Yankees Sign RP LaTroy Hawkins

At first, I wasn't thrilled with this deal, but after thinking about it, I've changed my mind. Hawkins is basically the same pitcher as Luis Vizcaino. Except for the fact that the Viz was looking for a three or four year contract and Hawkins was willing to take one. He can end up being a valuable inning-eating veteran in a bullpen that looks to be filled with young arms. If he turns out to be reliable, then fantastic, and if not, his contract should make him relatively easy to trade to some National League team for a prospect come July. Someone will have to go to make room for him on the 40-man roster, and most likely that person will be Carl Pavano.