Source: Yanks expect to ink Raul Ibanez (Andrew Marchand/ESPN)
18 Feb 2012 3:45am GMT Andrew Marchand / ESPN: Source: Yanks expect to ink Raul Ibanez … With A.J. Burnett headed to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees next expect to sign Raul Ibanez as a left-handed designated hitter and Eric Chavez as a backup infielder, according to an official with direct knowledge of the team's plans.
BUCKS BEAT: Jackson, Skiles are all business (Journal Times)
17 Feb 2012 11:30pm GMT Journal Times: BUCKS BEAT: Jackson, Skiles are all business — Some quick hits on the Milwaukee Bucks: — After Stephen Jackson was benched for the second half of a game against Denver Jan. 17, I asked the Bucks veteran swingman whether he had any inkling Bucks coach Scott Skiles was going to do that.
Athletics still have strong interest in Ramirez (Associated Press)
17 Feb 2012 11:20pm GMT Associated Press: Athletics still have strong interest in Ramirez — PHOENIX — The Oakland Athletics still have strong interest in signing slugger Manny Ramirez, who presents a low-risk investment for the rebuilding franchise. — If things come together, the 39-year-old would sign a deal for slightly more than the league minimum of $480,000.
Johan Santana throws 25 pitches during bullpen session; NY Mets pitcher says 'I was able to throw all my pitches' (Andy Martino/NY Daily News)
17 Feb 2012 10:40pm GMT Andy Martino / NY Daily News: Johan Santana throws 25 pitches during bullpen session; NY Mets pitcher says ‘I was able to throw all my pitches’ — Santana's first work from mound since October — NY Mets pitcher Johan Santana throws live off the mound Friday in Port St. Lucie. — PORT ST. LUCIE - Last year, it was Carlos Beltran's knees.
Pirates To Acquire A.J. Burnett (Mark Polishuk/MLB Rumors)
17 Feb 2012 9:45pm GMT Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors: Pirates To Acquire A.J. Burnett — After more than a week of back-and-forth discussion, the Yankees and Pirates agreed on a deal today that will send A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh. The deal allows the Bombers to unload $13MM of the $33MM still owed to the veteran pitcher over the next two years.