Yankees Call A-Rod 'A-Fraud,' Torre Claims

(NEWSER) - Joe Torre’s new book about his tenure as Yankees manager has the franchise in such a tizzy that the front office is considering a “non-disparagement clause” in future contracts, Newsday reports. Unlike other teams, the Yankees have never insisted on confidentiality agreements with players and management. “Up to now, we have always operated our employer-employee relationships on a basis of trust,” one official said. More»

New York hurler declines $16M option, but will likely pitch for Yankees if at all

(NEWSER) - In the latest development of a tumultuous Yankees offseason, star pitcher Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option for 2008. However, his agent stressed that Pettitte's choice was between the Yankees or retirement, saying, "If Andy decides to play, I am confident we can reach an agreement with the Yankees in 24 hours." General manager Brian Cashman told the Daily News he wanted Pettitte to return. "In fact, I'd say I need him to," he said. More»

Torre and Dodgers agree to terms as Yanks sign Joe Girardi

(NEWSER) - Joe Torre's in and Grady Little's out with the Dodgers, who have okayed terms with the ex-Yankee skipper and almost clinched a deal, the Los Angeles Times reports. Still at issue are Torre's coaching staff and player personnel input. Torre wants his own staff, with Don Mattingly, and is negotiating their salary budget. GM Ned Coletti may announce the deal later today. More»

Skipper is done in New York if he can't lead Yanks past Tribe

(NEWSER) - Joe Torre is one loss away from unemployment. Last night George Steinbrenner told the Bergen County Record the skipper is finished in New York unless the Yankees rally to beat the Cleveland Indians. “He's the highest-paid manager in baseball, so I don't think we'd take him back if we don't win this series,” Steinbrenner said, in a vintage threat-filled rant. More»

Toronto rookie helps school Bombers 4-1

(NEWSER) - The Yankees' remarkable playoff push was temporarily derailed by the Blue Jays, whose September call-up Jesse Litsch threw almost eight frames of one-run ball. The Yankees still need just one win or one Detroit loss in the next six games to secure the wild-card berth, but their hopes of beating Boston for the division lead grew fainter. More»