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Yankees' Offseason Has Been Heavy on Talk, Light in Substance

Note: Brian Cashman took exception to the use of the word "backtracks" in this column, and I told him it was probably a poor choice of words in order to get off a one-liner. Cashman insisted he has not "backtracked" this winter but has often had to explain himself (usually as a function of the way modern media, in an...

Hank Steinbrenner: Yankees 'Just Have to ... Win' in 2011

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman admitted Tuesday that the Red Sox' offseason moves have vaulted them ahead of New York. Based on Hank Steinbrenner's comments to the New York Post, that's unlikely to generate much sympathy for Cashman, and the team he assembled, among ownership should they wind up behind Boston at the...

Brian Cashman: Signing Rafael Soriano Was Ownership's Call

Before the Yankees inked reliever Rafael Soriano to a three-year deal reportedly worth about $35 million, general manager Brian Cashman was adamant that the team would not sign him because it did not want to forfeit draft picks for what amounts to a setup man. So what changed? In short, the influence of...

Rafael Soriano, Yankees Reportedly Reach 3-Year Deal

Rafael Soriano led the American League in saves in 2010, but he apparently will be a high-paid setup man in 2011. Soriano has agreed to terms with the Yankees, SI.com reports. The three-year deal reportedly is worth about $35 million. Soriano also apparently can opt out of the deal after one or two years -- though at...

Before Spring Comes, Here Are Top 7 Storylines to Watch

This year's Baseball Hall of Fame induction class is complete, most of the big free agents are off the board and the NFL playoffs are in full swing. Yes, spring training is close. But before we get to the palm trees, pitcher's fielding practice and split squad games, there are a few more loose ends to tie up in the...

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06/02/12 Granderson grand slam lifts Yankees to 9-4 win over... Source: GMA Rafael Soriano, the sixth New York pitcher used, came on in the ninth inning after Clay Rapada loaded the bases with one out.
06/01/12 Why Yankees Should Keep Rafael Soriano as Their ... Source: Courier-Gazette - Newark NY There might have been speculation as to what the New York Yankees would do once David Robertson returns, but it appears Rafael Soriano has the closer role wrapped up for the time being, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The Yankees intend to keep Rafael Soriano as the closer even after David Robertson's return from the disabled list, people familiar with their thinking suggest.
06/01/12 Why Yankees Should Keep Rafael Soriano as Their Closer Source: 1010 Wins There might have been speculation as to what the New York Yankees would do once David Robertson returns, but it appears Rafael Soriano has the closer role wrapped up for the time being, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The Yankees intend to keep Rafael Soriano as the closer even after David Robertson's return from the disabled list, people familiar with their thinking suggest.
06/01/12 Soriano happy to return to closer's role Source: NorthJersey.com - Hackensack NJ As the AL saves leader with Tampa Bay in 2010, Rafael Soriano received Cy Young and MVP votes and a multi-year free agent contract by the Yankees â for which he'd been reduced to a seventh-inning setup man by mid 2012.
05/31/12 Soriano thriving in 'the moment' as closer Source: New York City News - New York NY It is what Rafael Soriano calls "the moment," and the Yankees reliever wants you to know that he loves being there.