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Heyman: Yankees Call Blue Jays About Roy Halladay

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:05 -0500

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees "recently" called the Blue Jays to make sure that they knew the Yankees were interested in their ace, Roy Halladay. According to Heyman, they did the same thing last Summer and, at that time, Toront...

Girardi Finishes Third as Scioscia Named AL Manager of the Year

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:06 -0500

MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports that Mike Scioscia of the Angels has been named the 2009 American League Manager of the Year. With 106 points, Scioscia finished ahead of Ron Gardenhire of the Twins (72), Joe Girardi (34), Don Wakamatsu of the Marin...

Notes: Joba Speaks on Role, Kennedy Finishes in Fall League and Hoch Goes Fantasy Camping

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:09:51 -0500

Joba's Flexible: MLB.com's Anthony DiComo Dan Martin of the Post both spoke with Joba Chamberlain about his role on the team during a charity outing. In summary: he's going to do what he can to get Pettitte to come back, he's feeling great and is ...

Sources: Blue Jays Open to Negotiating Window in Roy Halladay

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:00 -0500

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian has learned that the Blue Jays are open to granting any potential Roy Halladay suitor a negotiating window with the starter. This would allow a team to come to terms on a long term deal with him before completing a trade, ...

Baseball America Lists Yankees Minor League Free Agents

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:58:15 -0500

Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports that, on November 9, Major League Baseball granted free agency to 536 minor leaguers. This included 17 Yankees, RHP: Paul Bush (AA), Michael Gardner++ (AA), Justin Pope++ (AA), Humberto Sanchez (AAA), Jay St...

Video: 2009 World Series Game 6 Time-Lapse

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:53:27 -0500

Photographer Robert Caplin put together this video featuring over 5,000 images taken during the final game of the World Series. World Series Time-Lapse by Robert Caplin from Robert Caplin on Vimeo. Via Alex.

Stove Notes: Yankees Decline Mitre's Option and Lackey Could Get Zito Type Deal

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:14 -0500

Mitre's 2010 Option Declined: Sergio Mitre's 1 year, $1.25 million dollar option has been declined by the Yankees. He's still under team control, is arbitration eligible and expected back. Barry Lackey: George A. King III of the Post has a num...

CC Sabathia Finishes a Distant Fourth in AL Cy Young Voting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:46 -0500

The results are in and Zack Greinke is your 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner. CC Sabathia finished fourth with 13 points - 7 third place votes and 2 for second place. Beyond Greinke with 134 points, the other pitchers to receive votes...

Cashman: Yankees Not Close to Bringing Back Coaching Staff; No Extension Talk with Jeter

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:11 -0500

Brian Cashman told George A. King III of the Post that the team was "nowhere" when it came to bringing back Joe Girardi's coaches. The only one under contract is Kevin Long, who is signed through next season. Pitching coach Dave Eiland, third ...

MLBPA Announces List of Arbitration Eligible Players: Five Yankees Included

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:34 -0500

Maury Brown at The Biz of Baseball has the full list of arbitration eligible players announced by the MLBPA on Thursday. Five Yankees appear and they are Brian Bruney, Melky Cabrera, Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre and Chien-Ming Wang. Let's tackle t...