The Yankees' new rotation is starting to take shape as they are also in serious negotiations with free-agent Derek Lowe. An agreement with Lowe appears likely to be finalized in coming days, as well. The sides were discussing a contract for four years and about $66 million late Tuesday.
The Yankees, though, are intent on adding three starters and are also talking with A.J. Burnett and Ben Sheets. They are hopeful of adding one of those two pitchers to round out the expected rotation.
FOX's Ed price says that the Red Sox finally sat down face to face with Scott Boras to discuss Mark Teixeira. No word yet on how that went...
He also says the Giants could be interested in Mike Lowell if the Red Sox chose to try and move due to the log jam at 1B/3B. Extra Bases has some commentary from Theo Epstein regarding Lowell's recent surgery:
Third baseman Mike Lowell's surgery this morning was "a complete success" and his doctors were "pleasantly surprised" with the condition of Lowell's labrum in his right hip, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said this afternoon.
"I think today was a big day for that," Epstein said. "They finally got a look in there. They didn’t see anything that they didn’t expect. We’ll monitor the rehab and the recovery, but we expect Mike to be able to contribute right from the start."
Laslty, Ed Price says the Red Sox are hesitant to bring Rocco Baldelli to Boston because they need a 4th outfielder that can potentially fill in for lengthy periods of time.
* Yeah, I don't really see how signing a guy with bad muscles is going to help us when Drew goes down for a month with one of his many injuries... I'd rather take my chances with Jon Van Avery or maybe even give Lars Anderson a shot in the outfield.
... More Winter Meeting Updates as the poor in.
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