In addition to Bernie, the Yankees also offered arbitration to Al Leiter and (interestingly - to me, anyway) Ramiro Mendoza. All 3 declined the offer and will continue to negotiate.

No arbitration offers were made to Kevin Brown, Alan Embree, Matt Lawton, John Flaherty, Tino Martinez, Rey Sanchez, Felix Rodriguez or Ruben Sierra, which pretty much means that none of them will be back.

In addition to Tino, I'll miss Ruben. Over the last few years, I've developed a bit of an affection for him. Nonetheless, if it's him or Bernie, I'll take Bernie.