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Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel spoke with Brewers GM Doug Melvin, who shared that Brian Cashman had called him after reports of silence between the two. In so many words, the Yankees GM apologized for reports stating that the Yankees didn't feel that Mike Cameron was worth the $10 million that he was owed, saying that those comments did not come from Cashman, himself. He also told Melvin that he hadn't called because he had been busy.
In turn, Melvin told Cashman that the Brewers are "probably going to hang on to Mike."
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
In turn, Melvin told Cashman that the Brewers are "probably going to hang on to Mike."
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
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Kat O'Brien, Sam Borden, Ed Price, ESPN.com and Mark Feinsand have recaps from yesterday's press conference, where the Yankees announced the acquisitions of pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. For the most part, it was your average big signing press event.
Tyler Kepner talked about what happens to those jerseys they wear on stage when a press conference signing is held. Safely on the Yankees, CC Sabathia's website received a fresh coat of paint.
Via Diane Firstman and Mike.
Tyler Kepner talked about what happens to those jerseys they wear on stage when a press conference signing is held. Safely on the Yankees, CC Sabathia's website received a fresh coat of paint.
Via Diane Firstman and Mike.
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From Kat O'Brien:
Via Andrew.
"We're monitoring the situation, but we have not made an offer," a team source said. "We may not make an offer. If the money gets too rich, then we won't."
Reports are that Teixeira has offers of $150 million-plus from the Red Sox, Angels, Nationals and Orioles. A Yankees source suggested that reports are not always accurate.
Reports are that Teixeira has offers of $150 million-plus from the Red Sox, Angels, Nationals and Orioles. A Yankees source suggested that reports are not always accurate.
Via Andrew.
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Peter Abraham reports that today's 1 PM ET press conference will introduce both CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.
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The AP reports that the Yankees will introduce both CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett at a press conference on Thursday. MLB.com's Bryan Hoch was unable to confirm that Burnett would be introduced, but says that the event will be held at 1 PM ET.
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Newsday's Kat O'Brien spoke with Brewers GM Doug Melvin and he said that he hasn't spoken to to Brian Cashman since last week. On the trade, he said, "at this point, I don't anticipate it's something that we would [do]."
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While SI.com's Jon Heyman says that the Yankees "like the idea" of Manny Ramirez, reports from Newsday's Ken Davidoff and Mark Feinsaid of the Daily News indicate that members of team's front office are split on the free agent outfielder.
Davidoff:
Feinsand:
Via Dave and Aziz and Yahoo! Sports.
Davidoff:
... There appears to be a disagreement between upper management (pro) and Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi (both con) on this.
After Cashman worked so hard to rid the clubhouse of malcontents like Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, the Yankees are going to bring in Manny? After the Yankees saw the Rays ride youth, speed, defense and positive chemistry all the way to the World Series, they're going to invest multiple years in Manny?
After Cashman worked so hard to rid the clubhouse of malcontents like Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, the Yankees are going to bring in Manny? After the Yankees saw the Rays ride youth, speed, defense and positive chemistry all the way to the World Series, they're going to invest multiple years in Manny?
Feinsand:
According to a source familiar with the Yankees' thinking, Brian Cashman has been lukewarm to the idea of signing Ramirez, but the rest of the front office - most notably Hal and Hank Steinbrenner - believes he is precisely what the Yankees need to bolster a lineup that underachieved in 2008.
Via Dave and Aziz and Yahoo! Sports.
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SI.com's Jon Heyman says that if Andy Pettitte fails to come to terms with the Yankees, the team may turn back to Derek Lowe.
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MLB.com's Corey Brock reports on remarks made by San Diego Padres CEO Sandy Alderson, on the prospects of a Jake Peavy trade. The team is no longer active in efforts to trade the pitcher, meaning he could start opening day for the club. But, it seems like they could still deal him in the right offer - or, they may just wait until the 2009 trade deadline and see what offers are made then.
Via Ken Davidoff.
Via Ken Davidoff.
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SportsBusiness Journal has named their Top 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business for 2008. Hal Steinbrenner is in at number 28.
Four baseball people rank ahead of the younger Steinbrenner brother. Three of them work for Major League Baseball - Bub Selig at 6, MLB COO Bob DuPuy at 18 and MLB executive VP for business Tim Brosnan at 22. Red Sox owner John Henry is the only baseball owner to rank above him, at 20.
Via Peter Abraham.
Four baseball people rank ahead of the younger Steinbrenner brother. Three of them work for Major League Baseball - Bub Selig at 6, MLB COO Bob DuPuy at 18 and MLB executive VP for business Tim Brosnan at 22. Red Sox owner John Henry is the only baseball owner to rank above him, at 20.
Via Peter Abraham.
