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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 17, 2012
Giants ace Lincecum asks for $21.5 million (The Canadian Press)
SAN FRANCISCO - Giants ace Tim Lincecum asked for US$21.5 million in salary arbitration Tuesday and was offered $17 million by the club.
Yankees’ Rotation Looks Much Stronger: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Early in the offseason, the New York Yankees accomplished their Number 1 priority in restructuring the contract of ace left-hander C.C. Sabathia to ensure that he stays in pinstripes for at least a few more years. Then, after a long period of silence except for the crickets, the...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 15, 2012
Girardi optimistic Hughes will bounce back (Yahoo! Sports)
Since re-signing CC Sabathia to an extension and keeping the ace from opting out of his contract, the New York Yankees have shied away from making a big splash this winter when it comes to the rotation. With veterans Freddy Garcia and A.J.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on December 15, 2011
Verlander unanimously wins Cy Young; is MVP next? (AP)
Justin Verlander was ready to jump into the debate. Shortly after winning the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday in a unanimous vote, the Detroit Tigers' ace took on the far more intriguing question: Will he capture the MVP trophy, too? "Do I think it's possible? Yes. Would I like to win it? Of course," he said during a conference call.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 16, 2011
Yankees Should Steer Clear of C.J. Wilson (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The only can't-miss pitcher who would have been in baseball's 2011-12 free agent class never actually became a free agent. That is New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia, who signed a one-year, $30 million extension to remain in pinstripes, bringing his total haul to $122 million...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 6, 2011
Verlander selected player of year in union vote (AP)
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has been selected player of the year in voting by the Major League Baseball Players Association, becoming the second pitcher to earn the honor. Verlander beat out Boston first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson for the Players Choice Award, announced Thursday.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 3, 2011
Cano, Swisher back, but Sabathia has option (Yahoo! Sports)
A day after the New York Yankees picked up the options of Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher, they faced an impending deadline on an option that's out of their hands. Ace CC Sabathia has until Monday at 11:59 p.m. to opt out of his remaining four-year, $92 million contract.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 30, 2011
Carpenter paves way for Cards in Series finale (AP)
The Cardinals gave the ball to their ace. On short rest, Chris Carpenter paved the way in the World Series finale. The 36-year-old Carpenter was his usual stingy self on short rest in Game 7. Emphasizing breaking balls after a shaky start, the right-hander shut down the Texas Rangers' dangerous in a 6-2 victory that gave St.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 29, 2011
Yankees hope to get offer to Sabathia before he opts out (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia has till three days after the World Series ends to opt out of the final four...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 26, 2011
Yu Darvish Could Leave Japan If Money is Right: Fan Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Star Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish might decide to pitch in the Major Leagues if he gets the right deal. That could lead to a bidding war between teams like the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, and potentially bring another Japanese ace to the United States.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 21, 2011
