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Melky traded to ATL for Vasquez...I had a gut feeling Melky would be traded when they picked up Granderson.

I like this move, for two reasons:

1) Obviously, the Yankees get a quality pitcher coming off of a career-best season, solidifying the rotation

and

2) This opens up the door for Damon to return!

Damon's done as a Yankee; their payroll is at $200 mil and they have repeatedly stated they wanted to cut payroll. Damon is asking for $13 Mil a year, and he won't get that from the Yanks (or anyone else...).