Category Archives: Yankees Rumors

Rumor: Imperfect Galarraga is working out with the Yankees

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Former Tigers righty, Armando Galarraga, who became famous for pitching an perfect game that was stolen from him by the first base umpire has been working out in Tampa with the Yankees and could sign with the team soon, according to Augusto Cardenas of Desde el Home, a Venezuelan baseball blog. Galarraga, 30, has a career 4.69 ...

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Sherman: Yankees serious about $189 million and will not re-sign Swisher

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Joel Sherman of the NY Post has been on the Yankees beat longer than any other writer for any publication. This means that he often has better sources and better insight as to what the Yankees future plans are. What he says is going to happen, usually ends up happening. That is not good news for ...

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Rumor: Yankees not planning extension talks with Martin

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

As is their usual style, the Yankees don't plan on discussing an extension with Russell Martin, who will be a free agent after this year, during the season, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. This is not much of a surprise, but the latest trend in baseball is to lock up players before they hit ...

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Rumor: Jorge Soler still not a free agent

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Remember Jorge Soler? He was the other Cuban outfielder not named Yoenis Cespedes to make news this offseason as teams anticipated signing the 19-year-old. However he still hasn't established residency outside of Cuba and teams say they haven't been told that he is officially a free agent yet, meaning that it is illegal to negotiate with ...

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Rumor: The Giants wanted Phelps for Stewart

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The trade for Chris Stewart was confusing and somewhat bothersome because while George Kontos wasn't a great arm, he seemed like a lot to give up for an all glove, no hit catcher like Stewart. However if the Giants had their way, the Yankees would have given up even more. Apparently the Giants initial asking price ...

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Rumor: Yankees haven’t gotten calls on Maxwell

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

As I wrote this morning, Yankees outfielder Justin Maxwell's days in Pinstripes seem numbered because he is out of options doesn't look like he's going to make the team out of spring training. Maxwell has been impressive this spring and there already have been teams that have expressed interest in him. However, Yankees general manager Brian ...

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Rumor: JoVa could be out as Yankees sign Pearce

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Last week we heard the rumor that Yankees minor league first baseman Jorge Vazquez wanted a chance to play at the big league level either with the Yankees or elsewhere and it appears that he may soon be on the move. The Yankees signed former Pirates 1B/OF Steve Pearce to a minor league deal on Thursday, ...

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Rumor: Yankees getting interest in Justin Maxwell

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Yankees outfielder Justin Maxwell is putting together an impressive spring, but even though he is unlikely to make the Yankees out of spring training the young outfielder who is out of options is drawing interest from other teams. According to George King of the NY Post, the Astros and the Orioles have interested in Maxwell. King ...

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Rumor: Hughes has all but wrapped up rotation spot

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Last season was a train wreck of a season for Phil Hughes and if the Yankees rotation were based solely on last year's stats he would be on the outside looking in. However, he has impressed the Yankees so much this spring that a source told Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News that, "it would be ...

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Rumor: Yankees don’t plan to release Joba Chamberlain

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Many have wondered if injuring himself on a trampoline is grounds to void Joba Chamberlain's contract. Certainly if Aaron Boone was cut loose for getting hurt in a simple basketball game, the Yankees must have options with Joba. However, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has reported that the Yankees have stated both publicly and privately that ...

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