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Alex Rodriguez
Derek Jeter
Mark Teiteira
AJ Burnett
CC Sabathia
Mariano Rivera
Jorge Posada
Johnny Damon
Hideki Matsui
Xavier Nady
Robinson Cano
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Damaso Marte
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Jose Veras
Joba Chamberlain
Edwar Ramirez
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Phil Coke
Jonathan Albaladejo
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21,600,000
20,625,000
16,500,000
15,285,714
15,000,000
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2,125,000
1,400,000
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455,100
432,975
432,575
422,450
414,000
403,300
403,075
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1. Hal Chase
1912
2. Roger Peckinpaugh 1914-1921
3. Babe Ruth
1922
4. Everett Scott
1922-1925
5. Lou Gehrig
1935-1941
6. Thurman Munson 1976-1979
7. Graig Nettles
1982-1984
8. Willie Randolph
1986-1989
9. Ron Guidry
1986-1989
10. Don Mattingly 1991-1995
11. Derek Jeter
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| Saturday, December 19, 2009 |
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Yep...Damon is gone. |
| It looks like Johnny Damon will definitely not be returning to the Bronx. He apparently dropped his asking price from a 3-4 year contract at $13 million per year to as low as two years at $10 million per year. However, after resigning Pettitte and Johnson and acquiring Granderson, the Yanks only offered Damon 2 years at $7 million per year. That seems a bit low, although he is 36. There's still a hole to plug in left field and I'm still not a believer that it can be properly filled by any combination of Melky and Gardner. I hope they prove me wrong because I am now starting to suspect that any moves that Cashman has left this offseason will not involve left field. Labels: Contract negotiations, Damon, Outfield |
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| Friday, December 18, 2009 |
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Johnson signed. Damon gone? |
| The New York Daily News is reporting that that signing of Nick Johnson is a guarantee that Johnny Damon will not be back. The New York Times doesn't disagree. I understand the need to have a solid DH and ensure that with Matsui definitely gone, the Yanks must also plan for the possibility that Damon will also not be in the lineup. That's a lot of production (and speed, in the case of Damon) to lose, even with the addition of Granderson. However, there is still a gaping hole in left field, and I have to believe that the best approach at the moment is to, at a minimum, keep Damon in mind as an option. Melky and Gardner both have their strong points and appropriate roles to play. I personally love the idea of Gardner as a pinch runner for the late innings of close games. However, I don't see either of them, or even some combination of the two, as a regular, everyday left outfielder. Bringing Damon back would allow Cashman to focus on the last piece of the puzzle remaining: one more starting pitcher. A little compromise on both sides would make a lot of sense. Labels: Damon, Johnson, Offense, Outfield, Pitching |
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
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Outfielders and pitching... |
| Today the Yanks held Curtis Granderson's press conference, officially welcoming him to the team. But the Granderson acquisition notwithstanding, one can't help but wonder, with Matsui gone and Damon not looking like he'll be back, what will their 2010 outfield look like defensively and offensively? It doesn't look like Jason Bay will be in the Bronx anytime soon. There has been talk that Nick Johnson may return to fill the DH role, which I have to believe makes them less likely to resign Damon with their self-imposed salary constraints. But I just can't see either Melky or Garner as regular starters. Then there's the starting rotation. CC, AJ, Andy and then it drops off from there. They need more than those three and (insert two names here). It's a shame that Philadelphia got Halliday, but what's done is done. Now who's available? Ben Sheets? His career numbers are respectable, but he missed all of 2009 after offseason surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon. He was also injury-prone before that. I'm not seeing a lot of options left, but apparently Hal is leaving the door open. I can't wait to see how they plug these holes. Labels: Outfield, Pitching |
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| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
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Matsui close to deal with Angels |
| After seven years and one World Series MVP with the Yankees, it looks as if Hideki Matsui's time in New York is over. He is reportedly close to signing a 1-year, $6.5 million contract with the Angels. Despite his focus, dedication, unquestionable work ethic and consistent production when healthy, his bad knees have limited his role to that of a DH and as Brian Cashman has stated, the Yankees are looking for flexability. Derek Jeter once called Matsui the best teammate he ever had. That's impressive, considering both the source of the comment and the quality of players that Jeter has played with over the years. The man who didn't say much will be missed a whole lot - both on and off the field. Labels: Contract negotiations, Matsui, Outfield |
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Not good news... |
| It looks as if Roy Halladay may not be heading to the Bronx. Instead, he appears to be heading to the Phillies. The fact that the Yanks' bats won't have to face him anymore is a good thing. The fact that Boston is adding John Lackey to a starting rotation that already includes Josh Beckett and Jon Lester and suddenly will have comparatively better starting pitching is a problem. Halladay would have moved the Yanks rotation past the tipping point. With CC, AJ, Pettitte and Halladay, one would have been hard pressed to find a better starting rotation in the majors. However, that is not looking highly unlikely. But the Yanks can rely on their potent offense, right? They clearly have that advantage over the Red Sox, right? Just don't ask Mike Cameron. Labels: Boston, Halladay, Pitching |
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| Monday, December 14, 2009 |
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More on Wang and Damon |
According to the NY Daily News, the Yankees offered Wang a minor-league contract with a promise that he would return to the Bronx if and when he could prove his shoulder was back to normal. His agent, Alan Nero, insisted that Wang receive guaranteed money, which turned out to be the sticking point for the Yanks. It could be a bluff, but for now Wang is a free agent. It would be see him work his way to the Yanks from the minors. For a pitcher who used to be a reliable 19-game winner each year, he surely could still add value to their rotation.
Also, according to the same article, Johnny Damon's agent, Scott Boras instructed the Yankees to not bother making an offer unless it was for a minimum of 3 years and $13 million per year. This would make sense and be right in line with a statement that Damon recently made when he claimed the Yanks have not made him an offer. I have no doubt that Brian Cashman is sticking to his guns regarding $8 million per year for 2 years, which is apparently the numbers that the Yanks have in mind for Damon. I don't think those numbers are unfair.Labels: Contract negotiations, Damon, Pitching, Wang |
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| Sunday, December 13, 2009 |
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Yanks re-sign Pettitte, 1-year, $11.75 million |
| The Yanks will be bringing Andy back for another year, with a new 1-year, $11.75 million deal. Unlike his 2009 contract which guaranteed him $5.5 million and with incentives paid him a total of $10.5 million. His $11.75 for 2010 has no incentives. Critics may say he is too old since he will turn 38 in June of 2010. They can also point to his not-so-impressive 4.16 ERA in the 2009 regular season. But it's hard to make the case that he didn't carry more than his weight in the postseason. Pettitte threw 5 games in the 2009 playoffs. He was 4 - 0 with a 3.52 ERA during that span. He's been reliable and a great presence in the clubhouse over the years. If the 2010 season were to begin today, he would be the #3 starter behind Burnett and Sabathia. Let's hope that when the 2010 season does begin, he's #4 and Halladay is somewhere in there too. Labels: Contract extension, Pettitte |
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| Saturday, December 12, 2009 |
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Yanks dump Wang |
| While it is possible that the Yanks could sign Chien-Ming Wang at some point in the future, for now they have severed their relationship with him. After injuring his foot running the bases in an interleague game in 2008, Wang suffered a series of injuries and never pitched the same again. This was surely not an easy decision, especially with the pressure to defend their championship and having only three legitimate starters signed at the moment. Bring on Roy Halladay. Labels: Pitching, Wang |
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| Friday, December 11, 2009 |
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Damon to return to the Bronx? |
| There continues to be a gap between the 3 - 4 years that Scott Boras insists for Johnny Damon's next contract and the 2 years that the Yankees are willing to give him. Damon would be a great fit next to Curtis Granderson in the outfield and in front of Jeter in the order. Despite the fact that he's 36 years old, Damon is not showing signs of age having come off one of his best seasons, hitting .282 with 24 home runs, 36 doubles and 82 RBIs in 2009. However, Cashman and the rest of the front office have been showing more discipline in recent years, being more selective about the big-name free agents they persue and more stingy with the length of contracts that they sign. We will soon find out how much Damon wants to remain in the Bronx. Labels: Contract negotiations, Damon, Outfield |
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
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In exchange for Bruney... |
| The Nationals sent 25-year old right fielder Jamie Hoffman to the Yanks today in exchange for Brian Bruney. With the exception of 14 games with the Dodgers in 2009, Hoffman has spent his 5 years in the minor leagues. I don't expect Hoffman to be competing for an outfield spot in the immediate future especially with proven players like Melky and Gardner in the mix. Labels: Bruney, Hoffman, Outfield |
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4,256
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3,771
3,630
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Barry Bonds
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1996 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2009
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1 BILLY MARTIN
3 BABE RUTH
4 LOU GEHRIG
5 JOE DIMAGGIO
7 MICKEY MANTLE
8 YOGI BERRA
8 BILL DICKEY
9 ROGER MARIS
10 PHIL RIZZUTO
15 THURMAN MUNSON
16 WHITEY FORD
23 DON MATTINGLY
32 ELSTON HOWARD
37 CASEY STENGEL
44 REGGIE JACKSON
49 RON GUIDRY
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| 40 HALL OF FAMERS |
Frank Baker 1916-19, 1921-22
Yogi Berra 1946-63
Wade Boggs 1993-97
Roger Bresnahan 1901-02
Frank Chance 1913-14
Jack Chesbro 1903-09
Earle Combs 1924-35
Stan Coveleski 1928
Bill Dickey 1928-43, 1946
Joe DiMaggio 1936-42, 1946-51
Leo Durocher 1925, 1928-29
Whitey Ford 1950, 1953-67
Lou Gehrig 1923-39
Lefty Gomez 1930-42
Goose Gossage 1978-83, 1989
Clark Griffith 1903-07
Burleigh Grimes 1934
Ricky Henderson 1985-1989
Waite Hoyt 1921-30
Catfish Hunter 1975-79
Reggie Jackson 1977-81
Willie Keeler 1903-09
Joe Kelley 1902
Tony Lazzeri 1926-37
Mickey Mantle 1951-68
Joe McGinnity 1901-02
John McGraw 1901-02
Johnny Mize 1949-53
Phil Niekro 1984-85
Herb Pennock 1923-33
Gaylord Perry 1980
Branch Rickey 1907
Phil Rizzuto 1941-42, 1946-56
Wilbert Robinson 1901-02
Red Ruffing 1930-42, 1945-46
Babe Ruth 1920-34
Joe Sewell 1931-33
Enos Slaughter 1954-55, 1956-59
Dazzy Vance 1915, 1918
Paul Waner 1944-45
Dave Winfield 1981-88, 1990
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