Free agent pitcher Freddy Garcia could be coveted by both the Yankees and Mets later this summer, according to The Star-Ledger.
He hopes to sign with a team before the July 31 trade deadline. Coming off shoulder surgery, he could be ready to throw for scouts by the third week of July.
"I feel like I have a new shoulder," Garcia recently told his agent Peter Greenberg.
Via The Star-Ledger
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Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Boston Red Sox teammates Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who is vying for the third starting outfield slot, cling to tight leads in the AL All-Star race.
Mauer (1,632,338 votes), who has an edge for the second straight week, leads Boston?s Jason Varitek (1,487,390) by less than 145,000 votes.
On the right side of the infield, the pair of Red Sox continues to hang on in their bids to make their Midsummer Classic debuts; Youkilis (1,915,376) is in front of Minnesota?s Justin Morneau (1,641,467) at first base and Pedroia (1,669,216) is outpacing Ian Kinsler (1,485,530) of the Texas Rangers at second.
Suzuki, an A.L. All-Star in each of his seven Major League seasons and a fan-elected starter six times, leads a crowded pack in contention for the final starting outfield position with 1,397,460 votes. Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero is fourth with 1,187,273 votes.
The two leading American League vote-getters comprise the left side of the infield of the host New York Yankees. Third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who was Major League Baseball?s most popular choice in last year?s All-Star balloting, has vaulted to the top of this year?s A.L. totals for the first time with 2,518,067 votes.
Right behind him is his teammate, shortstop Derek Jeter, with 2,507,534 votes. Rounding out the top five most popular American Leaguers are designated hitter David Ortiz (2,482,981) and outfielder Manny Ramirez (2,409,388) of the Red Sox along with Major League Baseball?s RBI leader, outfielder Josh Hamilton (2,327,467) of the Rangers.
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The Yankees added a fresh arm to their bullpen Saturday, purchasing Dave Robertson?s contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The club also optioned Kei Igawa back to Triple-A, one day after he was called up, as reported by the Associated Press.
In other news, the team acknowledged that Hideki Matsui could need surgery on his ailing left knee if it doesn?t start feeling better. The slugger was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.
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Yankees Jun 2008 Archive
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The New York Times | Jun 28, 2008
Carlos Delgado broke a Mets' team record on Friday afternoon when he recorded nine RBI's against the Yankees in the Bronx.
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AP | Jun 28, 2008
A sore knee has landed Hideki Matsui on the 15-day DL, leaving the Yankees without one of their more productive hitters.
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The Star-Ledger | Jun 27, 2008
Hideki Matsui could land on the disabled list with a sore right knee.
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AP | Jun 26, 2008
The Yankees routed the Pirates on Wednesday night as Joba Chaberlain recorded his first major league win as a starter.
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The New York Post | Jun 25, 2008
Hank Steinbrenner claims that Willie Randolph doesn't have to look very far if he wants a job with the Yankees.
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The New York Post | Jun 24, 2008
Is it possible that Carl Pavano could return to the field for the Yankees before Phil Hughes this summer.
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The New York Post | Jun 23, 2008
A host of teams are interested in Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes as the All-Star break approaches.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 23, 2008
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has taken the lead behind the plate in the latest American League balloting figures.
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The New York Post | Jun 23, 2008
Sidney Ponson could start for the Yankees in their split doubleheader against the Mets on Friday.
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ESPN | Jun 22, 2008
Ken Griffey Jr. hit the 601st home run of his career on Sunday afternoon, but the Yankees defeated the Reds 4-1 to avoid a sweep.
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The Hartford Courant | Jun 22, 2008
Babe Ruth would be okay with the Yankees' decision to tear down "The House That Ruth Built" and build a new stadium.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jun 19, 2008
The New York Yankees won their seven-straight game on Thursday afternoon after defeating the San Diego Padres 2-1 at home.
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ESPN | Jun 19, 2008
The Yankees signed right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor league contract on Wednesday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 18, 2008
The Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Oneli Perez off waivers from the Cleveland Indians and optioned him to Double-A Trenton.
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Newsday | Jun 18, 2008
Despite the serious injury suffered by starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, the Yankees are not likely to trade for Cleveland's C.C. Sabathia.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 16, 2008
Ian Kinsler trails Dustin Pedoria by roughly 200,000 votes in the latest AL All-Star balloting as the races tighten.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 16, 2008
Chien-Ming Wang will be on crutches and wear a protective boot for a minimum of six weeks.
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The New York Times | Jun 16, 2008
The Yankees completed a sweep of the Astros on Sunday but may have lost their number one starter in the process.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jun 15, 2008
Chien-Ming Wang suffered a right foot injury on Sunday afternoon as the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Astros in Houston.
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ESPN | Jun 15, 2008
Mike Mussina recorded his seventeenth-straight 10-win season on Saturday after helping the Yankees notch an 8-4 victory over the Astros.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jun 14, 2008
Joba Chamberlain went six strong innings against the Astros on Friday night as the Yankees won for the third time in four games.
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ESPN | Jun 13, 2008
Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes underwent X-rays on his injured right rib on Thursday and has been cleared to begin a throwing program in roughly two weeks.
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The Star-Ledger | Jun 12, 2008
The Yankees are reportedly shopping reliever LaTroy Hawkins.
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The New York Times | Jun 11, 2008
Yankees' first baseman Jason Giambi is happy playing in New York but said on Tuesday that he still has rather lofty goals to achieve before retiring.
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New York Times | Jun 11, 2008
Johnny Damon played one season in Oakland and believes the philosophies of the club do work.
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New York Times | Jun 11, 2008
Because he still has not been cleared to play catch, Phil Hughes seems unlikely to return before August.
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MLB.com | Jun 9, 2008
Players from Boston and New York continue to dominate the All-Star voting in the American League.
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The New York Post | Jun 9, 2008
The Yankees are reportedly looking for a right-handed bat and could make a move for guys like Ty Wigginton or Garrett Atkins.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jun 8, 2008
Joba Chamberlain threw 78 pitches against the Royals on Sunday afternoon pitching well, as the Yankees won 6-3 at home.
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ESPN | Jun 7, 2008
Johnny Damon went 6-for-6 for the Yankees on Saturday afternoon with the winning single against the Royals.
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The New York Daily News | Jun 7, 2008
Hank Steinbrenner has reportedly informed Yankees general manager Brian Cashman that he wants him to return to the team next season.
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The New York Daily News | Jun 6, 2008
The Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman have yet to discuss a new contract.
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The New York Daily News | Jun 5, 2008
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon has questioned the team's decision to move Joba Chamberlain out of the bullpen and into the starting rotation.
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The New York Daily News | Jun 5, 2008
Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter passed Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the team's all-time hit list on Wednesday night against Toronto.
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The New York Post | Jun 4, 2008
Jorge Posada could return to the lineup for the Yankees on either Wednesday or Thursday.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jun 3, 2008
Joba Chamberlain made his debut as a starter for the Yankees against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night, lasting just 2 1/3 innings as he allowed two runs on one hit and four walks.
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The Journal News | Jun 2, 2008
Blackburn returned to the Metrodome following x-rays at a local hospital and was able to meet Abreu.
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The Denver Post | Jun 2, 2008
The Yankees' interest in reliever Brian Fuentes could peak in the coming weeks as they look to fortify their bullpen.
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ESPN | Jun 1, 2008
Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn was hit in the face by a line-drive off the bat of Bobby Abreu on Sunday afternoon.
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AP | Jun 1, 2008
The New York Yankees designated Morgan Ensberg for assignment on Sunday.
