Here are a few quick outfield-related items on the day:
- Scott Boras says that his client, Xavier Nady, will be ready for spring training.
- In the same FOX Sports article, we learn that the Cubs are interested in Nady.
- Mark Bowman thinks that the Braves may also have an interest in signing Nady.
- Mark Topkin writes that the Yankees and the Cubs are both in on Rocco Baldelli.
I still believe most of the clubs in search of outfield help, including the Yankees, are waiting for Johnny Damon to sign. Then, once he is officially off the market, the lower-level players like Nady and Baldelli will finally find a home.
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Nady’s payday should easily go over the reported $2 mm cap Cashman intends to hold. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Nady get twice the amount Jerry Hairston will earn with the Pads. Nady was never a realistic option for the 2010 Yanks. Baldelli, Byrnes (upon getting outright released), Tatis, and Reed Johnson are much more viable OF options. Of all those guys, Byrnes is probably the best upside play.
Johnny Damon.