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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on March 16, 2012
Pettitte ends retirement, signs minor-league deal with Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)
Andy Pettitte's time in New York Yankees camp has evolved into a desire to restart his successful major-league career. The left-hander signed a minor-league contract Friday with an invitation to big-league camp. The 39-year-old had already visited Yankees' camp twice as a...
LHP Boone Logan and Yankees agree at $1,875,000 (AP)
The Yankees settled their final salary arbitration case, agreeing with left-hander Boone Logan on a one-year contract worth $1,875,000. The agreement Thursday was just below the midpoint between the $2.1 million he had asked for last week in arbitration and the $1.7 million New York had offered. But Logan can earn a $25,000 bonus if he appears in 55 games this season.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 26, 2012
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
New York Yankees Offseason: Mark Buehrle is an Upgrade Over Freddy Garcia, but Garcia Likely to Return (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Since left-hander C.J. Wilson and Japanese righty Yu Darvish are considered huge gambles due to what it would cost a team to land either, there's a market for price-friendlier veterans Freddy Garcia and Mark Buehrle. In 2011, Garcia, 35, went 12-8 with a 3.62 ERA for the New...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 19, 2011
Rangers counting on LHP Holland to chill out (AP)
Derek Holland insists he didn't feel jittery while starting Game 2 of the AL championship series. The Texas left-hander sure looked and pitched like it, giving up four hits and four walks while getting just eight outs against Detroit. As he prepares to start Game 6 on Saturday, the 25-year-old with the fuzzy mustache says he's learned a lesson about getting a grip on himself.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 14, 2011
Yankees’ Sabathia refuses to blame umpire (Yahoo! Sports)
Sabathia of the New York Yankees might have been the victim of a tight strike zone on Monday night, but the left-hander wasn't using that as an excuse for his subpar outing in Game 3 of the Division Series. Sabathia gave up four runs on seven hits and a season-high six walks,...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 4, 2011
MLB Notebook: Phils’ Utley probably out through Wednesday (Yahoo! Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley could be sidelined through the team's current road trip, which ends on Wednesday, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told CSN Philly on Friday. Utley was hit on the head by a fastball from Braves left-hander Eric O'Flaherty...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 9, 2011
Matusz out of Orioles’ rotation after shaky start (AP)
Brian Matusz is out of Baltimore's rotation for the foreseeable future. Matusz's disappointing season took another downward turn Tuesday when Orioles manager Buck Showalter said there were no immediate plans to give the left-hander another start. Matusz, once among baseball's brightest prospects, was knocked around by the New York Yankees on Monday, getting a no-decision in a game the...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 7, 2011
Sabathia finally solves Red Sox and Yankees win (AP)
CC Sabathia finally snapped out of his Red Sox funk, and it took an extra effort to do it. The big Yankees left-hander struck out 10 on Tuesday night, throwing a season-high 128 pitches in six innings to beat Boston for the first time in five tries and lead New York to a 5-2 victory. The Yankees improved to 3-13 this season against the Red Sox, who still lead the AL East by one-half game.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 30, 2011
Red Sox have 2 off days before hosting Yankees Tuesday (Yahoo! Sports)
Red Sox manager Terry Francona was asked after Saturday's long doubleheader sweep of the Oakland Athletics to look ahead at what his plans for left-hander Erik Bedard might be in the playoffs. Laughing out loud, Francona said, "You might be getting a little ahead of...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 28, 2011
