The team, according to one rival executive, plans to pursue free-agent relievers Rafael Soriano, a right-hander, and Mike Gonzalez, a lefty. The Yankees have liked both pitchers in the past.In 77 games, Soriano, 29, went 1-6 with a 2.97 ERA and 1.057 WHIP. He also picked up 27 saves and in 75.2 innings allowed 25 earned runs on 53 hits, walked 27, and struck out 102.
However, another source with knowledge of the Yankees' thinking says the team prefers to address any bullpen holes from within, using the same strategy that they employed successfully last season.
Gonzalez, 31, went 5-4, with a 2.42 ERA, 1.197 WHIP, and 10 saves. In 74.1 innings he allowed 20 earned runs on 56 hits, walked 33, and struck out 90.
They're both solid relievers, though they're both coming from the NL and we know what can happen to NL pitchers in the AL. Still, I wouldn't mind the Yanks taking a shot with either if the contract is fair.
There were reports from earlier in the week that said the Red Sox were interested in both pitchers and have asked to see their medical records.
Should the Yanks make a run at one or even both Braves relievers?
