Drew Henson

44-Year-Old Third Baseman3B
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a six-year $17 million deal in March of 2001, but agreed to forgoe the remainder of his contract in February of 2004.
3BFree Agent  
February 6, 2004
Henson was put on waivers by the Yankees after he agreed to terminate his contract. He gave up the $12 million remaining on the $17-million, six-year deal he agreed to in 2001 in order to play football, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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If he isn't claimed by a team by Monday, he'll be a free agent. It's unlikely any team will claim him with so much money due to him on his contract if claimed and the fact he's said he's going to play in the NFL.
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2004
2003
Observers no longer whisper their speculation whether Henson would be better off playing football. It's now an outspoken belief, following a second consecutive disappointing season at Triple-A Columbus. Henson's batting eye hasn't improved, and his power has declined. His lack of development is what prompted the Yankees to trade for Aaron Boone.
Henson hit .240 with 37 walks and 157 strikeouts and committed 35 errors in 128 games at Triple-A last season and then followed that up with a poor showing in the Arizona Fall League. Henson did have 18 home runs, 30 doubles and four triples in 471 at-bats for the Clippers, but until his plate discipline and his defense improve, he's nowhere near ready to play in the major leagues. Recognizing that, the Yankees re-signed Robin Ventura to play third base this season, so we don't expect to see Henson in the Bronx until September.
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3BNew York Yankees  
February 2, 2004
Henson and the Yankees have reached a resolution that frees him from the final three seasons of the six-year, $17 million contract he signed with the team in 2001, ESPN's Len Pasquarelli reports.
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3BNew York Yankees  
February 1, 2004
Henson, the former Michigan quarterback, would like to settle up on the $12 million he's guaranteed over the next three years by the Yankees so he can pursue opportunities in the NFL, according to the Bergen Record.
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3BNew York Yankees  
January 28, 2004
Henson is not viewed as an option to start at third base if Aaron Boone can't play this season, general manager Brian Cashman told Newsday. Other sources also say Henson has decided to play football and the Yankees are negotiating to buy out his contract.
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3BNew York Yankees  
November 2, 2003
Henson, still under contract to play baseball, will know on November 20 if he is on the Yankees' 40-man roster.
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3BNew York Yankees  
September 5, 2003
Henson was recalled from Triple-A Columbus by the Yankees on Friday.
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