Jeter's representative and the Yankees are still negotiating the construction of the shortstop's signing bonus.

The Yankees are negotiating in good faith.

The Yankees will negotiate with Arn Tellem, an old friend.

As the Yankees negotiated, Red Sox officials, who had offered $27 million, sat anxiously in a restaurant about 40 feet away.

However, as part of the deal the Yankees have apparently negotiated a new contract with Raines.

But Beattie will not allow the Yankees to negotiate with the pitcher, a free agent after next season, before a potential deal.

The Yankees should not have negotiated with him until he has an agent.

The Yankees cannot negotiate with Ramirez until Nov. 11, but the talks could move swiftly.

Under the rules, Guidry and the Yankees cannot negotiate or sign a contract until May 1.

The Yankees have negotiated with the county on a $50 million complex, which would include a 12,000-seat baseball stadium and a 30,000-seat amphitheater.