Only time will tell if this is the Steinbrenner’s greatest victory. Still you have to be impressed that the Yankees got Alex Rodriguez to come down $75 million from $350 to $275 million so the super star could get back into pin stripes. While the amount hasn’t been specified, there’s some bonuses in there if A-Rod becomes the home run king at some point in the future.
So now our third base problem is sold. Hideki Matsui went under the knife but he’s supposed to be ready for spring training. That just leaves Mariano Rivera to sign on the dotted line and then the Yankees need to solve their first base problem. I know cost isn’t an issue, but the Yankees should look at Sean Casey. He’s solid with the mitt while he doesn’t draw a lot of walks, he’s good for a hollow .280 batting average. He also seems like a heck of a guy and he could be a solid influence in the locker room. And even without the walks and power, he could score 75 runs as the nine hitter just based on how good this lineup is. Of course we won’t go into the pitching (please Andy, come back) but I can see the Yankees figuring out a solution there as well.
