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Robinson Cano won't second a move to third base
> Tuesday, October 30th 2007, 4:00 AM > Print Email Suggest a Story With Alex Rodriguez joining the free-agent market, the Yankees are shopping for a new third baseman. The only third baseman on their roster is Wilson Betemit, though it is highly unlikely the brass will hand the position to someone it sees as a utility infielder. Robinson Cano, who played third base in the minors before ...
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Cano Not Interested In 3B
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... One problem with this option: Cano is not on board.  He said yesterday that he did not want to move back to his old position.  Of course, it's not his decision and if he wants to get paid he'll do what the Yankees tell him to do.  We saw this situation play out most recently with Alfonso Soriano, who didn't want to play outfield for the Nationals.  Still, you'd rather have the player in agreement with the team. ...

Who Will Be the Next Yankee Third Baseman?
FanHouse — ... where he's seen as a bit of a bust because of his contract. Good power, good glove and good speed. Cons - The Yankees prefer players who get on base to players like Beltre. His agent is Scott Boras. Robinson CanoPros - Played third base in the minor leagues and moving him would allow the Yanks to get someone like Orlando Hudson to play second base. Cons - Has said he won't move to third base. Wilson Betemit ...

Who’s on third? Part I: Candidates from within
N/A — ... Robinson Cano: There were a few rumors floating around that if Robbie considered a move to the hot corner, it would be easier to find a second-baseman. Not gonna happen. Cano, speaking on Sirius Satellite Radio Monday said, “I feel so comfortable at second base that right now I don’t want to play third base,” Cano said. “That’s something that I don’t want to do.” End of discussion. ...

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