The Yankees went back on their decision to cut ties with Alex Rodriguez earlier this off-season (thank the Baseball Gods) and it looks like they may do the same with relief pitcher Brian Bruney.

Doesn't really have the same impact, does it?

Nevertheless, the bullpen needs arms and it wouldn't hurt to give the sometimes erratic Bruney another shot.  The Bombers basically threw the burly right-hander off the team right before the start of the playoff series with the Cleveland Indians.  I believe the words "get the hell outta here" were used, but I can't verify that.  Considering what relievers on the open-market are asking for (I'm looking at you Luis Vizcaino), it looks like a very low-risk move for the Yanks.

It also looks like the Yankees have agreed to a one-year deal with reliever LaTroy Hawkins for $3.75 million.  The Hawk put up decent numbers for the NL Champion Colorado Rockies last season (2-5, 3.42 ERA in 62 appearances), but I wouldn't trust him in a big spot.  Still, it's another option out of the pen and the choices out there aren't very good.

But then again, who knows?  With all the talk about the Yankees young starting pitchers, maybe it will be the Baby Bomber relievers that make their mark.  I'm talking about Edwar Ramirez and Ross Ohlendorf.

Hey, it's December.  Dare to dream. Leave a comment

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