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| 30th October, 2007 - 11:29 am | Miami Herald - The vacancy at third base for the New York Yankees could pave the path for trade discussions with the Marlins involving third baseman Miguel Cabrera, who is gradually pricing himself out of Florida's moderate budget.
Cabrera is expected to receive in the neighborhood of $11 million next season through arbitration and is eligible for free agency after the 2009 season. The third baseman's fielding woes might give the Yankees cause for concern. But they could also move him to first base or use him as a designated hitter.
If the Marlins trade Cabrera, the asking price will be steep. They would almost certainly demand top, young prospects in return for an All-Star hitter on a Hall of Fame career trajectory. One possible trade piece could be Melky Cabrera, the Yankees 23-year-old center fielder. [READ] |
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