AP: Nick Johnson off to Yanks; Phillies pick up Rollins’ option

December 18, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Curtis Granderson, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Melky Cabrera, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, World Series, new york yankees
Nick Johnson is returning to the Yankees, a move that likely will end Johnny Damon's time in New York after four seasons. A person familiar with the negotiations says Johnson has reached a preliminary agreement on a $5.5 million, one-year contract.

Free agent forecast: Hot topics

November 25, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Chone Figgins, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Dayton Moore, Derek Jeter, Hank Blalock, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Joe Mauer, Johnny Damon, Kenji Johjima, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Miguel Tejada, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roy Halladay, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Vicente Padilla, Xavier Nady, new york yankees
The New York Yankees dominated the free agent scene last offseason, but how active will they be now that they have a championship team in place? Which other clubs are in position to make big moves this offseason? Who isn't? What players will be most and least enticing to teams? We tackle these questions and more as we preview the free agent class.

Free agent forecast: Hot topics

November 25, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Chone Figgins, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Dayton Moore, Derek Jeter, Hank Blalock, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Joe Mauer, Johnny Damon, Kenji Johjima, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Miguel Tejada, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roy Halladay, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Vicente Padilla, Xavier Nady, new york yankees
The New York Yankees dominated the free agent scene last offseason, but how active will they be now that they have a championship team in place? Which other clubs are in position to make big moves this offseason? Who isn't? What players will be most and least enticing to teams? We tackle these questions and more as we preview the free agent class.

Crowds roar, bells ring as NYC throws parade for Yankees

November 06, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Derek Jeter, George Steinbrenner, Joe Girardi, Mariano Rivera, New York, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, World Series, new york yankees
Crowds roared and church bells rang in lower Manhattan on Friday as the Yankees' World Series championship celebration revved up with a ticker-tape parade.

Yankees’ Rodriguez ends tumultuous season with redemption

November 06, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - C.C. Sabathia, Derek Jeter, Elias Sports Bureau, George Steinbrenner, Joe Girardi, Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, Theo Epstein, World Series, new york yankees
Third baseman Alex Rodriguez stood off to the side of the World Series victory stage, away from his teammates, apart from the celebration, alone in his thoughts.

Phillies’ Rollins yearns to be king of the hill, top of the heap

November 04, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Charlie Manuel, Cincinnati Reds, Cole Hamels, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, New York Mets, New York Yankees News, Philadelphia Phillies, World Series, Yankee Stadium, new york yankees
The stage is the biggest. The lights are the brightest. The stakes are the highest.

Phillies stay alive behind Utley, Lee as Series shifts back to N.Y.

November 03, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Charlie Manuel, Cliff Lee, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees News, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Shane Victorino, World Series, Yankee Stadium, new york yankees
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five as Philadelphia beat the New York Yankees 8-6 on Monday night to set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003.

Phillies stay alive behind Utley, Lee as Series shifts back to N.Y.

November 03, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Charlie Manuel, Cliff Lee, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees News, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Shane Victorino, World Series, Yankee Stadium, new york yankees
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five as Philadelphia beat the New York Yankees 8-6 on Monday night to set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003.

Postseason slumps magnified in Fall Classic

November 02, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Charlie Manuel, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Joe Girardi, Mark Teixeira, National League Championship Series, New York Yankees News, Pedro Martinez, Robinson Cano, Shane Victorino, World Series, new york yankees
Postseason minislumps are as common as a fall cold and magnified like the swine flu. But with all the off days in the October schedule and the pressure of the playoffs, it can be difficult for an established hitter to make the necessary adjustments.

Postseason slumps magnified in Fall Classic

November 02, 2009 :: Posted by - New York Yankees Top Stories Topic Feed :: Category - Charlie Manuel, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Joe Girardi, Mark Teixeira, National League Championship Series, New York Yankees News, Pedro Martinez, Robinson Cano, Shane Victorino, World Series, new york yankees
Postseason minislumps are as common as a fall cold and magnified like the swine flu. But with all the off days in the October schedule and the pressure of the playoffs, it can be difficult for an established hitter to make the necessary adjustments.

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