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*D MLB Trade Rumors:
PLAYERS:
Hideki Matsui,
Johnny Damon,
Joba Chamberlain,
Phil Hughes,
Robinson Cano,
Randy Wolf,
John Lackey,
Jesus Montero
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels
As if dominating the playoffs wasn't enough, the New York Yankees are now dominating much of the hot stove discussion as well. We took a look at some rumors from the Bronx earlier today. Now John Harper of the New York Daily News offers ten suggestions for building the 2010 Yankees. A few of his ideas....
Harper suggests offering Hideki Matsui a one-year deal, rather than just letting him walk. He thinks that, after a relatively healthy 2009, the Yankees could use the offensive depth, in case they aren't so lucky in 2010.
He also would like the team to sign Johnny Damon to a one- or two-year deal, if they can.
Harper wants to see Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes (or both) in the bullpen, with the team pursuing a free agent starter to fill out the back end of the rotation.
He believes that the Yankees "shouldn't rule out" dealing Robinson Cano, if the right offer arises.
Harper doesn't expect the team to pursue a big-name startin...
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