Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Yanks Sign Marte?

According to Impacto Deportivo (via MLB Trade Rumors) the Yankees have signed Damaso Marte to a three-year $12 million deal.

Not a bad deal, $4 million per year isn't so bad for a quality lefty reliever.

UPDATE: The deal is official, three years for $12 million and a $4 million club option for 2012.

And here's a quote from Brian Cashman:
“We looked at him over a broad range of his work. His stuff is there and finding a left-hander has been difficult,” Cashman said. “I can’t say exactly what his role will be, but he can pitch from the fifth inning through to the eighth.”

9 Comments:

Anonymous said...

Interesting, may be one year too many, but the money seems fine.

Anonymous said...

The years are not too important because at this bargain price he will be easy to trade if he doesn't pan out. I am unsure what the bullpen will look like next year. Rivera, obviously, Followed by Bruney and Marte. Veras and Coke, maybe Edwar and Giese. Where does Melancon or Albaladejo fit in?

Anonymous said...

i like it.

Greg Cohen said...

That's the good thing about the Yankees pen anon, they have a lot of depth. If someone struggles there are reinforcements in the minors ready to fill in.

Anonymous said...

I'm fine with it as long as Girardi doesn't use him for more than an inning. He's a situational guy at best.

Greg Cohen said...

Very true Jane.

Rad said...

I agree, as long as he doesn't go Torre on us and use this guy everyday for an inning, then he should be a good pickup. I like the route their taking so far. Building the bullpen while chasing CC. Can't wait for Spring Training.

Anonymous said...

Lefties Marte and Coke in the pen, not too bad !

Anonymous said...

Thats good