Mahay signs with the Royals

It was reported last night that the Kansas City Royals have signed lefty reliever Ron Mahay to a two-year, $8 million deal.

The Yankees were looking at him earlier this off-season, but he was rumored to be looking at a three-year, $12 million contract. $4 million for a left-handed specialist is way too much.

The Yankees learned from their past bullpen mistakes - giving multi-year deals to mediocre relievers - and signed LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year, $3.75 million contract.