Um...didnt you guys read this part of the article ??

 

"The team's front office has conducted internal discussions about locking up their All-Star and now Gold Glove second baseman through 2006, sources said."

 

I remember Luis said that he was tired of not having a mulityear deal. Maybe this is what will rock his boat. And 6-7 mil a year is affordable for a 2nd baseman like Luis

i wish we could get soriano!

No thanks on Soriano. Below Average - Average 2nd base fielder. Our team was based around defense, we need to keep it intact as possible

And 6-7 mil a year is affordable for a 2nd baseman like Luis

Too much for Luiy, because you'd have to lose another player for that much money per year for him.

And 6-7 mil a year is affordable for a 2nd baseman like Luis

Too much for Luiy, because you'd have to lose another player for that much money per year for him. Yeah and those players are Dlee And Juan Encarnacion.

As long as Vlad plays right sign who you will

VINA IS HOW OLD? 35. I ONLY WANT HIM IF HES THE 3RD BASE COACH.

 

well said pubes

I thought Louie wanted to be in a place where every at bat didn't mean you were going to ge traded or not. That's basically how it is in New York and Boston. I see him as a Cardinal. They got rid of Vina for a reason and Castillo will only make their defense even stronger. Plus he's a great lead-off hitter. Add that with their starting pitching and the Cards CAN be very strong next year. And Oh yeah, Albert Pujols. :lol

Here you have another article regarding New York's interest in Luis Castillo. LINK

 

Yanks ponder shift at second

 

Target Castillo, may move or deal Soriano

 

Friday, November 07, 2003

 

BY DAN GRAZIANO

Star-Ledger Staff

 

Here's the clearest proof yet that Alfonso Soriano's status with the 2004 Yankees is tenuous: The team is looking for a second baseman.

 

An official who recently had contact with the Yankees' front office said yesterday that the Yankees were planning to try to sign free-agent second baseman Luis Castillo, who just won a Gold Glove after helping the Florida Marlins to the World Series title.

 

The same official said that if the Yankees couldn't get Castillo, they would try to sign Japanese shortstop Kaz Matsui and convince him to play second base, or possibly turn to Red Sox free-agent second baseman Todd Walker. Walker's agent, Alan Meersand, said the Yankees had already contacted him.

 

That indicates that the Yankees are considering at least moving Soriano from second base to the outfield. But there were other indications yesterday that they might be considering shipping him out of town completely.

 

One official with knowledge of the Yankees' plans said the Yankees were interested in trying to trade for Arizona right-hander Curt Schilling. Another official said the team would make a strong play for Montreal right-hander Javier Vazquez. Either pitcher would prevent the Yankees from having to give a big-money contract to more than one free-agent starter.

 

The Yankees would like to bring back free-agent left-hander Andy Pettitte, but they feel they need two starters to shore up next year's rotation. If they made a trade for a Schilling or a Vazquez, they wouldn't have to give long-term contracts to both Pettitte and another free agent such as Bartolo Colon.

 

It's likely that Soriano would have to be part of the package for either Schilling or Vazquez, though the Yankees' early internal discussions on Schilling have focused on a package with Nick Johnson at its center. If the Yankees moved Soriano to the outfield, he could play right field or center field. But there's also a chance the Yankees will pursue a quality free-agent right fielder such as Vladimir Guerrero or Gary Sheffield.

 

As for Castillo, the speedy second baseman who would give the Yankees a true leadoff hitter, he resolved a tricky agent situation that improved his chances of being a Yankee. Castillo, who would probably be seeking a three- or four-year contract worth about $7 million per year, has settled on the New York-based Levinsons to represent him, rather than Scott Boras.

 

The Yankees have done many deals over the past few years with the Levinsons, including bad ones such as Rondell White, Gerald Williams and Todd Zeile. They have a poor relationship with Boras, who represents Bernie Williams and Jeff Weaver.

 

Boras, incidentally,

 

isn't thrilled about the idea of the Yankees possibly moving Williams to left field for the 2004 season.

 

"Why?" Boras asked. "Are they getting Carlos Beltran?"

 

Beltran, the Kansas City Royals center fielder who may be available in a trade, is a player who intrigues the Yankees and also is represented by Boras. But the Yankees don't know if they'll be able to make a run at Beltran. Their reason for moving Williams would be if they decided to move Soriano to center field, or if they felt Hideki Matsui would be better in center than Williams is now.

 

"The way their roster is currently constructed, I don't see any reason for them to move Bernie," Boras said. "Now, if they went out and signed someone or made a trade and that changed the landscape, then we'll listen. He's an employee of the team and he's a team player."

 

Manager Joe Torre said last week he had brought up the idea to Williams during the second half of the season, and that Williams was aware the team was considering moving him out of center field. Boras said he had heard no such thing.

 

"Joe told him during the playoffs that he's his center fielder," Boras said. "So, until they tell us something different, that's what I'm operating under."

 

Yankees third base coach

 

Lee Mazzilli could be named manager of the Orioles as early as today. Mazzilli was named as the front-runner among three finalists for the job in yesterday's Baltimore Sun. The other finalists, according to the Sun, were Milwaukee Brewers bench coach Rich Dauer and Orioles bench coach Sam Perlozzo. Hall of Famer Eddie Murray also remains a possibility.

 

As expected,

 

Pettitte filed for free agency. Yankees GM Brian Cashman said last week the team would not be negotiating with Pettitte until the free-agency period, which begins Monday. Until Monday, the Yankees are the only team allowed to negotiate with Pettitte.

 

Right-hander Roger Clemens

 

also filed for free agency, but he has said he intends to retire. His filing gives him the option of negotiating with all 30 teams if he changes his mind.

If Castillo walks, I have heard some whispers of the Rey Ordonez possibly becoming a Marlin because of his defense. Many say, "He's a shortstop." Yes he is, but shortstop isn't the only position he has ever played, second base was also a strong point for him. He lives in Miami.

If Castillo walks, I have heard some whispers of the Rey Ordonez possibly becoming a Marlin because of his defense. Many say, "He's a shortstop." Yes he is, but shortstop isn't the only position he has ever played, second base was also a strong point for him. He lives in Miami.

Bringing Ordo?ez would be a huge mistake. We already have the 9th hole covered with the pitcher. Why do we need two 9th hitters for? He is great defensively, but can't hit a watermelon.

If Castillo walks, I have heard some whispers of the Rey Ordonez possibly becoming a Marlin because of his defense. Many say, "He's a shortstop." Yes he is, but shortstop isn't the only position he has ever played, second base was also a strong point for him. He lives in Miami.

Bringing Ordo?ez would be a huge mistake. We already have the 9th hole covered with the pitcher. Why do we need two 9th hitters for? He is great defensively, but can't hit a watermelon. I know, but he is an option if we really need the glove there. I think we would get Eric Young before him. Hooper seems to not be ready for MLB action yet. Eric Young has some great baserunning and homerun hitting abilities. I think with proper coaching he can get better with the glove and the bat.