12/04: Sources: Yankees Looking to Cut Payroll, Make Pettitte a Priority, Bid on Halladay
Posted by: Patrick
Reports from Friday's team meetings in Tampa are trickling in. They have set a budget and they're aiming lower as sources told ESPN.com and Marc Carig of The Star-Ledger that the team plans to cut it's payroll. ESPN.com says that they'd like to have a figure around $185 million, down from their 2009 opening day payroll of $201 million.
Meanwhile, George A. King at the Post reports that the team will make Andy Pettitte it's top priority, in an effort to solidify the starting rotation.
Finally, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman says that the team will make a play on Halladay as has been rumored. According to Heyman, the Blue Jays are looking for some combination of Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain, Austin Jackson and Jesus Montero.
Via Chad Jennings and Mike Axisa.
Meanwhile, George A. King at the Post reports that the team will make Andy Pettitte it's top priority, in an effort to solidify the starting rotation.
Finally, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman says that the team will make a play on Halladay as has been rumored. According to Heyman, the Blue Jays are looking for some combination of Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain, Austin Jackson and Jesus Montero.
Via Chad Jennings and Mike Axisa.
