Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/9/14

New York Post | George A. King III: Brian McCann took issue with Atlanta Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton's comments about his adjustment to New York.

It's About the Money | Katie Sharp: A deeper look into Brett Gardner's power surge.

Pinstripe Pundits | Chris Mitchell: Finding a comp for Shane Greene to get a sense of what kind of pitcher the Yankees might have.

New York Post | Joel Sherman: Yankees should not give up on their future for the sake of a slim playoff chance in 2014.

Baseball America: Check out what BA had to say about Derek Jeter, Dellin Betances, Masahiro Tanaka, and the rest of the All-Stars when they were still prospects.

New York Daily News | John Harper: Rob Refsnyder could be up with the Yankees soon, but as an outfielder.

Bombers Beat | Bryan Hoch: Brandon McCarthy finally figured out what number he would be wearing with the Yankees.

New York Post | George A. King III: Carlos Beltran is still out with a swollen knee and it's just one part of his ongoing miserable season.

Baseball America | Vince Lara-Cinisomo: A scouting report on Shane Greene and what to expect from here.

ESPN New York | Wallace Matthews: After getting his first save, could Dellin Betances be the closer of the future over David Robertson?

Rotographs | Nicholas Minnix: Brian McCann has definitely struggled, but there's no data that suggests he can't turn it around in the second half.