Sweeny Says: Yankees Fans -- Remain Calm
I know Cliff Lee is in Philadelphia and Andy Pettitte is sitting at home in his bathrobe. But that's no reason to think that on February 14th the Yankees are doomed.
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I know Cliff Lee is in Philadelphia and Andy Pettitte is sitting at home in his bathrobe. But that's no reason to think that on February 14th the Yankees are doomed.
No Cliff Lee? No Andy Pettitte? No problem. After an admittedly less-than-stellar offseason, optimism is running high in Tampa as pitchers and catchers are set to officially report on Monday.
With pitchers and catchers set to report in Tampa, Yankees general manager dropped a bomb on relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain. According to Cashman, New York's fiery righty isn't guaranteed to make the 2011 roster.
The New York Yankees right-hander, who went 18-8 last season, worked extensively on the pitch at spring training one year ago. A fast regular-season start saw Hughes often bypassing it after the All-Star break, which likely contributed to a second-half record of 7-6.
Despite being limited by injuries in recent seasons Eric Chavez feels heathly and is ready to compete for a part-time role with the Yankees.
Andy Pettitte announced his retirement one week ago today. To recognize his outstanding career we made a list of his top games and moments with the Yankees.
The 35-year old Belliard hit .216 with two homers and 19 RBIs in 82 games last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yankees catching prospect Jesus Montero said on Tuesday that he wants "to be behind the plate" for New York in 2011. The youngster has company.
The Yankees say the right-hander, who's bounced between roles since joining the club in late 2007, will stay a reliever.
According to FOXSports.com, the Yankees have agreed in principle to a minor-league deal with righty reliever Luis Ayala.
With Russell Martin projected to be New York's primary catcher, top prospect Jesus Montero is ready to show the Yankees what he's made of.
The Red Sox have added more depth to their much-improved bullpen, signing former Yankees right-hander Alfredo Aceves and lefty Dennys Reyes.
Yankees catcher Russell Martin is set to resume catching drills Wednesday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in December.
A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Eric Chavez and the Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract.
Craig thinks he has found photographic evidence that Alex Rodriguez is no longer on PEDs. Judge for yourself...
Derek Jeter is focused on the present and not his subpar 2010 season. "I've always been pretty good in my career in terms of forgetting about previous seasons, whether it was a good season or a bad season," Jeter said Monday. "You have to forget about it and move on."
A-Rod, no stranger to uncomfortable moments, was broadcast all over the globe being fed popcorn by Cameron Diaz during Fox's broadcast of the Super Bowl.
The Yankees second baseman, Robinson Cano, will have a new agent when he negotiates for a new contract come the 2014 season.
In a day that Andy Pettitte "knew was obviously going to eventually come," the Yankees' sturdy lefty said goodbye to baseball on Friday morning.
He wasn't flashy and he wasn't overpowering. He was never the best, but he wasn't far behind. If Andy Pettitte was anything, he was consistent.
Andy Pettitte pitched as he acted: like a gentleman. From the jump he acted like he'd been there before. And rather quickly, he had.
Though he was primarily a catcher in the major leagues, former Yankees World Series hero Jim Leyritz is the new pitching coach for the minor league Newark Bears.
To some, the lasting image of Andy Pettitte in pinstripes will be those eyes sunken under his cap looking over his glove as he toed the rubber. But there was one signature moment that defined him.
Andy Pettitte is going ahead with his decision to retire, leaving the Yankees with a huge hole in what appears to be a rather wobbly starting rotation. On Thursday, several all-time great Yankees weighed in on Pettitte's career in pinstripes.
"Thank You Andy." Tom Kaminski captured this grateful message on Friday, Feb. 4, delivered on the Yankee Stadium marquee.
