Non-Tender Is The Night
(Sorry, F. Scott Fitzgerald) The Yankees have non-tendered Chris Britton and Justin Christain, lowering their 40-man roster to 38 players.
Britton is certainly not a shock. The Yankees simply didn't like the guy and he would have been cut to make way for Sabathia anyway.
Christain is a bit more of a surprise to me just because he was a good spare outfielder and could have contributed next year. But, with Melky and Gardner ahead of him on the depth chart, it makes sense to clear space for Burnett with this move.
Assuming they sign one more pitcher, even if it is Pettitte, the Yankees will need to remove one more player from the 40-man. I assume that is going to be Duncan, but we will see.
Comments
The Astros have non tendered Ty Wigginton, and I think he would be a solid addition to the Yankees bench. He slugged over .500 last year, and can play first, third, and the outfield.
The Dodgers have non tendered Takashi Saito. Perhaps he would be worth an incentive laden contract?
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December 12, 2008 11:47 PM
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Tyler
I would be in total agreement, but his home/road splits scare me. Now, the guy has hit much better at home his whole career, so maybe it isn't Minute Maid Park, I am just not sure.
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December 13, 2008 12:04 AM
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