Here are some of the latest news, notes, rumors and opinions involving the Yankees:
Roy Halladay
Yankees 3rd in chase for Doc: “Nevertheless, when it comes to the Roy Halladay Sweepstakes, the Yankees appear to be running third. The Angels, who reportedly made an offer to the Blue Jays yesterday, and Phillies are the favorites.”
Juan Miranda
Can Miranda fill the DH spot?: “Juan Miranda can be a DH,” said Cashman, who cut off a question about not having a DH. “We have Jorge Posada, we have Mark Teixeira and A-Rod and a number of guys who can swing over on their days of rest. We have people we can play in that position internally right now.”
Gardner attracting interest: “According to a scout familiar with the situation, the Sox were one of two teams in the American League Central letting the New York Yankees know during the winter meetings this week that they covet outfielder Brett Gardner. The Kansas City Royals also were wondering what it would take to acquire the promising 26-year-old leadoff hitter.”
Chien-Ming Wang
Would the Yankees possibly bring Wang back?: “Many believe the Yankees will simply bring Wang back on a lesser deal filled with incentives. Think again. A source close to Wang told me recently that the pitcher is still bothered that the Yankees took him to an arbitration hearing over $600,000 in 2008 – then gloated publicly after winning the case.”
Ryota Igarashi
Yankees interested in Ryota Igarashi: “The Yanks appear to be interested in Ryota Igarashi after trading Brian Bruney away to the Nationals on 12/7. The Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, and Baltimore Orioles are also rumored to be interested in Igarashi. And it seems his agent is looking for a 2-year deal wroth about US$2M-3M.”
Brian Giles
“ESPN.com’s Buster Olney mentions that a handful of clubs are interested in Brian Giles, including the Yankees and Reds. It’s still up in the air whether teams will be willing to offer Giles more than a minor league contract.”
John Buck
Could this guy eventually be our backup catcher?: “A 29-year-old major league veteran with some power. Could the Yankees could get him on a minor league deal to play in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as this year’s Kevin Cash?”
Ben Sheets
Could Ben Sheets land in NY?: “Cashman has spoken to the agent of pitcher Ben Sheets, who fit the Yankees’ stated goal of addressing their starting pitching options for the 2010 rotation. “It’s a short list and that list seems to be pricey right now,” Cashman said of his team’s interest in starting pitchers. “So we’ll see.”According to Richard Durret, Sheets is looking for around $12 million, which is what he made in 2008 with the Brewers.”
Matt Holliday
Yankees serious players for Holliday?: “Yankees aren’t satisfied with OF even after Granderson acquisition, source said. Still a strong player for Holliday, with Damon as fallback.”
Hideki Matsui
Yankees could turn to Hideki Matsui, minors to fill DH slot if Johnny Damon balks:
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Granderson’s defense a work in progress / Damon’s Path Back to NY
O’Connor: Yankees’ empire good or evil? / Coke a starter in Detroit?
Winter Ball Weekly Recap / Capping off an already strong bullpen
When the Yanks almost traded Jorge Posada
Kevin Rozell
M. B. Rozell
Ray Rothfeldt
Eduardo Perez
