New York Yankees Transactions 2009

December
DATETRANSACTION
December 23, 2009Agreed to terms with DH-1B Nick Johnson to a one-year contract.
December 22, 2009Traded OF Melky Cabrera, LHP Michael Dunn, RHP Arodys Vizcaino and cash considerations to Atlanta for RHP Javier Vazquez and LHP Boone Logan.
December 12, 2009Declined to offer a 2010 contract to RHP Chien-Ming Wang.
December 9, 2009Agreed to terms with LHP Andy Pettitte on a one-year contract.
November
DATETRANSACTION
November 25, 2009Announced UT Shelley Duncan refused outright assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and elected free agency.
November 20, 2009Purchased the contracts of INF Reegie Corona, OF Austin Jackson, RHP Ivan Nova, RHP Romulo Sanchez and INF Kevin Russo from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL); INF Eduardo Nunez from Trenton (EL); and RHP Hector Noesi from Tampa (FSL). Sent INF-OF Shelley Duncan outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Reinstated RHP Chien-Ming Wang from the 60-day DL.
November 17, 2009Declined their 2010 contract option on RHP Sergio Mitre.
November 13, 2009Announced OF Freddy Guzman declined an outright assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and elected to become a free agent.
November 11, 2009Announced RHP Josh Towers refused outright assignment to Scranton-Wilkes Barre (IL) and elected to become a free agent.
October
DATETRANSACTION
October 14, 2009Signed 1B Trent Lockwood.
September
DATETRANSACTION
September 18, 2009Called up INF Juan Miranda from Scranton-Wilkes Barre (IL).
September 14, 2009Purchased the contract of OF Freddy Guzman from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated RHP Anthony Claggett for assignment.
September 10, 2009Announced C Kevin Cash has cleared waivers and is now a free agent.
September 7, 2009RF Shelley Duncan called up from minors
September 5, 2009RP Josh Towers purchased from minors; C Kevin Cash released
September 3, 2009RP Jonathan Albaladejo called up from minors
September 1, 2009C Francisco Cervelli called up from minors; SP Michael Dunn called up from minors; RP Mark Melancon called up from minors; 3B Ramiro Pena called up from minors; RP Edwar Ramirez called up from minors
August
DATETRANSACTION
August 17, 2009Released pitcher Russ Ortiz.
August 9, 2009Activated pitcher Chad Gaudin; designated pitcher Josh Towers for assignment.
August 8, 2009Transferred pitcher Damaso Marte to the 60-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Mark Melancon to Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Josh Towers from Scranton/Wilkes Barre.
August 7, 2009Optioned pitcher Anthony Claggett to Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA); sent third baseman Cody Ransom outright to Scranton-Wilkes Barre; recalled third baseman Ramiro Pena from Scranton-Wilkes Barre;
August 6, 2009Signed pitcher Russ Ortiz to a minor league contract and assigned him to Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
July
DATETRANSACTION
July 31, 2009Acquired infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnat Reds for catcher Chase Weems.
July 26, 2009Placed outfielder Brett Gardner on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo from Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees from the International League (AAA).
July 11, 2009Signed pitchers Sean Black and Brett Gerritse.
July 10, 2009Recalled pitcher Mark Melancon from Scranton/Wilkes Barre from the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo to Scranton/Wilkes Barre.
July 8, 2009Activated catcher Jose Molina; optioned catcher Francisco Cervelli to Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
July 5, 2009Placed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
July 1, 2009Optioned third baseman Ramiro Pena to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
June
DATETRANSACTION
June 24, 2009Activated third baseman Cody Ransom from the 60-day disabled list; designated second baseman Angel Berroa for assignment.
June 16, 2009Activated pitcher Brian Bruney from the 15-day disabled list, designated pitcher Jose Veras for assignment.
June 15, 2009Activated pitcher Brian Bruney from the 15-day disabled list; designated pitcher Jose Veras for assignment.
May
DATETRANSACTION
May 29, 2009Activated catcher Jorge Posada from the 15-day disabled list; optioned catcher Kevin Cash to Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
May 22, 2009Activated pitcher Chien-Ming Wang from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo to Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
May 19, 2009Activated pitcher Brian Bruney from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Edwar Ramirez to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
May 9, 2009Purchased the contract of pitcher Brett Tomko from Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher David Robertson to Scranton/Wilkes Barre; designated pitcher Eric Hacker for assignment.
May 8, 2009Activated third baseman Alex Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list; placed catcher Jose Molina on the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of catcher Kevin Cash from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Mark Melancon to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; designated pitcher Steven Jackson for assignment.
May 5, 2009Placed catcher Jorge Posada on the 15-day disabled list; recalled catcher Francisco Cervelli from Trenton of the Eastern League (AA).
May 4, 2009Recalled pitcher Alfredo Aceves from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Anthony Claggett to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
May 3, 2009Placed pitcher Damaso Marte on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 26; recalled pitcher Anthony Claggett from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
April
DATETRANSACTION
April 25, 2009Released pitcher Humberto Sanchez; placed third baseman Cody Ransom on the 60-day disabled list; placed pitcher Brian Bruney on the 15-day disabled list; recalled infielder Angel Berroa from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Mark Melancon from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
April 24, 2009Placed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Dave Robertson from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
April 19, 2009Recalled pitcher Steven Jackson from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Anthony Claggett to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
April 18, 2009Recalled pitcher Anthony Claggett from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned first baseman Juan Miranda to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
April 17, 2009Recalled first baseman Juan Miranda from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League; optioned pitcher David Robertson to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
April 16, 2009Placed outfielder Xaiver Nady on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Wednesday; recalled pitcher David Robertson from Scranton Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
April 4, 2009Purchased the contract of infielder Ramiro Pena from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); assigned infielder Angel Berroa to minor league camp; designated pitcher Dan Giese for assignment.
February
DATETRANSACTION
February 4, 2009Acquired outfielder-catcher Eric Fryer from the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Chase Wright.
January
DATETRANSACTION
January 30, 2009Agreed to terms with pitcher Brian Bruney on a one-year contract.
January 26, 2009Signed pitcher Andy Pettitte to a one-year contract.
January 20, 2009Agreed to terms with outfielders Melky Cabrera and Xavier Nady on one-year contracts.
January 6, 2009Signed first baseman Mark Teixeira to an eight-year contract.