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Judge learning 'a couple of secrets' via Stanton

Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton combined to mash 57 home runs in their first year as teammates, and the Yankees' power-hitting duo is continuing to enjoy a relationship that extends past each of their at-bats. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2InMG7X

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Lifting off: Healthy Judge puts foes on notice

Aaron Judge's megawatt smile was on display at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by glimpses of his light-tower power. Any discomfort in his right wrist has long been extinguished, which has the Yankees dreaming of another big-time season from their slugging right fielder. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2BK4JiX

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Yankees content to move on without Machado

On Dec. 19, the Yankees entertained Manny Machado for 90 minutes at Yankee Stadium, then continued to discuss a potential future together over dinner on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It was to be the closest that Machado would come to playing for the Yankees, who had been widely believed to be his preferred destination. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2InJ5Xv

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The Yankees' Spring Training battle to watch

The next five weeks will see lots of shuffling on Major League rosters. Here are the most intriguing positional battles on each of the 30 MLB clubs. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2Ipy1t4

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Stanton stands to benefit from AL comfortability

Asked for the biggest takeaway of his first season in Yankees pinstripes, Giancarlo Stanton offered a not-so-veiled swipe at his former employer, noting how his new expectation is to keep the Yankee Stadium lights burning throughout the month of October. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2TVlXRN

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Betances' priorities? Baby boy, WS title quest

Dellin Betances said that his representative has participated in conversations about a potential contract extension, but after witnessing the birth of his first child, the right-handed reliever said that his energy is focused on helping the Yankees win a World Series title. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2Eh4X2V

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Here are the Yankees' 2019 Top 30 Prospects

While the Yankees' farm system isn't as overflowing with big league-ready talent as it has been recently, they do have an impressive stockpile of high-ceiling/high-risk youngsters. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2TU9XQf

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Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team

On this opening week of Spring Training, all 30 Major League teams have one thing in common: optimism. Here's an optimism cheat sheet for each of them. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2EfRxnR

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Boone on Judge: 'He's good to go'

Watching Aaron Judge pummel batting-practice fastballs at the Yankees' Minor League complex this week, two words came to Aaron Boone's mind: "Plus power." via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2BHHNRE

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Yanks open to extensions for other big players

Now that Luis Severino and the Yankees were able to avoid salary arbitration and find common ground on a four-year, $40 million contract extension, could Aaron Judge or Gary Sanchez be the next "Baby Bombers" to cash in? via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2TROLdF

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Sports world congratulates CC on retirement

Veteran left-hander CC Sabathia formally announced his retirement on Saturday, prompting former teammates and big stars from around the sports world to pipe up with statements of congratulations. Here's a compilation of the well wishes. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2TS2jGb

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CC formally announces retirement after 2019

Yankees southpaw CC Sabathia formally announced Saturday that the 2019 season will be his last in a Major League uniform. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2V1Qmh7

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Sevy confident after inking contract extension

Luis Severino had been cautioned that arbitration would not be a fun experience, voicing a desire to avoid the process. About thirty minutes before he and the Yankees would have gone head-to-head in a St. Petersburg conference room, both sides instead celebrated an agreement that provides the right-hander with financial security for generations. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2towFUX

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Farquhar takes inspiring first step at camp

His inspirational recovery from a brain hemorrhage complete, Danny Farquhar intends to continue beating the odds this year, aiming to return to a big league mound as a member of the Yankees' bullpen. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2SFpiYo

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Source: Severino, Yanks reach 4-year deal

The Yankees and Opening Day starter Luis Severino avoided arbitration by agreeing to a four-year, $40 million deal, a source tells MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand. The deal, which is pending a physical, buys out his arbitration years and has a club option for a fifth year. The team has not commented. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2GtzqwL

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Prospects who should vie for a roster spot

The 30 prospects below all are getting very long looks this spring with an eye toward breaking camp with the parent club. Even if they start the year in the Minors, they all should get the chance to contribute at some point in the very near future. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2trpGKV

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Tanaka ahead of schedule after Australia trip

If Masahiro Tanaka's performance reaches his lofty expectations this season, the Yankees right-hander may credit a training journey to Australia as a key. via NYY Homepage News https://atmlb.com/2DEbp2v