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“…been Randy for a long time no he really enjoys playing in New York. . That means a lot to him be and Yankee on the I don't know all the details -- what's going on but …”

“…know we had movies he has circuses -- serious -- that. Ice skating and I haven't seen how cold they are but I've -- they're having a great time. It's this much is that like …”

“…Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Yankee Stadium. . For those of you are tuned in via the yes network. We welcome you. From the looks of this room. It's pretty obvious that this Yankee Stadium. . Didn't want to go away quietly. And they wanted to have one final special event. The work that's been done the last few weeks by the Steinbrenner family. By Brian Cashman. And the Yankees hierarchy has certainly brought a renewed. Interest and energy to our fan base especially during. What can be the winter months. That work is on display today. As we announced the signings of CC sabathia. . And AJ Burnett. . We welcome them to the Bronx. And introduced their families stars. I think it's important to note despite the recent weather. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to George M Steinbrenner field. In 57 days. Then with the unveiling of the new Yankee Stadium shortly thereafter. For Yankee fans everywhere. There is plenty to be excited about. As we enter into the new year and enter into. A new Yankee Stadium. . As we began I would like to introduce the members of our day -- starting to my far left. You're right. Vice …”

“…Your left. Yankees co chairperson. Hal Steinbrenner. And our guests of honor. CC sabathia. . AJ Burnett. . And there are wonderful wives. Amber and Karen. Before we begin the program there are a couple of people in attendance that …”

“…morning and to. The first flight out back here. His agent and Hambrecht. . And his wife and his kids. You know -- it's. I -- wanting to you know try to get in front of …”

“…media. -- added addition anything. So. There's disease or. Would you. I New York's like any other place you know when you're on the field it's the same thing away from the field obviously there's more …”

“…questions if you have a but I really don't think hip so New York. . -- Bugs. So. They -- it would definitely help. You know but it's it's like you know like he has -- sophomores …”

“…I know I I've no doubt that he can play New York State drive in New York it's just. You know. I think he's lining up all his choices and and innings it just trying …”

“…waiting for him to get some other stuff you know it. And Nick Swisher for instance I mean we gave mixed and matched up an obvious and things that you want to do if I can …”

“…by a third party without knowing what that figure would be the arbitration. . Time period falls. You know in February or early February. Now and so the Odyssey as we you know. Attempt to put this team together. You know and Andy's case and and Bobby's case that they made sixteen million dollars a year its been tough in the past trying to. You know. And deviate from previous years earnings in arbitration setting it and so you we just wanted to beetle control. You know. The costs to that we would allocate for you every position on the club and by offering them arbitration even though we wanted. Draft picks if we lost anybody but by offer arbitration that we -- you know lose our ability that at least determined. A final cost. And so by doing so we choose to to go a different direction not offer the arbitration and and and we'll still -- at the entire free agent market including those two colors. …”

“…Questions for Brian Cashman the yankees' general manager Brian we're going to put something out here and a few minutes that. Lets the public in the media and other we will not be offering arbitration to any of our players. And that might be a little bit of surprise. When you talk about the names of Bobby Abreu or Independent can you talk a little bit about the decision that went into that. …”

“…Hall of famers like you think alcohol -- played of people with Eddie Murray. . He's in the Hall of Fame. I've played you know in in New York with -- with Mariano Rivera where. A-Rod with. Bernie Williams. . Andy Pettitte Roger Clemens. David Wells and there's assisted the lifted them let them and you know I enjoyed I enjoyed him. …”

“…twenty principal stated your career. One thing Turkish think it was a World Series championship -- pushing. On the. …”

“…I wondered you could be possibly replacing Jason W Thursday's while the United States senate and got a chip to about him about playing in New York. . …”

“…coach. He called me up give me text messaging -- well community. Alex Rodriguez is well which meant the world to me. So well yeah. I don't -- a couple of guys. You know you know Johnny David for a couple years. But you have ministers it was a great opportunity. I mean it's it's going to be awesome. I could not the -- I mean in general this dream come true. I know about the Oliveira a completely New York. . I don't normally yet but I. You have to try to figure that out. Thing's going to be a lot of fun …”

“…it is in the press release also we made phone calls to Nick Swisher. . But have yet been haven't been returned yet -- won't work in the coming days to -- trying to set something up …”

“…think can I ask god -- more than initiated what about Nick Swisher. . Yeah whether -- three weeks ago or Korea was before the general manager mean America and its continued in regional manager is …”