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Yanks Won't Offer Any Player Arbitration
Yanks Won't Offer Any Player Arbitration
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — According to The Star-Ledger , the Yankees announced today that they will not be offering arbitration to... any of their eligible players. Those players include Johnny Damon, Jerry Hairston Jr., Eric Hinske, Hideki Matsui, Jose Molina, Xavier Nady and Andy Pettitte. It's the second year in a row ... (more) Yanks Won't Offer Any Player Arbitration

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Good News? Damon Thinks So
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Yankees don't offer any free agents arbitration
Yanks decline arbitration on three.
Yanks decline arbitration on three.
5 hours ago at The Sommer Frieze
Yanks Won't Offer Any Player Arbitration
You'll Get Nothing And Like It
You'll Get Nothing And Like It
fackyouk.blogspot.com — With a hat tip to RAB , Joel Sherman tweets that the Yankees have declined to offer... arbitration to any of their free agents. While this makes perfect sense for unclassified free agents such as Hideki Matsui, Eric Hinske, Jerry Hairston Jr, and Jose Molina, not offering arbitration to Johnny ... (more) You'll Get Nothing And Like It
Yankees make no arbitration offers
yankees.lhblogs.com — Joel Sherman of the Post is reporting (tweeting?) that the Yankees have decided not to offer arbitration... to any of their free agents. UPDATE, 5:03 p.m.: A few minutes later comes official word from the Yankees: The Yankees announced today they will ... (more) Yankees make no arbitration offers
Arbitration decisions today
Arbitration decisions today
pinstripealley.com — Of the four major names, how many will be offered arbitration? There's Johnny Damon (type A), Hideki... Matsui (unranked), Andy Pettitte (B) and Xavier Nady (B, somehow). Joel Sherman expects the Yankees to decline to offer arbitration to Damon, Matsui and Pettitte. I could see that. Damon and ... (more) Arbitration decisions today
As The Arbitration Deadline Approaches, What’s in Store for Damon and Pettitte?
mvn.com — The arbitration deadline is midnight, so every team has to decide which players they will offer arbitration... to, and which they won't. It is an interesting day because it hints at what the team's offseason plans are. I touched on this back in October , but have since changed my mind. I predicted ... (more) As The Arbitration Deadline Approaches, What’s in Store ...
3UP: Damon, Cora and Jeter
nypost.com — 1. The Yankees almost certainly will not offer arbitration today to Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy... Pettitte. That pushes each of them a little closer to the door, specifically Damon. If Damon were offered arbitration, he would have had a very ... (more) 3UP: Damon, Cora and Jeter
Matsui needs to be let go
Matsui needs to be let go
lennysyankees.com — I just glanced over at my on-going poll and I was disappointed to see the vote so... close. This was a no-brainer for me. The Yankees have to let Hideki Matsui go to free up the DH spot for this aging team. The Yankees were lucky to avoid major injuries to their core offensive players last ... (more) Matsui needs to be let go
Olney: Matsui’s marketability not a factor
Olney: Matsui’s marketability not a factor
riveraveblues.com — Baseball teams dream of signing players who pay for themselves. It’s a rarity, of course, but a... player like Hideki Matsui , as the Yankees learned over the past seven years, brings with him marketing opportunities from Japan which help off-set ... (more) Olney: Matsui’s marketability not a factor
Monday Night Open Thread: Marketability Won't Be A Factor With Matsui
Monday Night Open Thread: Marketability Won't Be A Factor With Matsui
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — - This comes from Buster Olney's Twitter earlier today: Heard this: Matsui’s attraction as a marketable asset... is no factor for the Yankees. It is about getting the right player at the right price. As a fan you hope that this is always the case. A team should never make a decision based on ... (more) Monday Night Open Thread: Marketability Won't Be A ...
Olney: Potential Additional Revenue Not a Factor in Matsui Decision
yanksblog.com — On Twitter, Buster Olney posted this: Heard this: Matsui's attraction as a marketable asset is no factor... for the Yankees. It is about getting the right player at the right price. This seems pretty straightforward. The right player for the righ... (more) Olney: Potential Additional Revenue Not a Factor in ...
Orioles in on H. Takahashi
npbtracker.com — Sponichi is reporting that Baltimore is looking at free agent lefty Hisanori Takahashi, where he would potentially... re-join former Yomiuri teammate Koji Uehara. There’s no indication of whether the O’s view Takahashi as a starter or ... (more) Orioles in on H. Takahashi
Twitter / Buster Olney: Heard this: Matsui's attra ...
Twitter / Buster Olney: Heard this: Matsui's attra ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Heard this: Matsui's attraction as a marketable asset is no factor for... the Yankees. It is about getting the right player at the right price. about 3 hours ago from web Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Footer 2009 ... (more) Twitter / Buster Olney: Heard this: Matsui's attra ...
The start of a new dynasty? What will it take?
The start of a new dynasty? What will it take?
zellspinstripeblog.com — The Yankees recent World Series victory got me thinking about the birth of a new dynasty. Some... say it’s impossible to build a dynasty these days with all the different teams out there and the competitive free agent market. We saw the Bronx Bombers build a dynasty in the late 90’s, ... (more) The start of a new dynasty? What will it take?
Top 10 Baseball Non-Steriod Controversies Of Past Decade
Top 10 Baseball Non-Steriod Controversies Of Past Decade
foulpole2foulpole.com — The World Baseball Classic is my #1 non-steriod controversy. Several media outlets are releasing their “Best Of’s”... lists for the past year and decade. Yahoo! Sports has released a couple already, but one I wanted to comment on was their “Top 10 Baseball Non-Steroid Controversies”. Here is ... (more) Top 10 Baseball Non-Steriod Controversies Of Past Decade
HAPPY TURDUCKEN, HERM'S PERM! Dammit, this is tiresome.
HAPPY TURDUCKEN, HERM'S PERM! Dammit, this is tiresome.
hermsperm.blogspot.com — How many of you love the movie "Clovervield?" If you don't, then stop reading Herm's Perm. I'm... serious. J.J. Abrams worked hard on that movie. That film conquered Godzilla in one try. When else have the Americans dominated the Japanese so decisively. Oh. Hiroshima. Uhhhh.....  ... (more) HAPPY TURDUCKEN, HERM'S PERM! Dammit, this is tiresome.
The Reality of the Yanks Standing Pat
The Reality of the Yanks Standing Pat
nybaseballdigest.com — I think Brian Cashman is doing the right thing by letting it be known he will be... doing the calling this free agent season. As I mentioned earlier this week there is nothing wrong with letting the market develop. Ken Davidoff believes the way in which the Yankees and Red Sox do business makes ... (more) The Reality of the Yanks Standing Pat
PODCAST: Possible Collusion in MLB, South Florida as a Viable Market, Hideki Matsui
PODCAST: Possible Collusion in MLB, South Florida as a Viable Market, Hideki Matsui
bizofbaseball.com — Wednesday evening, I had the chance to talk to Mike Silva of NY Baseball Digest at length... about a number of topics, including my article on possible collusion in MLB (see MLB Can't Have Their Cake and Eat it Too (Revenue-Sharing) ), which touched on the last released revenue-sharing figures for ... (more) PODCAST: Possible Collusion in MLB, South Florida as a ...
Hall’s Display of Glory
Hall’s Display of Glory
zellspinstripeblog.com — Below you can see some pictures taken of the display involving Yankees artifacts from the 2009 World... Series at Cooperstown. Hat tip goes to Mark Feinsand . Posted in Nonsense, Yankees Miscellaneous Tagged: Hideki Matsui (more) Hall’s Display of Glory
Tuesday Night Open Thread: Yanks Sign Dominican Prospect
Tuesday Night Open Thread: Yanks Sign Dominican Prospect
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — - Baseball America is reporting that the Yankees have signed Dominican center fielder Eladio Moronta, and the... deal was confirmed by a team official. MLB had suspended Moronta for one year earlier this year for misrepresenting his age, then lifted the suspension on September 28 after Moronta ... (more) Tuesday Night Open Thread: Yanks Sign Dominican Prospect
Cashman, Girardi speak at DVD premier
Cashman, Girardi speak at DVD premier
lennysyankees.com — The official World Series DVD premiered last night (my friend who went said he liked it )... at the Ziegfield Theatre in New York city, and Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi spoke to the media from the red carpet beforehand. The big news is Cashman announced he will deal with Yankees FAs ... (more) Cashman, Girardi speak at DVD premier
Monday Night Open Thread: Yanks Recognized For HOPE Week
Monday Night Open Thread: Yanks Recognized For HOPE Week
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Saw this over at NYY Fans dot com and thought I'd share it with you. It's a... desktop wallpaper that shows Godzilla destroying Citizens Bank Park. (here's the full size version ) - The Yanks were named as 2009 honorees at the 11th annual National Sportsmanship Awards on for their work with ... (more) Monday Night Open Thread: Yanks Recognized For HOPE Week
Hisanori Takahashi
rotoworld.com — Takahashi, 34, recently declared himself a free agent after completing his 10th season with the Yomiuri Giants.... Newman cites reports out of Japan that have linked him to the Giants and Rangers, however he has been quoted as saying he'd like to end up ... (more) Hisanori Takahashi
Who should be the Yankees DH?
Who should be the Yankees DH?
hardballtimes.com — In a piece at River Ave. Blues yesterday, Mike Axisa wrote at length about the Yankees DH... situation. There's a faction of the fan base that would like to see the team promote from within, and make Cuban defector Juan Miranda the regular DH next season, while giving frequent half-days off to the ... (more) Who should be the Yankees DH?
Talk About Missing A Deadline: NY Daily News Writer’s Story About Game 1 Of World Series Just Published
Talk About Missing A Deadline: NY Daily News Writer’s Story About Game 1 Of World Series Just ...
sportressofblogitude.com — In this crazy world, what’s the big deal about story being a couple of weeks late, right?... He got it done, I guess that’s what should count. I’m sure in some sort of mix-up, the New York Daily News just published a story by sports writer Peter Botte regarding the controversial ... (more) Talk About Missing A Deadline: NY Daily News Writer’s ...
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Forced to Wear Evil Jersey
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Forced to Wear Evil Jersey
the700level.com — Last time we heard from New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg he was off telling horrible jokes... at the expense of Jimmy Rollins' expense. Well Philadelphia's own Micheal Nutter was up in NYC settling their World Series bet. Instead of the overplayed food for food angle, Nutman and Bloomie ... (more) Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Forced to Wear Evil Jersey
Matsui and Pacquiao: Victories for Asian Athleticism
Matsui and Pacquiao: Victories for Asian Athleticism
thesportsbank.net — By Ann Binlot Growing up as a child of Asian immigrants in California, I wasn’t exactly encouraged... to be an athlete. When I was young, my father enrolled me in piano lessons instead of having me join a t-ball or soccer team. Most of the Asians that did play sports during my high ... (more) Matsui and Pacquiao: Victories for Asian Athleticism
World Series viewership way up overseas
yankees.lhblogs.com — According a press release from Major League Baseball, the 2009 World Series was broadcast by 54 of... MLB’s international radio and television partners. That spans 15 languages and 233 countries and territories. The viewership was up considerably ... (more) World Series viewership way up overseas
Free Agency Means Free Choice
Free Agency Means Free Choice
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Johnny Damon poses a most intriguing case as the Yankees embark on free agency.... (more) Free Agency Means Free Choice
The 40 Man and Free Agents
The 40 Man and Free Agents
pinstripealley.com — More photos » by M. Spencer Green - AP Browse more photos »   Chad Jennings points... out that the Yanks currently have 39 players on the 40-man roster . Assuming that they non-tender Chien Ming ... (more) The 40 Man and Free Agents
Matsui's future
Matsui's future
pinstripealley.com — by Koji Sasahara - AP View full size photo » Hideki Matsui must have wondered what he... did to deserve such a cruel fate. He left the Japanese major leagues seven years ago to prove himself against the best in the world. ... (more) Matsui's future
Matsui's Value Off The Field
Matsui's Value Off The Field
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Anthony McCarron : While Matsui was earning $73 million in salary over seven seasons in pinstripes,... he helped build Yankee - and Major League Baseball - business in Japan and the Bronx, whether by prompting Japanese companies to buy advertising signs at Yankee Stadium or drawing Japanese ... (more) Matsui's Value Off The Field
KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding common ground with Damon. Pettitte's return should work out, Matsui less of a priority.
KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding common ground with Damon. Pettitte's ...
twitter.com — KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding common ground with Damon. Pettitte's return should work out,... Matsui less of a priority. (more) KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding ...
Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
riveraveblues.com — We’ve been talking a lot about Hideki Matsui over the last few weeks. In the waning days... of his most recent Yankee contract, he wowed us all in Game 6 of the World Series and won MVP accolades because of it. Now, the Yankees are faced with a ... (more) Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
Good Take On Matsui
Good Take On Matsui
metspolice.com — Last winter I mentioned how A-Rod is so much more to the Yankees than his numbers.  He's... a TV show, he is merchandise, he's the backpage.   Mike Silva has a great take on Matsui in NY Baseball Digest.   Among other things, if Matsui brings with him $10 million in ads and some ... (more) Good Take On Matsui
Free Agent Team
Free Agent Team
baseballmusings.com — Peter Abraham is holding a contest for fun where you create a team from the free agent... class . The only thing I’d like to see Peter add is how much you would pay each player (money is no object in the contest, however). Entries are due Sunday night. Looking at Peter’s team, I ... (more) Free Agent Team
Matsui,  Damon, Pettitte set to hit open market
Matsui, Damon, Pettitte set to hit open market
nypost.com — The valued opinions have been voiced from the scouting arm of the world champion Yankees universe. Nevertheless,... that doesn’t mean at 12:01 tomorrow morning general manager Brian Cashman will be dialing free agents with a fistful of the Steinbrenner... (more) Matsui, Damon, Pettitte set to hit open market
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
crawfishboxes.com — While looking at stats to see where the Astros have room for improvement in 2010, I noticed... something odd.  Kazuo Matsui has bizarre splits (insert tasteless anal fissure joke here).  For his career, Kazuo has basically hit right-handed ... (more) Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has... decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
myteamrivals.typepad.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has... decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
Of course the Yankees are going to re-sign Hideki Matsui: he pays for himself
Of course the Yankees are going to re-sign Hideki Matsui: he pays for himself
bases.nbcsports.com — Via MLB Trade Rumors comes a Tweet from NPB Tracker in which it is claimed that Hideki... Matsui's mere presence on the New York Yankees accounts for "at least" $15 million in annual revenue.  NPB bases this assertion on a report that's... (more) Of course the Yankees are going to re-sign Hideki ...
Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap
Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap
metspolice.com — Thought this was interesting....it covers a lot of recurring issues in baseball, and discusses how teams like... the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox would never vote yes on cutting the season back to 154 games. Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap Personally I think the season is too ... (more) Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap
npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m in revenue if Matsui leaves: http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/news/091119/mla0911190504003-n1.htm
npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m in revenue if Matsui leaves: ...
twitter.com — npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m in revenue if Matsui leaves: http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/news/091119/mla0911190504003-n1.htm... (more) npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m ...
More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
nybaseballdigest.com — A theme that may become part of the Yankees decision making process is the revenue stream that... Hideki Matsui’s creates. After much thought I think off the field financial considerations are just as important as his homers, RBI’s, and batting average. NYBD contributor Frank Russo wrote ... (more) More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — The Yankees' off-season plans could include taking a chance on a starting pitcher.... (more) And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
pinstripealley.com — July 30, 2008: Jorge Posada had rotator cuff surgery September 22, 2008: Hideki Matsui had surgery on... his left knee October 7, 2008: Mariano Rivera had surgery on his throwing shoulder May 10, 2009: Alex Rodriguez has the first of two surgeries to repair his hip- upon review, the injury ... (more) Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
Perry: Yanks should worry about Damon, not Matsui
Perry: Yanks should worry about Damon, not Matsui
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Dayn Perry of FOX Sports put out his list of ten offseason moves that need to be... made. Number five covers the Yankees, specifically their outfield. 5. The Yankees should worry about Johnny Damon and not Hideki Matsui. The reigning champs have some decisions to make. They need to coax Andy ... (more) Perry: Yanks should worry about Damon, not Matsui
Can The Yanks Afford To Lose Matsui?
Can The Yanks Afford To Lose Matsui?
nybaseballdigest.com — On the night of the Yankees Game 6 World Series clinching win, I received the following email... from a friend of mine who is a scout for an NL Central team. “Hey Frank, Congrats man on your team’s 27th Championship! They really deserved it! I think the Yanks will have to seriously ... (more) Can The Yanks Afford To Lose Matsui?
Matsui in Demand
npbtracker.com — Before free agent Hideki Matsui begins receiving calls for his service on the field, he’ll have a... different set of suitors to field offers from: companies seeking him for endorsements. According to reports, since the MVP performance in the World ... (more) Matsui in Demand
New York Yankees---Hot Stove Preview
paullebowitz.com — The Yankees have to decide between Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui or other options. Included are players... to possibly pursue via trade and free agency and which players could be dealt to fill holes. They need a durable starting pitcher, a utility INF/OF (Mark DeRosa) and a younger/better CF/LF. (more) New York Yankees---Hot Stove Preview
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