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Submitted by Matt Savino, Aug 14, 2008 19:10

I have to disagree with this article. While I don't believe that the Yankees will end up with Texiera, I believe it has more to do with the Yankees getting burned giving long term, 9 figure deals to free agents rather than cost concerns. Using the payroll to justify these points just is not logical. The Yankees had a $207 million payroll this year and a $217 million payroll last year. With a substantial windfall coming from the opening of the new Yankee Stadium (and the higher ticket prices and more luxury boxes that come with it), I don't think crossing the $200 million threshold will keep Hank (and more importantly Hal, the real power in the organization) from spending on top free agents like Sabathia and Sheet along with plugging the holes in the lineup.

Not to mention who's to say the Yankees don't use the young arms like Kennedy or Horne to acquire young, cheap talent to fill such spots? (may I remind you of the Garza-Young deal or the Volquez-Hamilton deal?) While I agree the Yankees of 2009 could very well look very similar to these Yankees (I have a sneaking suspicion that Mussina, Abreu, Marte, and Pettitte will be back), money will not be the motivation. Don't forget how last year Posada was never gonna get 4 years....then did and Rivera wasn't going to get 15 a year for 3 years...then did. If the new era Yankees have shown anything it's that when they really do want someone, the check book can always open wide enough.

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1. Re sign one of either Pettite or Mussina for short term deals, and get a stud, e.i. C.C. Sabathia... [MORE]	Lokoman	Aug 20, 2008 12:42
The 2009 Yankees will most likely be a favorite to win the world series. First of all, with Matsui, Damon,... [MORE]	Brandon	Aug 15, 2008 13:26
I have to disagree with this article. While I don't believe that the Yankees will end up with Texiera, I...	Matt Savino	Aug 14, 2008 19:10
"That would leave the team short an outfielder, with no regular designated hitter" OF will be Damon, Cabrera and Nady.... [MORE]	Matthew Cohen	Aug 14, 2008 18:10
It's not hard to fill out your team with 75-80M to work with. -CC- 20M (25M is not happening especially... [MORE]	Bill	Aug 14, 2008 17:37
Interesting... I think the overall point of not a lot of change is accurate, but I think the target player... [MORE]	Chris S	Aug 14, 2008 16:56
I'll just ask why Mr. Marchman thinks the Yanks will have a budget cap of $200 million after Hank stated... [MORE]	Jimmy_The_Gent	Aug 14, 2008 15:54
Tim, Giambi, Pettitte and Pavano make a combined $50m in 2008. Replacing them with Texeira and Sabathia at $45m (even... [MORE]	Nelson	Aug 14, 2008 15:49
Hey, Tim. First of all, you say the Yankees need to get an outfielder and a number 5 hitter. Please,... [MORE]	Chris	Aug 14, 2008 14:59
One big difference between now and the past, Tim, is the Yankees will actually have a number of key contributors... [MORE]	Ed	Aug 14, 2008 14:11
The Yankees have Nady under control for next year. So no, they are not short an outfielder. They are only... [MORE]	Chris	Aug 14, 2008 13:50
Hey Tim, I think you forgot that the Yankees will have Xavier Nady next year, meaning that they can move... [MORE]	dominick Maietta	Aug 14, 2008 13:26
Tim, excellent column, but you seem to overlook contributions from the farm system. I believe that Cashman, or whoever is... [MORE]	pounder	Aug 14, 2008 11:37

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