New York Yankees

December 2007

Luxury Tax Levied on Yanks, BoSox

newser | Associated Press | Dec 26, 07 6:12 AM CST

The Yankees owe Major League Baseball $24 million of competitive-balance "luxury" tax on contracts that pushed the team's payroll over the $148 million limit, AP reports. The might seem like a lot to shell out for the privilege of paying Roger Clemens to go 6-6, but it's actually less than last year. More »
Rocket: 'The Answer Is No'

newser | New York Times | Dec 23, 07 9:29 PM CST

Roger Clemens shot back against steroid allegations today, posting a video online in which he says, "I did not use steroids, or human growth hormone and I've never done so." In the less than two minute video, the Rocket refutes information provided in George Mitchell's report by former trainer Brian McNamee, saying it "is simply not true," reports the Times . More »
Clemens, Pettitte Said to Be Named in Mitchell Report

newser | ESPN | Dec 13, 07 9:40 AM CST

Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte are among the 50 or so baseball players named in George Mitchell's much-anticipated report on steroids in Major League Baseball, ESPN reports. A Yankees strength trainer told investigators, whose report is due today, that the two pitchers were among players he supplied with steroids, a source tells ESPN . "Several" prominent Yankees will be named, reports the Bergen Record, citing a baseball official. More »

November 2007

White Sox Swap Garland for Angels' Cabrera

newser | Chicago Sun-Times | Nov 19, 07 10:04 PM CST

Chicago White Sox GM Ken Williams, looking for salary flexibility, today traded starter Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Angels for Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Williams also hinted to the Chicago Sun-Times that more deals are in the works. Garland, twice an 18-game winner, had a tough 2007 season like many White Sox, going 10-13 with a 4.36 ERA. More »
Another Regular Season Award for A-Rod

newser | Associated Press | Nov 19, 07 8:50 PM CST

Alex Rodriguez now has a shiny, new AL MVP award to go with his shiny, new contract. Unfortunately, he says, he has no World Series ring to complement them. It was the third such honor for baseball’s highest-paid player, who also won in 2005 with New York and 2003 in Texas. However, he said, “I would trade all three for one world championship. I wouldn't think twice about,” reports the AP. More »
Buffett Helps Keep A-Rod in Pinstripes

newser | Wall Street Journal | Nov 17, 07 5:36 PM CST

When Alex Rodriguez did an end run around agent Scott Boras to make a deal with the Yankees, he wasn't without high-powered advice, reports the Wall Street Journal : Warren Buffett told him to do it. A worried A-Rod called the Sage of Omaha, a personal friend, as sports scribes blasted the slugger for leaving the Yanks. What did Buffett tell A-Rod, whose agent had set his price tag too high? Approach the Yanks without him. More »
Jeter a Cheater: New York State

newser | New York Daily News | Nov 16, 07 4:08 PM CST

Derek Jeter is spending the off-season denying he’s a Bronx Bomber. New York officials seeking back taxes from the Yankee—who files in Florida—have answered a judge’s demands to show the ballplayer is “immersed in the community.” If they can prove Jeter’s more a creature of Trump Tower than of Tampa, the Daily News reports, the shortstop may owe the Empire State millions. More »
A-Rod Stays, Thanks to Wall St.

newser | Wall Street Journal | Nov 16, 07 2:19 AM CST

Alex Rodriguez will be the New York Yankees' third baseman next season. One of Wall Street's power elite convinced A-Rod to sign a new contract as early as today, reports the Wall Street Journal . Gerry Cardinale, an executive at Goldman Sachs, which owns a big stake in the Yankees' television network, YES, negotiated the deal. More »
A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks

newser | New York Daily News | Nov 14, 07 2:47 PM CST

The Yankees may get Alex Rodriguez back, and for a (relative) bargain. The slugger is in talks to stay in pinstripes for 10 years and $275 million—about $75 million less than he's been seeking—under a stipulation that his agent isn't involved. Sources tell the NY Daily News A-Rod is playing by the Yanks' rules to save his reputation, which took a hit when he announced that he would opt out of his contract. More »
Pettitte Ponders Retirement

newser | Associated Press | Nov 5, 07 10:33 PM CST

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 »
Dodgers Usher In New Era

newser | Los Angeles Times | Nov 5, 07 9:44 PM CST

The Joe Torre Era began in Los Angeles with a festive news conference in Dodger Stadium's capacious center field, reports the Los Angeles Times. The surefire Hall of Famer reported that longtime sidekicks Larry Bowa and Don Mattingly would also be joining his staff, Mattingly after losing out to Joe Girardi for the Yankees' managerial candidacy. More »
Yanks $100M Short on A-Rod

newser | ESPN | Nov 3, 07 7:39 AM CDT

Not even close. The Yankees fell more than $100 million short of what A-Rod and agent Scott Boras demanded, ESPN reports. Before opting out of his contract, Alex Rodriguez told the Yanks he wanted a deal worth a staggering $350 million over eight years, but the team figured on about $230 million. The two sides never even sat down to try to bridge the difference. More »
Go West, Yankee: Torre Signs With Dodgers

newser | Los Angeles Times | Nov 1, 07 5:20 PM CDT

After an expedited courtship period, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially signed ex-Yankee Joe Torre as their manager for the next three years, replacing Grady Little, who stepped down Tuesday. While the details are yet to be disclosed, Torre is expected to haul in $4 million a season, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

October 2007

Girardi Accepts 3-Year Offer to Manage Yanks

newser | Associated Press | Oct 30, 07 9:32 PM CDT

Joe Girardi has agreed to a three-year, $6 million contract to accept the unenviable task of succeeding Joe Torre, and his four championships, as the Yankees manager. Girardi is no slouch in the hardware department, however. He won three championships as a player for the Yankees and was the 2006 NL Manager of the Year for Florida, reports the AP. More »
Torre Steps Up to Plate as Little Resigns

newser | Los Angeles Times | Oct 30, 07 8:26 PM CDT

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 »
Torre May Go to Dodgers

newser | MLB.com | Oct 30, 07 6:40 AM CDT

Joe Torre, who turned down a one-year deal to continue as Yankees coach two weeks ago, could be heading to Los Angeles. MLB.com is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking to dismiss Grady Little and hire Torre, although the Dodgers won't confirm the story. Last night Torre told David Letterman that "the Dodgers have a contract, I mean, a manager." More »
Yanks Want Girardi to Succeed Torre

newser | New York Times | Oct 29, 07 8:34 PM CDT

The Yankees have picked a successor to Joe Torre's managerial throne: Joe Girardi, the former Marlins manager and Yankee coach who was a catcher on three New York title teams in the '90s and worked for them this year as a TV analyst. The New York Times reports that though fired in Florida, he was a popular candidate for other jobs, having been courted by the Nationals, Orioles, and Dodgers. More »
A-Rod Calls Bombers' Bluff and Opts Out

newser | Sports Illustrated | Oct 29, 07 4:38 AM CDT

Superstar third baseman Alex Rodriguez is no longer a New York Yankee, Sports Illustrated reports. His agent tells the magazine that he notified the club that A-Rod is opting out of his $252 million deal to seek an even bigger one on the open market. The Yankees, who were reportedly planning to offer the two-time MVP an extension, have said repeatedly that they will not pursue him as a free agent. More »
Mattingly Aimed to Take After Torre

newser | New York Times | Oct 24, 07 6:49 AM CDT

When Don Mattingly came out of retirement to join up as the Yankees' hitting coach, he already had his sights set on following in Joe Torre's managerial footsteps, reports the New York Times. "I’ve known from the beginning what I wanted," said Mattingly, who is said to have impressed Yankee management and owner George Steinbrenner in interviews yesterday. More »
Torre: That's 'An Insult'!

newser | Newsday | Oct 19, 07 8:14 PM CDT

An emotional Joe Torre called the Yankees' one-year, $5 million offer "an insult" today. Three million dollars in incentives didn't help, he said: “I’d been there 12 years and did not feel motivation was needed." The offer was still sizable, despite a $2.5 million pay cut—"nothing to sneeze at," he admitted—"but the fact that somebody is reducing your salary just tells me they are not satisfied." More »

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Luxury Tax Levied on Yanks, BoSox

Rocket: 'The Answer Is No'

Clemens, Pettitte Said to Be Named in Mitchell Report

White Sox Swap Garland for Angels' Cabrera

Another Regular Season Award for A-Rod

Buffett Helps Keep A-Rod in Pinstripes

Jeter a Cheater: New York State

A-Rod Stays, Thanks to Wall St.

A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks

Pettitte Ponders Retirement

Dodgers Usher In New Era

Yanks $100M Short on A-Rod

Go West, Yankee: Torre Signs With Dodgers

Girardi Accepts 3-Year Offer to Manage Yanks

Torre Steps Up to Plate as Little Resigns

Torre May Go to Dodgers

Yanks Want Girardi to Succeed Torre

A-Rod Calls Bombers' Bluff and Opts Out

Mattingly Aimed to Take After Torre

Torre: That's 'An Insult'!

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