Moving to shore up their weak middle relief, the New York Yankees reached a preliminary agreement on a $3.75 million, one-year contract with right-hander LaTroy Hawkins. (Source)

I’m not excited about LaTroy either, but its not like he’s being billed as a long term solution. The deal is one and done. If he isn’t good then he either won’t be used or he’ll be cut.

I’d also like to see the Yankees take a shot on Octavio Dotel on a one-year deal.