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Madden: Brian mulling Hideki, Damon
Madden: Brian mulling Hideki, Damon
Even though their primary focus remains on the games themselves, Yankee GM Brian Cashman and his baseball operations staff are also engaged in an evaluation process of a half-dozen of their prospective free agents this postseason.
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More on the thrilla in the river
New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... of the three speedy bench guys the Yanks have on their postseason roster. Anyway, the series shifts to Cali tomorrow. It's a 4:13pm start time, and Andy Pettitte will go against Jered Weaver. It's a favorable matchup for the Halos, but the Yanks have been faced with unfavorable situations throughout these playoffs, and it hasn't bothered them one bit. So far, these playoffs have almost made the playoff layoff last season worth it. (Almost). In other news... * Come on now, really? An article about who to re-sign ? * Jerry Hairston is probably ...

Madden: Brian mulling Hideki, Damon
Full of Sports — Even though their primary focus remains on the games themselves, Yankee GM Brian Cashman and his baseball operations staff are also engaged in an evaluation process of a half-dozen of their prospective free agents this postseason. New York Yankees Fan Blog found this 7 hours ago on nydailynews.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Brian Cashman, Johnny Damon, John Madden

Odds & Ends: Mets, Yankees, Brewers
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Bill Madden of the New York Daily News expects the Yankees to re-sign either Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui as the team's regular DH, letting the other player go. Brian Cashman could then use that money to sign a left fielder who wouldn't be a defensive liability. ...

Holliday’s top choice the Bronx, says Davidoff
River Avenue Blues — ... Meanwhile, in the Bronx, Bill Madden checks in with the Yanks’ off-season preparations. Even though the team on the field is focused on their ultimate goal, the Front Office is busy assessing free agency. Madden believes the Yanks will resign either ...

Sabathia and Burnett showcase their cribs
Zell's Pinstripe Blog — ... sets an example / Watch Game 3 on the big screen in center Yanks take Game Two on another Angels’ fundamental mistake Yankees Short Hops: Game 2 / “He did it again! He did it again!” Girardi pens victorious ending / 31 Years Ago…Yesterday ALCS Game 2 postgame notes & quotes from Yankees & Angels General Joe Working His Pen This October With Magic Touch? Yankees GM Brian Cashman mulling Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon Angels: There Will Be A Game 6 In ...

Mastui > Posada > Damon?
The Yankee Universe — ... Also, to clarify, I’m speaking in regards to the designated hitter role in 2010—not left field. As Bill Madden notes, the Yankees see Damon as a “liability in the outfield” (the correct viewpoint), meaning that they’re willing to bring back one of the two—Matsui or Damon—as the 2010 DH. If the Yankees truly believe that Matsui is a better run producer than Damon, wouldn’t he then have the advantage? Then again, Damon can roam the outfield in a pinch and, despite his poor fielding, that does provide some roster flexibility when ...

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