BRENDAN RYAN EXERCISED...

Yup, you guessed it, there's more to that sentence.

Brendan Ryan exercised his player option for 2016.  And for me personally, I'm thrilled.

According to the New York Daily News, "Ryan exercised his $1 million player option for 2016, planning on another year in pinstripes as a backup infielder."

Now, there's more to this, and I didn't realize it and found it interesting.

"Although Ryan exercised his option — the Yankees had already declined their $2 million option on him — it doesn’t guarantee that he will be with the team when the season opens. The Yankees could trade or release him at any time, though they would be obligated to pay him the full $1 million."

That's baseball.  I'll tell you what though, it's my take that it would be wise to keep Ryan around.  He's a good soldier. He does whatever the Yankees need.  That's important and should not be overlooked.

If you want to read more about Brendan, be sure to check out EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: BRENDAN & SHARYN RYAN.

Yes BYB freaks... they will wear BYB apparel soon.  Sharyn promised me!

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