Tag Archives: Steve Pearce

Yankees lose Pearce to Baltimore, send Thomas to AAA

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

When the Yankees activated Andy Pettitte and Brett Gardner off the 60-day DL last week they made room for them on the 40-man roster by designated Steve Pearce and Justin Thomas for assignment. 10 days later, Pearce has been claimed off waivers by the Orioles and Thomas cleared waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A. That ...

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Out since April, Brett Gardner is finally back

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees are not only activating David Aardsma tonight, but they have also activated Brett Gardner and designated Justin Thomas and Steve Pearce to make room for them on the 40-man roster, according to Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News. There has been talk of activating Gardner for some time now, but the Yankees never ...

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Pearce batting cleanup, Casey McGehee sent to Low-A

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

With Mark Teixeira out of the lineup, the Yankees are starting the newly acquired first baseman Steve Pearce at first base today (he's batting cleanup too). To make room for him on the roster the Yankees are sending third baseman Casey McGehee to Low-A Charleston, according to Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News. It might ...

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Yankees acquire Steve Pearce and DFA Brandon Laird

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees announced this afternoon that they have re-aquired first baseman and outfielder Steve Pearce from the Astros for cash. To make room for Pearce on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated third base prospect Brandon Laird for assignment, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Pearce started the season in the Yankees organization, but opted-out ...

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Yankees sell Steve Pearce to Baltimore

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees have sold Triple-A first baseman Steve Pearce to the Baltimore Orioles for cash after he exercised a June 1 opt-out clause in his contract, according to Chad Jennings of the Journal News. Pearce, 29-years-old, absolutely crushed the ball at Triple-A this season. In 52 games he had an amazing line of .321/.422/.574/.996. Usually a line ...

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Excited to see 5 Yankee minor leaguers

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Chris Barca

One of the biggest positives about living in the Danbury, Connecticut area is that I am no more than an hour’s drive or train ride away from Yankee Stadium. But sadly, the Yankees are the only baseball team, minor or major league, within an hour of my house. As a lover of baseball and the warm ...

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Yankees release Jorge Vazquez

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

It was just two weeks ago when we heard that Jorge Vazquez was not going to be happy spending another year in Triple-A. He wanted a chance to play at the big league level whether it be for the Yankees or somebody else. It looks like it will end up being with somebody else as the ...

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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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