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Kuroda, Soriano decline qualifying offer from Yanks

Found November 09, 2012 on NYC Sports Nation:
PLAYERS: Rafael Soriano,  Hiroki Kuroda
TEAMS: New York Yankees
Earlier in the day, Nick Swisher's agent informed of the Yankees of his client's decision to turn down the qualifying offer via email. And as expected, Hiroki Kuroda and Rafael Soriano have declined the one-year $13.3 qualifying offer from the Yankees as well. Kuroda and Soriano could both be back with the Yankees if years and money could be added to their respective contracts. However, it seems that Swisher will be gone -- especially with his inability to hit in the postseason. Of the two pitchers, the Yankees want and need Kuroda to return. As for Soriano, who is represented by super agent Scott Boris, he might be too expensive with the team targeting a $189 million payroll in 2014. Cashman has  a lot of work ahead of him.
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1 Comment:
  • I would much rather see them resign Kuroda and Soriano than to worry about Swisher. They can put Ichiro in right and Gardner back in left. Soriano will be the heir apparent to Rivera after he retires.
    by giantsrepeat   November 10, 2012   Reply    
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