The lefty signs...

Or, mlb trade rumors is reporting it atleast...

I like this move by the Yankees, it really bolsters their bullpen, adding a dominant lefty that you can plug into a tough late inning situation. I know he wasn't great to start for the Yankees, but he finished off strong and showed he can survive in the AL east. Not to mention this could let the Yankees test Phil Coke as a starter...

Ofcourse the deal is not official yet, but should be announced later today... nice pickup for the yanks. Deal was reported to be 3 years 12 million, the Yankees declined an option on Marte that was 6 million dollars.

Options...

Damaso Marte in my opinion is one of the best late inning lefty relievers in the game today, letting him slip away is a huge mistake.

George King of the New York Post says the Yankees are likely to pass on Marte's 6 million dollar option (250,000$ buyout) and are likely to offer him a deal worth less(http://www.nypost.com/seven/11022008/sports/yankees/no_option_for_marte_136408.htm).

Here is the one beef i have with this decision, what if Marte doesnt want to return to the Yankees for less? would you really want to risk losing this dominant lefty to another ballclub? I know the Yankees like LHP Phil Coke, but he has only appeared in the majors for a short period of time(though he was very impressive). Here's a thought, pick up Marte's option, and instead of having Coke in your bullpen, try him in your rotation.

Now i've had some problems with George King before, with his thoughts on Mike Cameron, and personally... i don't know where he gets his information from, but i'm not going to believe this until i see it.

Yankees, just a word of advice, you've regretted losing this guy once before, why would you wan't to regret losing him again?