[vincesanity82]

As the Yankees were making official the hiring of Joe Girardi as the 32nd manager in team history, star reliever Mariano Rivera was at the team's Tampa, Fla., headquarters with his agents -- a likely precursor to a contract extension. As previously reported, the Yankees hoped to sign Rivera for three years and about $40 million. A baseball official familiar with the Yankees' plans, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because negotiations are ongoing, said the sides had a positive meeting and can now progress to contractual details. -- Star-Ledger

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[Lefty Noob]

That was fast. Guess he wasn't all that interested in testing the market after all. Three years... can he be an effective closer for three more years, you think?

[EmpireWF]

Did he agree yet or are they still negotiating?

They did plan to offer him a boatload of money.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

That was fast. Guess he wasn't all that interested in testing the market after all. Three years... can he be an effective closer for three more years, you think?

I bet he could probably played 5 more years as long as he stayed healthy..

[SCIfiend]

Your post doesn't say anywhere that he actual signed a contract extention. All it says is that he met with team officials about a contract. We'll see...

Any NYY news would be that Pettitte will more than likely be back.

Go Jays!

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by SCIfiend

Your post doesn't say anywhere that he actual signed a contract extention. All it says is that he met with team officials about a contract. We'll see...

Any NYY news would be that Pettitte will more than likely be back.

Go Jays!

no its not official yet, this is from a yankee insider..

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I bet he could probably played 5 more years as long as he stayed healthy..

Playing and being effective are two different worlds. My take is that he signed because he knows he has lost his edge.

[legend]

As previously posted by someone, the player hasn't been born that will choose a manager over money. Oh wait, that was me. Rivera is nowhere close to what he was, as he struggles now to strike out bums that he easily handled in the past. But he is a much better option to what's out there. It is doubtful he could ever live up to such a contract, meaning he is basically being paid for what he has done, not what he will do. However, if you can grab the cash, do it. Who wouldn't?

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by legend

As previously posted by someone, the player hasn't been born that will choose a manager over money. Oh wait, that was me. Rivera is nowhere close to what he was, as he struggles now to strike out bums that he easily handled in the past. But he is a much better option to what's out there. It is doubtful he could ever live up to such a contract, meaning he is basically being paid for what he has done, not what he will do. However, if you can grab the cash, do it. Who wouldn't?

Mariano HAS to retire in a Yankees uniform. So the Yanks will do whatever it takes.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Playing and being effective are two different worlds. My take is that he signed because he knows he has lost his edge.

Exactly. I'm shocked they're willing to invest 3 years in a guy who clearly is on the downside of his career.

[mervinout]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Exactly. I'm shocked they're willing to invest 3 years in a guy who clearly is on the downside of his career.

gil meche maks a 11 million a year, 11 million, you telling me mo isnt worth 3 yrs 40 mil at the end of his playing years. plus 3 yrs gets him to the new yankee stadium most likely the 3rd year will be an option

[legend]

A shaky Rivera is much better than any of their available options.

Joba Chamberland....?

can't submit w/o 10 words.....

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Joba Chamberlain?

The Yankees say they will put Joba back in the rotation next year. He came up as a starter and they seem to want to keep him there.