Its been a pretty crazy offseason. The Winter Meetings have just begun, and some of the best free agents have been picked up REAL quick. The most talked about free agent has been second baseman, Robinson Cano, who reportedly asked the Yankees for a 9 year deal in the 250-260 million dollar range. Rumors were circulating that the Seattle Mariners were interested in signing Cano. The big question was, will Robbie & his agent, rapper Jay-Z, stay in New York? Is Cano important enough to this team and worth a 10 year deal? Many speculate that Alex Rodriguez "ruined" any future 10 year deals since his alleged PED use, and possible suspension for the upcoming 2014 season, with another 3 years remaining on his contract.
The first free agent the Yankees signed, is former Atlanta Braves catcher, Brian McCann. McCann, who turns 30 this February, agreed to a 5 year, 85 million dollar deal. Great move.
Next, the Yankees agreed to sign a 7 year deal worth 153 million, with Red Sox free agent, Jacoby Ellsbury. This shook things up, and everyone was pretty sure that afer signing a huge deal like this, the Yankees were CERTAINLY NOT going to give Cano what he wanted.
Former Seattle Mariner, infielder Brenden Ryan & the Yankees agree to a 2 year deal worth 5 million.
Yankees signed former Rays infielder Kelly Johnson, to a one year deal with 2.6 million.
Having these 2 makes up for the infield and possibly fills the spot of Robinson Cano.
Yankees resign starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one year deal, worth 16 million.
Cano and the Seattle Mariners agree to a 10 year deal worth 240 million. Thanks for the favor, but I am completely sickened by this. How do you play your whole career with this organization, get this huge ego out of no where and think your worth close to 300 million dollars? This unloyal piece of garbage can rot there, with his scumbucket new "agent,"
Jay-Z. The next move is where the Yankees COMPLETELY made up for losing Cano.....
Former St Louis Cardinals outfielder, Carlos Beltran agrees to a 3 year deal worth 45 million. This overpopulates the outfield. With the new signing of Ellsbury, you now have Gardner, Suzuki, and Soriano, not to mention, Curtis Granderson.
Granderson signs a 4 year deal with the Mets worth 60 million. Huge loss. With his bat coming through clutch, his speed in the outfield and stealing bases, and being a great guy in the clubhouse, im sad to see him go. But, the fact that the Yankees made up for this move, I dont have a problem with it. I didn't lose any respect for Granderson for choosing to leave the Yankees. He isnt full of himself & knows his worth, unlike that other piece of garbage.
Roy Halladay decides to retire with the Blue Jays after this year.
Current free agent and most recently, Yankees infielder Kevin Youkillis is reportedly not interested in returning with the Yankees for the 2014 season.
Bartolo Colon signs with Mets, 2 years, 20 million. DEFINITELY not worth all that money. I'm wondering if the Mets will use him as a starter or a reliever.
Phil Hughes signed a 3 year deal worth 24 million. With him gone, that takes a lot of pressure off the bullpen.
Joba Chamberlin, thankfully signed a 1 year deal worth 2.5 million, with the Detroit Tigers.
Boone Logan is signing a 3 year deal with the Colorado Rockies worth 14 million. Perfect! With these 3 dopes outta the bullpen, this gives me so much hope for the 2014.
Brett Gardner is on the trade bait list. However the Yankees are not DYING to get rid of him, unless its really worth it. The Reds expressed interest in Gardner as they were willing to trade infielder Brandon Phillips. The Yankees, however, declined this offer by simply comparing the stats from last season, as Gardner has better numbers. It is also being said that Phillips could be difficult in the clubhouse.
So the big question I have here is, where is the pitching? I was hoping the Yankees would sign a few starters before signing all these fielders and good bats. Sure we DO need that, but we need pitching first. Thats priority. Supposedly Brian Cashman isnt finished making moves....lets see what happens.
By:: Dana P. (Blog Owner/Editor in Cheif)