Here are three quick news items as the night winds down:
If the Yankees are, indeed, interested in Matt Holliday, they aren’t showing it.
To maintain depth, the team will pick up Sergio Mitre’s $1.25 million option for 2010.
Jerry Hairston Jr. filed for free agency today. Only Andy Pettitte remains outstanding.
Found November 10, 2009 on
The iYankees Blog:
PLAYERS:
Matt Holliday,
Sergio Mitre,
Andy Pettitte,
Jerry Hairston Jr.
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees
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