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Yankees News

• The Star-Ledger | Andy McCullough: The Yankees might have to blow past their budget if they want to land Masahiro Tanaka.
• MLB Daily Dish | Michael Clair: Some of the major stories coming into the 2014 season include who will sign Tanaka and can the Yankees get back to the playoffs.
• ESPN New York | Wallace Matthews: Mariano Rivera's last appearance is the most memorable moment of the 2013 season.
• MLB Daily Dish | Matt Sullivan: The Yankees' rebuilding effort revolves around signing superstars and picking up scrubs.
• Newsday | Marc Carig: The Yankees need Masahiro Tanaka because they have a several holes in their rotation.