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On Day 1, Yankees find new reason to shun A-Rod
TAMPA — Early Monday, the Yankees found out Yoan Moncada wasn’t coming to their minor league complex and Alex Rodriguez was. This was a symbolic crossroads moment for the organization....
Yankees' $25M offer for Yoan Moncada is outbid by Red Sox
TAMPA — Because they offered Yoan Moncada a $25 million signing bonus, the Yankees believed the 19-year-old switch-hitting infielder from Cuba was worth a hefty investment. However, the Red Sox trumped...
The 27-year-old catch to signing Cuban phenom Moncada
TAMPA — Yoan Moncada likely will sign with the team that offers the most money. However, there is a catch to landing the 19-year-old, switch-hitting Cuban second baseman: Carlos Mesa....
Why Yoan Moncada might be the best $100M Yankees can spend
TAMPA — Yoan Moncada is 19 years old. Investing $60 million or $80 million or $100 million in him personifies risk. In fact, the strong vibe I have received from...
Another Yoan Moncada workout draws Hank Steinbrenner
TAMPA — The Yankees may not want to invest $30 million to $50 million for Yoan Moncada, but they continue to evaluate the Cuban infielder. On Thursday, for the second straight...
Yankees remain wary of price tag for Cuban star Yoan Moncada
TAMPA — Nothing the Yankees saw in a second private viewing of Yoan Moncada at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday evening changed their mind about his talent. Nevertheless, if...
Yankees give Cuban phenom Moncada secret 2nd workout
TAMPA — The Yankees took a second look at Yoan Moncada early Wednesday evening during a George M. Steinbrenner Field workout, The Post has learned. Two people with knowledge of...
Yankees wary of Yoan Moncada price tag as Dodgers lead race
TAMPA — When it comes to Yoan Moncada, the Yankees like the player but not the price tag. With the 19-year-old switch-hitting Cuban a free agent, the process appears to...
A Yankees target, Cuban star Yoan Moncada nearing decision
TAMPA — The Yoan Moncada sweepstakes likely will go into high gear this week. Moncada’s agent said on Saturday that he has just one more private workout scheduled for this...
The 50 most fascinating figures in baseball
Rob Manfred’s crises are coming. They are unavoidable when you are the commissioner of a major sport. They also are mostly unpredictable in their scope, timing and content. Maybe you...
Yankees’ competition will 'go crazy' to sign Yoan Moncada
Remember when virtually every major free agent used to stoke the competitive fires in baseball’s greatest rivalry? That times have changed is reflected in the market for Yoan Moncada, the...
Cashman's lofty expectations for Teixeira, Sabathia
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alex Rodriguez isn’t the only high-priced, aging Yankee entering 2015 with doubts surrounding him. Mark Teixeira and CC Sabathia also fall into that category, and general manager...
Yankees face fierce bidding for Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada
Late in the Hot Stove season, James Shields suddenly has some company. In fact, given the rules surrounding international signings, young Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada might wind up costing teams...
Cuban phenom nears step toward MLB -- and Yankees?
Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada hasn’t become a free agent just yet, but that could change soon. And if it does and the 19-year-old hits the market, he could make a...
Yankees privately work out next Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada
The Yankees have conducted a private workout with Cuban infielder phenom Yoan Moncada, according to Baseball America. The 19-year-old switch-hitter is said to possess an upside on offense that would...