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Blyleven: Yankees still have many questions
nbcsports.msnbc.com - 1/22/2009
Blyleven: Yankees still have many questions
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Blyleven: Team still has a lot to prove despite offseason spending spree
FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet
msn.foxsports.com - 1/21/2009
FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet
— msn.foxsports.com — The extent of the Yankees' interest in Sheets and Cruz is not known, but even after adding... CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and re-signing Damaso Marte, the team continues to explore the markets for both starters and relievers. Both Sheets and Cruz are Type ... (more) FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Don't be foolish, the Yankees ...

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Next Great Yankee?
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 1/25/2009
Next Great Yankee?
— jorgesaysno.blogspot.com — I know it's early and there is so much that can change from now until 2010, but... the early signs are obvious. Matt Holliday or Jason Bay will be with the Yankees in 2010. I know, total speculation. There is no unnamed source or friend of either guy that I am basing my guess off of. Instead, I ... (more) Next Great Yankee?

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Fixing the free agent compensation system
riveraveblues.com - 1/20/2009
Fixing the free agent compensation system
— riveraveblues.com — It’s like clockwork: whenever the Yankees sign a big name free agent baseball writers across the county... dust off the old “baseball needs a salary cap” article, change some names and numbers, send it in to their editor, and enjoy the ... (more) Fixing the free agent compensation system

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Zell's Pinstripe Blog:  Keith Law’s list of Top 100 Prospects includes three Yankees…

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Blyleven: Yanks Still Have Many Questions
WasWatching.com — Bert Blyleven says the “Yankees still have many questions” - with Phil Hughes and Robinson Cano being two of them: And at this point the top candidates for the fifth slot are Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. Alfredo Aceves and Phil Coke could also figure into the mix. All are highly thought of but all are unproven at the major league level. Hughes has a lot of potential but with the young right-hander it’s looking like a question of mentality rather than one of ability. In both 2007 and 2008, Hughes missed major time due to injury. The ...

Keith Law’s list of Top 100 Prospects includes three Yankees…
Zell's Pinstripe Blog — ... the list: Dellin Betances, RHP, New York Yankees : Betances has a great frame and big fastball, but poor command and control and iffy secondary stuff hold him back. He’s all upside, but there’s a lot of development between where he is now and where he could be if it all clicks.———————————————————————————————————— Baseball-Intellect releases Yankees Prospects 6-15 on their list Cano works to improve stance, fitness Quick Bits: Joba, Ohlendorf, Bruney, Law Blyleven: Yankees still have many questions Goal of lowering payroll on target [image] ...

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