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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on February 8, 2012
Yankees Sign Slugger Russell Branyan: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Another day, another minor signing by the New York Yankees. Yesterday the Yankees signed utility man Bill Hall and today they signed first baseman Russell Branyan . The deal is a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Let Mark Teixeira and Other Sluggers Bunt: Fan Debate (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Quite often, it appears that the days of strategy are long gone, especially in the powerful American League East. Now, New York Yankees slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira has declared that he will work on his bunting in spring training to allow him that option when teams pull...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on February 4, 2012
1B Dan Johnson joins Chicago White Sox (PA SportsTicker)
First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on the final night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on February 3, 2012
MLB Roundup: Reports say Fielder will sign with Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
The Detroit Tigers have reeled in Prince Fielder with a nine-year, $214 million deal, according to multiple reports. Fielder, the biggest remaining free-agent prize, will earn an average of $23.78 million a year through 2020. The 27-year-old first baseman will join Miguel Cabrera in...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 24, 2012
Report: Pena heading back to Rays (Yahoo! Sports)
Carlos Pena will head back to Florida in a return to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report. The free agent first baseman will sign a one-year deal worth $7.25 million, according to Jon Heyman of cbssports.com. The 33-year-old hit .225 for the Chicago Cubs last season with 28...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 20, 2012
Cubs discussing Matt Garza trade with Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago Cubs have been busy in 2012. Carlos Zambrano was sent to the Miami Marlins. The team picked up first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the San Diego Padres. And Chicago has reportedly signed former Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Paul Maholm … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 10, 2012
MLB stars defeat Taiwan team 3-2 (PA SportsTicker)
Washington Nationals first baseman Michael Morse hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to lead the MLB All-Star team to a 3-2 win over the Taiwan national team Saturday.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 5, 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
Silver Slugger Awards announced (Yahoo! Sports)
A trio of Boston Red Sox players took home Silver Slugger Awards, which were awarded Thursday to the top offensive performers at each position. Designated hitter David Ortiz won for the fifth time, while first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury were recognized...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 3, 2011
MLB Notebook: Reds deny Votto trade report (Yahoo! Sports)
Will the Cincinnati Reds trade first baseman Joey Votto? ESPN reported that it's a possibility, but general manager Walt Jocketty denied it -- and he wasn't thrilled about having to deny it. "I'm tired of talking about it," Jocketty told the Cincinnati...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 10, 2011
