Ian Kennedy News

They just keep trading away young talent. After sending Austin Jackson and Ian Kennedy to the Tigers and D-backs in a three-team deal that netted the Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson, New York has reportedly once again returned to its old ways, acquiring Javier Vazquez from the Braves in exchange for Melky Cabrera and Mike Dunn.

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The Yankees formally welcomed their latest acquisition, outfielder Curtis Granderson, in a news conference Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

Edwin Jackson made his first major league start at Chase Field on Sept. 9, 2003.

Edwin Jackson on being traded: "I understand it's a business." INDIANAPOLIS -- Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes, who also got pitcher Ian Kennedy from the Yankees in the deal, was asked if Jackson's late-season swoon concerned him.

Well, the hot stove fire really sparked and crackled for the Yanks during the General Managers' Winter Meetings this past week, so let's do a quick recap of the biggest deal made, so far, in this offseason.

The Yankees officially acquired outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers Wednesday.

Before he took his place on stage, beneath the lights and in front of the cameras, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman came to a realization: He had never done a winter meetings press conference and he wasn't sure what to wear.

INDIANAPOLIS - Before he took his place on stage, beneath the lights and in front of the cameras, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman came to a realization: He had never done a winter meetings press conference and he wasn't sure what to wear.

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The Yankees unloaded Brian Bruney to the Nationals and received a player to be named later in the deal that happened to be whomever the Nationals take with their first overall pick in the Rule 5 draft.

If reports from reliable sources in Indianapolis are accurate, the Yankees just acquired center fielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers and two prospects from Arizona.

Unsurprisingly, the first day of baseball's Winter Meetings did not bring the dual Holliday-Halladay acquisition we've all been waiting for.

Andy Pettitte intends to pitch again in 2010 and the Yankees have placed him atop their priority list.

The AFL finished this weekend and I wanted to post a quick round up of how everyone fared this year.

He hits for a lot of power , steals bases, plays above avg defense, and he is young.

The Arizona Fall League, if nothing else, opens eyes. Strong performances in the desert can lead to big reputations -- just ask Tommy Hanson of the Braves -- and big opportunities.

Joba's Flexible: MLB.com's Anthony DiComo Dan Martin of the Post both spoke with Joba Chamberlain about his role on the team during a charity outing.

"I look at them as starters that can relieve," Cashman said. "We haven't had our meetings, but I would anticipate going to spring training with as much starting depth as possible." Chamberlain made 31 starts and one relief appearance this season, going 9-6 with a 4.75 ERA while dealing with the infamous "Joba Rules" during the final two months of ...

27 is in the books, it's time for the Yankees to seek their 28th championship with the help of John Lackey and Matt Holliday , and when do Roy Halladay and Joe Mauer become free agents again? Reports out of New York, one from long-time New York Post columnist Joel Sherman , suggest the Yankees might restrict their spending this offseason and won't ...