Nov 30, 2008 12:12 PM EST
Yankees' pitcher Phil Hughes spoke with Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News recently, saying that he is focused on the 2009 season.
He has kept tabs on New York's pursuit of a number of high-profile free agents.
"It's just one of those wait-and-see things," Hughes said. "We'll sign whoever we sign this winter, and I'll go to spring training with the same attitude that I always do. I don't worry about the things I can't control."
Hughes suffered from a rib injury during the 2008 season, meaning that - depending on free agent signings - he may have to fight for a spot in the team's rotation.
"Especially the way my season went, that's realistically going to be the case," Hughes said. "I had the same attitude in spring training when I was 19 and had no shot at making the team as I did last year when everyone expected I would. I'll just work hard and see where that takes me."
Via New York Daily News
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CC Sabathia figures to sign a contract well over the $100 million mark this offseason, but history indicates that may not bode well for his team's playoff chances.
None of the four previous $100 million pitchers - Kevin Brown, Johan Santana, Barry Zito and Mike Hampton - has pitched in the playoffs for the team he signed his mega-deal with.
"The dangers in these kinds of deals are tremendous," said a baseball executive. "How old is the pitcher? What is his history of injury? Based on his age, how fast will his performance decline, because most pitchers, as they get older, they lose their velocity and have to become more of a pitcher and mix it up, change.
"You weigh how good the pitcher is, what is your team's need, how long do you think he can sustain his performance? There are pros to CC - he's a big guy, a good athlete, a horse. On the other hand, he's pitched a lot of innings."
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Madonna unofficially confirmed her relationship with Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Wednesday night during a concert in Miami.
Madonna, who was first romantically linked to Rodriguez in July, smiled at him as he passed her a bottle of water from the front row.
A source said, "It was easy for him to hand it to her because he was sitting in the front row. He was all excited watching her perform."
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Yankees Nov 2008 Archive
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Newsday | Nov 27, 2008
CC Sabathia could be the beneficiary of a competitive bidding process between the Yankees and Angels.
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New York Post | Nov 26, 2008
If the Yankees aren't able to sign CC Sabathia, they could try to make up for it by offering A.J. Burnett the fifth year he wants or overpaying Derek Lowe.
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MSNBC | Nov 25, 2008
Alex Rodriguez backed out of attending private classes with spiritual leader Eitan Yardeni.
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Newsday | Nov 24, 2008
CC Sabathia originally planned to make his decision after the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Newsday | Nov 24, 2008
The Angels have made it known that they would like to re-sign Mark Teixeira, but if the first baseman doesn't make a quick decision, Los Angeles could move onto CC Sabathia.
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ESPN | Nov 23, 2008
CC Sabathia developed a relationship with LeBron James from his days with the Cavaliers, and the Knicks pursuit of King James could help the Yankees land Sabathia.
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New York Daily News | Nov 23, 2008
Derek Lowe is becoming a hotter commodity on the free agent market than the Mets expected, and they are reportedly considering passing on the pitcher.
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Newsday | Nov 23, 2008
New York's Hideki Matsui will not play in the 2009 World Baseball Classic in the wake of left knee surgery.
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The Sun | Nov 22, 2008
Mike Mussina revealed on Friday that he had known since spring training that 2008 would be his final season in the Major Leagues.
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New York Post | Nov 22, 2008
If the Yankees don't land two of the top three free-agent pitchers they target, they will likely attempt to bolster an already powerful batting order.
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MLB.com | Nov 22, 2008
The Yankees haven't been shy this offseason, but they aren't necessarily ready to meet the demands of free-agent A.J. Burnett.
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Boston Herald | Nov 21, 2008
The Yankees dealt for Nick Swisher, but it could be a precursor to another move with a National League team.
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Press Release | Nov 21, 2008
Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina officially retired on Thursday just weeks after recording his first 20-win season, and New York captain Derek Jeter weighed in on his decision.
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ESPN | Nov 21, 2008
Hal Steinbrenner claims that free agent pitcher CC Sabathia has a deadline to accept the team's sizable contract offer.
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SI.com | Nov 20, 2008
The Yankees intended to make four-year offers on A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe for about $14-15 million annually, essentially $60 million each.
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FoxSports | Nov 20, 2008
Mark Teixeira's agent Scott Boras is in deep economic discussions with interested clubs, according to a major-league source.
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SI.com | Nov 20, 2008
George Steinbrenner officially passed control of the New York Yankees to his son Hal on Thursday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Nov 20, 2008
Mike Mussina becomes the first pitcher to retire immediately following a 20-win season since Sandy Koufax in 1966.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 20, 2008
An agent familiar with the situation said Wednesday he expected the San Francisco Giants to make an offer to CC Sabathia's agents.
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Newsday | Nov 20, 2008
CC Sabathia is having a hard time finding a team that can come close to offering him a contract similar to what the Yankees offered.
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FoxSports | Nov 19, 2008
Mike Mussina will retire after an 18-season career and make his decision official later this week, major-league sources say.
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New York Post | Nov 19, 2008
Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon isn't normally a greedy guy, but he'd like to see his team sign both CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett this offseason.
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Newsday | Nov 19, 2008
Bernie Williams, who turned 40 in September, has kept himself in shape and insists that he's only two or three weeks away from being major-league ready if a team did call.
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Star-Ledger | Nov 19, 2008
If the Blue Jays decide to keep Roy Halladay, the Dodgers might be more inclined to go after CC Sabathia and bid with the Yankees.
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FoxSports | Nov 19, 2008
The Padres are willing to work out a trade with the Yankees for Jake Peavy even if Phil Hughes is not included.
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FoxSports | Nov 19, 2008
Scott Boras, according to executives with two different teams interested in Derek Lowe, is telling clubs he wants "a Zito-type contract" for the free-agent right-hander.
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New York Daily News | Nov 19, 2008
The Red Sox reportedly plan to be a major player for free agent A.J. Burnett, whom the Yankees have tabbed as one of their top targets.
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New York Post | Nov 19, 2008
The defending-champion Rays are looking for a left-handed designated hitter and free agent Jason Giambi fits that bit perfectly.
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SI.com | Nov 18, 2008
The Yankees will offer Bobby Abreu arbitration with the intention of netting two draft choices as he is a Type A free agent. The Mets and Cubs are believed to want Abreu.
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Boston Herald | Nov 18, 2008
The Yankees have had talks with free agent pitchers Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett.
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Boston Herald | Nov 18, 2008
CC Sabathia spent the weekend with friends and family in Houston.
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MLB.com | Nov 18, 2008
Padres general manager Kevin Towers claims that there have been no recent discussions with New York's Brian Cashman regarding a trade for Jake Peavy.
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New York Post | Nov 18, 2008
The Yankees are reportedly finalizing an offer to free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett worth $80 million over five years.
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Press Release | Nov 17, 2008
The Yankees announced Monday that they will play the first-ever exhibition games at the new Yankee Stadium against the Cubs on Friday, April 3 at 7:05 p.m.
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Newsday | Nov 17, 2008
The Yankees hope that Mike Mussina will decide within the next few days whether or not he plans to pitch in 2009.
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New York Times | Nov 16, 2008
Darrell Rasner will not return to the Yankees next season after the team sold his rights to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Japanese Pacific League on Saturday.
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ESPN | Nov 16, 2008
Cavaliers star LeBron James believes that his beloved Yankees will in fact sign CC Sabathia to bolster their rotation this offseason.
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MLB.com | Nov 15, 2008
The Yankees are keeping an eye on San Diego's Jake Peavy as they continue to court free agents like CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 15, 2008
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin believes that the Yankees offer to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia was excessive.
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ESPN | Nov 14, 2008
The Yankees tendered an offer to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia on Friday, reportedly worth more than $137.5 million over six years.
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Chicago Tribune | Nov 14, 2008
The chances of Ryan Dempster re-signing with the Cubs seemed to disappear as the chances of a trade for Jake Peavy increased, which could leave Chicago with addition money this offseason.
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SI.com | Nov 14, 2008
The Yankees will first deliver a proposal to CC Sabathia on Friday, then follow it up with offers to A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe.
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New York Daily News | Nov 14, 2008
The New York Mets have decided to also get involved in the CC Sabathia free agency, according to the New York Daily News.
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RealGM Staff Report | Nov 13, 2008
The New York Yankees acquired Nick Swisher in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
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New York Post | Nov 13, 2008
CC Sabathia wants to go home to California and play in the NL, where he can hit, but he is also realistic about how hard he expects the Yankees to pursue him.
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RealGM Staff Report | Nov 12, 2008
The New York Yankees announced today that they have signed left-handed pitcher Damaso Marte to a three-year contract with a one-year club option for 2012.
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MLB.com | Nov 12, 2008
Yankees' co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner claims that the team is prepared to spend whatever they have to in order to field a championship-caliber team next season.
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New York Times | Nov 11, 2008
Tom Holliday would have loved to have seen his son traded from the Rockies to the Yankees this week.
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SI.com | Nov 9, 2008
Andy Pettitte filed for free agency Sunday after repeatedly saying he hopes to return to the club next year.
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ESPN | Nov 8, 2008
Workers in the Bronx removed the plate, pitching rubber, and some dirt from the mound at old Yankee Stadium and moved it to the new Yankee Stadium across the street this weekend.
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New York Daily News | Nov 8, 2008
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said Friday that he has spoken to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia about joining him in New York.
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ESPN | Nov 8, 2008
Andy Pettitte wants to return to the Yankees next season but is still waiting to hear from the team about how they feel.
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New York Post | Nov 7, 2008
Matt Kemp and Russell Martin are the two players most frequently mentioned as players that could be dealt in return for Robinson Cano.
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New York Post | Nov 7, 2008
Andy Pettitte has a close relationship with Nolan Ryan.
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Newsday | Nov 7, 2008
The Yankees have expressed interest in acquiring Mike Cameron, but a source called getting the centerfielder "unlikely."
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Press Release | Nov 6, 2008
The New York Yankees announced today they have declined their 2009 option on left-handed pitcher Damaso Marte, making him a free agent.
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New York Daily News | Nov 6, 2008
The Padres reportedly want at least two pitchers and an outfielder for Jake Peavy, and the Yankees are preparing an offer for the former Cy Young winner.
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New York Post | Nov 6, 2008
The Yankees still appear to be interested in Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron and could move Melky Cabrera and pitching to acquire him.
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New York Post | Nov 6, 2008
Andy Pettitte, who still hasn't filed for free agency, wants to pitch for the Yankees next season.
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New York Post | Nov 5, 2008
The Yankees are reportedly more interested in signing free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira than they are in adding outfielder Manny Ramirez.
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Newsday | Nov 5, 2008
The Yankees met with representatives for CC Sabathia on Monday in the first step towards signing the free agent lefthander.
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ESPN | Nov 5, 2008
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein claims that he's not worried about what kind of splashes the rival Yankees will make in free agency this offseason.
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New York Post | Nov 4, 2008
A statistical group that tracks every ball hit in the majors claims that Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is the worst fielder in baseball.
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New York Daily News | Nov 4, 2008
The Yankees declined the 2009 option on the contract of pitcher Carl Pavano on Tuesday, but he reportedly could still pitch in pinstripes next season.
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Press Release | Nov 4, 2008
The New York Yankees announced today they have declined their options on first baseman Jason Giambi and right-handed pitcher Carl Pavano, making each player a free agent.
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ESPN | Nov 4, 2008
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman claims that Mike Mussina could start for the team next season should he decide to return for another year.
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New York Post | Nov 4, 2008
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has insisted that his first priority is pitching and he is reportedly targeting CC Sabathia, Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett.
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MLB.com | Nov 4, 2008
Padres' pitcher Jake Peavy is reportedly open to a possible trade to either the Angels or Yankees.
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New York Post | Nov 2, 2008
The Yankees have declined the option on the contract of relief pitcher Damaso Marte, making him a free agent.
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New York Post | Nov 1, 2008
Hank Steinbrenner confirmed on Friday that the Yankees will take a look at free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.
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