The Yankees are close to adding another piece to their already potent lineup by signing outfielder Curtis Granderson to what will probably break the bank whenever it's finalized.
This acquisition is a huge risk for the Yankees because their dealing one of their top prospects in outfielder Austin Jackson. It makes you wonder why they would deal a good, young prospect that could add some youth to their aging roster.
Along with dealing Jackson, they also dealt two pitchers. And all of this for a guy who hit below .250 and struck out on a regular basis. He does add a great glove in the outfield.
Whether this deal ends up working out for the Yankees or not, this deal is just another example of how the Yankees throw their millions of dollars around to build another dynasty. They do it every offseason, but that formula has only produced one championship since 2000.
Maybe the Yankees are confident that Granderson will be able to hit home runs out of the new Yankee Stadium that became a launching pad in its first season. He hit 30 long balls last season.
The Yankees are nowhere near done in this offseason. Look for them to add another starting pitcher, possibly Roy Halladay, and re-sign a few players.
They've already re-signed Andy Pettitte to a one-year deal worth almost $12 million. That's pocket change for the Yankees.
Whatever ends up happening, we know the Yankees will spend plenty of money to assure that they stay on top of baseball for many years to come.
Big Yankee Acquisitions Since 2005
- C.C. Sabathia (2008)
- A.J. Burnett (2008)
- Mark Teixeira (2008)
- Bobby Abreu (2006)
- Johnny Damon (2005)
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