Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/20/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jul 20, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

SB Nation | Cliff Corcoran: Derek Jeter has experienced nothing but winning, however, as he reaches retirement he will find that he might not be as fortunate going forward.
New York Post | Joel Sherman: An A-to-Z list on how the Yankees (and Mets) can improve their lot in the second half.
Bronx Baseball Daily | Greg Corcoran: A post-draft top 50 Yankees prospects list that mixes new and familiar faces.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: Heading into the second half of the season there are many questions about injuries and possible trades that need to be answered.
ESPN New York | Ian Begley: Alex Rodriguez talked up Michael Pineda and believes he will be a factor this season.
An A-Blog For A-Rod | Brad Vietrogoski: The Yankees rotation out of the break shows that the team does not trust their young pitching in a big series.

Brent Lillibridge is the 45th player for the Yankees this season, which ties the amount they used last year.
David Phelps threw 33 pitches in a bullpen session, looked good, and should throw another before moving to games.
Orioles prospect Henry Urrutia wears No. 51 to honor Bernie Williams.
Mason Williams and Gary Sanchez will not be moving up to Double-A Trenton this season.
Brian Cashman has no timetable for Derek Jeter and would not be surprised if he's out later than July 27.
Hector Crespo, the Yankees 32nd round pick this year, has been called up to Triple-A.
David Phelps won't automatically regain his spot in the rotation when he returns from the DL.

Baby Bomber Recap 7/19/13: Greg Bird homers three times and drives in seven @ 10 am
Yankees injury updates: Zoilo to the DL, both Thomas Neal and Melky Mesa recalled? @ 11 am
Yankees prospects: 2013 mid-season #11-20 @ 12 pm
Caption this Yankee #5: Robinson Cano @ 2 pm
New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox at 4:05 pm (Game Thread at 3:30 pm)