Weekend Trade Rumors

We apologize for not having any updates over the weekend, but there really hasn't been anything but rumors. So, we will give you a rundown on what some of those rumors are.

• Saturday rumors were flying around about Curtis Granderson. Granderson hit 249/.327/.453 in 710 plate appearances this year. Those are not his best numbers but what is really striking is his numbers against lefties. The Yankees have to ask themselvesx how much would they be willing to give up for a guy who may possibly be a platoon player due to his numbers against lefties. And if the Yankees do acquire him, say goodbye to Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui.
• Speaking of Matsui, he says that he would be disappointed if he does not return to the Yankees. The Yankees are going to have to make a decision on who is more important to resign Damon or Matsui, because I only see one, if any, of them returning.
• Rumors continue to link the Yankees to John Lackey. I don't know if there should be anything read into that yet, being that a big-name player on the market the Yankees will always see what the price and if he fits their needs, but I don't see the Yankees handing out a big contract to him.
• Joel Sherman of the NY Post suggests that trade possibilities for the Yankees. One possibility would be making a deal for Magglio Ordonez/Granderson to replace Damon and Matsui. By doing this it would be cheaper than to resign them.
• Bob Klapisch of FOX Sports thinks the Yankees should consider extending Jeter's contract before it expires. I think the Yankees will take care of this situation under the radar, and before you know it Jeter will have a contract extension.
• Buster Olney thinks that Tigers RP Brandon Lyon could end up with a team like the Yankees as a setup man. I think this is not a bad idea, considering it seems Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain may be part of the rotation next year.

There are a lot of rumors and not much real news, and it is going to be like that probably until the Winter Meetings. We're going to continue to hear rumors about Holliday and Bay talking to the Yankees and Damon with the San Francisco Giants. We'll let you know if anything noteworthy happens.

For some real news, Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan and A's pitcher Andrew Bailey were named Rookie of the Years for their respective leagues today. Tommorow AL Cy Young is announced. I'd say Greinke wins over Felix Hernandez.

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