Perhaps we can file this under "first official crazy winter meetings rumor of the day." Here is the interesting rumor in question, regarding our bullpen no less:
According to a team that talked to the Yankees about acquiring Brian Bruney, the right-handed reliever could be headed to Atlanta.
"We asked about him but hear he is going to the Braves," the source said.
Because the Yankees asked for prospects from the first team, they likely are looking for the same thing from Atlanta. Bruney, who made $1.25 million last year, is eligible for arbitration.
Say whaaat? I mean, I like Brian Bruney... some... but we seem to be fetishizeing on our bullpen a bit too much. Perhaps this was one of our backup plans before we acquired Saito last week. Or perhaps we really want another million$+ arm in the bullpen.