Nick Johnson – Yankees – 3/9 9:48 pm

Nick Johnson hit solo homers in both of his at-bats Tuesday versus the Pirates.

Nick Johnson – Yankees – 3/6 3:59 am

Nick Johnson will rest his stiff lower back until Sunday.

Marcus Thames – Yankees – 2/26 9:50 pm

Marcus Thames can opt out of his contract with the Yankees if he is not on the major league roster when camp breaks.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/20 11:26 pm

Sources told ESPN that the Tigers and Johnny Damon have come to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/20 10:46 pm

Sources tell Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports that the Tigers are ‘near agreement’ on a one-year contract with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/20 8:51 pm

A.J. Pierzynski doesn’t think Johnny Damon is signing with the White Sox, reports Mark Gonzalez of the Chicago Tribune.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/20 2:21 pm

General manager Frank Wren said Friday that ‘nothing has changed’ with the Braves’ stance on Johnny Damon despite the White Sox reportedly pulling their offer to the veteran outfielder.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/19 11:56 pm

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski told Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com that Friday’s comments by White Sox general manager Kenny Williams will have no impact on his approach with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/19 11:43 pm

White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said he would be willing to revisit outfielder Johnny Damon ‘if circumstances change in the next 24 hours,’ reports Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/19 9:30 pm

According to ESPN Chicago’s Bruce Levine, the White Sox have pulled their offer to free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Randy Winn – Yankees – 2/18 10:54 pm

After batting just .158 against left-handers in 2009, outfielder Randy Winn is confident that he will perform better this season.

Jose Molina – Yankees – 2/18 4:00 am

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes that free agent Jose Molina is the Rangers’ ‘No. 1 target’ at the catcher position.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/18 1:00 am

A source told Mark Gonzales at the Chicago Tribune Wednesday evening that the White Sox believe they have a ‘good shot’ at landing Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/17 2:00 am

Updating a previous item, FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal has rescinded a previous report and now writes that the White Sox have not made Johnny Damon a second offer.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/17 1:42 am

According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, Johnny Damon to the White Sox is ‘gaining momentum.’

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/17 12:56 am

Chien-Ming Wang has already passed a physical with the Nationals, according to the Washington Post’s Chico Harlan.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/16 9:28 pm

Chien-Ming Wang will earn a $2 million base salary with the Nationals, according to the Associated Press.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/16 8:53 pm

Scott Boras tells Jason Beck of MLB.com that talks between the Tigers and Johnny Damon continue to ‘move forward.’

Dustin Moseley – Yankees – 2/16 8:46 pm

Yankees signed RHPs Dustin Moseley, D.J. Mitchell and Ryan Pope and INFs Jorge Vazquez and Brandon Laird to minor league contracts.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/16 1:46 am

According to FOXSports.com, the Tigers and free agent outfielder Johnny Damon have exchanged proposals and aren’t far from an agreement.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/14 6:37 pm

According to Joe Strauss at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals have ended their pursuit of right-hander Chien-Ming Wang.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/13 3:26 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com hears that the current expectation among some executives involved in the negotiation is that free agent outfielder Damon will eventually accept a one-year deal with the Tigers for around $7 million.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/13 2:18 am

Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com writes that although the market for free agent outfielder Johnny Damon is drawing toward a conclusion, it doesn’t appear as though he’ll sign with a new team until next week.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/12 7:10 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com hears that the White Sox are not seriously involved with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/11 9:56 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com hears that the Tigers and White Sox have emerged as the leading bidders for free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/11 8:48 pm

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Tigers owner Mike Ilitch has authorized a two-year, $14 million contract offer for free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/11 8:28 pm

According to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post, Chien-Ming Wang’s agent Alan Nero said that there is no deal in place with the Nationals.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/11 8:03 pm

Two sources told Jayson Stark of ESPN.com that the Tigers have made the biggest offer to free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, with ’speculation around the industry’ that it could be a one-year, $7 million offer.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/10 11:59 pm

Ken Davidoff of Newsday reports the Nationals will guarantee right-hander Chien-Ming Wang a base salary of $2 million.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/10 7:19 pm

A source tells Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com that the Tigers could use another infielder, but are devoted ‘first and foremost’ to their pursuit of free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/10 5:19 pm

Dave O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Braves’ interest in Johnny Damon has ‘increased.’

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/10 4:36 pm

According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, Dodgers GM Ned Colletti will watch free agent righty Chien-Ming Wang throw on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/10 3:39 pm

Johnny Damon told the Altanta Journal-Constitution Tuesday that he would love to play for the Braves this season.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/10 1:55 pm

According to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe, right-hander Chien-Ming Wang has decided to sign with the Nationals.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/9 9:56 pm

A source tells Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that free agent right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will decide on a new team in the next 7 to 10 days.

Randy Winn – Yankees – 2/9 4:45 pm

Yankees signed OF Randy Winn to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

Marcus Thames – Yankees – 2/8 8:59 pm

Yankees signed outfielder Marcus Thames to a minor league contract.

Marcus Thames – Yankees – 2/8 8:30 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Yankees have signed outfielder Marcus Thames.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/5 2:34 pm

An American League executive told MLive.com Thursday that free agent outfielder Johnny Damon will be ‘lucky to get whatever he gets.’

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/5 12:59 am

Scott Boras, the agent for outfielder Johnny Damon, said Thursday that he thinks there’s still a ‘quality market’ for his client.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/3 8:52 pm

A team source hinted to Mark Bowman of MLB.com that the Braves still aren’t actively pursuing free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/3 4:52 pm

Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski indicated Tuesday that the Tigers are not close to signing free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/2 3:24 am

The Dodgers saw Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) throw off flat ground last week and believe he’s at least three months from being 100 percent.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/1 10:07 pm

According to agent Scott Boras, Johnny Damon would like to play for the Tigers in 2010.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 2/1 5:37 pm

A source tells Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse that there’s ‘zero chance’ that the Reds’ trade of Willy Taveras will open the door for Johnny Damon.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 2/1 1:59 pm

The Dodgers are among the teams that have looked at Chien-Ming Wang’s medical records, reports Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/31 7:04 pm

According to MLB.com’s Jane Lee, the Athletics are ‘over’ their desire to acquire free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/29 4:38 pm

According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees offered Johnny Damon a one-year, $6 million contract late last week and he turned it down.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 1/29 1:52 am

According to ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark, free agent Chien-Ming Wang has drawn serious interest from ‘four or five teams’ and could sign shortly.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/29 12:35 am

Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports that the Blue Jays have ‘talked to’ the agent for unsigned outfielder Johnny Damon.

Jose Molina – Yankees – 1/28 1:49 pm

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Mariners aren’t in on free agent catcher Jose Molina.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/27 10:27 pm

A team source tells Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com that the Braves don’t plan to pursue free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/27 9:39 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Rays have been in ‘regular contact’ with Scott Boras about signing free agent Johnny Damon to be their primary designated hitter.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/27 5:33 pm

The A’s are keeping a line of dialogue open with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/27 1:58 am

Johnny Damon’s return to the Yankees is extremely unlikely, according to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 1/26 5:41 pm

Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that outfielder Xavier Nady has agreed to a one-year contract with the Cubs.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/23 8:26 pm

Johnny Damon told the Newark Star-Ledger’s Marc Carig Saturday that he expects to sign with a team within the next week.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 1/22 1:42 pm

The Mets are among a dozen or so teams interested in free agent right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, according to the New York Daily News.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/21 5:24 pm

Jerry Hairston, who signed with the Padres over the weekend, hinted that the Yankees are waiting for Johnny Damon’s price to go down.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/20 6:34 pm

David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution hears from someone who knows Johnny Damon well that the outfielder is not considering retirement.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 1/18 8:19 pm

The Cubs are interested in Xavier Nady, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/18 4:25 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that there has been ‘no recent contact’ between the Yankees and free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Jerry Hairston – Yankees – 1/18 2:51 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that utilty man Jerry Hairston Jr. is ‘closing in’ on contract with the Padres.

Jerry Hairston – Yankees – 1/15 3:38 am

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Mets have made contact with free agent utilityman Jerry Hairston Jr.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/14 3:11 pm

The Braves are still pursuing free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, reports David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Zack Segovia – Yankees – 1/13 9:29 pm

Yankees signed RHP Zach Segovia to a minor league contract.

Reid Gorecki – Yankees – 1/12 12:08 am

Yankees signed OF Reid Gorecki to a minor league contract.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 1/10 1:57 pm

Johnny Damon told Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that there is ‘nothing there’ in negotiations with the Yankees.

Jerry Hairston – Yankees – 1/9 2:20 am

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Yankees, Athletics and Padres are among five teams interested in free agent infielder-outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr.

Eric Hinske – Yankees – 1/7 11:18 pm

Newly signed outfielder Eric Hinkse is scheduled to undergo his physical for the Braves next Tuesday.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 1/7 9:53 pm

Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) is telling friends that he is prepared to move on from the Yankees.

Eric Hinske – Yankees – 1/7 7:50 pm

David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Eric Hinske will be paid a $1 million base salary in his new contract with the Braves.

Jerry Hairston – Yankees – 1/7 1:05 am

The Padres are interested in Jerry Hairston Jr., according to MLB.com’s Corey Brock.

Eric Hinske – Yankees – 1/6 3:44 am

Scott Miller of CBSSports.com reports that the Braves have signed free agent utility man Eric Hinske.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 1/4 7:47 pm

Chien-Ming Wang received a positive report from Dr. James Andrews and could throw off a mound in six-to-eight weeks, according to a report by FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 12/28 9:08 pm

According to an MLB.com report, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that Xavier Nady’s asking price is above New York’s current budget.

Mike Rivera – Yankees – 12/22 1:48 pm

Yankees signed C Mike Rivera to a minor league contract.

Nick Johnson – Yankees – 12/18 7:11 pm

Yankees signed 1B Nick Johnson to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a $5.5 million mutual option for 2011.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/17 9:40 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mariners have interest in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/17 7:45 pm

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse reports that players are lobbying internally for the Yankees to re-sign free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 12/15 6:07 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com writes that the Red Sox are looking at looking at right-handed hitting outfielders and utility types.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/14 11:39 pm

Tyler Kepner of the New York Times has confirmed that the Angels and DH Hideki Matsui have agreed to a one-year contract.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/14 9:40 pm

The Angels’ one-year, $6.5 million deal with Hideki Matsui is as ‘good as done,’ according to Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/14 7:47 pm

The Angels and Hideki Matsui are in ’serious discussions’ about a one-year contract, according to ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 12/14 4:29 pm

Chien-Ming Wang’s agent, Alan Nero, said that Wang may not sign a contract for a few months.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/13 5:05 pm

The Yankees have yet to offer Johnny Damon a contract, reports the New York Daily News.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 12/12 8:05 pm

Yankees non-tendered RHP Chien-Ming Wang.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 12/12 3:16 pm

Ken Davidoff of Newsday reports the Yankees will non-tender Chien-Ming Wang.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/11 6:53 pm

Sources have informed Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that the Yankees and free agent Johnny Damon are far apart on contract negotiations.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/11 1:48 pm

According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, free agent Johnny Damon stands as the Yankees’ preferred DH option in 2010.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/10 5:46 pm

Ken Davidoff of New York Newsday writes that there is ‘increasing expectation’ that the Yankees will eventually re-sign free agent designated hitter-outfielder Hideki Matsui.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/10 3:48 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Yankees are in the process of negotiating with Johnny Damon’s camp.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/10 3:05 am

Johnny Damon will only be able to return to the Yankees on New York’s financial terms, according to an MLB.com report.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 12/9 3:53 pm

Yankees re-signed LHP Andy Pettitte to a one-year, $11.75 million contract.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 12/9 3:11 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports the Yankees are closing in on a one-year, $12 million contract with Andy Pettitte.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/9 1:56 pm

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s may be a sleeper candidate for free agent DH Hideki Matsui.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 12/9 1:59 am

The Braves are interested in Xavier Nady, reports Mark Bowman of MLBlogs.com.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/8 8:47 pm

Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports that the White Sox have emerged as a ’serious contender’ for free agent Hideki Matsui.

Jose Molina – Yankees – 12/8 4:28 pm

According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star, a Royals official said the club will ‘look at’ Jose Molina in their search for a starting catcher.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 12/8 4:05 pm

Andy Pettitte’s agent, Randy Hendricks, said Monday that his client is ‘talking only to the Yankees’ this winter.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 12/8 3:13 am

According to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record, the Yankees’ initial offer to Andy Pettitte ‘will be in excess of $10 million.’

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 12/7 9:03 pm

Chien-Ming Wang, who underwent left shoulder surgery in June, will be ready to pitch in the major leagues by May 1, according to agent Alan Nero.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 12/7 12:33 pm

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Andy Pettitte turned down a one-year contract from the Yankees worth around $10 million.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 12/4 11:00 pm

According to the New York Post’s George King III, re-signing Andy Pettitte is a top priority for the Yankees this offseason.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 12/3 4:39 pm

According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, Mets general manager Omar Minaya asked for the results of a physical for free agent outfielder-designated hitter Hideki Matsui.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 12/3 4:15 pm

According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have made ‘initial free agent inquiries’ on outfielder Xavier Nady and reliever Ron Villone.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/1 9:37 pm

The Yankees did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 12/1 2:53 pm

According the New York Post, agent Scott Boras said Monday that multiple teams have shown interest in his client, outfielder Johnny Damon.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 11/30 5:17 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com hears that Hideki Matsui’s marketability is not a factor for the Yankees to re-sign him.

Shelley Duncan – Yankees – 11/25 5:41 pm

1B-OF Shelley Duncan has elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 11/24 4:41 pm

Andy Pettitte, 37, is expected to take some time before deciding whether to return for an 18th professional season.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/23 2:30 pm

The New York Daily News reports Johnny Damon won’t take a pay cut to stay with the Yankees.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/21 5:56 pm

Ken Davidoff reports that the Yankees’ priority right now is Johnny Damon, with Hideki Matsui on the back-burner.

Shelley Duncan – Yankees – 11/21 1:19 pm

Yankees outrighted first baseman-outfielder Shelley Duncan from Triple-A Scranton/Wilks-Barre.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/20 2:09 pm

According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the Yankees would like to re-sign Johnny Damon to a two-year contract.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 11/18 1:59 pm

Joba Chamberlain said Tuesday that he’s hoping Andy Pettitte will return to the Yankees for the 2010 season.

Sergio Mitre – Yankees – 11/17 7:36 pm

Yankees declined RHP Sergio Mitre’s $1.25 million option for 2010.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/12 7:38 pm

The Giants appear to have emerged as a ‘potential competitor’ for Johnny Damon, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com.

Xavier Nady – Yankees – 11/11 9:48 pm

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals have interest in Xavier Nady.

Freddy Guzman – Yankees – 11/11 7:15 pm

Freddy Guzman has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Scanton/Wilkes-Barre.

Josh Towers – Yankees – 11/11 7:08 pm

Josh Towers has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Scanton/Wilkes-Barre.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 11/11 2:11 pm

According to the New York Daily News, more than a half-dozen GMs surveyed Tuesday believe Hideki Matsui can no longer play the outfield.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 11/11 1:36 pm

Chien-Ming Wang, who underwent left shoulder surgery in June, has been cleared to begin throwing by December 1.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 11/10 8:46 pm

Chad Jennings of the Journal News writes that a return to the Astros is unlikely for Andy Pettitte.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/10 7:11 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Johnny Damon might seek more than a one or two-year contract.

Sergio Mitre – Yankees – 11/10 6:31 pm

According to the New York Post, the Yankees plan to retain Sergio Mitre for 2010.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/10 3:38 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees are ’strategizing ways’ to retain Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte.

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 11/10 4:21 am

According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Dr. James Andrews told Chien-Ming Wang Monday that his shoulder is doing ‘remarkably well.’

Chien-Ming Wang – Yankees – 11/6 10:29 pm

Chien-Ming Wang is scheduled to meet with renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday for an inspection of his right shoulder.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 11/6 7:55 pm

According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, free agent Hideki Matsui has ruled out a return to Japan.

Johnny Damon – Yankees – 11/5 2:19 am

Johnny Damon left Game 6 of the World Series with a strained right calf muscle.

Andy Pettitte – Yankees – 11/3 1:54 pm

Manager Joe Girardi expects Andy Pettitte to start Game 6.

Jose Molina – Yankees – 11/2 10:00 pm

Jose Molina is starting at catcher for Game 5 of the World Series.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 10/31 1:46 pm

Hideki Matsui will be on the bench to start Game 3, manager Joe Girardi announced.

Hideki Matsui – Yankees – 10/30 1:52 pm

Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated Thursday that he’s considering using Hideki Matsui in the outfield while the series is in Philadelphia.