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I won’t take credit for Swisher.  Someone else had mentioned it before me.  But, as a “stop gap” move, this one is good.  Giving up Jeff Marquez, Wilson Betemit and whoever else is acceptable. 
Swisher is a useful player – a quick review of his stats reveals that he strikes out too much, but I note [...]

The Babe has begun the process of moving across the street.  CBS video shows The Babe being shrink wrapped and boxed for movement to the new digs.  The sad part of the video is right at the begining - seeing the blank spaces on the walls behind the yankee representative where the plaques used to be.

No not that Texiera.  Kanekoa Texeira.  According to Peter Abraham:
The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired switch-hitting first baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher and right-handed pitcher Kanekoa Texeira from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit and right-handed pitchers Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez
Word from ESPN is that the Yankees have [...]

I think the Yankees heard from all sides on this one, and made an informed decision.  Down the stretch, we saw a very effective bullpen managed by Girardi.  He had two good lefthanders to go to, to mix and match against any lineup.  Forget the cost.  It doesn’t matter.  If Marte doesn’t work out for [...]

I agree with Russ that the Marte signing is a bit troubling.  Yes its nice to have a so called dominant lefty in the pen.  However, I was not completely sold on his effectiveness (I felt he wilted in the more pressure packed scenarios) AND if he left via free agency, the Yankees would have [...]

That’s the day when the free agent frenzy (as per MLB.com) starts. 
I definitely wanted the Yankees to retain Marte, but I’m not sure about the 3 years.  That makes me nervous. 
I don’t expect the Sabathia deal to get resolved quickly.  Therefore it makes sense to pursue other players – especially on the trade front.  Centerfield [...]