[Strikeout King]

The Yankees are nearing a one-year deal with Freddy Garcia, according to David Waldstein of the New York Times (on Twitter).The Yankees offered the right-hander arbitration earlier tonight.

Garcia, 35, signed a minor league deal in February and delivered a surprisingly strong 3.62 ERA in 146 2/3 innings. The 13-year veteran posted 5.9 K/9, 2.8 BB/9 and a 36.4% ground ball rate for the Yankees, spending part of August on the disabled list with an index finger injury.

Though the Yankees have locked up C.C. Sabathia, their search for starting pitching continues. Sabathia and Garcia will join A.J. Burnett, Ivan Nova and Phil Hughes in the team's projected 2012 rotation.




http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/ya...deal-.html

[Stardust]

He's on the cheep, and may fit in well with the Yankees. I like the deal

[Strikeout King]

Yankees to sign Freddy Garcia


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/ya...arcia.html

[Stardust]

^ I like it even more