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Giants ace Lincecum asks for $21.5 million (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:01:18 +0000

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)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:15:00 +0000

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...

Girardi optimistic Hughes will bounce back (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:50:11 +0000

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.

Verlander unanimously wins Cy Young; is MVP next? (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:05:44 +0000

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.

Yankees Should Steer Clear of C.J. Wilson (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:45:00 +0000

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...

Verlander selected player of year in union vote (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:14:30 +0000

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.

Cano, Swisher back, but Sabathia has option (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:05:13 +0000

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.

Carpenter paves way for Cards in Series finale (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:27:32 +0000

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.

Yankees hope to get offer to Sabathia before he opts out (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:13:06 +0000

New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia has till three days after the World Series ends to opt out of the final four...

Yu Darvish Could Leave Japan If Money is Right: Fan Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +0000

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.