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General managers set to light hot stove
Greetings from Chicago, where the general managers meetings will kick off on Monday morning. I don't even know if we're technically in Chicago, since the event is taking place at the O'Hare Airport Hilton, which is attached to the terminal. I landed, got my bag, walked about 100 yards underground and checked into the hotel. I don't think I'll see the outside during the three-day meetings. Pretty glamorous stuff, eh? As for the meetings, they're typically not much more than a chance for the GMs ...
Yanks' Cashman Won't Be Swayed
Yanks' Cashman Won't Be Swayed
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said he would not be influenced by the strong World Series performances... of the pending free agents Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon. (more) Yanks' Cashman Won't Be Swayed
New York Yankees looking at John Lackey - MLB - SI.com
New York Yankees looking at John Lackey - MLB - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — CHICAGO -- The world champion Yankees have top free-agent pitcher John Lackey on their free-agent shopping list,... sources said. The Yankees aren't expected to be as aggressive this winter on the free market as last offseason and they haven't firmed up ... (more) New York Yankees looking at John Lackey - MLB - SI.com
Rotation Depth is a Must
Rotation Depth is a Must
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Last offseason, we got a complete overhaul of the pitching rotation. After the debacle of the 2004-2008... rotations, it was clear that the Yanks needed some help. So, Brian Cashman took advantage of a strong pitching market and went out and got C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett for the rotation. The ... (more) Rotation Depth is a Must
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