Yankees talking to LaTroy Hawkins

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Broken Bat Singles - Friday edition
Published 12/7/2007 by Ryne Crabb at The Transaction Guy
... Spurned by the high cost of Ron Mahay and David Riske, the Yankees have turned their focus on to LaTroy Hawkings. ...

Yankees talking to Hawkins
Published 12/7/2007 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Yankees talking to Hawkins I put a spiel on you Because you’re almost mine According to sources, the Yankee GM was in talks with the agent for free-agent righthander LaTroy Hawkins, one of the few relievers on the market who isn’t necessarily seeking a multiyear deal. The two sides have discussed a one-year pact in the range of $3.25 million-$3.5 million. Hawkins, who turns 35 on Dec. 21, posted a 3.42 ERA in 62 appearances with the NL champion Rockies last season. Hawkins has drawn interest from other teams, including the Tigers, Orioles and Rangers. ..."We have some ...

Yankees talking to LaTroy Hawkins
Published 12/7/2007 at MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... , one of the few relievers on the market who isn't necessarily seeking a multiyear deal. The two sides have discussed a one-year pact in the range of $3.25 million-$3.5 million according to the New York Daily News. Hawkins, who turns 35 on Dec. 21, posted a 3.42 ERA in 62 appearances with the NL champion Rockies last season. Hawkins has drawn interest from other teams, including the Tigers, Orioles and Rangers. Source: New York Daily News Related: ...

Friday Morning Rockpile: The Day After
Published 12/7/2007 by Russ <info@purplerow.com> at Purple Row: Front Page Posts
... Smith is no longer heading to the Rockies. In the "Mile High Watch" section of Ringolsby's latest article, we find out that one of the next step for the Rockies is to discuss a long-term deal with Tulo. And maybe Fuentes. We know who has priority there. Also in that piece, Mike Coolbaugh's memory will live on in the Texas League after having an award named after him. His brother, Scott, received the first award for TL coach of the year. The Yankees want LaTroy Hawkins for a one-year deal. Though, the more interesting news is that the Yanks ...

If there’s something happening here, what it is ain’t exactly clear
Published 12/7/2007 by egrissom at Philliesflow.com
... suggests the White Sox would be better off trying to add Juan Pierre than Rowand. I’d really like that to be true so I’m trying hard to see that one, but it’s just not happening. This article says that the Yankees are discussing a one-year deal with LaTroy Hawkins for about $3.5 million. Nearly all the talk has been about a starter for the Phils, but they need help in the pen as well. Topics: ...

Yankees Sign Ransom; Talking with Woodward and Hawkins
Published 12/7/2007 by Patrick at YanksBlog.com
... that the Yankees are close to another minor league deal with another 31 year old infielder. This time, it's Chris Woodward, who spent last season with the Braves. He hit .199/.252/.279 in 92 games. His career numbers are .243/.299/.375. Finally, Mark Feinsand reports that the Yankees have spoken with free agent reliever LaTroy Hawkins and the two have talked about a one year deal, worth between $3.25 and $3.5 million dollars. ...

The Daily Yankeeland
Published 12/7/2007 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... The Yankees have reportedly made a 1 year contract offer to free agent reliever, LaTroy Hawkins. We like the idea of a 1 year deal, but we're far from sold on Hawkins. The Yanks are still ...

Hideki, pitching still the hot topics
Published 12/7/2007 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
With the winter meetings now concluded and the holidays fast approaching, we expect the Yankee-related news to slow down a bit. Then again, this is the Yankees. And there are still a lot of issues that need to be addressed. For example, the bullpen. The ...

Report: Yankees Closing In On Hawkins
Published 12/7/2007 by Eli at MLB Rumors
The unknown team that engaged in talks with the agent of LaTroy Hawkins is believed to be the Yankees, according to the New York Daily News. I talked with someone close to Hawkins who said they were working on a contract the Meetings, so I expect a deal to get wrapped up soon. The Tigers were also showing interest in Hawkins, who is believed to be seeking a one to two year deal, worth 3 million dollars annually.

Yankees Bullpen Situation
Published 12/7/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Kepner says the Yanks checked in on LaTroy Hawkins, Ron Mahay, and Trever Miller but haven't made offers.  However, Mark Feinsand says the Yanks are talking to Hawkins about a one-year deal worth between $3.25-3.5MM. ...

LaTrine Hawkins?
Published 12/7/2007 by Brian at Depressed Fan
... If the Daily News is to be believed, the Yanks are interested in bringing LaTroy Hawkins in for some much-needed bullpen help. Hawkins put up solid numbers playing for the Rockies last season (3.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) and while I usually devalue pitching stats in the National League, especially the N.L. West, he did pitch half of his games at Coors. The only troubling number is his low k/9 rate, 4.7. ...

Rockies Bump Up Hawkins Offer
Published 12/8/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Hawkins made $3.25MM in 2007, and the Rockies declined a $3.75MM option on him for 2008.  Sounds like they'll have to come in around the option price to keep him.  Even worse, they already paid him a $250K buyout.  So it was an effective $3.5MM that they passed on.  That's right around the amount the Yankees reportedly offered. ...