Derek Jeter is "indifferent" to recent comments made by Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine about the Yankees.
"I'm indifferent, really," Jeter said. "I don't know Bobby well enough to know what he's trying to do. I could care less. I guess that's the best way to put it."
Speaking to reporters in Red Sox camp on Tuesday, Valentine questioned whether the Yankees really practiced the famous "flip play" Jeter made at home plate against the Oakland A's in Game 3 of the 2001 ALDS that caught Jeremy Giambi at the plate, as Jeter has always maintained, and implied that the fabled play, which protected a Yankees 1-0 lead, was in fact a misplay.
"I think [Jeter] was out of position," Valentine said. "And the ball gets [Giambi] out if [Jeter] doesn't touch it, personally."
Jeter seemed more bemused than annoyed at the assertions.
"We do practice it, but not the flip home," Jeter said. "But who cares? Why are we talking about this? He must be bored over there, huh? I don't understand."
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Joe Girardi has indicated that Hiroki Kuroda will join CC Sabathia in New York's starting rotation.
The rest of the spots are to be determined.
"We've got six guys for five spots ... and you really can look at it as, you've got CC and you've got Kuroda," Girardi said. "So, you've got four guys for three spots."
Michael Pineda, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia are in the mix for the remaining three spots.
"Sometimes the five that you leave with aren't the five that you end up with," Girardi said. "We've got time, and there's no rush. You're going to go with what you feel are your five guys."
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Bobby Valentine continued to add his own flair to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry on Tuesday with comments made about New York's Derek Jeter.
While discussing Boston's practice of the fundamentals of relays and cutoffs, Valentine took a shot at Jeter's renowned backhand flip in Game 3 of the 2001 AL Division Series against Oakland.
On the play, Jeter raced from his shortstop position to the first-base line to retrieve a throw that had sailed over both cutoff men, then threw out Jeremy Giambi with a backhand flip at home plate.
"We'll never practice that," Valentine said. "I think [Jeter] was out of position and the ball gets [Giambi] out if [Jeter] doesn't touch it, personally."
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Yankees Feb 2012 Archive
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Associated Press | Feb 28, 2012
Joba Chamberlain has thrown off a full mound for the first time in eight months after elbow ligament replacement surgery.
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Big League Stew | Feb 27, 2012
Before getting his own apartment, Jeremy Lin was sleeping on the couches of his brother and teammates.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Feb 26, 2012
The Yankees exercised their $10.5 million option on Nick Swisher's contract for the 2012 season.
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Associated Press | Feb 25, 2012
Alex Rodriguez feels good this spring and credits his health to a special treatment suggested by NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Feb 25, 2012
Alex Rodriguez played in just 99 games last season because of injuries.
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New York Post | Feb 25, 2012
Derek Jeter is entering his 17th Major League season.
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Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com | Feb 25, 2012
Brian Cashman said the two sides "mutually agreed to wait," after agent Matt Colleran called him.
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ESPN.com | Feb 23, 2012
The Yankees have proposed a new three-year deal with catcher Russell Martin.
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MLB.com | Feb 22, 2012
The Yankees have signed David Aardsma, who will begin the 2012 season on the disabled list following Tommy John surgery.
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Associated Press | Feb 20, 2012
A.J. Burnett is grateful for his time in New York, but says he allowed too many people to tinker with him during his time with the Yankees.
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Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com | Feb 20, 2012
Mariano Rivera broke the all-time saves record last season.
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ESPN.com | Feb 20, 2012
With incentives, Raul Ibanez could make up to $4 million in 2012.
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Associated Press | Feb 20, 2012
CC Sabathia reported at the same weight in 2011 and won 13 of his first 17 decisions.
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Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter) | Feb 20, 2012
Raul Ibanez is expected to sign a deal worth about $1 million plus incentives.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter) | Feb 20, 2012
The Phillies wanted to send Joe Blanton to the Angels for Bobby Abreu, who they then would have offered the Yankees for A.J. Burnett.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Feb 20, 2012
A.J. Burnett is officially a member of the Pirates.
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New York Post | Feb 19, 2012
Johnny Damon is no longer considering a return to the Yankees.
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Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com | Feb 19, 2012
The general manager is involved in a sensational stalking and extortion case.
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MLB.com | Feb 18, 2012
A.J. Burnett was 14-6 with an ERA of 3.49 in his 25 starts paired with Rod Barajas in Toronto.
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Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter) | Feb 18, 2012
Philadelphia would have liked to compete a three-team deal with New York that would have sent Joe Blanton to a third club.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com | Feb 18, 2012
Approval was not given on Friday night because the deal was finalized too late in the day.
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Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com | Feb 18, 2012
With A.J. Burnett likely headed to the Pirates, the Yankees expect to sign Raul Ibanez and Eric Chavez.
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New York Daily News | Feb 17, 2012
Austin Romine is hoping to challenge Francisco Cervelli for New York's backup catcher role.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Feb 17, 2012
The Yankees did not provide information as to what injury caused Okajima to fail his physical.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com | Feb 17, 2012
A.J. Burnett could officially become a member of the Pirates this weekend.
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Yahoo! Sports | Feb 17, 2012
The Cubs want Jorge Soler, but since he can't be signed yet the Phillies and Yankees are trying to enter the bidding.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Feb 17, 2012
The Yankees are believed to prefer Raul Ibanez at this point.
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Ken Davidoff/Newsday (via Twitter) | Feb 17, 2012
The Yankees and Pirates have decided on which players would go to New York in a potential trade for A.J. Burnett.
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MLB.com | Feb 17, 2012
A.J. Burnett utilized his limited no-trade clause to reject being swapped for Bobby Abreu.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports | Feb 15, 2012
The Yankees have set a soft deadline of Saturday for trade discussions involving A.J. Burnett.
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Associated Press | Feb 15, 2012
Michael Pineda joined early Spring Training workouts Tuesday at the Yankees' minor league complex.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Feb 14, 2012
It's possible that Cleveland could part with Travis Hafner in a potential deal.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Feb 14, 2012
The Angels, who are listed on A.J. Burnett's no-trade clause, see him as a fifth starter.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Feb 14, 2012
The proposed A.J. Burnett trade is close, but significant hurdles remain.
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New York Post | Feb 14, 2012
The Yankees have considered Johnny Damon in their search for a designated hitter and/or bench hitter, but they fear his quest for a career milestone.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com | Feb 14, 2012
If a trade is agreed to the commissioner's office will have to approve the deal because of the large amount of money that will exchange hands.
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Associated Press | Feb 13, 2012
The American League added Prince Fielder (Detroit) and Albert Pujols (Los Angeles) this winter as the former National Leaguers came over in free agency.
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New York Post | Feb 13, 2012
As it currently stands, the Yankees have about $2 million budgeted for a designated hitter.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter) | Feb 13, 2012
Vladimir Guerrero has made it known that he would like to sign with the Yankees to serve as their designated hitter.
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MLB.com | Feb 13, 2012
A Major League source claimed that only "the money and players exchanged" are yet to be determined.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com | Feb 12, 2012
While the Pirates are the front-runner in trade talks for A.J. Burnett, the Yankees have discussed the right-hander with four other teams.
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New York Daily News | Feb 12, 2012
A.J. Burnett has heard the rumors that he could be traded to the Pirates, but he isn't bothered by them.
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New York Post | Feb 12, 2012
Derek Jeter has been hitting in the batting tunnels and will begin hitting on the field on Sunday.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter) | Feb 12, 2012
The Yankees and Pirates have the framework in place for a possible A.J. Burnett trade.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Feb 11, 2012
Pittsburgh would rather absorb more of A.J. Burnett's salary than part with some of their young players.
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MLB.com | Feb 11, 2012
The right-hander is continuing his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery performed in June.
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Associated Press | Feb 11, 2012
Soon after he was named Boston's manager, Bobby Valentine joked that he hated New York.
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Yahoo! Sports | Feb 10, 2012
The Yankees and Pirates have been in discussion about a trade that would send A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press | Feb 8, 2012
Russell Branyan will have the chance to make the Yankees as a reserve utility infielder after agreeing to a Minor League deal.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports | Feb 8, 2012
The Pirates might actually want to trade with the Yankees for A.J. Burnett after they struck out on Edwin Jackson.
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Big League Stew | Feb 8, 2012
The price to park at Yankee Stadium could soon reach $55 thanks to poor planning and a private firm that is running low on cash.
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Associated Press | Feb 8, 2012
The Yankees and Bill Hall have agreed to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training.
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Jonathan Mayo/MLB.com | Feb 7, 2012
The Rays have the top prospect in the American League East in pitcher Matt Moore, according to a survey of executives taken by MLB.com.
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Buster Olney/ESPN The Magazine | Feb 7, 2012
The Yankees are looking for a left-handed bat and they could sign a player within the week, according to a source.
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Jim Bowden/ESPN.com (via Twitter) | Feb 6, 2012
The Yankees, Orioles, Mariners and Athletics are believed to be courting the outfielder/designated hitter.
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MLB.com | Feb 6, 2012
New York would likely only offer Hall a Minor League contract with a chance to make the club in Spring Training.
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New York Daily News | Feb 4, 2012
The Yankees could add Johnny Damon, Raul Ibanez or Hideki Matsui as an extra hitter.
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New York Post | Feb 4, 2012
Mary Cashman has filed for divorce in Connecticut after news of a second affair hit the public.
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Associated Press | Feb 3, 2012
Joba Chamberlain had ligament surgery on June 16.
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ThePostGame | Feb 3, 2012
Justin Timberlake is joining the cast of the baseball film "Trouble With the Curve."
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ESPN.com | Feb 3, 2012
A New York woman has been charged with stalking and shaking down Yankees GM Brian Cashman.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Feb 1, 2012
The moves made by Brian Cashman are all under a microscope given his job as general manager of the Yankees.
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MLB.com | Feb 1, 2012
Frustrated by his lack of hits against the shift over the years, Mark Teixeira says he'll consider bunting at times this season.
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MLB.com | Feb 1, 2012
Michael Pineda struck out 173, walked 55 and posted a 3.74 ERA in 171 innings last season with the Mariners.
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