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The Yankees' ability to stay on message early this off-season rivalled the most disciplined of political campaigns.

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A.J. Burnett might be an ex-Yankee by opening day. How does he feel about the potential for being traded? "He has no concerns and understands the business and is strictly focusing on pitching in 2012, regardless of who it's for," said his agent, Darek Braunecker, responding in an e-mail today to the Record.

Sometime in the first half of March, when spring training begins to feel a bit like Groundhog Day, expect Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to make an announcement that will hold less suspense than an intentional walk.

The New York Yankees again are among the MLB teams that are favored to win the World Series in 2012.

This January, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman indicated that his team was in search of a quality DH.

The New York Yankees today released the list of spring training invites.A The list includes 27 non roster invites including 13 who signed minor league deals.A Dewayne Wise is on the list, he had a famous catch in center field to preserve Mark Buehrle's perfect game a couple of years ago.A Bill Hall is on the list, he is one of CC Sabathia best ... (more)

A.J. Burnett has been a source of harsh criticism for the last two years. The New York Yankees wanted him to be a co-anchor in their rotation along with CC Sabathia, but after two years with an ERA over 5.00, he has worn out his welcome in the Bronx.

The New York Yankees will head to Tampa in just under two weeks.A Pitchers and catchers will be reporting and then about a week later the rest of the position players will report.A The Yankees roster is pretty much set.A They were quiet for most of the off-season but on one day and all within an hour they made a big trade and signed a starting ... (more)

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As the 2012 MLB season nears, there are high expectations for the New York Yankees .

From Marcy to Madison Square and now from Crooklyn to Carnegie. Jay-Z has come a long way since releasing his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, and the magnitude of his travels wasn't lost on the God MC when he performed at Carnegie Hall on Monday evening .

The narrative seems almost too good to be true. Jesus Montero , slugging prospect extraordinaire, heads to Seattle to add some pop to the Mariners' punchless lineup, while Michael Pineda , with a brilliant year in the majors already under his belt, enters the blinding spotlight of Yankee Stadium to displace Ivan Nova as Robin to CC Sabathia 's ... (more)

The Tampa Bay Rays clearly have a true ace in James Shields. "Big-Game James" has proved himself as one of the elite pitchers in baseball, leading the Rays outstanding starting rotation with an excellent 2011 season.

The Super Bowl is over, and now, with our collective blood guacamole levels at dangerous highs, the sporting world at large turns its attention back to baseball.

Josh Beckett finally woke up from his long winter slumber and joined his buddy Kevin Millar on Intentional Talk, a MLB Network show to discuss last season.

The 2011 MLB season was one of the most exciting seasons in recent years and this offseason has left baseball fans antsy for the upcoming season.

Brandon Morrow is a name we have all heard about in recent years. Whether it was the potential of being a lights-out closer in Seattle early in his career or a blow-away strikeout pitcher in Toronto, there has always been intrigue surrounding him from a fantasy perspective.

Saying he could never play for another team, veteran catcher Jorge Posada officially retired Tuesday after 17 years with the New York Yankees.

The American League East has started an era where quality pitching is everything.