MATSUI MAY 'WAIVE' BYE

• ummfada

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  How lame would it be to get traded and say no, stick around feeling like the organization does not want you... what is the point of a no trade clause?

  Posted 12/11/2007 [reply] [flag]

• Evil Empire

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  Note to Giants: there is no DH in the National League.

  Posted 12/11/2007 [reply] [flag]

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Matsui may waive no-trade clause in deal with Giants
Published 12/11/2007 at MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... as the designated hitter, Matsui's playing time would be reduced and could be the reason he wouldn't stand in the way of a trade. In order to approve a trade, the 33-year-old, who is owed $26 million across the next two years, could seek an extension from the Giants. Source: New York Post Related: ...

Broken Bat Singles, 12/11
Published 12/11/2007 by Ryne Crabb at The Transaction Guy
... We all know Hideki Matsui will waive his no-trade clause. However, in this same article is word the Yankees are interested in centerfielder Corey Patterson and starting pitching Kris Benson. ...

Matsui still the subject of trade talks
Published 12/11/2007 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
George King makes the Yankees' case to trade Hideki Matsui . We're still on the fence about trading him. Taking Hideki entirely out of the outfield decreases the production significantly. It's not like power will come from Johnny Damon or Melky Cabrera. Yes, there's a need for pitching, and it's a crowded DH spot, and they pay Matsui a lot, but we'd expect little return for Hideki, in light of his salary. But Matsui, though he slumped for awhile last season, is likely the Yanks' most consistent outfielder offensively. His career numbers are: .295 BA, .371 OBP, .485 SLG% -- and ...

Bronx Banter: And the Winner is...Doh!
Published 12/11/2007 at Baseball Toaster
George King has a story today about Hideki Matsui. Still no clear word on whether the Yanks will trade him or if he'll waive his no-trade clause. ...

The Daily Yankeeland
Published 12/11/2007 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... The Yankees are expected to finally announce Mariano Rivera's contract today, and A-Rod's sometime later in the week. Source ...

Matsui may waive NTC
Published 12/11/2007 by Ben K. at River Avenue Blues » River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees Blog
... According to George King, Matsui may be amenable to waiving his no-trade clause. I’d rather not see the Yanks ship out Hideki unless they can get some offensive returns in place. Counting on Jason Giambi to carry the DH spot will be a big mistake. ...

George King On Matsui
Published 12/11/2007 by Brian at Depressed Fan
This NY Post column is chock-full of Yankees rumor, innuendo, speculation and fabrication. The lingering rumor from the Winter Meetings has the Yanks in talks with the Giants, and the only name everyone can agree on is Hideki Matsui. ...

Around and Around We Go
Published 12/12/2007 by Class Act at Between the Lines
... struck me as misleading and ill-informed, if not flat-out wrong: *The Yankees and Giants could possibly make a deal involving Hideki Matsui , one that involves either pitchers Noah Lowry or Jonathan Sanchez . But would anyone really expect Matsui to waive his no-trade clause to leave the team of his dreams? Yes . ...