Ah yes, Hankenstein. It had been so long since you made headlines that I nearly forgot you. Hank broke his silence, speaking on topics ranging from Clemens to Santana.
On Clemens, Yammerin' Hank was surprisingly brief -- "I'm not signing Clemens." No real surprise here. I;m not sure Clemens is looking to be signed. I know that Clemens has retired and unretired for what seems like the better part of the last decade, but this time appears to be different. Clemens went on record several times during the 2007 campaign that this would be his last and never kick started the rumor mill with the annual "I'm weighing my options" or "I will soon begin to weigh my options" comment in November or December. Now its possible that the Mitchell Report is playing a roll here, but I don't think Clemens will be pitching in 2008.
On Santana, Kim Hank-il declared that the Yanks "are still in it." I've already spoke my mind on these Santana deals. I'm really hoping that Minnesota decides to hang on to him. I would rather see the Yankees take their chances signing him on the free agent market.
So, all in all, Ol' Hank was surprisingly silent and stoic. Then again, everyone needs a few days to readjust to work after a long vacation.
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