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Aaron Judge - Face of the New York Yankees (Photo: CBS Sports)
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Aaron Judge Trade Report: Why Not – What’s There To Lose?

Aaron Judge was the subject of brief talks between the Yankees and Angels during the offseason. Why not expand those talks – what’s to lose?…

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Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees Surplus (Photo: Pinstriped Alley)
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Stanton: Contract Restructuring To Aid The Team Is Up To Him (Part Two)

While Giancarlo Stanton’s contract is guaranteed, nothing prevents a restructuring of the agreement – if Stanton says okay… Giancarlo Stanton, without argument and through no…

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Giancarlo Stanton - Frustration Felt Everywhere (NY Times)
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Yankees: On The Albatross Of Stanton’s Contract And Bobby Bonilla

One way or another, the Yankees must find a way to relieve the team of Giancarlo Stanton’s contract. Why not at least explore this approach?…

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Yankees Non-Trade Target - Nolan Arenado (AP)
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Yankees: Stop it with this non-sensible Nolan Arenado trade thing

The Yankees are in familiar territory. With no other news, the press throws a high-profile name out there, connects the Yankees, to see if it…

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Yankees: What must it feel like to be J.A. Happ these days

The Yankees have a poorly kept secret; they’d rather not have J.A. Happ and his $17 million for the 2020 season. Wonder what’s going through…

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Brian Cashman - the man with a magic touch (Photo: nesn.com)
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Yankees: How is it that Brian Cashman always makes perfect sense

Yankees GM Brian Cashman is a great explainer. He believes most of us are wrong when we label the team as “cheap” (before Cole). And…

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Brian Cashman: A Man Of Stealth And Precision
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Yankees: The United States of Baseball – Don’t mess with the gentle giant.

The Yankees reminded everyone they are the United States of baseball. Curiously, even with unmatched resources, their power is only sparingly unleashed… At times, the…

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Brett Gardner - On board for 2020 (Photo: New York Post)
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Yankees: Sorry, we’re closed for the season. The Taxman waits for his cut.

The Yankees, with the signing of Brett Gardner, will close the books on payroll additions for the 2020 season. With the Taxman looming, they’ve done enough……

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