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Torii Hunter To The Yankees

By Tim Dierkes | November 4, 2005 at 11:05pm CDT

The Yankees’ need for a center fielder is well known.  The latest rumor making the rounds is that GM Brian Cashman will make a play to acquire Torii Hunter from the Twins. 

Although his glovework hasn’t been anything special since 2001, the Yankees are after Hunter mainly to solidify their outfield defense.  The 30 year-old Hunter never really developed plate discipline, but he’d still be worth a couple of wins compared to the current shell of Bernie Williams.

Hunter is under contract for 2006 at $10.75MM, and the Twins would love to get that money off the books to pursue a slugger.  His 2007 club option for $12MM could be picked up by the Yanks if Hunter can remain a four win player in ’06.  With his defense slipping, Hunter may try to reinvent himself as a patient slugger like Moises Alou did in 1997.

The Yankees won’t give up Robinson Cano to acquire Hunter, and Eric Duncan is out of the question.  Instead, the Twins might take Andy Phillips and try him at third base.  A promising young starter like Matt DeSalvo (3.02 ERA at Double A Trenton in 2005) would also be necessary.  The Twins’ bounty may be less than impressive as they’re eager to shed Hunter’s salary. 

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Comments

  1. a1544

    6 years ago

    Bring back Bernie instead!

    Reply
    • dynasty

      6 years ago

      I concur.

      Reply
    • Eileenyy9

      6 years ago

      dittooooo

      Reply
  2. CAVS0223

    6 years ago

    Why did I get this? Hunter is retired! Lmao.

    Reply
  3. unsaturatedmatz

    6 years ago

    You’re a donkey

    Reply
  4. mbrunette48

    6 years ago

    How did I get this notification lol

    Reply
  5. LouMickeyJeter

    6 years ago

    Huh?

    Reply
  6. a37H

    6 years ago

    This is really weird. I was wondering why has hunter come out of retirement

    Reply
  7. Point-Special

    6 years ago

    Retro Friday!

    Reply
  8. dynasty

    6 years ago

    This is hilarious

    Reply
  9. danegalloway

    6 years ago

    Eric Duncan is OUT OF THE QUESTION

    Reply
    • nelsoncruz23

      6 years ago

      Lol

      Reply
  10. MikeBids

    6 years ago

    Maybe he will pitch for Pineda

    Reply
  11. higgy5592

    6 years ago

    Wtf lol

    Reply
  12. eye_slayer

    6 years ago

    Wow…what a timely post

    Reply
  13. puigpower

    6 years ago

    LOL Eric Duncan.

    Reply
  14. crazy4cleveland

    6 years ago

    This is great.

    Reply
  15. RiverCatsFilms

    6 years ago

    A notification from 11 years ago? I thought Rumors has been out 7 years

    Reply
  16. jhinde103

    6 years ago

    They should have traded for Cano, we’ll throw in Santana too!!

    Reply
  17. KCelts

    6 years ago

    Next up: Paul O’Neill!

    Reply
  18. nelsoncruz23

    6 years ago

    Why did i get this

    Reply
  19. mlb1225

    5 years ago

    Cool

    Reply
  20. JJB

    4 years ago

    WOW! Cool!

    Reply
  21. Bochys Retirement Fund

    2 years ago

    I have a feeling he never plays for the Yankees. Idk why though.

    Reply
  22. Rangers29

    2 years ago

    This feels like watching the first youtube video.

    Reply

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