The New York Yankees plan on sticking with their current starting rotation heading into spring training.
The Yankees were set on signing Cliff Lee for a major upgrade of their rotation but were spurned by the left-hander.
The team is still awaiting word from veteran Andy Pettitte to see if he will return or opt to retire.
Pettitte claims he is leaning toward retirement, which likely means he wants the Yankees to give him more money. (Read More…)
The New York Yankees didn’t get Cliff Lee, so they turned their attention to a much more unheralded free agent.
The team has signed catcher Russell Martin to a contract, and he will compete with Francisco Cervelli and Jesus Montero for playing time.
The Yankees are in the process of transitioning Jorge Posada from catcher to designated hitter.
Martin was once one of the best young catchers in the game, but he has been slowed by injuries the past two years. (Read More…)
The New York Yankees have agreed to a three-year contract worth $51 million with shortstop Derek Jeter.
The deal will include an option for a fourth year that could make his contract worth over $60 million.
The shortstop’s numbers took a major tumble in 2010, prompting concern that his career might be nearing its end.
Jeter did receiver some interest from the San Francisco Giants, among other teams, but was never expected to go elsewhere. (Read More…)
The New York Yankees have agreed to a two-year contract worth $30 million with veteran closer Mariano Rivera.
Rivera, after a disappointing 2007 season, has seen his numbers return to normal the past three years.
He has been a mainstay at the back end of the Yankees bullpen since the mid 90’s and a part of several championship teams.
Rivera never really tested the free agent market, certain that he would finish out his career in pinstripes. (Read More…)
The New York Yankees are likely to increase their contract offer to free agent shortstop Derek Jeter.
However, the Yankees will not be increasingly it significantly, which is what they would have to do to meet Jeter’s demands.
The Yankees initial contract offer was a three-year deal worth $45 million. The team is willing to bump that up to $50 million.
Meanwhile, Jeter is looking for a contract offer of four or five years worth about $23-$24 million per year. (Read More…)
