Brian Cashman On The State Of The Yankees: 'Beggars Can't Be Choosers'
"Beggars can't be choosers," general manager Brian Cashman said. "...There's not a lot of choices out there. It's a very limited sandbox to play in."
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"Beggars can't be choosers," general manager Brian Cashman said. "...There's not a lot of choices out there. It's a very limited sandbox to play in."
Losing A-Rod until mid-season will force the Yankees to make power-hitting outfielder Cody Ross their number one target.
A-Rod must be considered severely damaged goods, the kind that certainly will never return to his lofty status of old, and may even struggle to attain mere usefulness.
The bombshell about A-Rod's latest injury leaves us all wondering what he has left. Let's face it -- it is perfectly clear to all of us that he is not a 30-100 guy anymore.
37-year-old Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who reportedly complained of pain in his previously-operated on right hip during the playoffs, is slated for surgery next month to address a tear in his left hip.
The Yankees say Alex Rodriguez will have surgery on his left hip and will miss the start of the season and possibly the entire first half.
Derek Jeter packing on the pounds? Not so fat -- er, fast.
Former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, longtime umpire Hank O'Day and barehanded catcher Deacon White have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame for their excellence through the first half of the 20th century.
A Babe Ruth team sweater from around 1922 sold for $250,642 and a Lou Gehrig game-used bat from 1938 or '39 sold for $75,205.
Brian Cashman is pleased by the way the Yankees' offseason is progressing.
There isn't an obvious answer for the Yankees
A person with knowledge of the deal said the Pirates have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract with the three-time All-Star, hoping he can give them some pop at the plate and respectable defense behind it.
Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $10 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Sweeny Murti chatted with Mike Francesa about Yankees' burning topics on Thursday.
For a team that trades on tradition, symbolism and success, the Yankees just took a giant leap toward remaining competitive, if not contenders, in 2013 by signing Andy Pettitte.
