New York Yankees Make Puzzling Roster Move Sending Francisco Cervelli to Minors: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It appears that the New York Yankees are sending backup catcher Francisco Cervelli to the minor leagues, after their trade for another perennial second-string catcher in Chris Stewart. New York Yankee fans like me have grown used to Cervelli's hustle and positive attitude, and...

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New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Has Five More Team Records in His Sights: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Entering what will be his 18th season as a New York Yankee, Derek Jeter maintains a lifetime .313 batting average. I am an avid fan of the Yankees, but even the casual rooter can deduce that by being on base that often, several team records may be within reach of Jeter--in addition...

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Joba Chamberlain, What Could Have Been: A New York Yankees Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sometimes no matter how much we want something, it's not mean to be, just ask New York Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain. After recovering from Tommy John Surgery, that cost him most of last season, the Yankee reliever suffered a dislocated right ankle on March 22.

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New York Yankee Pitcher Ivan Nova, No More of the Blame Game: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Rookie pitcher Ivan Nova was a pleasant surprise for the New York Yankees in 2011. The young pitcher showed poise beyond his years even during his July demotion. At the time the understandably disappointed Nova said and did all the right things.

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New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, Love Him or Hate Him: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Alex Rodriguez is one of the most polarizing players in baseball even among New York Yankee fans. I'm not sure what it is about New York's third baseman that generates such heated feelings. I don't hate Rodriguez, I'm just not overly found of him.

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New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, Let Your Play Speak for You: A Fan’s Plea (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Spring training is just underway, but New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez is already in midseason form with the media. After a disappointing 2011 season, Rodriguez arrived at spring training declaring himself healthy thanks to plasma-rich platelet injections in his knee, recommended by...

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MLB 2012 New York Yankees Home Schedule at Yankee Stadium (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees have much to get excited about this season at Yankee Stadium. Many memories were made in 2011 and plenty more will be created this upcoming season. Will this be the year the Yankees claim the American League championship?

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Lifelong Yankee Jorge Posada Retires: A Fan’s Take on Why He’ll Be Missed (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

During a mostly down season, in the final year of his contract, it became clear 2011 would be Jorge Posada's final year as a New York Yankee. Posada began the year as the Yankees' full-time designated hitter, replaced behind the plate by former Dodger, Russell Martin.

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Source: Yankees’ Jorge Posada set to retire (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jorge Posada is planning to retire after 17 seasons with the New York Yankee rather than pursue opportunities with other teams.

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Why No New York Yankee is Happier Than Infielder Eduardo Nunez This Week (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Infielder Eduardo Nunez cannot be losing sleep over his position in manager Joe Girardi's depth chart, because it was solidified this week after the New York Yankees announced their failure to come to a contractual agreement with Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima.

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