Christian and Britton free agents

According to the Yankees, speedy infielder Justin Christian, and hefty reliever Chris Britton are non-tendered, making them free agents.  This would open up two new spots on the 40 man roster for the Yankees shiny new toys.  

Yanks had money leftover to send me a christmas card

I opened my mailbox yesterday, and in it was a card from the New York Yankees wishing me a happy holiday.  It seems the Yanks haven't broke the bank completely after spending a quarter of a billion dollars on two pitchers.  They can still send their season ticket holders Christmas cards!

Burnett to sign with Yankees

ESPN.com has reported that free agent right hander A.J Burnett will sign with the Yankees.  The deal is reportedly worth 82.5 million dollars over 5 years.  The deal is pending a physical.  More to come on this as the story progresses. 

Burnett down to two teams -- decision likely to come soon

Free agent right hander A.J Burnett is now mulling over two very formidable offers.  The Yankees have offered him a 5 year, 85 million dollar contract, while the Atlanta Braves are said to have offered a similar deal, 5 years and 80 million dollars.  Burnett is a fan of the AL, and the east coast in particular.  His family resides in Baltimore, a place he would visit quite often should he sign with the Yanks.  Also, Burnett is said to not like the spotlight.  He would rather slip into a rotation spotlighted by C.C Sabathia, than become the ace of the Braves staff.  It seems apparent that a decision will come soon, and all indications point to Burnett taking the Yanks offer.

Photo from ESPN.com

Cameron-Cabrera trade looks like it will get done

The Brewers and Yankees are still in serious discussions about swapping center fielders Melky Cabrera and Mike Cameron.  Originally, the negotiations came to halt because the Yanks wanted Milwaukee to pay some of Cameron's 10 million dollar salary in 09'.  The Brewers thought this to be somewhat of an outrageous request seeing how the Yanks just gave Sabathia 61 million dollars more than they were willing to give.  But it looks like things are progressing, and the two teams will eventually strike a deal.  Cameron would provide the Yanks with a veteran, gold glove presence in center field.  He has some pop.  He hit 25 long balls last year, as appose to Melky's disappointing 8.  It isn't a major upgrade, but it's clear the Yanks have had enough with Melky, and want to seperate him from Cano.  

Sabathia to Yanks a done deal

The big man made his decision, and it's to play for the Yanks.  After Cashman and "special advisors" Joe Girardi and Reggie Jackson wined and dined the big lefty, he decided he would sign the largest contract ever given to a pitcher.  Sabathia's contract is for 161 million dollars over the course of 7 years.  He will have an opt-out clause after 3 years, at which point he will have earned 69 million dollars.  The Yankees are confident that they will be able to make Sabathia and his family comfortable in New York, so that he we will not elect to use the clause.  The deal is still pending a physical, so the Yanks are obviously still being very quiet about it.  Expect a press conference next week sometime, which could feature not only Sabathia, but possibly A. J Burnett also.  More on that soon...

Photo taken by the Associated Press.

Haven't posted in forever

Hey guys, I haven't posted in forever, it was starting to consume way too much of my time.  I am going to start back again though.  Feel free to leave your comments and concerns as the blog begins to get underway again.