Posted by: Patrick
From Ed Price:
While Andy Pettitte's contract will be for one year and $16 million, he has told people he intends to pitch for the Yankees in 2009 as well.
"If I come back for one year, I'm coming back for two," Pettitte told one friend, who asked not to be named because Pettitte did not authorize him to be a spokesman. "I'm opening up the new stadium."
"If I come back for one year, I'm coming back for two," Pettitte told one friend, who asked not to be named because Pettitte did not authorize him to be a spokesman. "I'm opening up the new stadium."
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Ed Price reports that the Yankees have signed 31 year old infielder Cody Ransom to a minor league deal. Ransom has only seen a total of 133 Major League games, spread across five seasons. He's performed poorly.
However, he did hit 28 home runs for the Astros' Triple A affiliate last year, though he only had a .260 average with a .333 OBA and .497 SLG.
George King reports that the Yankees are close to another minor league deal with another 31 year old infielder. This time, it's Chris Woodward, who spent last season with the Braves. He hit .199/.252/.279 in 92 games. His career numbers are .243/.299/.375.
Finally, Mark Feinsand reports that the Yankees have spoken with free agent reliever LaTroy Hawkins and the two have talked about a one year deal, worth between $3.25 and $3.5 million dollars. Hawkins pitched well for the Rockies in 2007, finishing with a 3.42 in 62 appearances. Given the length of some of the minor league deals being given this offseason, this could even be looked at as an economical move.
However, he did hit 28 home runs for the Astros' Triple A affiliate last year, though he only had a .260 average with a .333 OBA and .497 SLG.
George King reports that the Yankees are close to another minor league deal with another 31 year old infielder. This time, it's Chris Woodward, who spent last season with the Braves. He hit .199/.252/.279 in 92 games. His career numbers are .243/.299/.375.
Finally, Mark Feinsand reports that the Yankees have spoken with free agent reliever LaTroy Hawkins and the two have talked about a one year deal, worth between $3.25 and $3.5 million dollars. Hawkins pitched well for the Rockies in 2007, finishing with a 3.42 in 62 appearances. Given the length of some of the minor league deals being given this offseason, this could even be looked at as an economical move.
12/07: Shelley Speaks
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Kat O'Brien caught up with Shelley Duncan, whose status has been uncertain due to reports of his hospitalization due to a blood clod.
Duncan told O'Brien that he had a blood clot in his arm and he had to spend five days in the hospital before Thanksgiving. He's not going to require surgery, but he is on blood thinning medication. His upper body activity must be limited until January. He did say that everything's going to be fine and that his doctor feels it won't happen again. So, that's good news. Get well soon, Shelley.
Duncan told O'Brien that he had a blood clot in his arm and he had to spend five days in the hospital before Thanksgiving. He's not going to require surgery, but he is on blood thinning medication. His upper body activity must be limited until January. He did say that everything's going to be fine and that his doctor feels it won't happen again. So, that's good news. Get well soon, Shelley.
12/07: Rule V Draft Results
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The Rule V draft was held yesterday and the Yankees lost a reliever and picked up a reliever. In the Major League portion, they lost Michael Gardner to the Padres at the 14th pick. In the Triple A part, they took Bo Hall from the Brewers with the 19th pick.
Hall is 27 years old and was 5-2 with 1 save and a 3.46 ERA in 34 appearances for the Double A Huntsville Stars.
Hall is 27 years old and was 5-2 with 1 save and a 3.46 ERA in 34 appearances for the Double A Huntsville Stars.
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The Detroit News reports that The Captain will be inducted into Kalamazoo Central High School's Athletic Hall of Fame. Congrats to him.
Via Dave and Aziz.
Via Dave and Aziz.
Posted by: Patrick
From the Post:
Why not release him before the Rule V draft? I don't think there's a danger of him being claimed... there must be some reason they aren't or can't.
With a need for space on the 40-man roster, the Yankees are about to approach "American Idle" Carl Pavano. Their plan is to release him then invite him to spring training on a minor-league deal. Pavano had Tommy John surgery last summer. The minor-league offer may have something to do with collecting insurance money on Pavano's four-year, $40 million contract that expires after the 2008 season.
Why not release him before the Rule V draft? I don't think there's a danger of him being claimed... there must be some reason they aren't or can't.
Posted by: Patrick
From the New York Post:
The Giants asked about Hideki Matsui and are talking to the Blue Jays about Alex Rios for pitchers Matt Cain or Tim Lincecum. Matsui has a full no-trade clause.
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George King and Joel Sherman report that Brian Cashman was unable to guarantee that Shelley Duncan will be ready for the beginning of spring training.
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From the official site:
Girardi said that the Yankees are considering inviting Ron Guidry to Tampa, Fla., as a guest instructor this spring, but those arrangements have not been finalized. Guidry served two years as Joe Torre's pitching coach but was not invited back for 2008 as the club selected Dave Eiland, who held the same position at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Via Steve.
On another front, the Pirates and New York Yankees are discussing a trade involving Damaso Marte. Another left-handed reliever, John Grabow, has come up in talks, too, but the focus is thought to be on Marte. The Pirates and Yankees had not made contact regarding relievers until last night.
Via Steve.
