From Jon Heyman:
This was obviously expected, it was the only choice the Yankees had.The Yankees have decided to offer star outfielder Bobby Abreu arbitration, people familiar with their thinking tell SI.com. However, it remains more likely that he will sign elsewhere as a free agent.
The Yankees are in fact very likely making the offer with the anticipation he will sign with another team, and should that occur they will net two draft choices as Abreu is a Type A free agent. Abreu would stand to make about $16 million in arbitration after making that much last year...Abreu is said to be seeking a three-year deal. The Cubs and Mets are seen as among the most likely suitors for Abreu.
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This was definitely expected. Hopefully he declines and they get the picks.
Agreed.
One more agreement here!
Mike
I've said this before, but I think Abreu's pretty good. If Matsui wasn't on the team, wouldn't you like him as a DH?
It's 3:07 and I'm drunk, but yes, if they didn't have Matsui I'd like Abreu as DH. I'd even like Giambi as the full time DH if Matsui wasn't here.
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