The Yankees have decided not to offer arbitration to any of their eligible free agents, general manager Brian Cashman said on Monday evening in a statement released through the club.
The decision — a surprise in some circles — could impact the immediate futures of outfielder Bobby Abreu and left-hander Andy Pettitte, among others. It had been expected that the Yankees would offer arbitration to at least one of the two, and Cashman said the club remains open-minded to retaining their services for the 2009 season.
“We certainly have been going through this process for quite some time,” Cashman said. “First and foremost, unlike in past years, we’re … in a position to be able to sign these players as we move forward. That’s the most important thing.”
Liek I said before… Pavano, and Pudge, are definetly gone…. but there still remains some hope to retain Abreu and Pettitte…. although that’s looking to be less and less likely each day.
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