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Derek Jeter is Engaged

Derek Jeter is Engaged

Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly are engaged and plan to tie the knot in November, according to the New York Post: After months of speculation that the Yankees’ hunk and his sexy steady Minka Kelly are headed to the altar, The Post has learned that the super couple may have settled on a wedding date — Nov. 5.

Albert Pujols in Pinstripes?

Albert Pujols in Pinstripes?

I hate to even think about this. The New York Yankees may be planning to bring Albert Pujols to the Bronx. Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Yankees are saving a spot in their lineup just in case Pujols comes to New York via trade or through free agency.

A-Rod Dated a Fomer Manhattan Madam

A-Rod Dated a Fomer Manhattan Madam

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A former Manhattan madam who supplied Eliot Spitzer with hookers also counted Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez as a customer – and found him so charming she dated him herself for free, former employees of the call-girl agency tell the Daily News.
A-Rod wooed ex-madam Kristin Davis with flowers, jewelry, persistence and heated e-mails, [...]

Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive for Steroids in 2003

Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive for Steroids in 2003

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In 2003, when he won the American League home run title and the AL Most Valuable Player award as a shortstop for the Texas Rangers, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids, four sources have independently told Sports Illustrated.
Rodriguez’s name appears on a list of 104 players who tested positive for [...]

Andruw Jones Says No to Yankees

Andruw Jones Says No to Yankees

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New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirmed that the Yankees had offered Andruw Jones a minor-league contract to compete with Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner for the starting centerfield job. Jones’ agent Scott Boras turned down the offer, Cashman said.
If Jones and Boras can’t find a major-league contract _ and certainly, that [...]

Cashman Wants to Remain with Yankees

Cashman Wants to Remain with Yankees

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While Brian Cashman remained mum about his future, the buzz smothering the Yankees New York Yankees universe yesterday focused on the GM telling the Steinbrenner family he wants to return.
An announcement could come as soon as tomorrow.
“Sooner than later,” Cashman said with a smile when asked about reaching a decision.
Hal Steinbrenner, who [...]

Girardi Alienates New York Media

Girardi Alienates New York Media

In his first season as Yankees manager Joe Girardi has managed to alienate the media covering the team. This is a dangerous situation for a guy who, depending on how the Bombers start 2008, could quickly find himself on a list of endangered managers.
When media types begin to derisively refer to you as “a clown,” [...]

Pettitte Pitched Injured, Wants to Return

Pettitte Pitched Injured, Wants to Return

Andy Pettitte said it makes him feel “sick” to know the Yankees will miss the playoffs. He also stepped up to take blame for the team’s failures, but Pettitte also admitted that he has been pitching with his left shoulder bothering him and he will be shut down rather than pitch Saturday.
“It’s given me a [...]

Jason Giambi to Toronto?

Jason Giambi to Toronto?

After Jason Giambi hit .195 with three homers and six RBI through the first five weeks of the 2005 season, the Yankees asked him to go to the minors, but he refused. He went on a tear after that, finishing the season with a .271 average, 32 homers and 87 RBI, enough to earn him [...]