Morgan Ensberg was so excited about the chance to play for the Yankees that he was willing to make a switch to first base, according to an Associated Press report.

A lawyer for Brian McNamee, Andy Pettite's former personal trainer, told the Associated Press that he expects Andy Pettitte to reveal to Congress that he discussed human growth hormone with former teammate Roger Clemens.

The Journal News has reported that the New York Yankees and second baseman Robinson Cano are very close to finalizing a four-year contract extension.

Despite rumors that he will begin the season in the Yankees' rotation, right-hander Joba Chamberlain could return to the bullpen to begin the 2008 season, according to the Associated Press.

Annoyed by all the negativity surrounding the Mitchell Report, Hank Steinbrenner told the New York Daily News that there is no reason to question the championships the Yankees won during the supposed "steroids era".

MLB sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports that the Yankees are close to locking up Robinson Cano to a four-year, $30 million contract.

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The Yankees made the playoffs yet again in 2007 and did so in record-breaking fashion by having a team payroll of $218.

According to a report in Newsday, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano is interested in a long-term deal with the team.

LeBron James will take his love for the New York Yankees to the next level when he releases a new shoe that pays tribute to his favorite team.

Wilson Betemit and the Yankees avoided arbitration, agreeing to a $1,165,000, one-year contract just before teams and players exchanged figures Friday.

Joe Torre had no suspicions about Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte using performance-enhancing drugs when they were playing for him with the New York Yankees.

Hank Steinbrenner, son of New York Yankees' owner George, made it clear Wednesday that the club still has some interest in making a deal for Twins' lefthander Johan Santana, but there is not a unanimous opinion among club officials whether they should pay the Twins' asking price.

Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner has not closed the door on a trade for Twins left-hander Johan Santana.

For the second time this offseason, the Yankees have pulled their Phil Hughes-centered trade offer for Johan Santana off the table.

Minneapolis native Walter Jocketty, who was general manager for two St.

The Yankees envision Joba Chamberlain as a starter, and they are eager to see what his blazing fastball and electric slider can do as part of their rotation.

Phil Hughes keeps hearing the trade rumors.

In his first public comments since the Mitchell Report was released last month, the former Yankee Chuck Knoblauch said on Thursday that he was not angry about being named in the report although he did not explicitly admit that he had used human growth hormone, as the report asserts.

Outfielder Jason Lane and the Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract.

The Yankees have spent most of their offseason batting around a deal for Johan Santana, internally debating the merits of swapping young talent for the established Twins' ace.

When Congress convenes hearings next week about the Mitchell Report, one current Yankees' pitcher still doesn't know if he'll be in attendance.

Brian McNamee comes across as a scared and confused man during Friday's 17-minute conversation with Roger Clemens, deeply worried about his son's poor health and his frayed relationship with his most famous client.

A year after Tony Gwynn was a first-time electee along with Cal Ripken Jr.

Andy Pettitte retained a new lawyer for his upcoming appearance before a congressional committee and will be represented by Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger.

Pete Mackanin, who ended last season as the Reds' interim manager, has taken a job with the Yankees as a major league scout.

According to Baseball America, the Yankees signed LHP Billy Traber and RHP Scott Strickland to minor-league contracts.

An angry Roger Clemens told Mike Wallace he will never pitch again in an interview aired tonight on “60 Minutes.

Yankees' General Manager Brian Cashman is focused on this season, not his job status.

The Yankees are still discussing whether to pursue a trade for Twins ace Johan Santana, and senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner would like to make a deal.

Roger Clemens said former trainer Brian McNamee injected him with the painkiller lidocaine and the vitamin B-12, according to the first excerpts released from the pitcher's interview with CBS's "60 Minutes.

Is there a chance for the Rocket's third stage in pinstripes? Not likely, says Hank Steinbrenner.

After what he described as a "slow holiday season" for baseball business, Hank Steinbrenner is returning to his office Thursday to begin working on "a final decision" regarding a trade for Johan Santana.

Joe Torre won't pick sides between Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee, the former Yankees' strength coach who accused the Rocket of using performance-enhancing drugs.

There are no indications that the Yankees will suddenly get back into the mix for Johan Santana.

Roger Clemens is used to playing hardball, so it came as no surprise that the first reaction out of his camp when he was busted in the Mitchell Report was to throw a high, hard one inside to try and knock down Brian McNamee.

There was a time in the 1990s when Chuck Knoblauch appeared well on his way to becoming enshrined in Cooperstown, N.