NEW YORK -- Tino Martinez is headed back to the Bronx.

 

The popular first baseman and the New York Yankees finalized a $3 million, one-year contract Friday, a deal that gives manager Joe Torre a familiar option if Jason Giambi's health problems keep him out of the lineup again.

 

Martinez, 37, played for New York from 1996-01, helping the Yankees win five AL pennants and four World Series titles. A close friend of Derek Jeter, Martinez hit .262 with 23 homers and 76 RBI for Tampa Bay last season.

 

"The Florida Marlins probably were my other choice," Martinez said. "If the Yankees had any interest at all, whatsoever, it's where I wanted to be, where I wanted to finish my career."

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Wow. I feel awful now. DAMN! WTF? Why do the Yankees have to do this to us?

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Yup - Here.

 

And Marlins, believe it or not, but not every signing the Yankees make is to spite another team... they could be interested in improving their team! (a novel idea)