Roundup of Yankee retirements and big free agent moves
Yan kees veterans Martinez Knoblauch and Hitchcock seek new teams as Martinez signs a three year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals replacing McGwire. Knoblauch signs with Kansas City for one year. The Yankees lock Hitchcock to a two year deal while exploring future upgrades. Colorado acquires Pokey Reese in a four player swap with Cincinnati. Arizona re signs Bautista and courts Wells. Boston pursues Wells and Baerga signs a minor league pact. Burkett deal remains unsettled.
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Tino Martinez
Chuck Knoblauch
New York Yankees
Martinez
St. Louis Cardinals
Mark McGwire
Knoblauch
Kansas City Royals
Yankees
Sterling Hitchcock
San Diego
Colorado
Pokey Reese
Cincinnati
Gabe White
Cincin
Nati
Reds
Luke Hudson
Dennys Reyes
Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks
Danny Bautista
Wells
Arizona
Jerry
George Steinbrenner
Red Sox
Yan
Kees
New York
Jason Giambi
Don Mattingly
McGwire
Barry Bonds
St. Louis
Hitchcock
Padres
Bautista
Diamondbacks
John Burkett
Boston
Carlos Baerga
Willie Banks
Baerga
Rocker Traded by Indians to Rangers for Minor Leaguer
John Rocker moves from Cleveland to Texas as the Rangers acquire 26 year old righty David Elder in a deal that aims to bolster their bullpen. Cleveland GM Mark Shapiro expressed regret over past trades while Texas GM John Hart bets on Rocker's talent despite his controversial history. Rocker vows to prove himself and win over fans while earning a spring training spot on a non guaranteed contract.
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Elder
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Steve Karsay
Steve Reed
Braves
Mark Shapiro
Shapiro
Carl Everett
Boston
Everett
Dallas
Alomar presses Mets to pursue Juan Gonzalez in outfield plans
New York GM Steve Phillips weighs options after acquiring Roberto Alomar and others as the Mets rebuild. Alomar urges signing Gonzalez, praising his bat and defense. Gonzalez hit .325 with 35 homers and 140 RBIs for Cleveland. the Indians may offer arbitration, while the Mets eye trades for depth and financial flexibility.
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Juan
Gonzalez
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Phillips
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