Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/4/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jul 4, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Slow Progression - LoHud | Chad Jennings: Alex Rodriguez talks all about his rehab assignment and what to expect.
Many Options - ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: It's possible that Michael Pineda could end up pitching out of the bullpen this season, which could allow the Yankees to trade Joba Chamberlain.
Cano Locks Right Back In - It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: John Kruk claims that Robinson Cano was struggling because he was expanding the strike zone, but his swing plots disagree.
Best Option All Along - New York Post | Joel Sherman: Brian Cashman compared Brett Gardner to Denard Span and Michael Bourn and in 2013 he's been better than both of them.
Hip Injury - It's About the Money | Michael Eder: Now that we know Hiroki Kuroda was feeling stiffness in his hip during his last start, the changes in the movement of his pitches make more sense.
Early Work - LoHud | Chad Jennings: Vernon Wells is putting in extra work to try to get himself back to where he was in April.
Second Quarter Review - NoMaas | Abe Froman: A review of the second quarter of the season, when the wheels came off and the Yankees lost a lot in the month of June.
Shortstop - LoHud | Chad Jennings: Joe Girardi and Jayson Nix discuss the shortstop situation, Nix's injury, Luiz Cruz, and the return of Eduardo Nunez.

Chris Bootcheck and Thomas Neal have been named to the International League All-Star team.
David Herndon will pitch two innings for the Tampa Yankees as part of his rehab assignment.
The odds aren't great that the Yankees sign their 18th round pick Dustin Fowler.
Hiroki Kuroda will be examined by team doctors on Friday.
Eduardo Nunez will being playing in Trenton tonight and hopes to return before the All-Star break.
Michael Pineda will start for Scranton on Saturday.