Yankees Notes: Romero, Jimenez, Clippard

If you're wondering which Yankee has impressed his teammates with his sense of style or which Yankee would be valuable in a brawl, check out Daniel Barbarisi's piece at the Wall Street Journal. If you're interested in the latest rumors surrounding the team, keep reading – you're in the right place…

• J.C. Romero intends to opt out of his deal with the Nationals and sign a minor league deal with the Yankees if Washington doesn't promote him to the Major Leagues by Friday, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney. Romero, who hasn't yet been promoted, wants to secure his release and sign with the Yankees, according to Olney.
• Mike Axisa of River Ave. Blues guesses that the Yankees would have to surrender at least four young players to acquire Ubaldo Jimenez from Colorado. The Rockies will discuss the right-hander, so there's no harm in inquiring.
• Joe Pawlikowski of River Ave. Blues explains how Yankee prospect turned All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard ended up in Washington.