Do the Yankees Want To Be The Red Sox?

In yesterday’s Herald Michael Silverman wrote that the Yankees may get two more former Red Sox stars:

It should require something closer to a two- to four-year deal worth $10-11 million a year to sign Varitek. He is coming off a four-year, $40 million deal.

Teams expected to be in on the bidding include the Tigers and Angels. Do not dismiss the chances of the Yankees going after Varitek as doubt remains about whether Posada’s shoulder, surgically repaired last season, will allow him to catch in 2009. . . .

Other whispers: The Yankees trading for Nick Swisher was a hedge in case they cannot sign Mark Teixeira (another Boras client). If they do not get Teixeira, then Swisher can play first and the Yankees will go after – sit down – Ramirez (another Boras client).

I would not be too surprised if Manny ever ended up in the Bronx but I just can’t picture Tek playing for the Yankees.