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| The Yankees are said to have interest in second baseman Orlando Hudson, but the only problem is they have Robinson Cano. According to SI.com the Yankees might look to trade Cano or move him to first base if they would bring in Hudson. |
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| Mike Mussina has officially announced that he is hanging up his cleats after 18 seasons of service in the majors, according to the Sports Network. |
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| The NY Post speculated that Jason Giambi could be a good fit for the Rays, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com. |
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| Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner would be the Yankees' center fielders if the new season started right now, but manager Joe Girardi commented that the team has been discussing bringing in outside help in meetings, according to MLB.com. Girardi said, "Some of it may depend on who we sign first, and do we decide from a financial standpoint, do we bring in an outside center fielder? But we have had internal discussions about other people."
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| Hideki Matsui is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery and he is running in place, according to MLB.com. head trainer Gene Monahan noted that Matsui "looks great." |
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| Foxsports.com is reporting that Mike Mussina will retire but won't make the official announcement until later in the week. |
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| Mike Mussina could make his decision regarding retirement as early as today, according to Newsday. |
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| Former Yankees' fan favorite Bernie Williams may attempt a comeback at age 40, according to the NY Post. He said, "I'm looking to keeping my options open, keep working out. It's been a great two years. I've had the opportunity to do things that I never really had the opportunity to do when I was playing. I had the chance to travel. Take my kids to school, watch my kid graduate from high school, a lot of things that I never would have never had the opportunity to do if I had been playing the game."
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| The Yankees have opted to offer Bobby Abreu arbitration, as reported by Sports Illustrated. |
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| Andy Pettitte's agent does not want him to settle for a pay cut to remain with the Yankees, according to the NY Post. He made $16 million in 2008. |
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| The New York Yankees are likely not going to attempt to re-sign right fielder Bobby Abreu, according to Yankees.com. |
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| The Scranton Times Tribune reports pitching prospect Alan Horne received good news from Dr. James Andrews this week following surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff. He will begin throwing on December 1, and should be ready for spring training. |
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| Darrell Rasner's right were sold to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Pacific League for $1 million dollars, according to ESPN. |
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| The Marlins may have interest in free agent pitcher Carl Pavano, the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com reports. |
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| Derek Jeter won his third straight Silver Slugger on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Alex Rodriguez was awarded his 10th Silver Slugger award on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Minor league reliever Kanekoa Texeira was sent to the Yankees from the White Sox with Nick Swisher on Thursday in a deal that netted the White Sox Wilson Betemit and minor leaguers Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez. |
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| Outfielder Nick Swisher was traded from the Chicago White Sox with Kanekoa Texeira to the New York Yankees for minor league hurler Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez, along with first baseman Wilson Betemit according to FoxSports.com. |
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| Damaso Marte has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Yankees, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed, but it is believed the deal is worth $12 million. |
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| The Rockies have expressed interest in free agent Carl Pavano, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Andy Pettitte has officially filed for free agency and the Yankees now have until Thursday to negotiate with the left-hander before he can talk dollars with other teams, according to MLB.com. |
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| Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui may be headed to the Mariners in a three-way trade between those two clubs and the Rockies, in what would be a blockbuster also featuring Robinson Cano and Matt Holliday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he had a conversation with pitcher Mike Mussina in which he said he would likely hang 'em up, according to the New York Daily News. "Moose told me after the season that he was probably going to retire," Girardi said. |
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| Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said he and free agent pitcher CC Sabathia have spoken about the organization, according to the New York Daily News. "He's asked questions about us," Jeter said. |
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| Robinson Cano is believed to be on the Dodgers' radar, according to the NY Post. The Yankees are known to be interested in catcher Russell Martin and outfielder Matt Kemp. |
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| GM Dave Dombrowski commented that Ivan Rodriguez is not likely to return to the Tigers, according to the Detroit Free Press. Dombrowski said, "I'd have to say he'd be more of a longshot."
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| Damaso Marte had his 2009 option declined by the Yankees on Thursday, though the team certainly hasn't closed the door on bringing back Marte at a rate less than the $6 million he was to earn on his old deal, according to the Yankees Official Website. |
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| Ivan Rodriguez is not likely to re-sign with the Yankees, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| MLB.com reports that the A's have rehired strength and conditioning coach Bob Alejo. A's general manager Billy Beane, however, essentially mocked the notion that the return of Alejo, who held the same position in Oakland from 1993-2001 prior to joining Jason Giambi in New York, was a precursor that the team is seeking to resign Giambi. |
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| Andy Pettitte would like to re-sign with the Yankees for next season, according to the Journal News. He said, "I’d like to play again. My thoughts are there."
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| Carl Pavano officially became a free agent today when the Yankees declined their option on the pitcher, according to the Sports Network. |
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| The Yankees have declined their option on Jason Giambi, making him a free agent, according to the Sports Network. |
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| The Yankees may be interested in bringing back Carl Pavano, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Robinson Cano would be the centerpiece of any trade for Jake Peavy, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Mike Mussina's agent said there is no timetable for Mussina to decide whether or not he'll retire, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Sergio Mitre has signed a split contract with the Yankees, according to MLB.com. The Major League portion is for $1.25 million, and there's a club option for 2010. |
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