GUESS WHAT HAPPENED TO VERNON WELLS...

So news has broke.  Big news... maybe even obvious news.  Vernon Wells has been designated for assignment.  According to Buster Olney:

The Yankees have designated Vernon Wells for assignment, as they create roster spots on their 40-man.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) January 10, 2014

So why is this happening? According to the Star Ledger: "Looking to clear space on their 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated outfielder Vernon Wells for assignment, ESPN reported. 'Thank you Yankees for opportunity to be part of such a storied franchise,' Wells said on Twitter on Friday afternoon."

So a space on the 40 man roster is now vacant... what comes next?

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