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Mike ‘F-ing’ Cameron, Jake Peavy, Matt Holliday

Ok, first things first. Or heart-attacks first.

The Yankees have had discussions with the brewers about Mike Cameron.

[Insert Expletive Here]

No, I’m not kidding. And it only gets better. George King of the NY Post confirms that the yankees have talked about Melky Cabrera and a pitching prospect (Most likely Ian Kennedy), for Cameron. Hey Cash, Just a quick question:

Why the !@#$ would you make this deal? Lets discuss..

Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy are both under the age of 24 and believe it or not, still have some upside. There just too young to make decisions on. Melky led the league in assists and Kennedy has shown great pitching at AAA and maybe with some coaching could help turn that into great pitching at the major league level. Now lets talk about Cameron.

1. Cameron is 35 years old (36 in January).
2. Cameron hit .243 with 25 HR last year. Not much of an upgrade over Melky.
3. Cameron strikes out about 150 times a year, about once in every 3 AB, or average of once a game.
4. Has already served a suspension for violating baseballs doping policy.

Are you still so interested in this guy? Yeah, thats what I thought.

Theres been tons of stuff circulating today about the yanks and Jake Peavy. Micheal Kay has claimed the yanks are talking about a Austin Jackson, Phil Hughes, and Ian Kennedy deal for Peavy. (I’m lukewarm on this, but not completely sold). And Kevin Towers has claimed that there is no way Peavy will be going to the yanks as he will only be traded to an NL team.

If i had to bet on this, I would still say he’s going to the Braves. However anything can happen in the trade market. Did anyone ever think the yanks would get Pay-Rod in the 04 offseason?

Matt Holliday rumors had intensified this morning but have since cooled off. The yanks were

supposed to be getting a pitching prospect in return from Matsui to Seattle and shoot him with Robinson Cano and another prospect to Seattle for Matt Holliday.

—–GM Meetings: Day 4—–

-Khalil Greene’s name won’t stop surfacing.
-Mets are talking with Brian Fuentes.
-Dodgers attempting to resign Rafael Furcal.
-Theo Epstein is looking at other catchers available.
-Cubs are pursuing Jake Peavy and Ryan Dempster.
-Man-Ram has been offered a deal by the Dodgers.

C.C. Sabathia and the starting rotation, Man-Ram, More Matt Holliday

The Yankees are reportedly going to make their offer to C.C. Sabathia very soon, but remember there is about 1 more week left until teams can make official offers to free agents. I would expect an offer in the ballpark of, say, 5 years at $130 million, with possible club options for a 6th and 7th year. The reason why I’m not big on signing him at over 5 years is one issue; his weight. C.C. is a big guy and he’s only 28 years old. As he gets older he could be putting on more and more weight and thats the last thing we want.

Joel Sherman of the Post claims that the only way the yanks would sign Manny Ramirez is if they try but don’t sign Mark Teixeira and if Hideki Matsui is traded. Although I was excited about the thought of Manny Ramirez being a yankee, those thoughts were quickly dismissed. The last thing we need is another long term contract, or another outfielder for that matter. Sorry Man-Ram hopefuls…

Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees Blog believes that either Phil Hughes or Ian Kennedy will be dealt before spring training. The latter is far more likely. Which leads us into our next topic—

Joel Sherman notes how the Rockies front office has kept an eye on Ian Kennedy. Interesting, cause right now I wouldn’t be surprised if they are the only team that is even considering him. Trade him now guys.

One final interesting note before going around the league. Scott Boras wants Jason Varitek to get an identical contract to the one Jorge Posada got last year.

Hahahahaha

—–GM Meetings: Day 3—–

-Braves, Mariners, and Bosux are in on Junichi Tazawa.
-Dodgers have declined Brad Penny’s option.
-Tigers are interested in J.J. Putz
-Mets are interested in Ryan Dempster and Jon Garland
-Braves are talking about dealing Jeff Francouer
-Lyle Overbay to Seattle? Rumor
-Indians are looking at every option out there for a closer.

Oh, and almost forgot, Congrats Barack Obama on winning the election. Its been eight years painful years of Bush so lets hope for the best.

Sorry about the short entry today, I got midterms right now and I’m a little stressed. I’ll make up for it with better entries this weekend.

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