Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/30/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jul 30, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

New York Daily News | Bill Madden: If Alex Rodriguez appeals his suspension, Bud Selig could use his 'protect the integrity of the game' power to ban him.
Rotographs | Mike Podhorzer: Alfonso Soriano does not become a more valuable player by putting him into the Yankees lineup.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: Instead of the trade deadline, all eyes are focused on the Biogenesis suspensions that are about to be announced.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: Hideki Matsui reflects on his retirement ceremony and is Yankee career.
Beyond the Box Score | Alex Kienholz: CC Sabathia has lost velocity, but he has also lost fastball effectiveness as well.
It's About the Money | MJ Radolf: The proposed ban Alex Rodriguez is facing is way too harsh for a player who has never tested positive before.
ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: After all the potential Joba Chamberlain showed and all the possible trades he could have been involved in, he could end up leaving for nothing.
Sports Illustrated | Jay Jaffe: MLB is on the verge of announcing immediate suspensions, but the appeal process, especially A-Rod's will prolong any actual suspensions through the rest of the season.
It's About the Money | Michael Eder: The Yankees should acquire Michael Morse if they're looking to upgrade at first base.