Cano had such a fine season, he finished third in the 2010 American League MVP voting behind Josh Hamilton and Miguel Cabrera. Eduardo Nunez and Ramiro Pena will both compete for backup infield jobs for second, short and third base. The Yankees have been still rumored to be looking to add starting pitching for 2011. Pitchers Scottie Allen Sean Black Brandon Braboy Noel Castillo Preston Claiborne Ryan Flannery Francisco Gil … The 2011 New York Yankees qualified for the playoffs as a division winner. Along with Feliciano, the Yankees made an even bolder move by bringing in former Rays closer Rafael Soriano and signed him to a three-year deal. 2010 was a breakout season for Cano, as he established himself as a big bat in the Yankees' lineup. Now, Jeter will turn his attention to his quest for 3,000 hits this season as he is just 74 hits away from the milestone that no other Yankee has ever accomplished while wearing the pinstripes. The Yankees decided against bringing Johnny Damon back and instead added Andruw Jones for right-handed hitting depth off the bench and to possibly start in left field against left-handed pitching. Robertson struggled in the beginning of the 2010 season but was able to eventually regain his form towards the end of the season.
Rivera currently sits at 559 career saves, 42 away from tying the record and 43 from breaking it. Hughes also made his first all-star appearance in 2010, pitching very well in the first half for the Yankees. The 2011 New York Yankees qualified for the playoffs as a division winner. Along with Feliciano and Soriano, and whenever Marte returns, the Yankees will have both David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain slated to be in the bullpen at the start of 2011 as well. Here is the opening day roster of the Single-A Tampa Yankees roster. But, he is also due $15 million this season and next season, so if the Cardinals do need to unload a contract for money for Pujols, it might be a deal the Yankees could make. Right now, the Yankees look decent enough to win another wild-card spot and get to the playoffs. One is Chris Carpenter from the Cardinals.
Three years and $51 million later, Jeter was re-signed and ready to go for the Bombers. 2012 New York Yankees Statistics 2011 Season 2013 Season Record: 95-67, Finished 1st in AL_East ( Schedule and Results ) Feliciano was always one of the more dependable and durable arms for the Mets, and now will look to do the same for the Yankees. The Yankees have been very reluctant to deal Nunez, as he continues to develop and could eventually win a possible starting infield job in the future. The biggest surprise here is the omission of rookie Hector Noesi, who appeared in 30 games this season for the Yankees -- 28 in relief. Outfielders -- Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher, Andruw Jones, Chris Dickerson. Swisher at times went from the No. Many have wondered if Cano will move up in the Yankees' order, possibly to the No. Crawford went to Boston.
Burnett, Phil Hughes, Luis Ayala, Cory Wade, Rafael Soriano, Boone Logan, David Robertson, Mariano Rivera. Since 1996, A-Rod has hit at least 30 home runs and driven in over 100 RBI in every season. The veteran will get the at-bats against right-handed pitching. Burnett finished 10-15 with a 5.26 ERA in 186.2 innings and struck out 145 batters. Sabathia looks to of shed about 30 pounds off his frame, which should only enhance his durability in 2011 and help the Yankees in the later months. Going on 36 this year, A-Rod is still one of the best in the game, but many consider him to be slowing down. 3 spot. By Mark Duggan Updated Feb 9, 2011, 11:00am EST Share … So for a whole month, Derek Jeter was a free agent for the first time in his life. Catchers. Liriano will enter 2011 as the Twins ace, but with the Twins having decent depth at starting pitching, Liriano could become expendable, especially if the Twins don't want to look to extend Liriano.