Category Archives: Yankees Rumors

Rumor: Yankees don’t expect to land Scott Hairston

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The rumor yesterday was that free agent outfielder Scott Hairston was choosing between the Yankees and the Mets as he was about to sign his contract for next year. However, according to Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com, the Yankees feel like if it has come down to those two teams that they will be on the ...

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Rumor: Yankees among teams interested in Ben Francisco

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While the Yankees wait to hear from Scott Hairston, they are also one of five teams who have expressed an interest in another free agent outfielder, Ben Francisco, according to Mark Hale of the NY Post. Hale reports that Francisco's agent John Boggs told him that he's currently trying to figure out which team provides him ...

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Rumor: Scott Hairston choosing between the Yankees and Mets

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The Yankees have been interested in free agent outfielder Scott Hairston throughout the entire offseason, but so far he hasn't signed with anybody while he holds out for a multi-year deal. It doesn't appear that he's getting one at this point though, but his agent Casey Close told Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com that he'll be signing ...

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Rumor: Yankees had interest in Berkman, but he signed with Texas

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The Yankees were interested in signing Lance Berkman to fill their vacant DH position, according to Ken Davidoff of the NY Post. Unfortunately, Berkman signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the Texas Rangers instead. Berkman played for the Yankees back in 2010 and let him walk after just 37 games, but they were interested in ...

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Rumor: Yankees rejected 1-year offer from Rafael Soriano’s agent

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About a month ago Scott Boras asked the Yankees if they'd consider re-signing Rafael Soriano to a one-year deal and were flatly rejected, according to Bob Klapisch of the Bergin Record. Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Yankees would rather have the draft pick and the draft slot dollars than Soriano no matter how cheap ...

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Rumor: Yankees not interested in Jim Thome or Chipper Jones

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The Yankees are still in need of a DH, but they won't be turning to the 42-year-old Jim Thome or the recently retired Chipper Jones for help, according to Mark Hale of the NY Post. Injuries limited Thome to just 58 games last season, but he still did well for such an old guy as he ...

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Marlins willing to listen to offers for Stanton

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The Miami Marlins have essentially traded their entire roster this offseason, but they still have Giancarlo Stanton left and are rumored to be willing to listen to offers for him. What does this mean, if anything, for the Yankees though? Not much. It's not that the Yankees wouldn't want him. Stanton just turned 23, has already received MVP ...

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Yankees prospect Slade Heathcott could play in the Bronx this year

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It seems almost impossible to imagine, but the Yankees scouting director Damon Oppenheimer told Jack Curry of the YES Network that former No. 1 draft pick Slade Heathcott is an "impact player" and could potentially make it all the way to the Bronx in 2013. The 22-year-old outfielder still hasn't played above High-A, but is coming ...

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Rumor: Yankees not interested in Delmon Young

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Lots to catch up on today so I'll just get right down to it. The Yankees haven't stopped searing for another right handed hitting outfielder despite having already signed Matt Diaz, but they don't have any interest in Delmon Young, according to Joel Sherman of the NY Post. Young, who is still just 27, has a career ...

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Rumor: Yankees still interested in Scott Hairston despite signing Matt Diaz

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The Yankees signed Matt Diaz earlier this week which fills their need for a right handed hitting outfielder, but despite that they are still interested in signing Scott Hairston, according to Kevin Kernan of the NY Post. This makes sense since Diaz is coming off a few injury plagued seasons, his numbers have taken a hit ...

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