Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Free-agent reliever Affeldt signs two-year deal with Giants
Associated PressReliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking an $8 million, two-year deal with the Giants.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Yankees keep lefty setup man Marte from testing free-agent market
Associated PressLeft-hander Damaso Marte and the New York Yankees agreed Wednesday to a $12 million, three-year contract that includes a club option for 2012.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Move across the street just part of Yankees' makeover
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comMissing the postseason has the Yankees ready and willing to spend as they head across the street to a new ballpark.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Pirates want to win without committing long-term dollars
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comBecause the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008If he decides to return in '09, Cashman says Mussina could start
Associated PressIf Mike Mussina decides to pitch next year, the Yankees could make room for him in their uncertain starting rotation.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Yanks upend BoSox as Mussina wins 20 games for first time in 18-year career
Associated PressMike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in the season for the first time, reaching the milestone on the final game of the season Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008Mussina gets 20th win in opener; BoSox win nightcap in 10th
Associated PressThe Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008Yanks CF Gardner sparkles as stadium's final series begins
Associated PressBrett Gardner put in his bid for the last great catch at Yankee Stadium.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 19, 2008Rays' lead in East dwindles to one; Jeter ties Gehrig's Yankee Stadium mark
Associated PressDerek Jeter collected three hits for the third straight game, Alex Rodriguez belted a grand slam and the Yankees beat the Rays 8-4 Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 14, 2008Nady breaks tie with seventh-inning single for Yankees
Associated PressXavier Nady hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 Saturday, salvaging a split of the day-night doubleheader.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 13, 2008LaRoche rallies Pirates past Volquez, Reds
Associated PressAdam LaRoche snapped a 0-for-16 slump with a pair of RBI singles to lead the Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Reds.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 03, 2008Nady backs Mussina's solid effort to extend Yanks' playoff hopes
Associated PressMike Mussina earned his 17th win, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Alex Rodriguez and Xavier Nady in a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
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