The Yankees removed Cervelli from their World Series roster, the Journal News reports.

Spin: The Yankees elected to add an extra pitcher (Brian Bruney) rather than hold onto a third catcher. Cervelli had just one at-bat in the six-game ALCS.Wed, Oct 28

The New York Post reports New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli and OF Freddy Guzman have been removed from the roster for the World Series.

Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli is likely to remain on the ALCS roster as the team's third catcher.

The Yankees have outrighted first baseman Shelley Duncan from Triple-A.

Our View: Duncan has been outrighted twice by the Yankees now and will become a free agent. He has shown that he has plenty of pop in his bat, so expect some teams to show legitimate interest (dad, Dave, is in St. Louis), but he has struggled with consistency in his career. Wherever he winds up, he likely won't have any fantasy value.

Yankees outrighted first baseman-outfielder Shelley Duncan from Triple-A Scranton/Wilks-Barre. This being Duncan's second time with an outright assignment gives him the ability to become a free agent, which he will do so. The son of Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan, Shelley just never could break into the Yankees bench despite flashing solid power. He'll hook on elsewhere and hope to be the next Garrett Jones.

CBSSports.com reports the New York Yankees outrighted OF Shelley Duncan to the minors Friday, Nov. 20.

Robinson Cano is just 3-for-18 through five games of the World Series. It's been a tough road for Cano since the ALCS ended. He's hitting just .167 in in this year's Fall Classic and has to face the Phillies' Pedro Martinez in Game 6 on Wednesday night. Cano is 0-for-12 lifetime against Pedro.Source: New York Daily News

Three giant cheers for the men in blue -- they got one right. A group discussion in last night's fifth inning led the umpires to overturning an initial missed call, completing a double play for the Phillies. Robinson Cano hit a looper that shorts...

Robinson Cano is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals. Cano is one of three Yankees' regulars to receive the night off, as Jorge Posada and Melky Cabrera will also take a seat. Ramiro Pena will start at second base, with Jose Molina behind the plate and Brett Gardner in center.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Melky Cabrera, Jorge Posada, Jose Molina, Brett Gardner, Ramiro Pena

Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly are in St. Barts, frolicking in the transparent blue water and presumably sipping drinks with tiny umbrellas in them. It appears as if, in the photo on the right, Jeter is lobbying the Friday Night Lights star to get a dog. [NY Post; Previously here and here]

The Roundup will be tardy this morning. In the meantime, feel free to poke fun at one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history. Why is Derek Jeter wearing a wig? Because he’s a in a movie. With Marky Mark and Will Ferrell. We’re ripping up today’s agenda and winging it. We’ll try not to

The Roundup will be tardy this morning. In the meantime, feel free to poke fun at one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history. Why is Derek Jeter wearing a wig? Because he’s a in a movie. With Marky Mark and Will Ferrell. We’ll try to get through the day without referencing 2012 too many

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OFs Nick Swisher and Brett Gardner are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Brett Gardner is starting in center field for Game 5 of the World Series. Melky Cabrera was removed from the Yankees' playoff roster on Monday after suffering a hamstring injury in Game 4. Gardner is an upgrade defensively and can hold his own at the plate. He finished with a .270/.345/.379 batting line during the regular season despite a very rough start. He also stole 26 bases on 31 attempts and has two steals this postseason.Source: Yankees.mlb.com

Brett Gardner is starting in center field for Game 5 of the World Series. Melky Cabrera was removed from the Yankees' playoff roster on Monday after suffering a hamstring injury in Game 4. Gardner is an upgrade defensively and can hold his own at the plate. He finished with a respectable .270/.345/.379 batting line during the regular season despite a very rough start. He also stole 26 bases on 31 attempts and has two steals this postseason.Source: Yankees.mlb.com

PHILADELPHIA -- If the Yankees are going to win their 27th World Series title against the defending champion Phillies it's going to be accomplished without their starting center fielder. Yesterday the Yankees asked MLB to replace Melky Cabrera with...

News: The Yankees replaced injured outfielder Melky Cabrera with backup infielder Ramiro Pena on their World Series roster. Cabrera left the Yankees' 7-4 win in Game 4 on Sunday night in the middle of the sixth inning with a slightly strained left hamstring. Cabrera took an awkward swing and appeared to hurt his leg while running out a grounder. Pena, picked over pinch-runner Freddy Guzman and No. 3 catcher Francisco Cervelli, has not appeared in a game since the regular-season finale on Oct. 4.

Analysis: Cabrera is obviously done for the rest of the World Series. He finished the year with 13 home runs and 10 stolen bases, but he hit only .264 with five home runs and five steals after the All-Star break. He plays almost every day, but he's still more hype than production at this stage of his career. He'll likely go undrafted in most mixed leagues in 2010. Same goes for Pena, who's just a light-hitting utility infielder

Reuters - The New York Yankees replaced injured outfielder Melky Cabrera with rookie infielder Ramiro Pena on their World Series roster prior to Monday night's Game Five, Major League Baseball announced.

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports the New York Yankees are not willing to trade OF Nick Swisher despite reports saying they were willing to listen to offers for him.

The Yankees denied a published report they have let teams know right fielder Nick Swisher is available. According to a club official, the switch-hitting Swisher, who played a big part in the Yankees winning the AL East and struggled in the postse...

The Yankees are dangling Nick Swisher as trade bait, according to Bob Nightengale.

Our View: Swisher had a solid 2009 with a .371 OBP despite a .249 batting average. He hit 29 home runs and was one of very few Yankees who hit much better on the road than at home. There could be some interest in the switch-hitting outfielder.

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Yankees would use Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay as their No. 3 starter behind SPs CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett if they acquire Halladay this winter. The Yankees have their sights set on signing either Halladay or Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee if both become free agents after the 2010 season, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Yankees may be forced to trade players such as C Jesus Montero and OF Austin Jackson in a package with either Ps Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain.

The New York Yankees could be willing to give top free agent pitcher John Lackey a contract similar to the five year, $82 million one they gave A.J. Burnett last offseason, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View: Lackey is probably an all-around better pitcher than Burnett has ever been, but his asking price will likely be driven down by his recent injury history. The Yankees, who were exposed as having a rather thin rotation toward the end of 2009, have to be considered the favorites for his services.

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees are looking at signing free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to sources. The team is likely to be willing to repeat SP A.J. Burnett's $82.5 million, five-year deal for Lackey.

According to FOXSports.com, the Yankees' offseason plan is unclear. Relying on a three-man rotation throughout the playoffs, the Yankees could look to make the big splash by signing John Lackey or trading for Roy Halladay. However, they could also fortify the bullpen, inserting Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes back in the rotation. To that end, according to a rival executive, the Yankees plan to pursue relievers Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez. Still, another source suggests that the Yankees prefer to address any bullpen holes from within. Whatever plan the World Champions may have, it's being kept under wraps.Source: FOXSports.com

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, “The Yankees recently called the Blue Jays to express interest in superstar pitcher Roy Halladay.”…like i said earlier in the week, from what i can gather, the Yankees have told the Jays they will include Phil Hughes in a deal for halladay, as well as one of Austin Jackson [...]

Yankees GM Brian Cashman envisions that Hughes will start spring training in the starting rotation, the New York Daily News reports.

Spin: If the conversion back to starting sticks, Hughes will probably be on an innings limit of sorts, similar to how Joba Chamberlain was handled in 2009.Wed, Nov 11

Kennedy struck out five and allowed just one run in five innings Tuesday in the Arizona Fall League, MLB.com reports. He finished his AFL stint with a 2-1 record, 4.25 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 29.1 innings.

Spin: Kennedy threw 50 of his 66 pitches for strikes, which he attributes to increased confidence and control in his two-seam fastball. He'll enter spring training with a chance to contribute out of the bullpen, but it seems unlikely at this point that he'll make a strong challenge for a spot in the rotation.Wed, Nov 18

MLB.com's Danny Wild reports New York Yankees SP Ian Kennedy allowed a run on five hits and struck out five in five innings for the win in his Arizona Fall League finale Tuesday, Nov. 17. He went 2-1 with a 4.25 ERA and struck out 28 batters in 29 1/3 innings. Kennedy attributes his success to the development of his two-seam fastball.

Ian Kennedy struck out five over five innings to notch his second win in the AFL. Kennedy attributes his strong AFL (4.25 ERA, 28 K in 29 1/3 IP) to increased confidence in his two-seamer and cut fastball. Kennedy missed most of 2009 thanks to an aneurysm in his right arm. Despite his progression, it's unlikely the righty ranks any higher than sixth on the starting pitching depth chart. He has a shot to contribute out of the bullpen in 2010 but it's likely the 24-year old will be dangled in trade talks as well.Source: MLB.com

The New York Yankees plan to pursue former Braves relievers Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez this offseason, according to Fox Sports.

Our View: The Yankees' bullpen looked like Mariano Rivera and then a bunch of question marks during the playoffs, so expect them to fortify things big time this offseason. Both Gonzalez and Soriano have checkered injury histories, but don't expect that to be a hindrance to the Yanks overpaying them.

If there had been a Game 7 in the World Series, the end of the game might have been dicey. Mariano Rivera revealed yesterday he was nursing a rib injury during the World Series. Rivera, speaking at the victory parade, would not say whether he coul...

Mariano Rivera revealed to the media Friday that he pitched the entire World Series with a painful rib cage injury. Rivera suffered the injury while throwing 34 pitches in Game 6 of the ALCS. "It was manageable," Mo said. "[Head trainer Gene Monahan] did a tremendous job. Thank God we were able to do what we did, to put me on the field every day so I would have a chance." The 39-year-old also announced Friday that he's hoping to pitch for another five years.Source: Yankees.mlb.com

Mariano Rivera wasn't needed for seven outs last night. Or even six. He stayed in the bullpen longer and came in later because Joe Girardi wanted Damaso Marte to face the Phillies' two toughest hitters. Marte, the Yankees' suddenly invaluable lefty...

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli and RP Damaso Marte both made the team's roster for the Divisional Series against the Minnesota Twins.

Marte is on the Yankees' 25-man ALDS roster, the New York Daily News reports.

Spin: The battle for the final spot came down to Marte and Freddy Guzman, but Marte got the nod thanks to Minnesota's tiebreaker victory. The Twins have more lefty hitters, prompting Yankees manager Joe Girardi to add another left-handed reliever to the roster.Wed, Oct 7

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Yankees are on the razor's edge of technology when gathering information, but yesterday all those computer printouts buried their chance for a victory over the Angels in Game 3 of the ALCS. Although reliever David Robertson ha...

Angels 5, Yankees 4: It will be impossible to avoid all the Joe Girardi criticism today, but most of it will be deserved. If Joe Torre appears at times to be asleep at the wheel, Girardi just can’t help himself from doing too much. In the bottom of the 11th, after David Robertson retired the

ANAHEIM -- The Yankees are on the razor's edge of technology when gathering information, but yesterday all those computer printouts buried their chance for a victory over the Angels in Game 3 of the ALCS. Although reliever David Robertson had regi...

Ramirez has been fined for his actions in Tuesday's fight, the New York Times reports.

Spin: No suspension looms for Ramirez, but three others involved in the brawl were suspended for three games a piece. Ramirez has allowed four runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings since his September call-up.Wed, Sep 16

Edwar Ramirez has been recalled by the Yankees from Triple-A, according to TSN.

Our View: Ramirez holds a 5.19 ERA and 1.90 WHIP over 17.1 innings of relief with New York this season, and should continue to be ignored in fantasy leagues.

The Yankees recalled Ramirez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, the Journal News reports.

Spin: Ramirez spent some time with the Yankees in April and May, but struggled with his command, walking 15 in 17.1 innings. After moving down to Triple-A, he issued just 16 free passes in 51 frames, striking out 62 along the way. He'll be most valuable on days that Joba Chamberlain starts, since the current adaptation of the Joba Rules puts a major strain on the bullpen.Tue, Sep 1

News: The Yankees recalled reliever Jonathan Albaladejo on Thursday.

Analysis: Albaladejo is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch

The Yankees recalled Albaladejo (eye) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, the team's official site reports.

Spin: The Big Racoon (manager Joe Girardi coined the term after seeing the big bruises around each of Albaladejo's eyes) will add depth to the Yankees' bullpen. Most of New York's September call-ups have been pitchers as the team prepares for several more short Joba Chamberlain outings, per the current version of the Joba Rules.Thu, Sep 3

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees recalled RP Jonathan Albaladejo from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Thursday, Sept. 3.

De La Rosa has given up 29 hits -- including six homers -- in 27.1 innings and posted a 26:13 K:BB ratio since getting promoted to Double-A Trenton.

Spin: He gave up just two homers in 106.2 innings last season, so the long-ball spike is a bit of a concern, although it may just be part of the adjustment period De La Rosa is going through with the promotion to Double-A. He's got strikeout stuff, so keep an eye on his command and where the ball is landing for him in the coming months.Sat, May 30

De La Rosa was promoted to Double-A Trenton prior to Friday's game, Our Sports Central reports.

Spin: He's pitched very well at High-A, but advanced competition should help to determine whether he'll be a long-term option for the rotation, or if a move to relief work will better suit the converted outfielder. He'll remain a starter with the Thunder after going 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA and 17:4 K:BB ratio (14 innings) in three starts at High-A Tampa to open the season.Fri, May 8

Garcia will make his season debut with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday night, Our Sports Central reports.

Spin: Injuries have made this something of a sink-or-swim year for Garcia, but the Yankees thought enough of him in November to add him to the 40-man roster and protect him from the Rule 5 draft.Wed, May 20

Garcia was reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday.

Spin: He'll likely begin the year in the rotation at Double-A Trenton after pitching well enough at High-A Tampa last season to earn a place on the Yankees' 40-man roster.Mon, Mar 16

The New York Yankees have optioned P Christian Garcia to the minor leagues, according to The Hartford Courant. The article did not specify the level where Garcia would be assigned.