It’s day three of the Winter Meetings and after surviving three long days there have been a few surprises.  The first surprise being that the Yankees were able to obtain a young, affordable, power-hitting centerfielder without parting with any player who had a significant impact on their championship-winning club. 

This is a shift in the old Yankees philosophy of just picking up big-name free agents.  The Yankees now do more than just spend.  They identify a need and fill it! Pronto!

As for the other team in New York, there has been little buzz.  The Mets are a team desperate to improve in many areas, yet to improve in any area.  The aggressiveness they showed last winter would come in handy this offseason.
 
Some people around here thought Randy Wolf would be a good fit for the Mets.  They didn’t get it done, and now one of my favorite players to chat with has a three-year deal to pitch in Milwaukee.  

Just as they were before the trade deadline, Roy Halladay trade rumors are swirling here in Indy, but surprisingly there has been no substantial rumors involving Adrian Gonzalez.  Padres new GM Jed Hoyer is either extremely discreet or he has decided to keep the face of the franchise in place.  

Last surprise, after three days of eating steaks, my cholesterol is still under 200!  Gotta run.  Almost time for dinner.  I’m thinking steak. Again. – Matt Yallof