Torre Confirms Interest in Nomar
Joe Torre has confirmed that the Yankees would like Nomar to play first base for the Bombers next season. He also confirmed that he has made two recruiting calls to Nomar during this off season, just to make sure that the 32-year old former all star knows that the Yankees are serious about acquiring him.
The Yankees are hoping to sign Nomar in the 4 million dollar range.
Their two main competitors are the Cleveland Indians, who want Nomar to play right field, and the Houston Astros, who would most probably put him in left field.
Chances are good that the Yankees will land Nomar. First of all, it's the best chance for Nomar to get the media attention that he needs to sign a decent 3-4 year deal to finish off his career.
Since making his outstanding professional debut with the Red Sox in 1997, Nomar has earned 53,250,000.00 dollars. That's 53.25 million dollars, not including bonuses, such as the "full share" bonus he received when the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004 (believed to be approximately 300,000.00)
53.25 million dollars may sound like a lot, but consider that Jeter has made 107,410,000.00, that's 107.41 million dollars since his debut with the Yankees in 1996.
A-Rod has made just over 125,000,000.00, that's 125 million dollars since 1996.
I'm willing to bet that there is a part of Nomar that feels that he deserves to have made close to what Jeter and A-Rod have brought in over the past nine years.
So playing in front of the media in New York makes a lot of sense for Nomar. If he turns in a good season, every major league team and media outlet will be aware of his status.
Plus, playing first base for the Yankees should be better for his physical health than either corner spot in the outfield for the Indians or Astros.
Should the Yankees land Nomar, it will be interesting to see how Giambi responds, who has always maintained that he hits best when he takes the field every day.
Giambi and Nomar share the same agent, Arn Tellen. Arn Tellen has an excellent relationship with Brian Cashman (as evidenced by the smooth signing of Hideki Matsui, another Tellen client), and this is another factor that leads me to believe that Garciaparra could become a Yankee.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
The Yankees are hoping to sign Nomar in the 4 million dollar range.
Their two main competitors are the Cleveland Indians, who want Nomar to play right field, and the Houston Astros, who would most probably put him in left field.
Chances are good that the Yankees will land Nomar. First of all, it's the best chance for Nomar to get the media attention that he needs to sign a decent 3-4 year deal to finish off his career.
Since making his outstanding professional debut with the Red Sox in 1997, Nomar has earned 53,250,000.00 dollars. That's 53.25 million dollars, not including bonuses, such as the "full share" bonus he received when the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004 (believed to be approximately 300,000.00)
53.25 million dollars may sound like a lot, but consider that Jeter has made 107,410,000.00, that's 107.41 million dollars since his debut with the Yankees in 1996.
A-Rod has made just over 125,000,000.00, that's 125 million dollars since 1996.
I'm willing to bet that there is a part of Nomar that feels that he deserves to have made close to what Jeter and A-Rod have brought in over the past nine years.
So playing in front of the media in New York makes a lot of sense for Nomar. If he turns in a good season, every major league team and media outlet will be aware of his status.
Plus, playing first base for the Yankees should be better for his physical health than either corner spot in the outfield for the Indians or Astros.
Should the Yankees land Nomar, it will be interesting to see how Giambi responds, who has always maintained that he hits best when he takes the field every day.
Giambi and Nomar share the same agent, Arn Tellen. Arn Tellen has an excellent relationship with Brian Cashman (as evidenced by the smooth signing of Hideki Matsui, another Tellen client), and this is another factor that leads me to believe that Garciaparra could become a Yankee.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
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