Yankees Acquire OF Aaron Hicks from Twins


The Yankees have acquired outfielder Aaron Hicks from the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for young catcher John Ryan Murphy.

The Yankees announced the deal with the Twins on Wednesday at the GM meetings in Boca Raton, Florida.

Yankees Trade Jose Pirela to Padres


The Yankees and Padres agreed to a trade early Wednesday morning according to multiple sources. The Yankees sent utility man Jose Pirela to the Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Ronald Herrera.

Ronald Herrera is not regarded as a top prospect and features a 90 mph fastball with some downward movement in the zone.

David Robertson declines qualifying offer


This comes as little surprise but David Roberston has declined the teams $15.3 million qualifying offer.

It remains to be seen if the Yankees and Robertson can come to terms on a long term deal, but if Robertson signs elsewhere then the Yankees will receive a compensation draft pick.


Yankees resign OF Chris Young


Many outlets are reporting that the Yankees and Chris Young have reached an agreement on a one year deal, $2.5MM deal. The Yankees acquired Chris Young after he was released by the Mets late in the 2014 season.

Young, 31, will likely be one of the Yankees platoon outfielders as he joins Brett Gardner, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Carlos Beltran.

In only 79 plate appearances with the Yankees last season, Young posted a .289/.354/.521, which was an improvement after what he had done with the Mets.

Derek Jeter's final All-Star Game


Derek Jeter will participate in his final All-Star Game of his career tomorrow.

Jeter is penciled in at shortstop in leading off in his 14th and final All-Star Game.

The All-Star Game takes place on Tuesday, July 15th at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.


 
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