10/16/2006 8:56 PM ET
Fasano, Green become free agents
Backup catcher and second baseman to explore the market
By Mark Feinsand / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- Sal Fasano and Nick Green were two of the role players who
helped the Yankees capture their ninth consecutive American League East
title this season.
On Monday, the two players became free agents.
Green and infielder Andy Cannizaro were outrighted to Triple-A Scranton,
with Green electing to become a free agent. Fasano, whose contract extended
through the 2006 season, also elected to become a free agent, according to
the team.
Green, 27, appeared in 46 games with the Yankees, making 11 starts at
second base, eight at third and three at shortstop. He filled in for
Miguel Cairo after the utility infielder landed on the disabled list on
Aug. 8 with a hamstring injury.
Green, who batted .240 with two home runs and four RBIs in 75 at-bats
with New York, began the season with Tampa Bay and was acquired by the
Yankees for cash considerations on May 25 after being designated for
assignment by Tampa Bay on May 5.
Fasano, 35, batted .217 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in 78 games
with the Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006. Fasano, who
replaced Kelly Stinnett as the backup catcher in late July, appeared
in 28 games with the Yankees, starting 16 times behind the plate. He
was acquired from the Phillies in exchange for infielder Hector Made
on July 25.
Cannizaro, 28, batted .250 (2-for-8) in 13 games with the Yankees in
2006. He hit .276 in 116 games with Triple-A Columbus, leading the
team with a .361 batting average vs. left-handed pitchers. Cannizaro
had his contract purchased from Columbus on September 5 and made his
Major League debut that night at Kansas City.
Mark Feinsand is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to
the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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