The Yankees re-signed Bobby Abreu today, something that had to be done. Abreu will make $16 million.
That’s the price of hitting today. In some ways, though, Abreu is an underrated hitter. He is one of the most likeable people in the Yankees clubhouse.
This past spring the Yankees were playing the Reds in Sarasota and some Yankee was looking for the Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the cramped clubhouse. Derek Jeter, who is pretty good when it comes to busting chops, said, âDid you check Bobbyâs shoes?ââ
Me? Iâm a Dunkinâ Donuts guy as you can tell from my picture.
There are no donut holes in Abreu’s swing. Hereâs from the Yankees press release:
Abreu has driven in at least 100 runs in five consecutive seasons and has totaled at least 20 stolen bases in nine straight campaigns, the longest current streak in the Majors. He has played in at least 150 games in each of the last 10 seasons andâaccording to the Elias Sports Bureauâis only the 10th player in Major League history to accomplish the feat. He needs just four stolen bases to become just the 12th player since 1950 to total 400 doubles, 200 home runs and 300 stolen bases for their career.
âBobby Abreu possesses a unique skill set and has proven to be a durable and reliable asset to this club,â said Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman. âConsistency has been a hallmark throughout his career, and we are excited to work with him again as we look forward to the 2008 season.â