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There's no good way to say this or no way that won't be surprising. The only thing to do is really to say it: YanksBlog.com is closing. Unfortunately, I'm facing some difficult economic and personal realities that are forcing me to clear my pla... - [Read more]

Chad Jennings spoke with Mark Newman, focusing on where various pitchers will fit in the minor league rosters. He also asked about free agent Aroldis Chapman. Newman said that if Chapman signed with the Yankees, he'd start in Single- or Double-A, ... - [Read more]

The Daily News has assembled their top 10 best and worst New York athletes and best and worst New York sports moments of the past decade. As one could expect, the Yankees factor heavily. For the best athletes, we have number 4 in Alex Rodriguez... - [Read more]

Mark DeRosa is headed to San Francisco, leaving the Yankees with one less option in left. Anthony McCarron at the Daily News writes about the team's efforts to find a cheap player to slot in. He lists Reed Johnson and Jerry Hairston Jr. as play... - [Read more]

Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Yankees are interested in Jermaine Dye. Dye, 36 in January, played 133 games in right field for the White Sox during the 2009 season. He hit .250 with a .340 OBA, 27 home runs and 81 runs ba... - [Read more]

Derek Jeter has been named New Yorker of the Year by the Daily News. They have a feature story to accompany the honor. He's very deserving. Congratulations. Via Joseph Pawlikowski via iYankees. - [Read more]

Joel Sherman of the Post reports that, according to a National League executive and an agent, the Yankees have been in touch with Reed Johnson's representatives. Sherman says the team could see Johnson as a versatile option in the outfield, wh... - [Read more]

The AP has the specifics of Nick Johnson's contract, including performance based incentives and the mutual option for 2011. Johnson gets a $5.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $5.5 million mutual option with a $250,000 buyo... - [Read more]

Writing at SI.com, Baseball America's John Manuel shares his top 20 prospects in all of baseball. Our own Jesus Montero is fifth on his list. Manuel writes: Why he's here: The minors' best hitter, Montero gets compared to Mike Piazza as a catch... - [Read more]

Sam Borden passes along this quote from the Brian Cashman/Nick Johnson conference call, regarding the Yankees efforts to finalize their outfield: "We'll see where this takes us. It won't be a big-name situation, I can promise you that." Mark F... - [Read more]

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that the Yankees have officially announced the signing of Nick Johnson to a one year contract. It's thought to contain a mutual option for a second year. - [Read more]

Chad Jennings reports that, according to Brian Cashman, Javier Vazquez may end up being a Type-A free agent. So, if the stars align, he could net the Yankees a pair of draft picks if he leaves in 2011. - [Read more]

The Yankees are believed to have contacted the Cubs about Carlos Zambrano. Salary was reportedly the biggest issue with Zambrano. But, Mark Feinsand at the Daily News says the Cubs were open to acquiring Kei Igawa and the 2 years and $8 million do... - [Read more]

Before trading for Javier Vazquez, the Yankees spoke with the Cubs, Phillies and Reds about Carlos Zambrano, Cliff Lee and Aaron Harang, respectively. This, according to a report by Joel Sherman at the post. Zambrano's salary was the biggest pr... - [Read more]

Joel Sherman of the Post says that with Javier Vazquez on the roster, the Yankees will try to trade Sergio Mitre or Chad Gaudin to save some money before the close of spring training. - [Read more]

Even with Melky Cabrera out of the picture, Joel Sherman of the Post reports that Johnny Damon, Jason Bay and Matt Holliday remain too expensive for the Yankees. It's not like the trade actually saved them money. Mike Dunn, Arodys Vizcaino and... - [Read more]

ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. expects Aroldis Chapman to go to the team who offers him the most money. The Yankees are one of many teams interested in him. Via Ben Nicholson-Smith. - [Read more]

Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Yankees have signed former Brewers catcher Mike Rivera to a minor league deal. Rivera is 33 and spent the last four seasons in Milwaukee. During that time, he hit .260 with a .333 OBA in 119 games.... - [Read more]

Joel Sherman of the Post reports that the Yankees will trade Melky Cabrera and minor league pitchers Michael Dunn and Arodys Vizcaino to the Braves in exchange for former Yankee Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan. The Yankees were unwillin... - [Read more]

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch mentions that the Yankees were the only team to have to pay a luxury tax for the 2009 season. It'll cost them $25.69 million. - [Read more]