Thursday, December 22, 2011
NYDN: Chicago White Sox re-sign John Danks, one of Yankees targets this offseason
The White Sox reportedly signed lefthander John Danks to a five-year, $65 million extension Wednesday, taking one of the league’s top young pitchers off the trade market.
The Yankees had shown interest in the 26-year-old Danks, but the White Sox were asking for a package of prospects that included both Jesus Montero and Manny Banuelos, a price Brian Cashman was not prepared to pay.
I never thought Danks was a realistic acquisition, because frankly I didn’t think he was worth the reported price. I think I’d rather have Danks than Gio Gonzalez, but it’s apparently a non-issue now.
I have an uncomfortable feeling that Randy Levine is working behind the scenes to unveil his Christmas present of Ryan Madson for three years and $36M to set up Rafael Soriano in the 6th.
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