i always hated betemit, so i'm glad to see him go -- in addition to getting something good in return.

in the giambi realm for stats (good power, low average), a switch hitter, defensive skill, young, and a fraction of the cost. its not a phenomenal addition, but it's a great move for the yanks.

i like gardner and cabrera because they bring a lot of "non yankee" mentality to the yankees, younger players with speed. cabrerra would have been perfect for this year, had last year not been such a low for him. now, it's all guesswork. gardner i think is still too muchuva n00b to be counted on this season.

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