Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 1/5/15

Yanks Go Yard | Dan Dechenaux: the signing of Columbia-born prospect Brian Emery could be a sign of a focus in acquiring talent from the South American nation.

The Sports Journal | Mark Suleymanov: Rob Refsnyder is the Yankees best option to start at second base among in-house options and free agents.

Yankees 101 | Michael Moraitis: The Phillies prior demands in possible trades with the Yankees makes a Cole Hamels trade a near impossibility

Daily News | Anthony McCarron: Alex Rodriguez followed up training videos sent to Joe Girardi in December with batting cage photos on Instagram in January.