… after he struck out during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Piratesat Lecom Park. (Kim Klement/USA Today Sports) While spring training isn’t likely the time for a move, due diligence could be complete now before real talks intensify this …
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Yankees’ Brett Gardner addresses trade rumors, future with club
Gold Glove left fielder Brett Gardner wasn’t oblivious. He’s making a lot of money, the Yankees dumped veteran stars last summer and they’re going young in a lot of areas.
Yankees: Envisioning What The Franchise Will Look Like In 2020
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How Donald Trump is like late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
” just cared about getting from A to Z, and I get the sense that’s how Donald Trump approaches things,” the GM said. He added that both Trump and Steinbrenner could be described as “a man with a plan.”
Catcher Sanchez won’t play in WBC; his commitment is to the Yankees
Gary Sanchez won’t be swinging for the fences in the World Baseball Classic. Instead, he’ll be in Tampa when Yankees pitchers and catchers report on Monday.
Nick Cafardo: Which rookies will shine in 2017? You can start with Andrew Benintendi
Here are a dozen other rookies to watch, according to our baseball people: 1. Aaron Judge, OF, Yankees – He needs to cut down on his swing. At 6 feet 7 inches, he has a long swing, something a lot of tall sluggers have struggled with early in their careers, including Dave Winfield and Mark McGwire.
Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees will try to get under luxury tax
The Bombers have paid the luxury tax in 14 consecutive seasons — and will continue to spend big — but the franchise’s goal is still to get below the $197 million luxury tax threshold by 2018. “We will put money back into the club like we always do,” Yanks owner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters Thursday while reiterating four times that his family will not be selling the franchise, “but I think the threshold is a good payroll.
Yankees: Recapping the Ups and Downs of the Offseason
There is no prediction of the future, especially with sports and players – particularly those who suit up for the Yankees. One year someone could be a standout with the following season the person will fall off completely.
Yankees top prospect Clint Frazier talks biggest offseason improvement
Yankees top outfield prospect Clint Frazier has posted workout videos this offseason that have probably made some big leaguers feel soft and flabby. But the 22-year-old said his greatest progress hasn’t come in the weight room, but between his ears.