Yanks Interest in Reds Free Agents
By
Amanda
Posted at 2:36 am
Yanks won't break bank on free-agent class in The Journal News.
It's no surprise by now to see Rich Aurilia's name bandied about New York rumors, this time for the Yankees at first base:
Rich Aurilia: The Yankees could seek an upgrade at first base and chase a player like Aurilia, who has limited experience at first base but is certainly athletic enough to handle the job. The Brooklyn native hit .300 with 70 RBI for the Reds.
It's somewhat more surprising to see Eddie Guardado's name thrown in there:
Eddie Guardado: A veteran lefty is needed for the bullpen. The Yankees could retain Ron Villone, although he broke down after being abused in July and August. Guardado or a guy like Steve Kline will be attractive.
Isn't Guardado injured? I guess that would make him cheap.
HMZ’s first law of sports journalism: When dealing with the New York press, believe nothing you hear and less than half of what you read.
Guardado had surgery in September to replace a torn ligament and tendon in his left (pitching) elbow. Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the Reds medical director known not-so-affectionately to those of us in ASBCR as Doc Kreemcheese, performed the surgery. Guardado will be sidelined well into the 2007 season.
Those NY writers are just *so* well informed. <sigh>
HMZ
Maybe they meant for 2008. 😛