Yankees acquire new leadoff man
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The Yankees have found a new leadoff man, signing free-agent second baseman Tony Womack to a two-year contract, Sporting News has learned.
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It was 10 years ago that another Red Sox rookie, who had been hitting in the ninth spot all spring, was promoted by manager Jimy Williams to the leadoff spot on Opening Day. That move worked out pretty well, both for Nomar Garciaparra , who was elected the American League's Rookie of the Year, and the Sox.
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The Yankees activated RF Gary Sheffield from the 15-day disabled list yesterday. Meanwhile, closer Mariano Rivera threw a bullpen session and said he hopes to return this weekend.
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Scott Podsednik, coming off a down year, agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal on Friday to return as leadoff man for the Chicago White Sox.
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The New York Yankees haven&#39;t given up improving their pitching rotation yet, and they appear to be making moves with a certain tall left-hander in Arizona in mind.
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Even in winter, there are baseball doubleheaders in New York. The Mets scheduled a news conference for Tuesday morning at Shea Stadium to announce their &#36;119 million, seven-year contract with center fielder Carlos Beltran. Three hours later at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees have summoned media to announce they have acquired Randy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Yankees SS Derek Jeter his first AL Gold Glove yesterday, taking over from teammate Alex Rodriguez, who had won it two straight years before moving to third base this year.
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BRONX, N.Y., (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees  introduced their newest acquisition on Tuesday, as five-time Cy  Young Award winner Randy Johnson officially met the media in a  whirlwind day for New York City baseball.
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Mike Mussina will take the mound for the Yankees on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, his first start since Aug. 20.
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The St. Louis Cardinals are officially looking for a new second baseman. Tony Womack and the New York Yankees reached a preliminary agreement last night on a $2 million, two-year contract.
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The Yankees again appear close to acquiring Randy Johnson from the Diamondbacks.
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With Hideki Matsui returning as a designated hitter Tuesday night and Gary Sheffield likely to follow soon, the Yankees will be trying to figure out how to best use two marquee player who have not really been missed.
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The Yankees&#39; staff infection has spread to the one man the team can&#39;t afford to lose. Orlando Hernandez was scratched from last night&#39;s scheduled start because
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Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees are reportedly closing in on acquiring free-agent starting pitcher Carl Pavano.
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The New York Yankees began reshaping their roster yesterday, sending outfielder Kenny Lofton and more than $1.5 million to the Philadelphia Phillies for setup man Felix Rodriguez and also reacquiring Mike Stanton from the Mets.
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The Yankees began the process of replacing Joe Torre yesterday by contacting three candidates for the job.
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A year ago, he was the new star in camp. Reporters begged for a moment of his time and he managed to avoid most of them. He was the centerpiece acquisition off a tumultuous offseason, a can't-miss kid with a World Series MVP (won in Yankee Stadium!) on his r&#xE9;sum&#xE9;.