YANKEE RUMORS: SANCHEZ, CROSBY & OVERBAY

We all know that the Yankees have "hinted" that they are "not done yet."  We have heard Hal Steinbrenner say it.  We have noticed Brian Cashman making minor moves, but not "Yankee type" moves that we're used to.  That being said, they are trying to better the club as we are just a week or so away from Opening day.

The most recent report of trying to get extra corner infield help comes from Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, HERE, who, doesn't actually know if the guys he suggests are available, but "wonders".  Like for instance, he suggests Gaby Sanchez of the Pittsburgh Pirates.   I guess this is kind of like me who wrote that now that guys like Bobby Crosby and Dallas McPherson were released, read HERE and HERE, they would be available too.

(In Photo: Bobby Crosby)
The difference is those guys are considered free agents and really are available.  Anyway... I'm sure the Yankees are looking at everyone is my point, I'm not quite sure Heyman's helping, but whatever. It's an educated guess and he's a baseball insider... I'm just a blogger... but all ideas makes sense.

(In Photo: Lyle Overbay)
Nick Carardo of the Boston Globe reports (HERE) that the Yankees have actually scouted Lyle Overbay. I find that appealing believe it or not. According to Cafardo: "Tuesday is the big day for Lyle Overbay. He has an opt-out in his contract Tuesday and right now, barring a big couple of games (he was in the lineup today vs. the Blue Jays) he probably would make the Red Sox.

If the Red Sox don't elect to keep him on the major league roster but want to send him to the minors, they have to pay him a $100,000 bonus as required by the new collective bargaining agreement.

But it appears Overbay will have other options.

The Yankees may need a lefthanded compliment to Juan Rivera at first base. Yankee scouts have been watching Overbay closely."

Now, truth be told, I have no problem giving Overbay a shot, but let's be realistic. I just don't know if the Red Sox would be willing to give up anyone to the Yankees.  Same thing goes for the Yankees giving up guys to the Red Sox...it ain't happening.  But we'll see, the Sox may think Overbay is damaged goods. I guess we wait until Tuesday to find out.

Just know this everyone... the Yankees may pick up a few pieces to finalize the puzzle, but I just don't see that spectacular name and you guys are smart enough to know that as well. 

That being said, things in Spring Training are slowly coming together for our Yankees and we are molding a team, whomever they may be, for the 2013 season.  Go with it, because the games are going to soon matter.... and I can't wait.

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DALLAS MCPHERSON WAS RELEASED. HERE COME THE YANKS...

It's been reported that Dallas McPherson was released by the Dodgers, read HERE, and all indications are the Yankees will no doubt, "kick the tires", "sniff the hydrant" or "feel the melons" when it comes to McPherson.  Remember, the Yankees are "not done yet" according to Hal Steinbrenner and with Mark Teixeira out and McPherson being a first and third baseman... no doubt they will look into him.  Plus... he's cheap. 

Not sure if McPherson could add anything more that Dan Johnson could, but at this point I feel like if I at least "mention" newly released first or third basemen, like Bobby Crosby HERE... maybe it will either come true or... "jinx" the idea, depending on if it can benefit us or not. Look, I'm at a loss right now and I just am not so sure what or who will work to spark the Yankees this spring.

(In Photo: Dallas Green)
Last time we had a "Dallas" on the team... it was Dallas Green in 1989... right?

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WILL THE YANKEES PURSUE BOBBY CROSBY?

Just a quick note... and not one that I want to bring you. That being said, it's one, that if you wear the thinking cap of the Yankee brass right now... you have a framework for the making of a bunch of players who come together with the same goal, but when you look at them on paper, they seem like a bunch of misfits. Am I right? Dan Johnson? Juan Rivera? Brennan Boesch?  You feel me so far?

If I'm the Yankees, I now pursue newly released Bobby Crosby.  Not because he's good, but because he's 33 and cheap.

Yes, Bobby Crosby has been released by the Milwaukee Brewers just hours ago, read HERE, and again, it is my feeling as a Yankee fan knowing everything I know and feel about my team right now, that we will at least sniff around the hydrant of Bobby Crosby.  Why? Because he's unemployed and he's vulnerable and knowing the Yankees, they are thinking they can get him at next-to-nothing to fill-in at first base for an ailing Mark Teixeira.  Plus, they already tried with Derrek Lee and Scott Rolen and they are not coming to the Bronx.  At least Crosby is closer to baseball right now than they are.

Why am I posting this? I'm doing it because I want to jinx it.  I am hoping if I do this, they WON'T pursue Bobby Crosby.  No offense to Bobby, I'm sure he's a great teammate... I just want something else.

Stay tuned....

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