The Jeter marriage thing is bogus? Craig Calcaterra reports that the whole Derek-Jeter-getting-married thing is baloney. The story: it’s Derek Jeter’s sister Sharlee Jeter. SI.com’s Jimmy Traina says he heard some details of the wedding a few weeks back and that the NY Post report is accurate. So are they getting married or aren’t they?
Yanks interested in bringing back Jerry Hairston Jr. “Five teams have expressed interest in Jerry Hairston Jr., according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com (via Twitter).Hairston would likely receive a $2-3MM salary on a one-year deal.”
The Wanger: “In the same report, Chien-Ming Wang has told friends he is ready to move on from the Yankees. He has visited Dr. James Andrews for an exam on his right shoulder and could join a major-league rotation by May.”
ESPN.com’s Buster Olney “addresses the persistent rumors about a potential reunion for Johnny Damon and the Yankees. Olney says that a few executives around the league “are absolutely convinced” that Damon will end up in the Bronx, but that it would require Damon significantly lowering his asking price and initiating contact with the Yanks.”
The Cincinnati Reds sign Aroldis Chapman for five years, $30M. We all knew the Yankees were out of it for a while, so we didn’t get our hopes up.
Teixeira among Legacy Award honorees NLBM’s Legacy Awards given Jan. 30. Josh Gibson Award to AL, NL HR leaders: Carlos Pena, Rays, and Mark Teixeira, Yanks (tie); Pujols
Mike Silva looks to cmpare the 2010 Yankees and Red Sox rotations.
River Ave. Blues talks about what role Alfredo Aceves will have this upcoming season.