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Yankees pull offer for Santana -- Again


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If the wait for the Santana outcome is part of AM's Bedard process, this news could have an impact.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3195926

I guess Steinbrenner no longer wants the best pitcher in baseball...:rolleyes:

AM is waiting for the best deal he can get. I don't see any Luke Scott type hitters being discussed in the Bedard talks...he should take his time. Jones may be no better than Mike Cameron if the comparisons are accurate. If that's the case Seattle can do a lot better than the 3 they offered.

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In other news, if A-Rod exercises his option to opt out of his contract, that will end his time in pinstripes. The Yankees will not - I repeat WILL NOT- negotiate with him.

Well, then..."case closed", "end of discussion", etc., etc. ;-)

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