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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Girardi: Yankees’ rotation is set (Yahoo! Sports)

Forget about the free agents still out there on the market. With the return of Freddy Garcia for 2012, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi believes his rotation is already in place. Girardi told the New York Daily News that he expects to use CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, A.J.

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Freddy Garcia signs one-year deal with Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)

Pitcher Freddy Garcia agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Yankees, according to ESPN.com. Garcia's arrival could give the team five expected starters entering spring training: CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, A.J. Burnett, Garcia and Phil Hughes.

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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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New York Yankees Hold on to CC Sabathia: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Monday night, October 31 st, New York Yankees fans got the Halloween treat they were waiting for, courtesy of CC Sabathia's Twitter account. "Yankee fans, I'll be here fighting for number 28 next year," Sabathia announced.

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New York Yankees, Cashman Reach Three-year Deal (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees announced Tuesday morning that they've reached a three-year agreement with Brian Cashman, who will return to serve as senior vice president and general manager. The re-signing was expected, and it came on the heels of CC Sabathia's one-year extension,...

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CC Sabathia and the $30 million YouTube video (Yahoo! Sports)

The possibility that we'd see CC Sabathia involved in the offseason's biggest drama was ended with a tweet from the big man himself on Monday night. The message linked to a simple YouTube video which contained an even simpler message: Sabathia … Continue reading →

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Report: Sabathia plans to opt out of Yankees contract (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is planning to opt out of his Yankees contract by the Monday night deadline, making him a free agent, SI.com's Jon Heyman reported Sunday evening. The Yankees reportedly made an offer to Sabathia over the weekend, but it had been anticipated...

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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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MLB Roundup: Yankees preparing offer for Sabathia (Yahoo! Sports)

Report: Yankees preparing offer for Sabathia The New York Yankees reportedly will take a shot at re-signing CC Sabathia before his deadline to opt out of his contract, but aren't likely to reach an agreement. The club was set to make a proposal to Sabathia this weekend, the New...

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