The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Jhonny Nunez from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Alberto Gonzalez.

The Mariners and Yankees had not picked up the threads of their conversations about pitcher Jarrod Washburn as of Thursday morning, and executives involved in the trade talks don't expect that their standoff will be resolved.

The Yankees traded reliever LaTroy Hawkins to the Astros on Wednesday for minor league infielder Matt Cusick, according to an Associated Press report.

The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired catcher Ivan Rodriguez from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kyle Farnsworth.

The Yankees acquired Ivan Rodriguez, a 14-time All-Star catcher, from the Tigers on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN.

Jorge Posada will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, ending his attempt to return to the New York Yankees' lineup for the team's playoff push.

According to several sources, the Steinbrenner family has given GM Brian Cashman the financial go-ahed to acquire lefty Jarrod Washburn from the Mariners, a move that is expected to be completed shortly.

One source said the Mets and Giants have talked about Randy Winn, and the Yankees are scouting Bengie Molina now that Jorge Posada's shoulder injury has put his season in jeopardy.

Pending final approval, the Yankees and Pirates have agreed to a major trade sending outfielder Xavier Nady and left-handed reliever Damaso Marte to New York in exchange for four Minor Leaguers.

The addition of Barry Bonds was discussed by Yankees' brass during organizational meetings on Thursday, Hank Steinbrenner confirmed to the Associated Press.

The Yankees are the most serious player for Jarrod Washburn and would take him as a salary dump (his 2009 pay will be $10.

The Dodgers have an interest in Robinson Cano and might be willing to deal Derek Lowe and outfielder Matt Kemp, but the Yankees aren't inclined to part with the second baseman unless there is a top quality starter coming in return.

Jorge Posada wants to put off surgery on his right shoulder even if it means sacrificing the start of next season.

The Yankees have expressed interest in both the Rangers' Gerald Laird and Royals' Miguel Olivo, according to major-league sources.

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The players on the Yankees would approve signing Barry Bonds, but the front office appears to have different ideas.

Jorge Posada went on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season Monday, and the Yankees' veteran catcher could be headed for season-ending surgery on his injured throwing shoulder, according to an Associated Press report.

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The Yankees are reportedly looking at Pittsburgh outfielder Jason Bay and Xavier Nady, according to The Star-Ledger.

There is still some talk that Yankees' outfielder Hideki Matsui could have surgery on his injured left knee, according to The New York Daily News.

A Yankee official has called rumors that the Yankees are interested in signing free agent slugger Barry Bonds 'nonsense', according to The New York Daily News.

Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera says that he has no ill will towards Jonathan Papelbon after the Boston reliever said he deserved to play the role of closer for the American League All-Star team earlier this week, according to The New York Post.

The New York Yankees have reached a tentative agreement with Richie Sexson, who was released by the Seattle Mariners a week ago.

The ratings for this year's MLB All-Star Game increased eleven-percent from last season, according to The Associated Press.

Outfielder Johnny Damon hopes to return to the Yankees next week as he plans to hit off a tee on Friday, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera, in his fourteenth year with the team, obviously has a tremendous amount of respect for Yankee Stadium and all that it stands for as a baseball relic.

American League manager Terry Francona said on Monday during a press conference announcing the lineups and starting pitchers for Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, that the thought of starting Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the historic game did cross his mind.

American League manager Terry Francona announced his lineup for the 2008 MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on Monday morning.

The Yankees' bats were rather quiet on Sunday against the Blue Jays, but starting pitcher Andy Pettitte was anything but after the team's 4-1 loss, according to The New York Daily News.

Yankees' first baseman Jason Giambi will not take part in Monday night's home run derby after declining an invitation from Major League Baseball, according to MLB.

David Ortiz will return for the Red Sox on July 25 when the team opens up a series against the Yankees at Fenway Park, according to a report in The New York Post.

Yankees' icon Bobby Murcer died on Saturday at age 62 because of complications from brain cancer, according to The New York Post.

Derek Jeter hit the 200th home run of his Major League career on Saturday afternoon against the Blue Jays.

Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes is aware that a number of teams are interested in acquiring him and he would prefer to play for the Yankees, according to The New York Post.

There are rumors that American League Manager Terry Francona could decide to name Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera as the starter during Tuesday's All-Star Game, according to Boston Globe.

Jorge Posada will return to his position of choice, catcher, twice this weekend when the Yankees take on the Blue Jays, according to The New York Times.

Jorge Posada isn't thrilled with his place in the lineup lately as Jose Molina has done the majority of the catching for the Yankees, according to The New York Times.

The Yankees will not discuss contract extensions with either Mike Mussina or Jason Giambi during the season, according to a report in Newsday.

Cynthia Rodriguez admitted on Wednesday that she still loves her husband Alex Rodriguez, according to The New York Post.

Yankees' Manager Joe Girardi claims that he's not concerned about the personal issues of Alex Rodriguez, according to Newsday.

The Yankees plan to send a scout to watch free agent pitcher Victor Zambrano throw at some point this week, according to The New York Daily News.

Alex Rodriguez's wife filed for divorce Monday, calling her husband an adulterer who "emotionally abandoned his wife and children.

Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon has been placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career because of an injured shoulder, according to The New York Times.

Rookie outfielder Brett Gardner singled home the winning run for the Yankees against the Red Sox on Sunday night in the tenth inning.

Alex Rodriguez’s wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports.

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Johnny Damon is likely headed to the disabled list with a bruised and sprained left shoulder, according to The Star-Ledger.

Hideki Matsui will not return to the lineup for the Yankees until after the All-Star break as he continues to deal with knee issues, according to The New York Daily News.

After Jon Lester pitched a five-hitter and Boston stopped a five-game losing streak with a 7-0 victory Thursday night, Yankees manger Joe Girardi closed the clubhouse for a 30-minute meeting, as reported by the Associated Press.

Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple’s second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.

Hank Steinbrenner wants the Yankees hitters to "wake up" as they enter a key stretch of the season, according to The Associated Press.

There have been reports and speculation that Alex Rodriguez has been seeing Madonna.

Derek Jeter got some rare rest on Tuesday night during the Yankees' loss to the Rangers, according to The Hartford Courant.

Alex Rodriguez will skip this month's Home Run Derby because he feels as though it messes with his swing, according to The New York Daily News.