Yankees News and Notes: The Captain Is In

by William Juliano on Feb 25, 2012 9:31 AM EST in New York Yankees News

In each of the last two seasons, the Yankees have said goodbye to a legend, but Derek Jeter isn't planning on continuing that trend next season. The Captain held court yesterday in Tampa and told reporters he is still having fun playing the game and doesn't expect to retire any time soon.

After briefly discussing a contract extension, the Yankees and Russell Martin have agreed to revisit the subject after the season. If Martin does make it to free agency, his price tag could go up, but another prominent catcher could draw the Yankees' interest.

Robinson Cano was promoted to the third slot in last year's ALDS, and now Joe Girardi is considering making that lineup permanent.

Moving down the lineup, the cleanup slot is being reserved for Alex Rodriguez, whom the Yankees are hoping will remain healthy this year, while the fifth slot could fall to Mark Teixeira, who entered camp a few pound lighter.

The Yankees kicked off the first day of full squad workouts with Manny Banuelos on the mound pitching live batting practice.

Jumping into the Spring Training time machine, I unearthed some video of an actual exhibition game from 1986 along with a televised preview of that season.

Fangraphs released its list of the Yankees' top-15 prospects, and the player residing second in the ranking will probably surprise you.

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Tex batting fifth

Girardi should have made that move prior to last season and before when I told him to.

A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves.

by david d on Feb 25, 2012 10:21 AM EST reply actions

Eh...maybe A-Rod should be batting 5th...or 6th

Tex is at least still in his prime.

by PortlandYankee on Feb 25, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

until Tex can avoid popping everything up

He shouldn’t be batting 3rd. Cano is going to kill.

by jetanumba2 on Feb 25, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

yes! canos batting third, with arod hitting behind him, he should get better pitches to hit. i hope

The 2011-2012 New York Giants are World Champions!

by NewYork! on Feb 25, 2012 11:20 AM EST via Android app reply actions

Batting order!

The general attitude of the preceding comment is frowned upon by upper management.
#JEDI4PSA

by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 25, 2012 11:31 AM EST reply actions

Is the Spring Training Time Machine

a Hot Tub Time Machine?

"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
ImNotAHRHitter
Pinstripe Alley Podcast

by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 25, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions

Great White Buffalo

LINsanity!

by mikefromnbny on Feb 25, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions

hot tub time machine

by long time listener on Feb 25, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions

Its nice to not have to hear the talk of Jeter being too old (for now)

Its amazing what a great second half and bounce back season overall can do.

by Branta on Feb 25, 2012 1:20 PM EST reply actions

All I care for at the moment

is that on March 4th I can watch Spring Training game on YES! Will that be our first game thread of the new season?

"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel

by tnredneckyankeesfan on Feb 25, 2012 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Martin will be the third best FA catcher next offseason

Behind Yadier and Miguel Montero. Yadier will only be 30, but he’ll be over 1,000 games caught after this season, so I’d pass on giving him a long term deal. Montero would interest me more than Martin.

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Feb 25, 2012 1:52 PM EST reply actions