New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is entering the final year of his eight-year, $180 million contract that was signed back in 2009. He is coming off a bounce-back campaign in 2015 that was cut short by a fractured shin.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is about to start in a few days when players report to their respective teams. The New York Yankees have acquired new and retained valuable players this offseason, but their overall health is still a major concern.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is set to start in just a week with the New York Yankees possibly trying to have Starlin Castro play third base, as reported by CBS New York. The 25-year-old Castro is a natural shortstop but was moved to second base towards the end of the season with the Chicago Cubs.
All Major League Baseball teams have handed out contracts to free agents this offseason with the exception of the New York Yankees, per MLBTR. The 27-time World Series champions who are worth billions did not spend a single dollar to free agents this season fueled rumors of the team preparing for one big name in 2018.
The New York Yankees received some bad news earlier this week when first baseman Greg Bird suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder. His surgery was a success last Tuesday but could be out for the entire 2016 MLB season.
New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird is going to miss the entire 2016 MLB season with a shoulder injury, per MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman. Bird is set to undergo surgery on Feb. 2 to repair a torn labrum that has been bothering him this offseason.
The New York Yankees had a good offseason, finally addressing the second baseman position, but general manager Brian Cashman admitted that the rotation is still a major concern. Manager Joe Girardi agrees with him, especially for all their starting pitchers except Luis Severino, who made a trip in the disabled list.
The MLB Winter Meetings is over, but there are many more moves to be made by teams heading into spring training in February. One of them is the New York Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman revealed that he is not finished making moves this offseason.
Yankees Generla Manager Brian Cahsman revealed after the team's exit in the AL Wild Card game that the Oakland Athletics offered utility man Ben Zobrist back at trade deadline but he rejected the deal. He said that it is not worth it and the team is planning to build from its already loaded farm system of future superstars.
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows they have room for improvements, but they are unlikely to make deals before the non-waiver trade deadline.
The New York Yankees are gearing up for another exciting Major League Baseball season. While the Yankees have begun spring training, they still have plenty of work to do to boost their pitching rotation. Free agent Dominican closer Rafael Soriano or Mexican Luis Ayala could be a wise investment.
The New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez have been in constant disagreements lately, and many baseball fans think it may be time to release the veteran infielder.
The New York Yankees have been busy this offseason. Recent reports have shown the Bronx Bombers are interested in adding a veteran left handed pitcher like Johan Santana. Santana is 35 years old, but the Yankees could use him.
The New York Yankees still have time to add another ace pitcher to their rotation. The two biggest names still on the free agent market are Max Scherzer and James Shields. Could we see either of those two play for the Yankees next season?
One of the greatest players in baseball history, Derek Jeter, will no longer be playing for the New York Yankees. Starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts what is expected to be a new era of Yankees baseball.
