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by Travis G on Dec 13, 2009 7:00 AM EST in New York Yankees News

Chien Ming-Wang was non-tendered, but the Yanks would like to bring him back:

"There's no doubt that we had to make a tough decision," general manager Brian Cashman said. "We are still hopeful that our relationship can continue, but those decisions are yet to be made."

Contracts were tendered to Melky Cabrera, Chad Gaudin and Sergio Mitre.
The Yanks and Johnny Damon are negotiating, but Cashman wants an answer within two weeks. Hideki Matsui would reportedly accept a one-year deal.
Curtis Granderson is a leader on and off the field. He traveled to China and South Africa to teach baseball clinics, and started a charity while still in the minors.
The Yankees are currently the third favorite team to land Roy Halladay. The Angels and Phillies are first and second.
Fox Sports says the Yankees were the top 'winner' at the winter meetings.
Aroldis Chapman will throw a side session in Houston on Tuesday. The Yanks, Red Sox and Angels will be among the teams watching the Cuban defector.

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Mats would accept a one year deal?

Welcome back Hey-Dicki!!!!

"It ain't over till its over"---

How come no one covers Steve Smith?

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 9:44 AM EST reply actions

Maybe we can get both Hideki and Johnny back?

what of a hell of a team we will be next year should that happen.

Thank god the Yanks still want Wang back. I hope they work something out.

by nyyrocks29 on Dec 13, 2009 9:52 AM EST reply actions

Very unlikely Boras will respond to Cashman within two weeks

Matsui gets offered 1/$8M is my guess.

by Scooby Snacks on Dec 13, 2009 10:16 AM EST reply actions

You're gunna get sued for your article title!

I really hope they bring Wang back, but I don’t see it happening.

by Wraithpk on Dec 13, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions

Push the limits and blog dangerously.

by Scooby Snacks on Dec 13, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions

i'm taking a risk!

by Travis G on Dec 13, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions

I sort of hope the Angels land Halladay

They’ve lost Lackey and Figgins, so even with His Royness they’ll be a weaker team this year.

It also means that our prospects will be safe.

That said, if we DID give up Joba & Montero & Melky for Halladay, I’d find a way to rationalize it pretty quickly.

by PortlandYankee on Dec 13, 2009 10:32 AM EST reply actions

yea...

Since Lackey shut down the Yanks…really, the hell is the difference with Halladay? Him or Lackey will shut down the Yanks, its just one pitcher.

Them not having Aybar, Figgins, Lackey and Joe Saunders?

That’s a weaker team peoples. That’s why you don’t trade the house for one player.

Its one player.

"It ain't over till its over"---

How come no one covers Steve Smith?

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

I'm liking all these news

I’m really warming up to the Curtis Granderson Yankee era and even better, 1 more year of Godzilla. Whee!

The Jays really like Saunders that much? I’m a little scared of the teams that made it to the alcs and the ws landing Halladay. If not the Yankees, I hope the Mets pull something off.

by Peppered on Dec 13, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions

Look at matsui....Hell take the one year deal....

He just wants to play for us….here that johnny boy…….?

Godzillaaaaaa……

-Announcemen Forwarded To The Following: Boston Blowsox, New York Pets, Philadelphia Phonies, And Any Other Team Who Ain't The With The Empire.................

Getcha' Fuccin Rings Up........

by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 14, 2009 12:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions