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Javy el Jankee (so long, Melky)

Interwebs are full of rumors of a Yankee reunion with Javier Vazquez.

Word is Vazquez and (lousy) reliever Boone Logan for Melky, minor league lefty Mike Dunn, and maybe A-baller Arodys Vizcaino.  Vizcaino and Melky would hurt, but I always like Javy.  He got run out of town for having a lousy second half and being part of the Kevin Brown-Johnny Damon Game 7 in the Year We Shall Not Name.

He's had a WHIP of 1.20 over the last 5 seasons and averaged 213 IP.  You wanted an ace, Brian Cashman delivered an ace for spare parts and projections.

I don't know the budget situation, but this could reopen the door for Johnny Damon.

Update (10:15):

Says Sam Borden:

For the bargain price of Melky, Mike Dunn and (apparently) the other A-Rod, Arodys Vizcaino, Cashman has:

1. Given the Yankees rotation incredible depth.
2. Likely pushed the Yankees toward a resolution on the Joba to the pen question.
3. Retained financial flexibility for next offseason and beyond (Vazquez’s contract is up after 2010).
4. Relieved a glut of extra outfielders.

Strengthening the bullpen by adding to the rotation is an important part of this move.  The more I think about it, the more I like it.

Goodbye, Melky.  League average is so often under-appreciated.

Update (11:16):

Says Joel Sherman:

The Yankees project Vazquez as a Type-A free agent next winter, so they can offer arbitration and - if it's rejected - get 2 high picks to begin replenishing the system.