Jorge Posada wants 4-year deal; waits on Yanks, Mets
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Pettitte out, for now
Published 11/6/2007 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
... age and pitching is for them to add offense wherever they can. Both first base and third base are open. Having more than just a pretty glove at each would help the Yankees absorb the loss of Scott Boras's most infamous client without having to pray for a pitching miracle. Goldman is right (as usual). Except we'd note that we don't hear or see or read anyone saying the Yanks can replace A-Rod with any ol' third baseman and be just fine. The Daily News ' Mark Feinsand reports that Jorge Posada is going to make the Yanks work to retain his services. Posada is angling ...
Posada Wants 4-Year Deal
Published 11/6/2007 by Steve Lombardi at WasWatching.com
From the Daily News -
Posada appears ready to make the Yankees work for his services, according to sources familiar with the discussions, as the five-time All-Star catcher plans to wait until he can hear offers from other teams before making a decision.
Posada and the rest of his fellow free agents can begin fielding offers from other teams a week from today, though clubs are free to express their interest in free agents now without discussing money.
After the Yankees opted not to give Posada a contract extension during spring training, ...
Jorge Posada wants 4-year deal; waits on Yanks, Mets
Published 11/6/2007 by Jim Jacobs at Yankees baseball blog
... Brian Cashman's top priority of getting Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera re-signed remains the same, but at least one of those Yankee stalwarts isn't inclined to make it that easy on the Bombers. Posada appears ready to make the Yankees work for his services, according to sources familiar with the discussions, as the five-time All-Star catcher plans to wait until he can hear offers from other teams before making a decision. Continue ...
Schilling, Santana, and The Mariano Staying Put?
Published 11/6/2007 by Jeff Kallman at The MLB Source
... That would settle one of two Yankee problems for now. The other: Jorge Posada, who’s wanting a four-year deal and might just be willing to let other teams whisper sweet nothings into his ear before making his move, especially with the crosstown Mets said to have eyes for the Yankee stalwart. ...
N.Y. Daily News: Jorge Posada wants 4-year deal; waits on Yanks, Mets
Published 11/6/2007 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
N.Y. Daily News: Jorge Posada wants 4-year deal; waits on Yanks, Mets Or as Lombardi points out ..."the last time the Yankees had a 40-year old catch a game for them was 1904 (Deacon McGuire).” Brian Cashman’s top priority of getting Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera re-signed remains the same, but at least one of those Yankee stalwarts isn’t inclined to make it that easy on the Bombers. Posada appears ready to make the Yankees work for his services, according to sources familiar with the discussions, as the five-time All-Star catcher plans to wait until he can hear ...
Posada looking for a four-year deal
Published 11/6/2007 by JMM at MY BASEBALL BIAS
From the Daily News:
Posada appears ready to make the Yankees work for his services, according to sources familiar with the discussions, as the five-time All-Star catcher plans to wait until he can hear offers from other teams before making a decision.
The biggest sticking point for Posada may wind up being the length of a deal, as the 36-year-old is seeking a four-year pact, according to sources, who said the Yankees have internally discussed an offer of three years and $40 million. With the Mets ...
Posada wants four years
Published 11/6/2007 by Andrew Fletcher at Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog
... The biggest sticking point for Posada may wind up being the length of a deal, as the 36-year-old is seeking a four-year pact, according to sources, who said the Yankees have internally discussed an offer of three years and $40 million. With the Mets expected to be one of the teams in the bidding, Posada plans to see what his market value is, though the Yankees likely will do whatever they must in order to retain the popular 11-year veteran. (New York Daily News) ...
Moving Right Along....
Published 11/7/2007 by mr. met at the metropolitans
... Again, any big bid on Posada for the Mets would be a mistake. Really, the guy had his best year by far and should only stand to go downhill from his 2004 to 2006 numbers. I'm sorry, this would be a disaster. ...
Ryan Dempster, Starter
Published 11/7/2007 by Wrigleyville at wrigleyville23
... Carlos Marmol, Bob Howry and Kerry Wood (should he re-sign) are the officially mentioned would-be successors, though I liked them in their roles last year. No mention of Mariano Rivera, as the Daily News implies he's headed back to the Yankees.
Some rumors gaining steam at meetings
Published 11/7/2007 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
... . Speaking of negotiating stances, Jorge Posada is apparently seeking a four-year deal . We're sorry, are you, or are you not a 36-year-old catcher? The Yanks are littered with DHs this season, precisely because of all the bad long-term deals they got stuck with. But, Posada (and his agent) see the gaping hole the Yanks would have at catcher without him, and they're sticking it to the team. We love Posada as much as the next guy, but he's really in the realm of a two-year deal these days, and certainly not four. Our (collective) head hurts. Can these roster issues just be ...
Pitches Great! Less Schilling!
Published 11/7/2007 by redsock at The Joy of Sox
... with Alex Rodriguez. Right now, Wilson Betemit is pencilled in as the Chokers' 3B next year. That will likely change by March, but whoever they get will be a huge downgrade from Mr. McBluelips. ... Jorge Posada says he'll listen to other offers before making any decision re the MFY. Sources say the Chokers are considering offering 3/40, while Dumbo is looking for four years. ... Andy Pettitte ...
News: Posada Wants to Stay with Yankees
Published 11/12/2007 by Matthew Cerrone at MetsBlog.com
... According to Mark Feinsand in the Daily News, Posada is seeking a four-year deal, with his major concern being the length of the deal. However, yesterday, according to the ...
