What's it called when something that's universally acknowledged as a done-deal doesn't get done, but you still know it'll get done, so it's just kind of dragged out for weeks? Derek Jeter's contract negotiation! more ›

With manager Joe Girardi's contract negotiations settled, the Yankees have now turned their attention toward re-signing the heart of their team, shortstop Derek Jeter. While it may seem like a done deal that the Yankees captain will be back next year, co-owner Hal Steinbrenner played coy during a radio interview: “He’s one of the greatest Yankees in history; no doubt about it. But at the same time, I’m running a business. I have responsibilities.” more ›

Surprise, surprise—Lady Gaga's scantily clad visit to the Yankees' clubhouse on Friday was news to Yankees brass. The Post reports that Yankees co-chairman Steinbrenner, manager Joe Girardi, and Cashman about Gaga's presence, and president Brian had no idea the performer was visiting the players: "In fact, when a Post reporter told Cashman about Gaga's presence, Cashman said, 'What? I didn't know that,' and stormed off." And now, by Hal's edict, she's permanently banned from the clubhouse! more ›

On Friday Yankees fans will be confronted with the strange sight of Joe Torre sitting in the opposite dugout wearing his familiar #6, but trying to bring a victory to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be the first time the Yankees play their former manager and the first time they face a manager who won a World Series for them since Billy Martin was managing the A’s in the early 80’s more ›

George Steinbrenner, one of the most notorious owners in professional sports, has officially relinquished control of the Yankees, naming his son Hal as head of the organization. The announcement came from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig following owners' meetings where Hal Steinbrenner was unanimously approved as new owner. Hal, who runs the financial side of the Yankees, will continue to share the role of chairman with his brother Hank, who oversees the baseball operations. Hank Steinbrenner tends to lead like his father did--drawing headlines for putting down former manager Joe Torre and calling the Red Sox Nation "a bunch of bullshit." The two sons have been running the organization for over a year with their father in fragile health. more ›

For all the noise of this Yankees offseason, as far as the team on the field goes, all it amounted to was the status quo. Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera are all back -- and richer. Young pitchers Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy and center fielder Melky Cabrera didn't go to the Twins for Johan Santana. The 2008 Yankees will be a slightly older albeit considerably more expensive version of the 2007 team. And most fans are fine with that. more ›