams. Martin had an interesting … Continue reading →

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Kuroda’s Return Brings a Sigh of Relief

by Derek Posted on November 21, 2012 4:02PM EST

As you certainly know by now, Hiroki Kuroda will be back with the Yankees in 2013 on another one-year pact. Hiroki will receive $15 million, with an opportunity to earn $1 million more based on performance triggers. Fangraphs.com’s crowd sourcing … Continue reading →

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Yankees Protect Six from Rule V Draft, Re-Sign Kuroda

by Derek Posted on November 20, 2012 11:22PM EST

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 →

Posted in Free Agency, Offseason, Roster Management, Transactions | Tagged Brett Marshall, Francisco Rondon, Hiroki Kuroda, Jose Ramirez, Manny Banuelos, Nik Turley, Ramon Flores, Rule V | Comments Off

Trade Market: Alex Gordon Available?

by Derek Posted on November 20, 2012 12:09AM EST

Alex Gordon signed a contract extension with Kansas City this past March, but apparently Dayton Moore and the Royals front office are listening to trade offers for the young left fielder. In fact, they’re listening on quite pretty much all of … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Market: Stephen Drew

by Chris Posted on November 16, 2012 2:18PM EST

With Derek Jeter coming off of an injury and Alex Rodriguez’s struggles to stay on the field, the Yankees are reportedly looking for a utility infielder to serve as an upgrade over Jayson Nix/Eduardo Nunez. Given Jeter’s injury uncertainty and generally … Continue reading →

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Marlins Fire Sale: Solution to Yankees RF Vacancy?

by Derek Posted on November 14, 2012 6:17PM EST

We learned today that Torii Hunter will be playing for the Tigers in 2013, and it didn’t ever seem like the Yankees really had a chance, anyway. Nick Swisher has garnered interest from a multitude of teams, and is sure … Continue reading →

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Derek Jeter: SS or DH?

by Chris Posted on November 13, 2012 2:55PM EST

It’s no secret that Derek Jeter has been one of the worst defensive shortstops in baseball for a few years now. Virtually every defensive metric rates him somewhere between below-average and atrocious. At the same time, there’s no doubt that … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Market: Jason Bay (No, seriously)

by Chris Posted on November 9, 2012 2:09PM EST

There are a significant number of plate appearances still to be had in the OF and at DH and not many in-house options. Given their budget constraints though, they may have to look at platoon type players like they did … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Market: Dan Haren

by Chris Posted on November 8, 2012 10:15AM EST

With Andy Pettitte and Hiroki Kuroda both hitting free agency (or more threatening: retirement/Japan), the Yankees will need to add one if not two proven starting pitchers this offseason. One player who seems to fit this profile is Dan Haren. … Continue reading →

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