Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/4/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Apr 4, 2013, 6:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Odd Man Out - It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: Does Brennan Boesch have a place on this roster?
Reasonable Doubt - New York Post | Joel Sherman: Despite leaving Scott Boras for Jay-Z, an extension with Robinson Cano is far from a sure thing.
Prospect Consensus - Beyond the Box Score | Chris St. John: Several prospect lists are collected to generate a master prospect list for 2013. Where do the Yankees prospects rank?
Still Prospects - The Dynasty Guru | Ben Carsley: Austin Romine appears on a list of "I can't believe they're still prospects" players.
Facing Lefties - It's About the Money | Michael Eder: The Yankees have a weak lineup against lefties, but it's a good thing they have a light schedule against them in the month of April.
Near Perfect Game - Sports Illustrated | Cliff Corcoran: After missing a perfect game by just one out, Yu Darvish joined a list of players that includes Mike Mussina.
Comebacks After 40 - Fangraphs | Alex Remington: Even though he's Mariano Rivera, there is still no precedent for a 43-year-old pitcher missing most of a season and returning to find success.

Injury: Hiroki Kuroda has a contusion to his right middle finger, but is otherwise fine after getting hit on the hand last night.

Gone: The Yankees unconditionally released Clay Rapada.

Captain: Derek Jeter did long toss and strengthening exercises in Tampa yesterday, but has yet to do anything with the ankle.

Surgery: Ty Hensley will miss 2-3 months after undergoing right hip surgery to correct an impingement.

Should the Yankees extend Cano, wait until the winter, or let him walk entirely?
How many games will the Yankees have to lose before you start to panic?
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