On Friday night in Tampa, Hank Steinbrenner spoke to the Associated Press as he has so often in the past few months.
This time, the topic was free agents and while the quote was short, it was telling and specific.
"Yes," Steinbrenner said when asked if an offer was made to Sabathia. "And we're prepared to make offers to Burnett and Lowe."
In addition to Joba Chamberlain and Chien Ming Wang the Yankees would do very well for themselves to secure two of the three pitchers Hank mentioned, plus either Andy Pettitte or Mike Mussina.
Sabathia is the undisputed top free agent pitcher though Derek Lowe’s value is often underestimated. For more on Lowe’s success read here.
Conversely, AJ Burnett’s potential is often cited as his upside, but his track record has given few indications of consistent success. For more on that read here.
Photo: Los Angeles Dodgers starter Derek Lowe throws during the first inning in Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Comments
ARE ALL THE PICHERS GETTING OFFERS RIGHT NOW
I hope We Can Get C C Sabathia cause he's a really good pitcher and he would be the right person for the New York Yankees to win the world series
Dalton, all arms are in play and no stone is unturned - especially the really good ones!
Gabe, CC's an instant difference maker that's for sure. He hasn't really done the big market thing before, but he's shown some poise and determination in the playoffs for sure.
I THINK THE YANKEES SHOULD GO ALL OUT FOR C.C.,AND OLIVER PEREZ.THAT COULD MOVE ANDY PETTETE TO BECOME A LONG RELIEVER!
John, I like the creativity but I'm not seeing Pettitte going long relief. But as long as Mussina retires, the Yanks will still need a fifth starter plus their 2 big free agents. And I do like Oliver Perez, but I would prefer Lowe if possible.
Not on this site yet, but people out there do seem to be going crazy about Peavey being in play for the Yanks. He's a possiblity now but not a probability so keep expectations low on that front.
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