Notable Yankees Offseason Moves

For the 2009 season:
Ever since George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees in 1973, they have had an almost annual tradition of making big offseason shows by rolling out big name free-agent and trade acquistions. This winter was no different, as Mark Teixeira (8 years, $180 million), CC Sabathia (7 years, $161 million), AJ Burnett (5 years, $82.5 million), and Nick Swisher (trade) were handed pinstripes and introduced to the media. Here's a look at the team's most notable winter baubles, year by year, since The Boss jumped into the free agent market with both feet in 1975.