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By By GEORGE A. KING III Had the Yankees wanted to pay a lot of money to retain Andy Pettitte, Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui they would have offered the trio of free agents arbitration yesterday. Instead, the Yankees didn’t offer any of them and won’t receive draft picks fr...

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Yankees World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration. ...

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Yankees World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration. ...

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The Yankees declined to offer salary arbitration to World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte, a move that means New York would not receive draft picks as compensation if they sign with other teams.

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The Yankees declined to offer salary arbitration to World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte, a move that means New York would not receive draft picks as compensation if they sign with other teams.

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By Associated Press The Yankees declined to offer salary arbitration to World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte, a move that means New York would not receive draft picks as compensation if they sign with other teams.

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The Yankees declined to offer salary arbitration to World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte, a move that means New York would not receive draft picks as compensation if they sign with other teams.

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The Yankees declined to offer salary arbitration to World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte, a move that ...

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The Yankees declined to offer salary arbitration to World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte, a move that means New York would not receive draft picks as compensation if they sign with other teams.

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By Chad Jennings UPDATE, 5:03 p.m.: A few minutes later comes official word from the Yankees: The Yankees announced today they will not offer arbitration to any eligible players (OF Johnny Damon, INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., INF/OF Eric Hinske, DH Hideki Matsui, C Jose Molina, OF Xavier Nady and LHP Andy Pett...

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UPDATE, 5:05 p.m.: The Yankees have officially announced they will not offer arbitration to any eligible players (OF Johnny Damon, INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., INF/OF Eric Hinske, DH Hideki Matsui, C Jose Molina, OF Xavier Nady and LHP Andy Pettitte).

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By Chad Jennings What do you think? Is Dye a legitimate option for the Yankees? He and Hideki Matsui are the same age and put up fairly similar numbers this season (Matsui’s were a bit better). Dye also played 133 games in the outfield and only seven at DH. That said, I’m sure the Yankees don’t like the idea of si...

By larryfleisher Personally, I could see how they would bring back Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon, though both players would probably have to accept a cut in pay and contract length like Andy Pettitte.  I could also see the Yankees obtaining Roy Halladay if somehow they can convince Toronto not to desire Jo...

2. Without an obvious place to spend almost half a billion dollars this winter, what do you think the Yankees should do in the offseason, especially regarding Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui? 9. After one season, what would you like to see changed at Yankee Stadium by the time Opening Day roll...

By Sean P Austin Jackson-OF So naturally this will start plenty of speculation about the Yankees plans. Do they only plan on signing only one of Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte? Or are they planning on some free agent prize? Brian Bruney-RHP

Starting today, Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon are true free agents - able to field offers from any club, but really waiting to see how much the Yankees want them back. And...

By Doug Rush For the 2009 World Series champion New York Yankees, it too begins their journey of defending their new championship that they worked hard to win. The other two free agents the Yankees have to make a decision on are Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui.

By By GEORGE A. KING III The valued opinions have been voiced from the scouting arm of the world champion Yankees universe. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean at 12:01 tomorrow morning general manager Brian Cashman will be dialing free agents with a fistful of the Steinbrenner...

3. Without an obvious place to spend almost half a billion dollars this winter, what do you think the Yankees should do in the offseason, especially regarding Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui? 8. Who's been more important to the Yankees' success over the last decade and a half: Derek Jeter or M...

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3. Without an obvious place to spend almost half a billion dollars this winter, what do you think the Yankees should do in the offseason, especially regarding Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui? 8. Who's been more important to the Yankees' success over the last decade and a half: Derek Jeter or M...

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By Jim Jacobs Hideki Matsui says his "feelings are still with the Yankees" but he doesn't know whether the Bombers will re-sign him. And, Matsui acknowledged, it would be disappointing if he did not play an eighth season in pinstripes. "If that happens,...

By Chad Jennings Without Matsui and without Johnny Damon, what does the Yankees lineup look like right now? How would you line it up, using only players under contract for next season? 1. Derek Jeter, SS 2. Nick Swisher, LF 3. Mark Teixeira, 1B 4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B 5. Jorge Posada, C 6. Robinson Cano, 2B

By Jim Jacobs The Yankees will almost certainly push to the front of the line when it comes to Granderson. He obviously would be an upgrade on the Melky Cabrera/Brett Gardner duo. In addition, the Yankees could quickly face a need to restore lefty power if Johnny Damon and/or Hideki Matsui leave to free ag...

Hideki Matsui put on quite an offensive show in Game 6 of the World Series as his New York Yankees made the...

By Doug Rush Specifically, Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, and Andy Pettitte. Hideki Matsui: .274, 28 home runs, 90 RBI in 2009 Pettitte was second on the staff with the 14 wins and pitched the Yankees to the American League East division with his win over the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 21.

By Jack Doran The final Yankee dilemma: Hideki Matsui. This World Series hero and MVP also enters free agency at 35 and in possesion of balky knees. If the Yankees sign him, (and I hope they do) the DH role is then occupied, leaving aging catcher Jorge Posada behind the plate.

By Chad Jennings The agents for both Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui were in Chicago these past three days, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with neither of them. “I said hello passing in the hallway,” Cashman said. “But I never had any official dialogue with any agents about our players or any pl...

World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent yesterday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady. Pedro Feliz...

World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

By Chad Jennings • Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte each played well in the playoffs, but don’t expect that to sway the Yankees decision on whether to bring them back. “What they were when they went into October, that’s what they still are regardless of how well or how poorly they played in Octo...

By lennyneslin Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte each played well in the playoffs, but don’t expect that to sway the Yankees decision on whether to bring them back. “What they were when they went into October, that’s what they still are regardless of how well or how poorly they played in Octobe...

By The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerBethany Kelly, center from Booton, NJ, and Robert Esnes of Morris Plains cheer when World Series MVP Hideki Matsui aproached them. NEW YORK -- Some of the makeshift confetti tossed to celebrate the Yankees World Series victory parade... Aristide E...

By Doug Rush In Game Six of the World Series, A-Rod finished 1-for-2 with two walks, but this game was more the Hideki Matsui show and the Yankees won the game 7-3—and the World Series. The loser, failure and choke labels are over for A-Rod. A-Rod can now be classified with Scott Brosuis, Tino Martinez, Be...

By Vince Mercandetti Hideki Matsui did everything you ever wanted out of a hitter. He manufactured runs, he was fundamental, he was powerful, he was clutch. It's only fitting that the game the Yankees bring the World Series back to the Bronx, Matsui had perhaps one of his best games ever, delivering a World Serie...

By Doug Rush Some thought it was the offense, which was lead by Alex Rodriguez hitting .365 and blasting six home runs and 18 RBI, World Series MVP Hideki Matsui batting .615 and Derek Jeter, who batted over .400 in the series Mariano Rivera. Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees

By Anthony DiComo Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte played convincing and decisive roles in the Yankees' 27th World Series title. Both contributed perhaps more than the Yankees and their fans could have imagined. And both now have no real concept what the future holds. Future uncertain for Matsui, Pettitte

By Sam Borden Alex Rodriguez capped an up-and-down year on the highest of highs, finally becoming a champion. Matsui may have been the MVP of the World Series but there’s no doubt that A-Rod was the MVP of the Yankees postseason. Rick Carpiniello has the story.

Godzilla crushed a city last night. It was New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui's six RBIs...

Godzilla crushed a city last night. It was New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui's six RBIs...

By By JAY GREENBERG If New York toasted Hideki Matsui all night and morning after the Yankees' 7-3 World Series-clinching victory in Game 6 last night in The Bronx, imagine the reaction in Japan, which has 20 Japanese media affiliates regularly covering the Bombers and ...

NEW YORK - Hideki Matsui says he chose to play for the Yankees for one reason: He wanted win a World Series. And in what may be his last game as a Yankee, he practically...

By Marc Carig/The Star-Ledger MVP Hideki Matsui ties World Series record with six RBI as Yankees capture record 27th world championship MVP Hideki Matsui ties World Series record with six RBI as Yankees capture record 27th world championship

By Vince Mercandetti For good measure, Nick Swisher and Hideki Matsui, two struggling hitters into the World Series, both homered along with a Jorge Posada double to give the Yankees their eight runs. Even a second Jason Werth long ball and a garbage time shot from Carlos Ruiz couldn’t get the Phillies close en...

Alex Rodriguez as awarded a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history as the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead. Nick Swisher and pinch-hitter Hideki Matsui also homered for the Yankees, and Johnny Damon hit a tiebrea...

By plunkeveryone Bernie Williams - 3 (2000 ALCS, 1999 ALDS, 1997 ALDS) Robinson Cano - 2 (2009 ALCS x2) Jim Leyritz - 2 (1996 ALDS, 1995 ALDS) Jorge Posada - 2 (2004 ALCS, 2000 ALCS) Joe DiMaggio - 1 (1950 WS) Tony Lazzeri - 1 (1937 WS) Billy Martin - 1 (1952 WS) Hideki Matsui - 1 (2003 WS) Phil Rizzuto - 1 (1951 WS)

By Sam Borden A terrific night from A.J. Burnett and another big hit by Hideki Matsui off Pedro Martinez gives the Yankees a 3-1 win and a split of the two games against the Phillies in New York. Back with more from the clubhouse soon. UPDATE, 12:09 a.m.: Initially, the bench told Derek Jeter to bunt in the sevent...

By Sam Borden YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Johnny Damon LF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Jorge Posada C Hideki Matsui DH Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Melky Cabrera CF Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (1-0, 2.84 ERA in postseason) ANGELS Chone Figgins 3B Bobby Abreu RF Torii Hunter CF Vladimir Guerrero DH K...

By noreply@blogger.com (Drew Sarver) Derek Jeter Johnny Damon Mark Teixeira Alex Rodriguez Jorge Posada Hideki Matsui Robinson Cano Nick Swisher Melky Cabrera Brett Gardner Jose Molina Freddy Guzman* Pitchers (11) CC Sabathia A.J. Burnett Andy Pettitte Mariano Rivera Phil Hughes Damaso Marte Phil Coke Joba Chamberlain

By noreply@blogger.com (Drew Sarver) Alex Rodriguez doesn't need to hear the stats to know how bad his recent post-seasons have been. But in Game 1 of the American League Division Series tonight in the Bronx, A-Rod started to make amends for those post-season failures. Even with Hideki Matsui on deck, odd decision by Ron Gardne...

By Sam Borden YANKEES Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Posada C Cano 2B UPDATE, 3:19 p.m.: The Yankees are on the field and, at this moment, the captain, Derek Jeter, is in the cage. Jeter is wearing a gray hooded Yankees sweatshirt and everyone is in sleeves. It could get chilly tonight.

By Sam Borden YANKEES (102-56) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Posada C Cano 2B Swisher RF Cabrera CF Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (9-6, 4.72) ROYALS (64-94) Maier LF Hulett 2B Butler 1B Pena DH Callaspo 3B Teahen RF Buck C Betancourt SS Anderson CF Pitching: RHP Robinson Tejeda (4...

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (98-56) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Swisher RF Cano 2B Cabrera CF Molina C Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (18-7, 3.31). RED SOX (91-62) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Lowell 3B Ortiz DH Baldelli RF Lowrie SS Anderson LF Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuza...

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (96-56) Jeter SS Hairston 3B Teixeira 1B Matsui DH Duncan RF Cano 2B Cabrera LF Gardner CF Molina C Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (11-9, 4.22). ANGELS (90-61) Figgins 3B Aybar SS Abreu RF Hunter CF Morales 1B Rivera LF Kendrick 2B Matthews RF Napoli C Pitching: LHP Scott Kazmir (9-8, 5.08). T...

By noreply@blogger.com (Drew Sarver) A-Rod Sac Fly Allows Yankees to Escape With Win Filed Under: Yankees Tags: Alex Rodriguez • chad gaudin • Chone Figgins • Derek Jeter • ervin santana • hideki matsui • Jorge Posada • LA Angels • NY Yankees • Yankees 9/22 recap • Yankees vs. Angels Written for Baseball Digest Online

By noreply@blogger.com (Drew Sarver) Halos Have Yankees Number Again Filed Under: Yankees Tags: Alex Rodriguez • andy pettitte • Chone Figgins • Derek Jeter • hideki matsui • Joe Saunders • Kendry Morales • LA Angels • NY Yankees • Torii Hunter • Vlad Guerrero • Yankees 9/22 recap • Yankees vs. Angels Written for Baseball Digest...

The Yankees ran on the field for the second straight night. This time it was to celebrate after they fought back with their bats, not their fists. Hideki Matsui tied the score with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Francisco Cervelli followed with a winning single in the ninth and New York...

By Vince Mercandetti Welcome to the Yankees, Francisco Cervelli. Cervelli has been one of the many homegrown Yankees to step up in the wake of injury and adversity this season, and with a September callup the backup catcher delivered yet another big moment in the Bronx in 2009. After Hideki Matsui tied the game w...

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (90-50) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Swisher RH Cano 2B Gardner CF Molina C Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (8-5, 4.41). RAYS (72-67) Bartlett SS Crawford LF Longoria 3B Zobrist 2B Burrell DH Richard 1B Gross RF Navarro C Upton CF Pitching: RHP Jeff Niemann (12...

And Cashman made it clear that just because Hideki Matsui was MVP of the World Series does not make it more important for the Yankees to keep him. In fact, the Yankees probably prefer not to have a player who can only DH, as seems to be the case with Matsui because of his knee problems. FanHouse's...

By Administrator The right-hander has all but kissed the Cy Young Award goodbye after allowing eight runs on nine hits, including FIVE home runs, in the Sox 8-4 loss to the NY Yankees this evening at Fenway Park. Derek Jeter hit his first offering into the Red Sox bullpen… Hideki Matsui hit the first pitch of t...

By Administrator With one out in the top of the first inning he surrendered a double to Nick Swisher and then hit Mark Teixeira with his first pitch… but he retired Alex Rodriguez on a long fly ball to center field and Hideki Matsui on a routine fly ball to left field to escape the jam. —————————————-

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (76-45) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Posada C Cano 2B Swisher RF Cabrera CF Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (9-6, 4.09). RED SOX (69-51) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Bay LF Ortiz DH Lowell 3B Drew RF Gonzalez SS Pitching: RHP Brad Penny (7-7, 5.22). TI...

NEW YORK -- None of them were on the field Wednesday when Robinson Cano threw out Shane Victorino to clinch the Yankees' World Series championship. And no one should be surprised if neither Hideki Matsui, Andy Pettitte nor Johnny Damon are on the field in Tampa, Fla., next February for Yanke...

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (51-35) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Posada C Cano 2B Hinske RF Gardner CF Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (8-4, 4.53). ANGELS (47-37) Figgins DH Aybar SS Abreu RF Napoli C Morales 1B Matthews CF Kendrick 2B Wood 3B Quinlan LF Pitching: RHP Jered Weaver (9-3, 3.15),...

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (32-23) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Posada C Matsui DH Swisher RF Cabrera CF Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (3-1, 3.71). RAYS (29-28) Upton CF Crawford LF Aybar 3B Pena 1B Zobrist 2B Joyce RF Gross DH Navarro C Brignac SS Pitching: RHP Matt Garza (4-4, 3.67). TIME/...

By SportsDalaiLama Yankees common lineup and record when each player did not record a hit: 1) Derek Jeter: 16-13 2) Johnny Damon: 15-23 3) Mark Teixeira: 18-18 4) Alex Rodriguez: 16-14 5) Hideki Matsui: 31-17 6) Jorge Posada: 13-20 7) Robinson Cano: 17-19 8) Nick Swisher: 29-19 9) Melky Cabrera: 36-16

By Peter Abraham YANKEES (29-20) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Matsui DH Swisher RF Gardner RF Cervelli C Pitching: RHP Phil Hughes (3-2, 5.16). INDIANS (21-30) Cabrera SS Francisco LF Peralta 3B Choo RF DeRosa DH Garko 1B Shoppach C Valbuena 2B Crowe CF Pitching: RHP Carl Pavano (4-4, 6.1...

by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Phillies, Yankees, MLB Playoffs, World Series Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs, Andy Pettitte won on short rest and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night, finally seizing that elusive 27th title -...

By SanjiWatsuki The second best option for center is Johnny Damon. The problem here is that Johnny Damon has been a very good left fielder for us and Matsui can no longer take the field. Damon fits very well in left field for the Yankees. He'll give us a strong bat and an above average glove. I wouldn't be opposed to...

By kobrien Here is the Yankees lineup, pending the results of how batting practice goes for Bobby Abreu. He's in the lineup, but if his wrist reacts poorly to BP, he won't start. Melky Cabrera is here, excited to be back, and... Yankees Damon CF Jeter SS Abreu RF A. Rodriguez 3B Giambi 1B Nady LF Matsui DH

By By GEORGE A. KING III SEATTLE - Hideki Matsui and the Yankees haven't ruled out him returning next year with knees healthy enough for him to play the outfield. "He could still play the outfield after the surgery," manager Joe Girardi said of the 34-year-old left...

By Majin RP Jose Veras RP Edwar Ramirez RP Joba Chamberlain SU Francisco Rodriguez 4- 5yr $13-15M yr CL Mariano Rivera C Jorge Posada 1B Mark Teixeira 6- 7yr 20- $21M yr - Scott Boras sucks 2B Robinson Cano 3B Alex Rodriguez SS Derek Jeter LF Adam Dunn 3- 4yr 20- 25+M yr CF Johnny Damon RF Hideki Matsui

Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui began a running program yesterday for his sore left knee, and injured RHP Joba Chamberlain will join him at the team's spring ... Yankees DH-LF Hideki Matsui begins running program The Canadian Press Hideki Matsui: Takes Batting Practice Wednesday Rotowire

By Peter Abraham Scott Kazmir (7-3, 2.63) vs. the New York hiters. JOE GIRARDI PRE-GAME AUDIO: Here’s Girardi talking about the lineup, Matsui, Hughes and even … Carl Pavano. Stop the insanity! this If George Steinbrenner had any say, he’d send him to Columbus like the old days.

By noreply@blogger.com (SG) On May 10, Hideki Matsui played in his 1,768th consecutive baseball game, spanning his career with Yomiuri and the first 518 games of his Yankee career. Then came May 11. Mark Loretta hit a flare to left and Matsui unsuccessfully tried to make a sliding catch, fracturing his wrist and ending...

By Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Hideki Matsui returned to the New York Yankees' lineup Friday night after missing t...