What do the Yankees do after having an unsuccessful season? They bring out their wallets. While the economy is struggling, the Yankees are throwing out money like Lil Wayne. The organization does not take losing easy. Their idea of improving is going after the top notch free agents in the market.
First stop, C.C Sabathia. The Yankees needed to pull out a lot of money, $161 million to be exact which will be over a 7 year span. Sabathia receives $9.5 million before even stepping out of the dugout. C.C told reporters, " With the economy being the way it is ... the huge amount of money, it was, you know, pretty crazy." The Yankees hope he can bring his 17 wins over to the Bronx.
Next stop, A.J Burnett. The Yankees once again threw out the money to Burnett, $82.5 over 6 years. Burnett receives annual salaries of $16.5 million and, like Sabathia, has a no-trade provision. Burnett led the AL in strikeouts last season, recording 231 K's.
Last stop, the Yankees are in talks with bringing back Andy Pettitte. There are still big time free agents out on the market. The Yankees need a first baseman, which could possibly be Mark Teixiera. In addition, don't count out the Yankees making a late run at Manny Ramirez.
So how much money are the Yankees putting out. With the agreements, New York has committed about $159 million to 14 players for next year.
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