According to the source, the World Series MVP will receive about $6.5 million, replacing Vladimir Guerrero as the Angels' designated hitter.
Matsui had intended to wait for the Yankees' situation to be resolved before signing elsewhere, but with the Johnny Damon saga seemingly weeks away from a conclusion, Matsui decided to take the Angels' offer.
The Yankees hadn't planned to pursue Matsui unless Damon signed elsewhere, not wanting to lock up their DH spot with one player. Jorge Posada is expected to see at least 50 games as the DH, while A-Rod should get 15-20 games there, too. Continue
Yankees are really going to miss Matsui. He is great Guy!
Posted by: New York Yankees Tickets | December 18, 2009 at 12:50 PM
He was Amazing in the playoffs,he is still a huge run producer. Yankees can do without Damon but I think that they are really going to miss Matsui.
Posted by: Bryce F | December 21, 2009 at 07:20 PM