Would you take Manny for $7 mil a year?

by jpoppejr on Feb 3, 2009 7:07 PM EST

So, let's say Manny agrees to a three year, $20 mil a year deal. If possible, would you move Matsui ($13 mil) and Nady ($6.55 mil), get some mid level minor leaguers and eat $7 mil of Matsui's salary? A net of $7 mil increase to the Yanks' payroll but how would the lineup look?:

Damon (LF), Jeter (SS), Manny (RF), Tex (1B), A-Rod (3B), Cano (2B), Posada (C), Swisher (DH), Melky (CF)

Probably not ideal.

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I would

I would take Manny for that. I think having a hitter like that we will bring home number 27 this year and to me that is worth and extra 7 million.

by alireza317 on Feb 3, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions

Some people don't want to face reality

But Manny isn’t coming to the Yanks. No way. No how. No chance.

by anaconda on Feb 3, 2009 11:16 PM EST reply actions

Especially not for $7 million

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Feb 4, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

uhh, Manny just rejected 1 year $25 mil deal.

by BTLove on Feb 4, 2009 12:20 AM EST reply actions

Agree

I agree that Manny will not be on the team. I just thought it was an interesting idea to get feedback on.

With the current FAs taking a major hit with their contracts (I mean $8 mil for Abreu?) I think the Yanks should make one more move. Not Manny but maybe they should resign Abreu for 2 years. He is a quality bat and would be much cheaper than Manny.

Although it would be great to get a top of the lineup guy. Not sure there are any out there.

Just want to mention that I am disappointed that the Yanks did not make a move for Wigginton. He just signed 2 years for $6 mil for a good utility player and solid bench guy that was reasonable.

by jpoppejr on Feb 4, 2009 12:36 AM EST reply actions