Hot Stove Update 5 Nov 2007
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by Tyduffy
The Indian Summer is over. It's forty degrees here in Boston. It's getting dark at 4:30. The cup of tea is now for warmth rather than caffeine and pretension. The holiday flights are booked. It's time for the Hot Stove! It's NOOOvember! Bring out Steve Phillips!
The Yankees have been moving quickly to find a replacement for "You Know Who" at third base. One rumor has the Yanks sending Johnny Damon and cash to the White Sox in exchange for Joe Crede. Another has the bombers sending a package headlined by Phil Hughes to the Marlins for young slugger Miguel Cabrera. What seems fairly certain is that someone far sexier than Wilson Betemit will be Derek Jeter's wingman next season.
The King of the Contract Year, Jorge Posada, looks set to cash in on his wonderful 2007 season (.338 20HR 90 RBI). The Yankees have had discussions about a 3 year $40 million extension. The Mets may try to trump that by tacking on a fourth year. Some would say it is lunacy to give a huge extension to a 37 year-old catcher. By some, that would be anyone with a modicum of common sense.
Kevin Millar could be cowboying up at first base for the Texas Rangers next season, perhaps aiding his continuing quest to come to terms with the fact that he is no longer a member of the Boston Red Sox. If only they could shift that foul line fifteen feet to the left...
The Devil Rays, given the paucity of pitching available, may investigate the market for fiery (in both arm strength and temperament) left-hander Scott Kazmir. If the Twins decided to keep Santana, the market for Kazmir could skyrocket. This would bring the Devil Rays exactly what they need to compete in the AL East, more young unproven prospects.
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