Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/18/14

NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: The Yankees aren't rushing Masahiro Tanaka back, they're trying to evaluate their investment.

New York Post | George A. King III: Alex Rodriguez has started preparing himself for a return to baseball next year.

ESPN New York | Wallace Matthews: The Yankees will have their last chance of the season when they face off against the Astros and White Sox this week.

Newsday | Anthony Rieber: The Yankees' decision to honor Derek Jeter on a day other than his last regular season home game was a business decision.

ESPN New York | Wallace Matthews: Masahiro Tanaka is still feeling good after his first bullpen session of his rehab.

Rotoworld | Matthew Pouliot: When sizing up September call ups around the league, it seems that with no Rob Refsnyder or Jose Pirela, the Yankees don't offer much.

LoHud | Chad Jennings: Derek Jeter is not a fan of being the designated hitter.