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2012 Season Review Series: New York Yankees

The New York Yankees held a 10 game lead in the division in mid-July, but had to hold on to win the AL East on the season’s final day. Despite holding the best record in the league, New York’s…Read More

Playoffs Packed With Drama

Is it possible to go directly from the bench to a monument at Yankee Stadium? Well, Raul Ibanez just did it. Home run in the bottom of the ninth to tie it. Home run in the bottom of the 12th to win it.…Read More

New York Yankees Outfielder Brett Gardner Makes Rehab Start For Charleston

Brett Gardner had not seen live pitching since April 19th.  He has been sidelined with a strained right elbow since then, and has been working on recovery.  Last night, Gardner made a rehab start for…Read More

Brett Gardner Hits DL; Yankees to Call Up Cody Eppley

The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Brett Gardner on their 15-day disabled list with what’s being described as a right elbow injury.  Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters that the club…Read More

Texas Rangers re-sign Brad Hawpe

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe has been re-signed by the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal, after he was released by the team last week. He will start out in Double-A Frisco, and he underwent…Read More

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MLB Game Recaps

Tampa Bay Rays 7, New York Yankees 6 The game of the day involved two AL East powerhouses, who squared…Read More

2012 MLB Season Preview: New York Yankees

The next team in the Call to the Pen MLB Season Preview series is the defending American League East…Read More

Johnny Damon Rumors: Damon Still Waiting for Right Offer

As he’s done several times this offseason, veteran free agent Johnny Damon spoke with national reporters…Read More

CttP Weekly Recap: 2/17/12 – 2/23/12

Check in to catch up on anything you may have missed in the week that was here at Call to the Pen. Read…Read More

New York Yankees roster enhanced by role playing veterans

The New York Yankees have had a shrewd offseason and this week they put the finishing touches on the…Read More

New York Yankees sign Eric Chavez Analysis

The New York Yankees have signed Eric Chavez to a one-year deal worth $900,000 after signing Raul Ibanez…Read More

MLB Free Agents: New York Yankees Sign Eric Chavez

The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with their second free agent hitter in two days, signing…Read More

Yankees Rumors: Eric Chavez and Mariano Rivera

The New York Yankees appear to be close to finishing their roster additions as they prepare for the 2012…Read More

MLB Free Agents: Oakland A’s Sign Manny Ramirez

Similar to the Raul Ibanez signing, over the last few weeks it became clear that Manny Ramirez would…Read More

New York Yankees sign Raul Ibanez Analysis

The New York Yankees have their DH situation set, as they signed former Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia…Read More

MLB Free Agents: New York Yankees Sign Raul Ibanez

We knew it was going to happen, we were just waiting for it to officially happen.  It has now officially…Read More

Yankees Rumors: New York Negotiating with Raul Ibanez, Eric Chavez

Yesterday we found out that the New York Yankees were negotiating exclusively with free agent Raul Ibanez. …Read More

Johnny Damon Rumors: Yankees Not Signing Damon

Though he viewed it as a perfect fit, it was becoming more and more clear that free agent Johnny Damon…Read More

Yankees Rumors: New York “Negotiating Exclusively” with Raul Ibanez

Friday, the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement in a trade involving starting…Read More

Yankees Rumors: New York “Intent” on Adding Two Bats

As the Yankees and Pirates hammer out a deal for starting pitcher A.J. Burnett, the focus turns to what…Read More