If Al Leiter was a movie-star, he'd be a Scientologist
And A-Rod would be the Tom Cruise to his Travolta. Read this fluff piece.
posted by TheJackSack at 8:52 AM
“Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain.”
posted by TheJackSack at 8:52 AM
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Let's remember that Torre trotted Leiter out of the bullpen time and again during the big games last fall while Embree sat on his ass. I think Torre likes this guy, and I think he could be a useful guy to have around. Unfortunately, with Villone and Myers, I'm not sure I see a roster spot for him. In an ideal world, we'll have:
1. Johnson
2. Mussina
3. Chacon
4. Wang
5. Wright
6. Pavano
7. Small
8. Villone
9. Sturtze
10. Myers
11. Farnsworth
12. Rivera
With Pavano injured, there is an open spot for someone like Leiter or Mendoza to make the team. Also, hopefully Dotel will have to factor into this equation sooner than later. Assuming health--which is a huge assumption on this squad--some pretty established players are going to find themselves cut or traded by mid-season.
What's the deal with that cancellation clause in Wright's contract? Do the Yanks get the option to cancel it after a year and a half on the deal? Did Wright miss a sufficient amount of time due to that specific injury? I'd love to lose his ass.
Here's what I found from last summer:
According to The Newark Star-Ledger's Ed Price, New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright (rotator cuff) was on the disabled list for the 75th day, which is significant because it may allow the Yankees to buy out the third year of Wright's contract and save $3 million. Wright's three-year, $21 million deal included a clause allowing the Yankees to void his 2007 salary of $7 million for $4 million in termination pay if, during 2005-06, he spent 75 cumulative days on the DL with a right rotator-cuff injury.
That's not going to happen. Pay him $4 million to save $3 million while he goes and pitches for someone else? It would be one thing if he's injured going into next season, but if he's healthy that's no deal, even if he isn't a great pitcher. And I like him, anyway. I think he can win 12-14 this season if healthy.
The real question is this: What does Dodort think?
Although my sarcasm alarm is blaring in the background, I will lower myself to respond to Adam. Unless that extra 3 million (which would be 6 million with the luxury tax) is really that debilitating, they should just keep him. If he is healthy, he can certainly be a solid 4th or 5th starter. As long as they’re not relying on him being healthy, which they don’t seem to be, there’s really nothing wrong with keeping him around.
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