Chavez “off the charts,” Girardi says
Eric Chavez seems to have a spot locked up with the Yankees as a reserve corner infielder, planning to see some playing time behind Alex Rodriguez at third base and Mark Teixeira at first base. Tonight...
View ArticleNova, Garcia in rotation; Colon to bullpen
The Yankees have announced their pitching plans to start the season, naming Ivan Nova as the fourth starter and Freddy Garcia as the fifth. Bartolo Colon will work out of the bullpen in a long relief...
View ArticleGrapefruit League Game 30: Yankees at Twins
Here is the lineup as the Yankees take their last bus trip of the spring, a 2 1/2 hour trek to Fort Myers, Fla., and they’ll see a familiar face on the other side of the diamond… remember, the Yankees...
View ArticlePregame notes: Mariano reports improvement
Mariano Rivera played catch in the outfield at Cleveland’s Progressive Field today and said that his sore right triceps feels better, but he still feels something in there. He’ll give manager Joe...
View ArticleChavez interested in Yankees return
Veteran infielder Eric Chavez has decided to play in 2012 and remains interested in a return engagement with the Yankees, among other clubs that have drawn his attention. The Yankees enjoyed having...
View ArticleWhoops: Girardi mentions Chavez on his roster
This was a funny moment today in camp. Not that it should be a big surprise to anyone, but Joe Girardi had to backpedal a little bit this afternoon after accidentally mentioning Eric Chavez as one of...
View ArticleChavez re-signs with Yankees
Eric Chavez has reached agreement on a one-year big league contract with the Yankees, MLB.com has confirmed. The signing has not been officially announced because Chavez must first pass a physical....
View ArticleEric Chavez reports to camp
Eric Chavez isn’t officially on the Yankees’ roster, but he’s doing a pretty good impersonation of someone who is. Chavez stopped by Steinbrenner Field this morning and was spotted wearing a Yankees...
View ArticleNunez sent to Minors; Chavez activated
The Yankees have optioned infielder-outfielder Eduardo Nunez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, making room for Eric Chavez on the club’s active roster. Manager Joe Girardi said the Yankees want Nunez...
View ArticleStiff neck moves A-Rod to DH
NEW YORK – Alex Rodriguez experienced a stiff neck during batting practice on Monday at Yankee Stadium and was moved to designated hitter in the Yankees’ lineup. Rodriguez had been slated to play third...
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