Yanks Elect To Eject Kranky Kevin



The Newark Star-Ledger's Dan Graziano reports on the Yankees' plans to ditch pitcher Kevin Brown.

General Manager Brian Cashman said it was far too early to talk about specific pitchers on that free-agent list. The Yankees can't even talk contract with free agents until 10 days after the end of the World Series. But one baseball official with knowledge of the Yankees' plans said the team was planning to explore at least one interesting way to open a spot in the starting rotation.

That official said the team would make every effort to rid itself of Kevin Brown, even if that meant paying his entire $15 million salary for next season. If they were able to do that, they would have a vacant spot they could use to sign a New York-tested free-agent left-hander such as David Wells or Al Leiter, if he doesn't go back with the Mets.

Posted: Wed - October 27, 2004 at 12:25 AM      

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