Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/22/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyAlex Rodriguez arbitration hearing comes to a closeYankees rumors: Curtis Granderson remains a serious targetPhil Hughes Free Agency: Mets have interestPinstripe Alley...
View ArticleMets sign outfielder Chris Young to one-year deal
Pending a physical, the former A's and Diamondbacks outfielder will join the team.The New York Mets have agreed to a deal with outfielder Chris Young, says Jon Heyman. Ken Rosenthal adds that it's a...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Ike wants to stay, Young is flexible, and Canseco has goats
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets are spending! Sort of. They inked right-handed pitcher Miguel Socolovich to a minor league deal on...
View ArticleMets sign outfielder Chris Young to one-year contract
The 30-year old also drew interest from the Red Sox before signing with the Mets.The New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Chris Young, according to Jon Heyman of...
View ArticleMLB free agency: Mets sign OF Chris Young to 1-year deal
Young will look to bounce back in New York after a disappointing season in Oakland.The New York Mets have reached a one-year agreement with outfielder Chris Young, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The...
View ArticleChris Young's one-year deal is reportedly worth $7.25 million
The outfielder had a bit of a down year in 2013 but could rebound.It was reported this morning that the Mets had come to an agreement with former Oakland and Arizona outfielder Chris Young, but how...
View ArticleReaction Roundup: The Mets' Chris Young signing
What do people think of the Chris Young signing?The Mets signed outfielder Chris Young to a one-year, $7.25 million deal this morning. Here are a few reactions to the move.Dan Szymborski, the...
View ArticleMets reportedly still interested in Nelson Cruz after signing Chris Young
New York is apparently still not satisfied with its outfield situation.Yesterday's John Harper report about the Mets having limited resources to spend this winter may lead some to believe that Chris...
View ArticleJhonny Peralta asking for large contract
The shortstop is seeking a significant contract in free agency.Free agent shortstop Jhonny Peralta has been asking teams for a contract of four years, $56 million or five years, $75 million, according...
View ArticleMets insist payroll can be expanded
A team official claims there is no "firm limit" of $30 million.John Harper of the Daily News—who heard last night that the Mets would spend no more than $30 million on the 2014 payroll this...
View ArticleRon Darling renews contract to cover Mets games with SNY
The Emmy-winning analyst will return to Mets broadcasts after signing a "multi-year" deal.Yesterday, on SNY's Mets Hot Stove, the Mets' regional sports network informed viewers that Ron Darling would...
View ArticleJhonny Peralta Free Agency: Mystery team offers him a contract
Jhonny Peralta could be the perfect free agent for the Yankees right now. He plays shortstop and third base, has an offensive track record better than Eduardo Nunez and Jayson Nix, recently returned...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Signing guys named Chris Young is the new market inefficiency
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe big news yesterday was that the Mets landed their first big league free agent, former...
View ArticleThe Mets wish you a safe and happy holiday season
David Wright and company get together to sing you a holiday song.In honor of the holiday season, the Mets have decided to do something special for their fans. No, it's not a big-time free agent, but...
View ArticleYankees GIFs: Special moments from Game 1 of the 2009 World Series
Our trek backwards into reverse time continues. See here, the last time this team won anything!As part of our program to keep you entertained during the offseason, I have been tasked with visiting the...
View ArticleYankees sign Brian McCann for 5 years, $85 million
The Yankees have signed the premier backstop on the market.The New York Yankees have signed catcher Brian McCann to a five-year, $85 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. The deal includes provisions...
View ArticleFormer Mets relief pitcher Joe Smith signs three-year deal with Los Angeles...
The side-arming righty has joined Mike Trout's team.Former Mets relief pitcher Joe Smith has signed a three-year, $15 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, according to Jon Heyman. The 29-year-old...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Is on base machine Jaff Decker on the radar?
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsAdam Rubin suggests that the Mets could be interested in recently DFA'd Padres outfielder Jaff...
View ArticleJay-Z's latest venture: Making Robinson Cano an American Icon
Jay-Z isn't just trying to sell teams on Robinson Cano, superstar second baseman, he is pitching Cano as a potential cultural icon. The idea isn't as crazy as it sounds. After weeks of his name being...
View ArticleJhonny Peralta signs deal with St. Louis Cardinals
The shortstop would have been an upgrade for the Mets but is now off the market.Free agent shortstop Jhonny Peralta has reached a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Jon Heyman. Jon Morosi...
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