Taking a Look at the Winter...

The Yankees made huge off-season moves after the 2008 season, and it helped lead them to a World Series title in 2009. This off-season proves to be another where the Yankees have many decisions to make.

Three notable Yankees are free agents: Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, and Andy Pettitte. These three individuals played a major role in the Yankees championship run.

Damon:

Everyone knows that Johnny is an exceptional player. He hits home runs, hits for average, and still has speed. The one main fault in Johnny's game is his play in the outfield. He has no arm, and not much range in left field. A major question for the Yankees is: Do they want Damon to be their left fielder next season? I see them re-signing him as a DH, if they do not sign Matsui.

Matsui:

Not enough can be said about Matsui. He hit over 600. in the World Series, and had 6 RBIs in the clinching game. He had an excellent season as well. The problem with Matsui, is that he does not have the legs to play left field anymore. He is strictly a DH, and nothing else. Matsui has had a great career with the Yankees, but if I had to guess, his tenure in New York is over.

Pettitte:

Andy Pettitte thought about retiring before this season, ended up coming back, only to win the clinching game of every playoff series. What a year for Pettitte. He definitely still has gas in the tank, and hopefully comes back to pitch in New York on a one year contract. If not, the Yankees must take a look at John Lackey.