Agree with Rich. He wants too many years, and he’s coming off a Torre year, which could mean shoulder issues and diminished performance. It’s too bad, because I like Vizcaino quite a bit, and considering the horrible stretch he went through during the season, his numbers were more than respectable.

Off-topic, but it’s always fun when someone kisses a young Yankee’s ass, and here we go. Dayn Perry was writing about the Santana trade and said the following:

“Cabrera’s a highly useful fourth outfielder, but offensively he’s stretched as a regular. On the other hand, Hughes’ gifts are such that it might be wisest to overlook a pressing organizational need and get the future Cy Young contender while you can.”

Future Cy Young contender? Damnnnnn! Perry genuflects to God-Hughes too, clearly.

Given how season to season variability of most relievers, the size of the contract that he is seeking, and the shoulder problems he sustained as a result of overuse, not bringing Viz back is a sound move.