Yankees Reportedly Trying To Void Remainder Of A-Rod's Contract
If the new allegations were true, the Yankees would face high hurdles to get out of the final five years and $114 million of Rodriguez's record $275 million, 10-year contract.
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If the new allegations were true, the Yankees would face high hurdles to get out of the final five years and $114 million of Rodriguez's record $275 million, 10-year contract.
On Tuesday, the Miami New Times blew the doors open on Anthony Bosch and his anti-aging clinic, Biogenesis. There was A-Rod's name, among others, reportedly listed in "an extraordinary batch of records."
Alex Rodriguez has become the disaster du jour -- an endless loop of errors off-the-field that dwarf any gaffes on the diamond.
Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will not pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed.
"Everything went well," Jeter said as he drove out of the complex.
The Yankees first baseman just can't this feeling any more.
Former Yankee Nick Johnson has decided to retire, plagued by a wrist injury that required multiple surgeries over the last few years. Often injured, Johnson spent parts of 10 seasons in the majors but played in only 832 games.
The 38-year-old Yankees captain fielded 55 grounders on the grass in front of the infield dirt at shortstop on Monday at the team's minor league complex. He also hit in a batting cage.
Carl Pavano's spleen was removed last week after the pitcher was injured when he fell in the snow. The 37-year-old right-hander was hurt in mid-January at his home in Vermont and has been in a Connecticut hospital for nearly two weeks.
For the fewer than 300 in attendance, what a treat it was to hear Simon and Williams perform together. The set list included "Mrs. Robinson," "The Boxer" and "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard."
David Robertson will earn $3.1 million under his one-year deal with the Yanks, increases Yankees' projected payroll to about $206M.
"Yeah," Cashman replied when asked if there was a chance that A-Rod could miss the entire season. "I think because (of) the serious nature of the surgery and the condition that he's trying to recover from, you know, there is that chance."
The Yankees have signed infielder Dan Johnson to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to WFAN's Sweeny Murti.
So Joba Chamberlain is still waiting for a return call from new teammate Kevin Youkilis. Lingering tension, perhaps? Not according to Youkilis' agent.
"I can't control what Kevin Youkilis does, I can only control what I do and, you know what, we'll go on from there," Joba said at the annual BAT fundraising dinner.
Let's look at the national pastime through the lens of entertainment, which is what baseball really should be about, anyway. Without further ado, I present to you my list of the greatest baseball moves of all-time.
The Mets announced the signing of former Met Pedro Feliciano. It includes a spring training invite.
One of baseball's greatest icons Stan Musial has passed away at 92.
Boone Logan is back in the fold with the Yankees after agreeing a one-year deal on Friday.
Dr. Bryan Kelly of the Hospital for Special Surgery, who operated on A-Rod on Wednesday, said last week the extent of cartilage damage was a concern and could not be determined before the operation.
Team USA released its provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday, and both New York baseball teams will be represented. First baseman Mark Teixeira is the only Yankee on the roster, and David Wright is the only Met.
The 38-year-old team captain reiterated Wednesday that he is on track to be in New York's starting lineup for the opener on April 1.
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?
Alex Rodriguez had surgery on his left hip Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break.
According to the Yankees' official website, the team "occasionally played other exhibition games in West Point, dating back to the era when Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were in uniform."
