Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/1/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jun 1, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

There's Still Plenty of Hope - NoMaas | Martin Riggs: Though the offensive has been struggling there is still hope as Fangraphs projects the Yankees will do well the rest of the way.
Bullpen Role - An A-Blog for A-Rod | Brad Vietrogoski: Joba Chamberlain has returned from the disabled list, but has he already lost his role as the Seventh Inning Guy™ to Shawn Kelley?
Rediscover Form - New York Post | Joel Sherman: For the Yankees to be contenders this season, CC Sabathia has to rediscover his pitching ability and lead the rotation.
A Gunslinger in the Outfield - Wall Street Journal | Dan Barbarisi: As part of his game, Brett Gardner believes he can catch any ball hit to him in the outfield and that confidence is what makes him so valuable.

The Yankees are not only walking less, but they are swinging at more pitches.
MLB has decided to table the discussion about an international draft until the end of the current CBA in 2016.
Baseball America ranked Tyler Austin at #8 on their list of hot prospects for his excellent week.
The Yankees will make up their 5/19 rainout with the Blue Jays as part of a day-night doubleheader on 8/20.
As part of his rehab assignment, Cesar Cabral was moved up from High-A Tampa to Double-A Trenton.