Minnesota, who also said they would not trade Santana to an American League team, later approached the Yankees about reinserting their original offer. This proves that every team has their price. Whether it be pitching, defense, or offense there is always a deal that could be worked.
The Red Sox changed their original offer for Santana as well, in an apparent dance-off with New York, further proving that everything is negotiable.
Considering that the Yankees just acquired Xavier Nady (centerfielder) to play outfield, one has got to wonder whom he is going to replace. Johnny Damon has played an outstanding left field with speed and a glove for two years.
Bobby Abreu has too many miscues in the outfield which have cost a lot of runs. He even has Reggie Jackson shaking his head, but the Yankees haven’t pulled him yet.
Maybe the Yanks put “X-Nad” in center, Cabrera in right (with the arm) and leave Damon in left. This would make Abreu the full time DH who could give rest to others.
On the other hand, Melky Cabrera could be traded to entice Toronto, as he was just offered in the post-season. This year, he has been in a bit of a slump at the plate. Slumps don’t last though and Melky did have a great year last year.
Shelley Duncan has played outfield, too. He made an impression last year but has slumped a little this year. With no real chance to recover, he was sent down.
Joe Girardi has said in the past that Ian Kennedy has lost his position on the rotation, and he was sent down to the minor leagues after struggling in the first couple of months. Well, he went nine innings and gave up one run recently, so he has regained some notoriety.
Phil Hughes is still around, though rehabbing a broken rib. Last year, he was a true gem and the Yankees have said he was their future star of the rotation, but more so than Roy Halladay?
There are other notables, including Kyle Farnsworth
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