Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/3/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jul 3, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Biogenesis - SB Nation | Nathan Aderhold: Original Biogenesis whistleblower Porter Fischer is willing to share the evidence he has on more than 100 players with MLB for a price.
Great Expectations - LoHud | Chad Jennings: As Alex Rodriguez begins the rehab process, what can the Yankees expect from him?
Elite Hitter - LoHud | Chad Jennings: Robinson Cano has gotten hot recently and it has coincided with a change of approach against lefties and trying to use the whole field.
Old Guy Outfield Platoon - It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: The Yankees should stick with a Vernon Wells/Ichiro Suzuki platoon in order to maximize the value they can get out of both players and improve the strength of the bench.
Prospect of the Day - Minor League Ball | John Sickels: Zoilo Almonte was a cheap international free agent who blossomed into an under the radar prospect.
Road Warrior - NoMaas | Martin Riggs: Robinson Cano has always hit well at Yankee Stadium, but this season is different, though he's still hitting great on the road.
Non-Top 190 Hitters - Beyond the Box Score | Chris St. John: An list of some of the best minor league hitters outside of the top 190 in baseball includes Ramon Flores, Rob Refsnyder, Zoilo Almonte, and Greg Bird.

The Yankees could go $700K over slot in order to sign Aaron Judge without losing a future pick.
Yankees draftees Drew Bridges and Shane McCarley are still in play to sign with the Yankees.
Yankees 36th round pick Nestor Cortes is currently pitching for the Florida Legends in a CMWS qualifier.
Kyle Roller had to be helped off the field after injuring his ankle in Trenton.