Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/17/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Oct 17, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Deadspin | Barry Petcheskya: A book being written about Alex Rodriguez's luxury condo claims that he had a thing for prostitutes.
ESPN New York | Wallace Matthews: If you had Hal Steinbrenner's money, would you sign Carlos Beltran?
It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: Mark Teixeira has quickly declined since signing with the Yankees, so what he can provide next season remain a mystery.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: The Yankees have high ranking prospects in the lower minors, but significantly less in the higher levels.
It's About the Money | Michael Eder: If the Yankees are looking to rebuild and hope to still compete at the same time, do they sign Brian McCann or Carlos Beltran and give up a draft pick?
Fangraphs | Carson Cistulli: Crowdsourcing Hiroki Kuroda's next free agent contract.
ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Joba Chamberlain could be the type of player that the Rays sign and turn around.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: Mariano Rivera's career summed up in one graphic.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: A look back at the three-team trade that involves Curtis Granderson, Ian Kennedy, Austin Jackson, and Phil Coke has brought inconsistencies to the Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Tigers.