Travis Hafner RUMORS & NEWS

New York Post "Travis Hafner was not in the lineup for the third straight game Thursday night when manager Joe Girardi used Vernon Wells as designated hitter against Mariners right-hander Hector Noesi. Hafner, who has a history of right shoulder problems, received a cortisone injection Tuesday. “BP went..." May 17

New York Post "Travis Hafner had been able to shake off his recent history of injuries since joining the Yankees, but it was easy to become alarmed when he was forced to miss last night’s 4-3 win over the Mariners and get an MRI exam on his ailing right shoulder. The Yankees’ concerns were allayed when the..." May 15

New York Post "The loud sound that filled a half-empty Yankee Stadium immediately let those who remained know the home team was going to present Mariano Rivera with a one-run lead to work the final inning. There was no need to follow the flight of Travis Hafner’s solo homer, because the sound was loud enough..." April 18

New York Post "Who said they’re not the Bronx Bombers anymore? For a second straight day, the Yankees’ lineup hardly missed its injured stars, getting a pair of homers from Robinson Cano and another from Travis Hafner in an 11-6 win that spoiled the Indians’ home opener at Progressive Field. It’s a good..." April 09

New York Post "Who said they’re not the Bronx Bombers anymore? For a second straight day, the Yankees’ lineup looked as good as ever, getting homers from Travis Hafner and a pair from Robinson Cano in a 11-6 win over the Indians in their home opener at Progressive Field on Monday. And with Hiroki Kuroda..." April 08

New York Daily News "Travis Hafner is hoping less is more for him this season. The Yankees’ designated hitter has dropped 10 pounds this spring in an effort to take some stress off his massive frame, hoping the weight loss will help him to regain his status as one of the league’s most productive hitters. “I feel..." March 15

Pinstriped Bible "The 2012 New York Yankees finished behind only the Texas Rangers in run production with 804 runs. Yet as Spring Training approaches, the Yankees have reason to be nervous about their 2013 offense. The losses of Nick Swisher (.272/.364/.473/.201 - BA/OBP/SLG/ISO), Russell Martin..." February 19

New York Daily News "Some players tend to shy away from the designated hitter role, saying their play in the field helps keep them in the game. Not Travis Hafner. The Yankees’ new lefthanded DH said he hasn’t taken part in defensive drills in roughly five years, and while he might have a couple of gloves in his..." February 18

Bergen Record "It’s been a while since Travis Hafner, 35, fielded grounders as a first baseman in spring training. Hafner hasn’t played a single defensive inning in the majors since 2007, and he’s strictly seen as the primary designated hitter against right-handers on the Yankees. "That’s the plan," said manager..." February 18