American League East News

The Yankees denied a published report they have let teams know right fielder Nick Swisher is available.

Heyman also points out that with Halladay seeking a big payday from whoever acquires him, the suitors for his services could quickly dwindle to the precious few big-market teams who can afford to pay him long-term. He lists the Yankees as option 1, the Red Sox as option 1A for Halladay.

Breaking down each team in the AL East heading into the offseason. Teams are listed in order of 2009 finish.

The Yankees will hold their organizational meetings early next week, and from the sounds of things, they'll have plenty to talk about - most of it involving the potential trade market.

Here is my attempt at what the Red Sox should do this winter as far as FA goes...Trades are what could make the Red Sox that much better but i'm not going to add any in as nothing is a sure bet...Here is an easy way to make the team better via FA... 1. Let Bay walk...Sign holliday...I know he's done well in the NL only but it seems as if his stroke ...

Andy Pettitte, left, and Alex Rodriguez with the World Series trophy. At Yankee Stadium this year, everyone got exactly what they paid for.

Instead of swaying palm trees, the roar of 747s greeted baseball's general managers Monday as they began gathering for their annual meeting.

Ever since 2004, Alex Rodriguez had to listen to the criticism, hatred and talk of under-performing in the biggest games.

A file photo of Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay. Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said it was unlikely that the star pitcher would remain with the team past the 2010 season.

They went up the Canyon of Heroes on Friday, Joe Girardi leading the way in the front float through a flurry of ticker-tape, standing up alongside Hal Steinbrenner and the prettiest thing in baseball , the shiny gold Commissioner's Trophy.

They have spent close to the Gross National Product of some small countries to acquire players over the years, but in winning their 27th championship last night with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series, we are reminded that a New York Yankees' championship is again synonymous with four remarkable players - ...

The celebration is, at once, both glorious and cruel. It is a symbol of all the Yankees accomplished in 2009 and a reminder of how close the Rays came in 2008.

When the Yankees try to nail down their 27th World Series title tonight, they'll do it as one of the most polarizing teams in sports.

Andy Pettitte needs to fare better on short rest than A.J. Burnett did last night or the Yankees could be in deep trouble.

One year after failing to make the playoffs, the New York Yankees are on the verge of being crowned World Series champions.

Alex Anthopoulos is putting the final touches on a long-term plan for the Toronto Blue Jays and expects to share some of the details before next week's general managers meetings in Chicago.

What will it take to compete against the massive payroll we are constantly up against year after year? -- Rick W., Gulfport, Fla.

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada talks to the media at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. 103-59 AL Champs HOW THEY GOT HERE: The Yankees were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, doing so Sept.

PHILADELPHIA For those of us who picked the Yankees to win the World Series, it is probably better to overlook this question: If you are going to spend more than $200 million putting together a team, shouldn't you have four starting pitchers? Joe Girardi is making his bed with only three in this postseason.

The fall classic is now official, the Bronx Bombers will square off against the defending world champions starting Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.