Major league baseball grants Burnett trade to Pirates
A.J. Burnett formally went in the pinstriping towards the Pirates.
Burnett passed his physical yesterday, and then within the day, Major league baseball gave its approval -- needed due to how much money involved -- towards the Yankees-Pirates trade, meaning GM John Cashman can now address what he thinks are his club's final two needs. First of all may be the likely signing of Raul Iba?ez to become the DH against righties.
"Brilliantly, I must look for a lefthanded softball bat having a defensive component," Cashman stated Sunday prior to the Burnett deal was approved.
Cashman pointed out Iba?ez, Johnny Damon, Vladimir Guerrero and Hideki Matsui while listing the accessible candidates, however the 39-year-old Iba?ez continues to be the organization's best choice for that role a lot of the offseason, along with the Burnett matter taken care of, an offer ought to be exercised.
Cashman stated he continues to have curiosity about returning Eric Chavez, but established that he is not sure possession will allocate the cash to sign both a DH and backup infielder.
Mo to report when ready
Sunday was report date for Yankees pitchers and soldiers, aside from one. Mariano Rivera, Cashman stated having a laugh, could possibly get to Polk "whenever" he wants.
"He explained in the baseball writers' dinner [in The month of january], 'Cash, Among the finest to provide you with a heads-up, I may well be a little late,' " Cashman stated. "I simply stated, 'Tell me when you are coming.' What can i do? It's Mariano Rivera."
Rivera's spring training regimen is becoming a yearly supply of humor inside and outdoors the clubhouse. He sets their own bullpen schedule and which games he'll help out, not one of them on the highway. "They know what he must do," Cashman stated. "He will get his eight innings early in the year. He's just amazing. He is really amazing."
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