CC Sabathia appeared relaxed and comfortable at his opening press conference as a Yankee, flashing a $161 million grin and offering some words that could help his relationship with the infamous New York media. 

Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. 

Most teams triumphantly unveil a new ace. 

Many things have changed in major-league Baseball in recent years, but one stipulation of the hot stove league remains the same: 

The New York Yankees have finalized their contracts with free-agent pitchers CC Sabathia and A. 

The New York Yankees have finalized their contracts with free-agent pitchers CC Sabathia and A. 

The $37 million that the Mets agreed to pay Francisco Rodriguez to be their closer for the next three years is the primary reason he was in a blue and orange No. 

Mark Teixeira is holding up the free agent market all by himself. 

In what might be the final news conference at Yankee Stadium, the team will introduce CC Sabathia and A. 

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain's arraignment on drunken-driving charges has been delayed until next month. 

Let the days, weeks and months of money-throwing begin! 

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain had his arraignment on drunken-driving charges delayed until next month. 

There is no guarantee that left-hander Chris Capuano will pitch in the major leagues in 2009. 

The Yankees finished a disappointing year in which they snapped a string of 13 straight playoff appearances. 

--CF Mike Cameron could be a solid addition to the Yankees if the reported trade with Milwaukee for CF Melky Cabrera were to go through.