NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre. The right-hander was not on the Yankees' postseason roster. Mitre now becomes eligible for salary arbitration. The 28-year-old Mitre had elbow ligament replacement surgery in July 2008 and agreed to a minor league contract with the Yankees last offseason. He sat out the first 50 games while serving a suspension for testing positive for a banned substance. Mitre joined the Yankees in late July and went 3-3 with a 6.79 ERA in nine starts and three relief appearances.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
