Everybody's Talking And No One Says A Word
I thought a John Lennon quote would be the perfect way to sum up today at the Winter Meetings- consider it a tribute to someone who was taken from us far too soon, 30-years ago tonight.
Lots and lots of talk, but not much substance. Here's what we sort of know-
The Yankees made an offer for a six-year deal between $137.5 million and $150 million to Cliff Lee. Lee's agent took off to Arkansas to discuss things with Lee and he might have two offers of seven years from "other" teams.
Andy Pettitte hasn't made up his mind and the Yankees seem ok with that. But, there is a chance they will go after Lee and Crawford if Pettitte were to retire.
The Rule 5 draft is tomorrow at 9am.
I mention the Rule 5 draft because there is a solid chance the Yankees make a selection or two. The 40-man roster sits fairly barren right now with 33 names on it. I can't really imagine the Yankees signing more than four free agents in addition to Jeter and Mo and even that would leave three open spots. If they see a name or two they like, perhaps a lefty relief candidate like Scott Diamond, available, it only costs them $50,000 to grab them for a six-week tryout in spring training. If they stick with the club that's great. If not, they can actually get 1/2 the money they spent back. It really wouldn't surprise me to see the Yankees make a pick or two.
For now, that may be the biggest action we see. Cliff Lee has some offers to consider, who knows how long that process will take.
Back after the Rule 5.
Comments
timing is everything, had you posted after the news of Crawford signing with Boston maybe your lennon quote would have been : "whatever gets you through the night".
Seems like Pettitte's decision is HUGE for the Yankees. Not sure why they don't press him to decide?
Posted by: blmeanie | December 9, 2010 07:36 AM |
As a Yankees fan, I was thinking, "You know it's going to be alright"
I think they are willing to wait for Pettitte because there isn't much downside to waiting. Other than Cliff Lee, there really isn't a pitcher they are going to sign so Pettitte isn't holding things up. If they had other decisions to make, I bet they would have wrangled an answer out of him. You are right about it being huge, especially if they strike out on Lee.
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December 9, 2010 10:13 AM
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that was my point, if the Rangers (or Angels) go into the stratosphere for Lee and the Yankees strike out, Pettitte becomes critical for them.
Posted by: blmeanie | December 9, 2010 10:37 AM |