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Friday, July 11, 2008

Yankees sign Eric Milton to minor-league deal

Gernal manager Brian Cashman confirmed the Yankees have signed lefty Eric Milton to a minor-league contract.

Milton, who turns 33 next month, is still recovering from “Tommy John” surgery. He threw on flat ground today in Tampa, Fla., and is at least six weeks away from pitching in games.

“If he does anything to help us this year, that’s fine,” Cashman said. “We’re just going to have a chance to get an advance look (for 2009).”

Can anyone beat a 1-2 punch of Ponson and Milton?

Master of Karate and Friendship (Kyle C) Posted: July 11, 2008 at 05:38 PM | 18 comment(s)
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1. 洋基's Biggest Fan! Posted: July 11, 2008 at 10:02 PM (#2853666)

And the circle is complete...

2. TVerik, the world�s No. 1 hydrogen dirigible Posted: July 11, 2008 at 10:11 PM (#2853686)

There were rumors that they were interested in Milt in that disasterous offseason after 2004. Honestly, I don't have much problem with a minor-league deal. I was worried then that they'd pay him eight-digit money per year for four years or so. Yes, that's Pavano money.

*EDIT*

From the article:

The Yankees have also worked out but not signed right-hander Victor Zambrano.

If he gets one start against the Mets and beats them, the thread here would be an instant classic. I'm setting my bookmark now.

3. Weekly Journalist_ Posted: July 11, 2008 at 10:39 PM (#2853720)

I like how they put Tommy John surgery in quotes as if Milton were making it up; like he's just been on a bender for the past year or so.

4. Brandon in MO (Fire Trey Hillman) Posted: July 11, 2008 at 10:45 PM (#2853722)

They found a pitcher for the home run derby on Monday?

5. Rich Posted: July 11, 2008 at 10:46 PM (#2853723)

If only Milton could hit...

6. Bruce Markusen Posted: July 11, 2008 at 10:57 PM (#2853731)

The Yankees have a crying need for a bat, particularly one who can hit from the right side, and Brian Cashman delivers a washed up left-handed pitcher who MIGHT be able to pitch for them in 2009. Brilliant.

7. konaforever Posted: July 11, 2008 at 11:00 PM (#2853736)

The Yankees are sure fire favorites now.

8. Master of Karate and Friendship (Kyle C) Posted: July 11, 2008 at 11:01 PM (#2853737)

I'd like to see a move for Juan Rivera, as long as he promises not to steal Jeter's equipment.

They really need to get Abreu off the field, too.

9. TVerik, the world�s No. 1 hydrogen dirigible Posted: July 11, 2008 at 11:01 PM (#2853738)

Bruce, do you really believe that this Milton signing takes the possibility of acquiring a hitter off the table?

*Cashman claps his hands in a "done" manner*

10. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: July 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM (#2853743)

"I just got you Steve Trout!"

Even the No Squad must agree that the Yankees would've been better off signing Barry Bonds as the #5 starter.

11. Rich Posted: July 11, 2008 at 11:34 PM (#2853756)

Speaking of marginal RH hitters:

... Cashman said he was considering whether to pursue first baseman Richie Sexson, who was placed on release waivers by Seattle on Thursday. Sexson’s .344 average against left-handers could make him appealing. ...

12. Brandon in MO (Fire Trey Hillman) Posted: July 12, 2008 at 01:47 AM (#2853828)

never mind that Sexson doesn't have much of a platoon split in other years

or that Sexson's career line in Yankee Stadium is .151/.250/.370 in 84 PA

13. IronChef Chris Wok Posted: July 12, 2008 at 05:51 AM (#2853855)

HAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAAAAHHAHA

14. Aspiring One-Armed Economist (6 - 4 - 3) Posted: July 12, 2008 at 06:23 AM (#2853860)

Milton's only 33? Seems like he's been around forever, like he should be pushing 40 by now.

15. Walt Davis Posted: July 12, 2008 at 04:48 PM (#2854234)

Can anyone beat a 1-2 punch of Ponson and Milton?

I give you the Texas Rangers with their STAFF ERA+ of 82.

Amazingly, the team is 4 games over 500 (that's what an OPS+ of 118 will do for ya).

16. Crispix Attacks Posted: July 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM (#2854239)

It seems like the Rangers have had one of the worst rotations in the AL since about 1997. Who was the last Rangers pitcher to be an All-Star? John Wetteland?

17. rLr Shouldn't Have Drunk The Hot Mountain Dew Posted: July 12, 2008 at 04:58 PM (#2854245)

It seems like the Rangers have had one of the worst rotations in the AL since about 1997. Who was the last Rangers pitcher to be an All-Star? John Wetteland?

Roger Pavlik?

18. JH (in DC) Posted: July 12, 2008 at 05:01 PM (#2854247)

Wasn't Kenny Rogers an all-star the year he attacked the cameraman?

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