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Luigi10
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(Four Letter Word) giving this waaaaaaaay too much coverage  |
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UnderPressure
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The Yankees just didn't want him back.
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Snake Eyes
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| Joe Girardi will probably get this job. |
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Snake Eyes
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The Yankees' Next Third Baseman
Peter Abraham hasn't taken much time to move on from Alex Rodriguez, already listing out his third base possibilities for the 2008 Yankees.
Abraham starts with the one viable free agent option in Mike Lowell. He adds three trade candidates in Joe Crede, Miguel Cabrera, and Adrian Beltre. And he finishes with two internal candidates in Wilson Betemit and Robinson Cano.
They should all be on the radar although I don't see the Mariners parting with Beltre. Anyone else we can add to the list?
Among free agents, only Mike Lamb remains as someone who could be league average. The Yanks could always sign Lamb and make their splash elsewhere, like with a Johan Santana trade.
Other trade options on my mind and in the comments of MLBTR readers: Kevin Kouzmanoff, Miguel Tejada, Eric Chavez, Scott Rolen, Chad Tracy, Mark Teahen, Hank Blalock, Garrett Atkins, and Aramis Ramirez. Tejada and Ramirez seem unlikely for various reasons, but this is meant to be an inclusive list.
I like the Crede idea (interesting that he's a Boras client). He had back surgery in June and hopes to be ready for the start of the season. He'll be earning around $5MM in a contract year. How about some sort of Crede for Johnny Damon swap?
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DarthRekal
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| Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:30 am Post subject: |
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dont know if thats such a good thing.. he hasnt done much
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| hey vixster, that pic of the yanks carring Torre, was that when they found out he was coming to L.A so they carried him off the field? |
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DarthRekal
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No its when they won a championship... member those ???
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McLovin
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| yup, actually I just remember 2 of them, it will be awhile before the yanks get a taste of one again |
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DarthRekal
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Pettite declines option 
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Follow Torre...
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 Andy Pettitte, needing time for decision, declines option with Yankees
1 hour ago
ORLANDO, Fla. - Andy Pettitte declined his US$16-million option with the New York Yankees, still uncertain whether he wants to pitch next season.
"I have spoken with Brian Cashman, who has reiterated what Hank Steinbrenner said about the Yankees wanting to give Andy all the time he needs to decide about next season," Pettitte's agent, Randy Hendricks, said Monday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "Accordingly, we are declining to exercise the option for 2008 and Andy will declare free agency in order to free up a roster spot for the Yankees.
"If Andy decides to play, I am confident we can reach an agreement with the Yankees within 24 hours. The only options, as Andy has stated, are the Yankees or retirement. He appreciates the Yankees' willingness to give him the time he feels he needs. I do not expect him to make a decision for quite some time."
The 35-year-old left-hander went 15-9 with a 4.05 ERA for the Yankees this year, including 11-3 after the all-star break. He was their most effective starter in the post-season, pitching 6 1-3 scoreless innings in Game 2 of New York's first-round loss to Cleveland.
Pettitte had until Wednesday to decide on his option, part of the contract he agreed to last December when he returned to the Yankees after three seasons with his hometown Houston Astros. That deal paid him a $16 million salary this year.
"Obviously, we want Andy to stay with the Yanks and pitch for us in '08. In fact, I'd say I need him to," said Cashman, the team's general manager. "He's an important piece for us. ... We're hopeful that at some point that the marriage of the Pettittes and the Yankees can continue."
Last month, Pettitte said he wasn't sure whether he would play again, saying he had to relax and discuss the matter with his family.
"I wouldn't have ever imagined my arm feeling as good as it has," he said. "I'm just very, very blessed, feel very blessed that my arm has held up and I felt strong all year. I haven't had any problems with my elbow this year."
New York is in a state of flux. Manager Joe Torre left after 12 seasons when the team offered him a paycut, and third baseman Alex Rodriguez chose to terminate his record US$252-million, 10-year contract with three seasons remaining and become a free agent. The Yankees have said they won't negotiate with A-Rod now that he's opted out.
New York is attempting to re-sign closer Mariano Rivera and catcher Jorge Posada, who both became free agents.
Cashman said Pettitte called him and they spoke for 10-20 minutes. Pettitte has a standing offer of $16 million he can accept at any time. Cashman wouldn't discuss whether the team would entertain a new deal.
"He told me specifically this is not about waiting to see what kind of club we have on the field and anything regarding the manager," Cashman said. "He's earned the right to take some more time, as far as we're concerned."
Without Pettitte, new Yankees manager Joe Girardi would have a projected rotation that includes 19-game winner Chien-Ming Wang, who lost twice to Cleveland in the playoffs; Mike Mussina, who will be 39 next month; and youngsters Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain and Ian Kennedy.
On another front, Cashman said he will use this week's GM meetings to explore options for replacing Rodriguez at third base.
"It's time to start scoping out all our needs," he said. "Third is one of them. That's not going to develop all that quickly."
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Dodgers2213
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Follow Torre... |
hmmmm
Penny
Lowe
Schmidt
Pettitte
Billingsley
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Pettite is only considering returning to the Yankees or retirement. If he decides to pitch next season, he'll be in pinstripes.
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Bum posted this on CL
ARod Coming back to the Bronx?
[img]http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2007/11/14/2007-11-14_yankees_look_to_bring_arod_back__on_thei.html[/img]
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blue_summer
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Sounds like A-Rod never really wanted to leave and is close to signing a deal 
man! that means i have to change my avatar now... |
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DarthRekal
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:13 am Post subject: |
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yes becoming Hitmanish BLUE! 
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DarthRekal
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Luigi10
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| yes becoming Hitmanish BLUE! |
 now he just has to change it to someone we dont wanna get via trade |
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blue_summer
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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| DarthRekal wrote: |
| yes becoming Hitmanish BLUE! |
now he just has to change it to someone we dont wanna get via trade |
gimme another shot! im sure i can bring johan here... 
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UnderPressure
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I really thought they were gonna let go of aging Posada. But, can't blame them. There aren't that many good hitting catchers in the market, and they don't have anyone in their farm.
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Hammerofthegods32
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SON OF A VONDRUKE!!!
Stupid AROD...
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Goddamn. Seriously, a decade-long contract for a guy who's on the wrong side of 30?
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DarthRekal
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They want the HR record in NY
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| They want the HR record in NY |
He can do it in about five years. A six-year deal would've been more reasonable.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:51 am Post subject: |
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| They want the HR record in NY |
He can do it in about five years. A six-year deal would've been more reasonable. |
ya thinkso???
idk...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:53 am Post subject: |
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| They want the HR record in NY |
He can do it in about five years. A six-year deal would've been more reasonable. |
ya thinkso???
idk... |
For the Yankees, yes. I know it was A-Rod who wanted a contract that long. The Yankees couldn't do anything but agree with him.
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DarthRekal
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:55 am Post subject: |
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i mean gettin the record in 5 yrs???
im not sold on that
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i mean gettin the record in 5 yrs???
im not sold on that |
My bad. I kept thinking the record was still 755 (he'd break that if he could average 45-50 homeruns a year in five years).
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:08 am Post subject: |
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| joba and philip for johan? |
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