Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez has reportedly been seen dining with two beautiful women dining out in Miami.

A person in regular contact with Yankee brass said Tuesday he believes the club still wants Andy Pettitte back and believes a deal will get done, perhaps as early as next week.

Bernie Williams joined a winter ball team in Puerto Rico with the idea of playing himself into shape to compete in the World Baseball Classic.

Twins' GM Bill Smith recently commented on the Yankees' signing of Mark Teixeira, saying they are just fine with Justin Morneau.

According to a source close to the talks with the Red Sox, Mark Teixeira was very concerned about what would become of Mike Lowell should Teixeira sign with Boston.

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The Yankees believe that all of baseball benefits when they field a strong, highly-paid team.

Many believe that the arrival of Mark Teixeira in New York could allow the Yankees to play Brett Gardner in center.

Assuming the Yankees aren't able to come to terms with Andy Pettitte, they could add Phil Hughes to their rotation.

Agent Scott Boras believes that the Nationals did everything they could have to land Mark Teixeira, but the Yankees give him a better chance to win.

The Yankees have no regrets about their December spending spree, a source said despite criticism from other clubs.

Toronto now gets a third-round draft pick for the loss of A.

The Yankees are looking to move two from a group of outfielders of Xavier Nady, Nick Swisher, and Hideki Matsui.

Rickey Henderson turned 50 on Christmas Day and is a few weeks away from being elected to the Hall of Fame on January 7th.

After the team’s third major off-season signing, the Yankees’ president Randy Levine surveyed the criticism of the club and said that a really good Yankee team is beneficial to baseball.

According to a source close to the situation, Mark Teixeira turned down about $5 million more from the Nationals to sign with the Yankees.

It appears as though long-time Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte has played his last game in pinstripes.

The signing of Mark Teixeria by the Yankees has drawn the ire of many people around baseball, but Curt Schilling has a positive take on the situation.

The Angels, after losing out on Mark Teixeira, could make a play for Hideki Matsui to bolster their lineup.

Unless the Yankees are able to trade one of their extra hitters, there may be no money remaining for Andy Pettitte.

The Yankees signed Mark Teixeira on Tuesday, but the reining AL East champions are not flinching.

The Yankees didn't just steal Mark Teixeira from the Red Sox on Tuesday, they also reportedly reached a minor league deal with catcher Kevin Cash.

I'm currently reading Naomi Klein's 'The Shock Doctrine' and with the Yankees giving out $423 million to three players this winter, I can't help but draw the parallel.

The Rays reached the World Series this past October with a payroll of $43.

The arrival of Mark Teixeira in New York could mean that the Yankees will look to trade Hideki Matsui in order to trim their swelling payroll.

Scott Boras, the agent for Mark Teixeira, reportedly did not respond to the offer Angel's owner Arte Moreno made to first baseman Mark Teixeira at the winter meetings.

Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an eight-year contract worth more than $180 million, three sources involved in the negotiations tells ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

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Former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams made his Winter League debut on Monday, going 1-for-3 with a strikeout.

Yankee's General Manager Brian Cashman said Monday night that the team does not have standing offers on the table for free agents Mark Teixeira and Manny Ramirez.

Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter believes that free agent slugger and former AL East rival Manny Ramirez would fit in fine with the team.

The Yankees were assessed a $26.

A Mark Teixeira signing appears imminent and is expected before Christmas, but it is not clear which team he will select.

Pitcher Chien-Ming Wang and the Yankees avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Monday to a $5M, one-year deal, as reported by the Associated Press.

A report out of the Dominican Republic late Sunday claims that the Yankees could be poised to complete a deal with Manny Ramirez sometime this week.

Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman reportedly spoke with Mark's Teixeira's agent Scott Boras last week.

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Free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez has reportedly been telling close friends that the Yankees are prepared to offer him a three-year contract.

With the Red Sox wavering in their pursuit of free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, the rival Yankees have reportedly become serious players in the race.

Mark Teixeira's decision could come soon with as many as four teams rumored to be in the running for his services.

Andy Pettitte's return to the Yankees now appears to be "inevitable" as the two sides work out a monetary figure on a new contract.

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The Yankees officially signed CC Sabathia and A.

CC Sabathia was introduced to the New York media on Thursday and admitted that one of the reasons he opted to sign with the Yankees was that they give him the best shot to win a World Series.

The Yankees officially signed CC Sabathia and A.

The Yankees are more interested in Mark Teixeira than Manny Ramirez.

The Yankees are rumored to be split on the idea of offering free-agent Manny Ramirez a lucrative deal, but reports now indicate that the team could be "going hard" after the slugger.

The Red Sox are believed to be in the lead in the race to sign free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira as the sweepstakes intensifies.

The Yankees are rumored to be seriously interested in Manny Ramirez, but the team's front office is reportedly split on the idea.

There have been rumors that the Yankees could trade Xavier Nady, and the Giants appear to be an ideal destination.

The Yankees reportedly 'love' the idea of bringing Manny Ramirez to New York.

Kenny Lofton has denied a rumor that he tried to keep CC Sabathia from signing with the Yankees.

The Yankees have been so consumed with finalizing the deals of CC Sabathia and A.

The Yankees and Brewers continued discussions on a trade involving Mike Cameron and Melky Cabrera on Monday, but New York could be trying to get Bill Hall in the deal, as well.

Kenny Lofton was out of the game in 2008, but recently he tried to hurt the Yankees again when he attempted to dissuade CC Sabathia from signing with the club.

The New York Daily News has reported that outfielder Johnny Damon advised free agent pitcher A.

The Yankees and Brewers are expected to intensify talks on Monday regarding the Mike Cameron-for-Melky Cabrera swap.

Yankees chairman Hank Steinbrenner wants to add Mark Teixeira to his roster, and he isn't the only person within the organization that wants to land the first baseman.

The Yankees and Brewers continue to negotiate over how much of the $12 million due to Kei Igawa for the next three seasons the Yankees must pay in order to complete the swap of Mike Cameron for Melky Cabrera.

CC Sabathia is expected arrive in New York on Monday night, take a physical Tuesday and possibly be introduced as a member of the Yankees on Wednesday.

The Yankees reportedly remain in the race to sign Mark Teixeira, and if they don't, they could turn their attention towards Manny Ramirez.

The Yankees have shelled out more than $240 million to sign CC Sabathia and A.

Roughly two days after CC Sabathia agreed to terms with the Yankees on a monstrous contract, A.

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Brian Cashman entered this off-season with what seems to be an unlimited war chest with which to re-build the Yankees' pitching staff.

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With CC Sabathia off the market, free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe could become the target of a number of teams interested in upgrading their pitching this winter.

If Andy Pettitte truly wants to pitch for the Yankees next season, he better speed up negotiations with GM Brian Cashman.

Former Yankees' center fielder Bernie Williams wants to play for Puerto Rico in next year's World Baseball Classic.

The Yankees have reportedly offered free-agent pitcher A.

Manny Ramirez is growing frustrated about the lack of suitors for his services in free agency and has told friends he would contemplate retirement if a suitable offer doesn't arrive soon, a person close to the situation told Newsday.

The Mike Cameron for Miguel Cabrera trade now appears to be back on.

In order to facilitate a trade for Mike Cameron, the Yankees have asked Milwaukee to eat a portion of his $10 million contract, which infuriated the Brewers.

The Yankees have emerged as the clear front-runner for free-agent right-hander A.

The Yankees have re-entered the Mark Teixeira derby, SI.

According to two major league sources, the Yankees will send Melky Cabrera to the Brewers for Mike Cameron on Thursday.

CC Sabathia's timing was perfect.

If rumors are true that CC Sabathia has agreed to a seven-year deal with the Yankees worth $160 million, he will average a salary of more than $22.

CC Sabathia will receive an opt-out clause after three years, which was a prerequisite for him to sign with any team, not just the Yankees, according to a source.

The Yankees are "very close" to a preliminary agreement with Sabathia on Wednesday morning, following an in-person meeting between GM Brian Cashman and Sabathia in California, a baseball source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.

Andy Pettitte is still talking with the Yankees about a contract, but the Dodgers and Red Sox have entered the race as well.

Prized free agent pitcher CC Sabathia has decided to wear pinstripes, according to a published report by the New York Post on its web site Wednesday.

Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman flew to San Francisco Tuesday night to meet with CC Sabathia, according to a major-league source.

Carl Pavano's agent Tom O'Connel is scheduled to meet with Florida officials late Tuesday afternoon at the Winter Meetings.

CC Sabathia, according to ESPN's Peter Gammons, has not turned down the Yankees, either.

The Yankees appear to still be interested in signing free-agent pitcher Andy Pettitte, as Brian Cashman continues to exchange e-mails with the lefty's agent.

An executive close to the CC Sabathia talks told Andrew Baggerly of the Mercury News that the perception is that the Brewers are emerging as the frontrunner.

Despite reports that the Yankees are talking with the Dodgers about a Robinson Cano-for-Matt Kemp deal, Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti said Monday that he hasn't had any discussions with the Yankees about the second baseman.

According to a source, the Yankees will offer Ben Sheets a multi-year deal, most likely for two years in the $30 million range, before the winter meetings conclude on Thursday.

The Yankees are encouraged about their chances of signing free-agent CC Sabathia, and they're impressed with the way he's going about making a decision.

The Yankees are prepared to top the Braves' reported $60 million four-year offer to free-agent pitcher A.

There have been reports that free-agent first baseman Jason Giambi would like a three-year deal.

Former second baseman Joe Gordon has been elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.

The Dodgers are talking to the Yankees about a trade for second baseman Robinson Cano.

Reggie Jackson joined Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi in what was generally described as an informational meeting with CC Sabathia, mainly with the free agent wanting to collect the information about the Yankees.

Joe Torre is confused by his candidacy for the Hall of Fame.

Yankees' GM Brian Cashman reportedly met with free agent pitcher CC Sabathia on Sunday night.

The Milwaukee Brewers are not afraid to go toe to toe, if not dollar for dollar, with the deep-pocket New York Yankees.

CC Sabathia was offered over $140 million by the Yankees more than three weeks ago and although he hasn't responded, one New York official is confident he'll accept.

The Yankees met with free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira on Thursday in the Washington, D.

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has confirmed reports that he will play for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez recently told People Magazine that he is just friends with Madonna.

New York general manager Brian Cashman reportedly met with Scott Boras on Thursday to discuss signing free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe.

Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez will play for the Dominican Republic in March’s World Baseball Classic, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports on Thursday.

Brian Cashman will fly out to meet with CC Sabathia in an attempt to close the ace left-hander on a free-agent deal with the Yankees.

The teams are expected to renew their talks about Robinson Cano at the winter meetings, and the Yankees again figure to ask for outfielder Matt Kemp.

Andy Pettitte has already picked out his locker in the New Yankee Stadium, and if he doesn't end up pitching there it will be because of money.

One baseball source confirmed that free agent Derek Lowe received offers from at least two teams, the Phillies and another unidentified club.

The Yankees have joined the Rays, Red Sox, and Phillies in the pursuit of Rocco Baldelli, who came back from a rare neuromuscular disease with the Rays last season.

The Braves, Mariners, and Nationals are among the teams interested in Adam Dunn, major-league sources say, and the Angels and Dodgers could also be in the mix if they lose Mark Teixiera and Manny Ramirez respectively.

According to several sources, the Giants have money to invest in CC Sabathia but can't come close to the Yankees' deal.

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The deadline came and went on Monday night without the Yankees offering arbitration to any of their free agents.

The Yankees are not expected to offer free-agent pitcher Andy Pettitte arbitration by tonight's deadline.

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez was in the Mexican capital on the same weekend that pop star Madonna was performing there.