by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (4/30/2013) The Diamondbacks signed Juan Rivera to a minor-league contract Tuesday. He was released by the Yankees during spring training.
Juan Rivera's release was defense related
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/28/2013) Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Juan Rivera's release Thursday was defense related. General manager Brian Cashman said Rivera had to be put on the 40-man roster Thursday or be released.
Juan Rivera released by Yankees
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/28/2013) Yankees infielder/outfielder Juan Rivera was released Thursday, a source told FOX Sports. Rivera, who went 0 for 2 Thursday against the Pirates, hit .295 (18 for 61) with no homers, five doubles, five RBI and seven strikeouts in 20 spring games for the Yankees.
More work surfaces for Rivera
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/24/2013) After one plate appearance Sunday that didn't even involve them, Yankees outfielders Matt Diaz and Juan Rivera went from vying for a bench spot to possible opening day starter. Both veterans are expected to earn more playing time this spring after starting left fielder Curtis Granderson suffered a broken right forearm during New York's Grapefruit League game against Toronto and will be sidelined the next 10 weeks. "We'll be forced to take a look at a short-term option," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "It's very early. We're still evaluating what we actually have in camp. The first month there will be a vacancy that we need to fill. Is that internal, external, I couldn't even tell you."
Yankees sign Rivera
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1/28/2013) ESPN reports the Yankees signed free agent outfielder Juan Rivera, according to a source. It is a minor-league deal, and Rivera is expected to compete with Matt Diaz and Russ Canzler to be a right-handed-hitting outfielder for the Yankees.
