Yanks Prospects Vanish in the Rule 5 Draft

(Zell's Pinstripe Blog)

The Yankees selected in the Rule 5 Draft were Reegie Corona, Zach Kroenke, Jason Jones, an Ivan Nova. Nothing major. Some of these prospects had success in the minor leagues, but they didn’t have much of a future with the organization.

Mariners selected infielder Reegie Corona from the Yankees with the second pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Marlins chose LHP Zach Kroenke from the Yankees with the 12th pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Twins selected RHP Jason Jones from the Yankees with the 14th pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Padres selected RHP Ivan Nova from the Yankees with the 20th pick in the Rule 5 draft.

From The LoHud Yankees Blog:

Giambi still hopeful of returning to Yanks

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I don’t see this happening. But Jason Giambi still has hopes of remaining with the Yankees. If the Yankees make no additions to the offense, The Big G is hoping to slide in the back door as a first baseman and designated hitter.

TBG plans to keep his apartment in New York and might agree to stay with the Yankees if the deal is right.

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Newsday.com: Manny threatens retirement

Manny Ramirez is growing extremely upset about the lack of suitors for his services, so much so that he has told friends he would contemplate retirement if a suitable offer doesn’t arrive soon, a person close to the situation told Newsday.

SI.com: Jake Peavy

Jake Peavy is “frustrated” and “shaken” over the Padres’ latest failure to deal him to the Cubs after weeks of talks, agent Barry Axelrod said told SI.com.

Fox Sports: The Yankees have emerged as the clear front-runners for A.J. Burnett

Nick Punto re-signed Nick Punto to a two-year, $8million contract

Epstein Has an Opening, but How Much Will He Pay?