The New York Yankees and their fan base are on a roller coaster of emotions right now, and it all has to do with their pitching staff. They might be losing a starter, but they were able to strengthen the bullpen with a move that will end up costing them a first round pick.
They were able to get a premier setup man in Rafael Soriano, who will be able to step right in where Kerry Wood left off as the man before Mariano Rivera. The Yankees are also believing that whenever Rivera were to call it quits, perhaps in the next couple seasons, Soriano will be able to fill right in.
This signing, a three year contract for a reported $35 million, comes off the heels of Andy Pettitte telling the team that they should not, "count on him." General Manager Brian Cashman did say however, that if Pettitte comes back, it will be with New York. The Yankees could definitely use Pettitte given that another starter Javier Vasquez has signed with Florida in the offseason.
ESPN Senior Write Buster Olney then tweeted this morning, "Pure speculation: Would it make sense now for NYY to sign Grant Balfour, too? He wouldn't cost them a No. 1 pick, because of Soriano deal." Yankees are making moves in the pitching world.
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