The
New York Post is reporting that the Yankees intend to raise their offer to Mo, probably over the weekend. From the Post:
"These are going to be substantial offers," Steinbrenner said yesterday by phone. "We are not going to short-change these guys. I think we have a great chance to get back who we want back. We are going to make it obvious how much we want them, and then, ultimately, it is up to them."
The Yankees have offered Rivera a three-year, $39 million contract, and members of the organization feel they are much closer to finalizing something with the closer than with Posada. ...
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