12/11: Hot Stove: Rich Harden, Zach Kroenke, Juan Miranda, Hideki Matsui
Posted by: Patrick
Rich Harden: Sam Borden reports that free agent starter Rich Harden has signed with the Rangers for one year and $7.5 million. It had been reported that the Yankees were among the teams interested.
Zach Kroenke: Former Yankee Zach Kroenke, taken by the Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 draft, spoke with Chad Jennings. Seems like a reasonable guy. Since this is the second time he's been taken in the Rule 5 draft, he will have the option of free agency if he doesn't stick with the Diamondbacks. Otherwise, he'll be offered back to the Yankees. Reports indicated that the Yankees were thinking about taking him with the Nationals Rule 5 pick, but Brian Cashman says that wasn't a consideration.
Juan Miranda: George A. King III at the Post spoke to Cashman, too, and he said that Juan Miranda could be a good designated hitter option next season against righties.
Hideki Matsui: Ken Davidoff says that "increasing expectation around MLB" is that the Yankees and Hideki Matsui will eventually come to terms. Davidoff cautions that it might not happen until January, though. Via Tim Dierkes.
Zach Kroenke: Former Yankee Zach Kroenke, taken by the Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 draft, spoke with Chad Jennings. Seems like a reasonable guy. Since this is the second time he's been taken in the Rule 5 draft, he will have the option of free agency if he doesn't stick with the Diamondbacks. Otherwise, he'll be offered back to the Yankees. Reports indicated that the Yankees were thinking about taking him with the Nationals Rule 5 pick, but Brian Cashman says that wasn't a consideration.
Juan Miranda: George A. King III at the Post spoke to Cashman, too, and he said that Juan Miranda could be a good designated hitter option next season against righties.
Hideki Matsui: Ken Davidoff says that "increasing expectation around MLB" is that the Yankees and Hideki Matsui will eventually come to terms. Davidoff cautions that it might not happen until January, though. Via Tim Dierkes.
