No Option for Andy

by jscape2000 on Dec 3, 2007 5:32 PM EST in New York Yankees News

Pete Abe is reporting that Pettitte's new deal won't include an option for 2009.

It's a minor point on a great day, but we're likely to face as big an overhaul next offseason as we did this offseason.

Pettitte, Mussina, Giambi, Abreu, Farnsworth will all come off the books. Oh yeah, Carl Pavano, too.

Update [2007-12-3 19:8:43 by jscape2000]:: More good news from Yankeeland! A press release via Brother Peter:

The New York Yankees announced today they have signed catcher Jose Molina to a two-year contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated infielder Andy Phillips for assignment.

That warms my heart (if not my toes) on a blustery and bitter day. If you don't live in the Northeast, thank your lucky stars.

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With the exception of Andy

I'll be happy to let those guys go; Abreu more so for the possibility of Type A compensation, as I am pleased with his performance. We should get some draft picks back for these guys, but I think Moose would be the most likely to comeback.

Nuke the whales. Save Phil Hughes!

by marcbouch9 on Dec 3, 2007 5:41 PM EST reply actions

Not worried

We'll have Joba in his second year as a starter, ready to take on more innings. Wang will be Wang. Kennedy or Hughes (depending on who gets traded) will also have a year's experience under their belt. Santana, most likely heading to NY, will be Santana. That leaves one spot open in a good FA year.

by docgonzo on Dec 3, 2007 5:51 PM EST reply actions

Is Pavano a Yankee?

Didn't he play for the Marlins at some point? Didn't realize we'd signed him. When does he start pitching?

I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque

by LateInningRelief on Dec 3, 2007 5:57 PM EST reply actions

he's got

Opening Day Starter written all over him.

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Dec 3, 2007 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

Heh

Oh, the irony...

by PsiFighter37 on Dec 3, 2007 7:46 PM EST up reply actions

Don't trade Hughes

Boston is not going to give Santana 150 mil. Thank god AP is coming back.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Dec 3, 2007 6:07 PM EST reply actions

I can't wait until next winter

It will suck to lose Andy, but damn it will be great to get rid of the rest of the pile of crap on that list!

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Dec 3, 2007 6:57 PM EST reply actions

uh...first base?

So designating Phillips for assignment means what? Release, trade or outright to minors once clearing waivers? Who's on first now? Giambi full tiime? Did I miss something?

by mrljdavid on Dec 3, 2007 9:12 PM EST reply actions

Shelley/Betemit platoon

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Dec 3, 2007 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

And watch

Miranda will get a glance in spring training.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Dec 4, 2007 2:06 AM EST up reply actions

It only sucks

that we have no D at first, now that Minky and Andy is gone.

re-sign Jaret Wright

by yankeechaser on Dec 3, 2007 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

ah...okay

Thanks...I guess i did miss something....

by mrljdavid on Dec 3, 2007 9:38 PM EST reply actions

Major Overhaul ... Of what?

Dead wood.
With the exception of Pettitte, and possibly Abreu (but not at his asking price) there isn't one guy I'd give a rat's ass for.

We are draining the swamp after this season, and it's a beautiful thing!

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Dec 4, 2007 11:27 AM EST reply actions

here here!

You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle

by NumberSeven on Dec 4, 2007 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

Whooo

80 million coming off the books after this coming year. 26 more at least in the year after that.

Hopefully the Yanks will have an OF of Gardner/Jackson/Tabata/Melky and a rotation of Hughes/Joba/Wang/Kennedy/Horne + Betances and a payroll of 140 (assuming Tex is signed).

by randomize on Dec 4, 2007 12:27 PM EST reply actions

I

would really love to see our team look like that in a couple years

re-sign Jaret Wright

by yankeechaser on Dec 4, 2007 5:26 PM EST up reply actions

Poor planning?

Surely Andy has some trade bait value. He was more than adequate as a starter and defensive late inning replacement, just lost to an overcrowded position on this team.

If he goes DFA, that trade value drops to zero. Was somebody asleep at the switch or am I missing something?

We did better 'cause we got better...Yogi

by mickey07 on Dec 4, 2007 1:24 PM EST reply actions