What happens if the Yankees can’t sign Cliff Lee?
Steph: Paired with Andy Pettitte retiring, this would be a nightmare scenario for the Yankees. The Yanks would have a rotation of Sabathia, Burnett, Hughes and not much else. The Yankees will undoubtedly offer Lee more money than anyone else by a wide margin. However, let’s say Lee is infatuated by the young vibrant Texas Ranger clubhouse and accepts a lesser deal to play in a place he loves. The drop-off from there is dramatic. The Royals have stated they will entertain offers for Zach Greinke, but you wonder if a person who suffered from social anxiety disorder just a couple years ago will fit in the media mad house of New York. The free agent pitching market doesn’t bear much other rich fruit as its top prize. Beyond Lee, the top starters available will be Bronson Arroyo, Jon Garland and Hiroki Kuroda. Was 2010 a hiccup or a trend for Derek Jeter’s offense? Steph: 2010 featured Jeter’s season career lows in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. He hit 44 point
