2014 Record: 84-78 (633 RS, 664 RA, 77-85 pythag. record), didn’t qualify for postseason
Top stories from last week:
- With the 2014 season complete, Joe Girardi gave his annual end of season press conference. Hal Steinbrenner also spoke about the club during a radio interview. Both discussed all sorts of topics in what were essentially state of the Yankees addresses.
- Injury Updates: As expected, Carlos Beltran (elbow) had surgery to remove “loose pieces” and a bone spur. He can begin baseball activity in six weeks and resume playing in 12 weeks. Eric Jagielo (face) had surgery and will miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a fractured zygomatic arch. Jose Campos (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.
- The Yankees are working on a new contract with GM Brian Cashman, Steinbrenner confirmed. Long-time scout and front office staffer Gordon Blakeley left the organization for a position with the Braves.
- Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas was officially declared a free agent by MLB. Ichiro Suzuki said he wants to continue playing and hinted at some unhappiness in the clubhouse. Josh Outman was outrighted to Triple-A.
- The Yankees hold the 19th overall pick in the 2015 draft. C Luis Torrens, OF Aaron Judge, RHP Luis Severino, and LHP Ian Clarkin all ranked among the top prospects in their respective minor leagues this summer. 3B Dante Bichette Jr. will replace Jagielo in the Arizona Fall League.
- Derek Jeter declined to play in MLB’s exhibition series against the Japanese national team in November. Brett Gardner is the team’s finalist for the AL Hank Aaron Award.
- For the 12th consecutive season, the Yankees led the AL in attendance in 2014.
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