Sweeny: Winfield-Esque Comeback? Odds Aren't In A-Rod's Favor
No matter how well the doctors repaired A-Rod's hip, will he be able to resemble something of his old self after missing so much time at 37?
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No matter how well the doctors repaired A-Rod's hip, will he be able to resemble something of his old self after missing so much time at 37?
A one-time All-Star, Soriano had 42 saves and a 2.26 ERA for the American League East-champion Yankees last year while filling in for injured closer Mariano Rivera, who plans to return from a knee injury in 2013.
"We've signed three or four of the biggest free agents on the market, and we're pretty happy with that," Steinbrenner said. "...We've got some work to do, still. We need another bat. We're not done yet."
The Crimson Tide is taking on the Fighting Irish in the BCS National Championship Game, and Saban has been thinking out of the box to prepare his players for the big game. On Sunday, he took a page out of legendary Yankees closer Mariano Rivera's book.
Mariano Rivera is nearing full health and will soon begin throwing.
"I know a lot of people have told me they think home runs are bad," Cashman said. "I'm not one of them. Well, those people are going to get a chance to see what it looks like."
I'll admit that I'm as skeptical of what the Yankees can do in 2013 as most of you. I'm just willing to let it play out a little longer before I make final judgement.
2013 brings major issues and tons of uncertainty for the aging, payroll-trimming New York Yankees.
Hideki Matsui added an extra bit of class to the Yankee pinstripes during his seven years in the Bronx and will be remembered as a beloved Yankee.
Ernie Palladino plays Santa and hands out Christmas presents to New York sports icons.
The Yankees picked up the final year of Curtis Granderson's contract this offseason. But will the Grandy Man be picking up his paychecks in the Bronx?
"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."
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.
Brian Cashman is pleased by the way the Yankees' offseason is progressing.
There isn't an obvious answer for the Yankees
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.
The personnel affairs of the Yankees and Mets over the last two days have shown us the difference between winners and losers. Like matters on the field, things come easy for winners. The losers always struggle.
Andy Pettitte and the Yankees have agreed a one-year deal worth $12 million.
Get ready for a Hot Stove breakfast with Bronx Bombers manager Joe Girardi, which will be hosted by WFAN host Mike Francesa on Tuesday, December 11, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square.
Left-hander Andy Pettitte will likely announce in the coming days that he will return to the Yankees for the 2013 season, WFAN's Jon Heyman reported. The 40-year-old is expected to sign a contract worth slightly over $11 million, Heyman said.
There was a point in the last week where it may have seemed that Hiroki Kuroda was going to pitch elsewhere in 2013. Eat without worry, my friends. Kuroda is indeed coming back to the Yankees next season.
Here's something to be thankful for: Mariano Rivera on a pitcher's mound.
The American League East champions passed on pursuing the Marlins' top players, and instead are focusing on re-signing starting pitchers Andy Pettitte and Hiroki Kuroda.
