Nick Johnson was surprised the New York Yankees wanted him back. "Mark Teixeira's a great first baseman and a great player," he said. "I just thought there'd be no chance." Johnson became the second player in two days to return to pinstripes, finalizing a $5.75 million, one-year contract ...

When Javier Vazquez last threw a pitch for the New York Yankees, it was a nadir in the team's storied history. He gave up two homers to Johnny Damon, including a key grand slam, as the Yankees lost Game 7 of the 2004 AL championship ...

Curtis Granderson is all set to put on the pinstripes. Only one thing to settle: What number does he wear for the New York Yankees? The World Series champions landed yet another All-Star, getting the speedy center fielder from Detroit in a three-team trade Wednesday that included Arizona ...