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Post by T R W on Feb 16, 2014 13:47:09 GMT -5
Yeah closers are risky. But I think there is less risk in extending the young guys before they hit FA than there is trying to sign someone in FA and getting burned like Uggla. Even if they end up not panning out, the financial hit is lower than it would have been. Just hoping we can get Simmons locked up for a while soon.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 16, 2014 17:34:37 GMT -5
Yeah closers are risky. But I think there is less risk in extending the young guys before they hit FA than there is trying to sign someone in FA and getting burned like Uggla. Even if they end up not panning out, the financial hit is lower than it would have been. Just hoping we can get Simmons locked up for a while soon. Yeah, for that I agree the Braves did a good job. They cant compete with the Yankees/Mets/Dodgers big boys of FA. The Kimbrel deal isnt outrageous so it wont kill anyone, and Simmons needs to hit a bit more before he gets an Andrus type contract but I bet thats next. Until Heyward gets healthy and goes bananas on people |
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Post by Colter on Feb 16, 2014 17:50:48 GMT -5
How does Stephen Drew not have a team yet? Solid defense, nice bat, he'll hit .260, .270, with 15 bombs. What team wouldn't want that production?
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Post by Chip on Feb 16, 2014 17:56:47 GMT -5
i think its Boras....
or maybe a lot of teams are good at SS.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 16, 2014 21:26:39 GMT -5
The Yankees should sign Stephen Drew, it makes SO much sense. Drew at 3B this year, SS next year.
Stubbornness
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Post by Chip on Feb 17, 2014 13:13:27 GMT -5
but....Nick Johnson  |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 17, 2014 21:58:21 GMT -5
 Holy crapJeter looks awful at SS! |
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Post by ICW on Feb 17, 2014 23:02:39 GMT -5
The Yankees should sign Stephen Drew, it makes SO much sense. Drew at 3B this year, SS next year. Stubbornness I'm all for signing Drew because he helps this season but I think they're big on this Aledmys Diaz, apparently they had a huge presence at one of his "showcases" or whatever the hell it was. Also, a few infielders are set to hit free agency next offseason. I could see the Yanks going big for Headley (have tried to acquire him multiple times, obvious need for 3B, all it costs is money) and Hardy (who I think gets extended so it's probably a moot point). |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 17, 2014 23:27:45 GMT -5
The Yankees should sign Stephen Drew, it makes SO much sense. Drew at 3B this year, SS next year. Stubbornness I'm all for signing Drew because he helps this season but I think they're big on this Aledmys Diaz, apparently they had a huge presence at one of his "showcases" or whatever the hell it was. Also, a few infielders are set to hit free agency next offseason. I could see the Yanks going big for Headley (have tried to acquire him multiple times, obvious need for 3B, all it costs is money) and Hardy (who I think gets extended so it's probably a moot point). Headley doesnt play SS, so whats he going to do? Sure you need a 3B but you might need a SS RIGHT NOW |
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Feb 18, 2014 0:07:15 GMT -5
I'm all for signing Drew because he helps this season but I think they're big on this Aledmys Diaz, apparently they had a huge presence at one of his "showcases" or whatever the hell it was. Also, a few infielders are set to hit free agency next offseason. I could see the Yanks going big for Headley (have tried to acquire him multiple times, obvious need for 3B, all it costs is money) and Hardy (who I think gets extended so it's probably a moot point). Headley doesnt play SS, so whats he going to do? Sure you need a 3B but you might need a SS RIGHT NOW The Yankees need an entire IF right NOW. 1B = Mark Teixeira has sand in his vagina until he proves he can be a man. 2B = Brian Roberts and his 36 concussions since 2010. SS = Derek Jeter at 40 if he can stay healthy, if not, Brendan Ryan and his .089 batting average or Eduardo "Iron Hands" Nunez. 3B = Kelly Johnson...nothing bad to say about him really, but can he be an everyday player or will he burn out after a month like Overbay? But the thing that costs the Yankees in 2014 is going to be that bullpen. I can't even imagine how they are going to protect leads in the 7th and 8th. It is going to be one scary summer in the Bronx. I just do NOT feel comfortable with Shawn Kelley as my primary set up man and closer on days when Robertson isn't available. No depth there, man...none at all. |
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 18, 2014 5:11:21 GMT -5
As much hope as I have for the Yankees this year, I really don't understand why there is no push to keep going through free agency at this point.
Stephen Drew and a reliever like Oliver Perez would make me a little more comfortable. I like Brian Roberts, but the guy can't stay healthy... Kelly Johnson is going to be an underrated signing, I feel. He hits 15-20 bombs a year and putting him in New York he could easily get to 20-25... Plus, he is probably much more comfortable at second so bringing in Drew would be a good add to play at third and back Jeter at short - and possibly follow him up after this season.
Oliver Perez would be a solid addition to a bullpen that has Robertson, Kelley, Claiborne, Thornton and Nuno.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 9:46:26 GMT -5
Hope the braves can do good this year
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Post by ICW on Feb 18, 2014 11:23:29 GMT -5
I'm all for signing Drew because he helps this season but I think they're big on this Aledmys Diaz, apparently they had a huge presence at one of his "showcases" or whatever the hell it was. Also, a few infielders are set to hit free agency next offseason. I could see the Yanks going big for Headley (have tried to acquire him multiple times, obvious need for 3B, all it costs is money) and Hardy (who I think gets extended so it's probably a moot point). Headley doesnt play SS, so whats he going to do? Sure you need a 3B but you might need a SS RIGHT NOW Like I said, apparently they're really hot and bothered on this Cuban SS. Apparently he got play in the MLB this offseason, depends on who you ask. He's a complete unknown but who the hell knows. If they don't sign Diaz, I'm assuming they'll sign a SS next offseason along with Headley to play 3B (if these guys even reach free agency). I wish they would sign Drew this offseason but eh. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 18, 2014 22:17:06 GMT -5
Stephen Drew to the Yankees is so common sense Jim Bowden would even do it.
Yankees have a ton of holes, thats been covered but I mean Im kinda worried they just keep trotting Jeter out there if he cant do it. I mean theres no chance he can play a full year, and are the Yankees gonna expect him too?
Yankees filled a ton of holes but theres still a few more, seems weird that its mid February and the Yankees still have these holes/question marks.
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Post by Chip on Feb 19, 2014 10:47:00 GMT -5
My guess is Boras is just asking too much. I mean they turned down...was it $14 million for a 1 year from the Red Sox?
I mean if he wants 2 years or 3...how much are you paying him?
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Post by ICW on Feb 19, 2014 11:46:03 GMT -5
Stephen Drew to the Yankees is so common sense Jim Bowden would even do it. Yankees have a ton of holes, thats been covered but I mean Im kinda worried they just keep trotting Jeter out there if he cant do it. I mean theres no chance he can play a full year, and are the Yankees gonna expect him too? Yankees filled a ton of holes but theres still a few more, seems weird that its mid February and the Yankees still have these holes/question marks. A lot of teams have a ton of holes, even contenders/borderline contenders. The team doesn't need to be completed by Spring Training, pieces will constantly be added/subtracted as the season progresses. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 20, 2014 8:07:27 GMT -5
Stephen Drew to the Yankees is so common sense Jim Bowden would even do it. Yankees have a ton of holes, thats been covered but I mean Im kinda worried they just keep trotting Jeter out there if he cant do it. I mean theres no chance he can play a full year, and are the Yankees gonna expect him too? Yankees filled a ton of holes but theres still a few more, seems weird that its mid February and the Yankees still have these holes/question marks. A lot of teams have a ton of holes, even contenders/borderline contenders. The team doesn't need to be completed by Spring Training, pieces will constantly be added/subtracted as the season progresses. Yankees have way more than most teams though. 3B (might not be a hole but Kelly Johnson isnt the answer) 2B (Brian Roberts isnt the answer) SS (Can the Captain play full time) Bullpen Back of the rotation. I mean the Red Sox and Ray's dont have that many holes/question marks, especially a team who spent half a billion dollars and still have no idea what you are gonna get out of your ENTIRE infield sans Hoops, or even your top 3 starters? Risky risky. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 20, 2014 8:07:38 GMT -5
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Post by ICW on Feb 20, 2014 12:09:13 GMT -5
The entire Phillies organization is clueless.
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Post by T R W on Feb 20, 2014 13:09:32 GMT -5
Well it looks like the BRaves have locked up Simmons for 7 years and $58 million. That seems pretty reasonable. Sure locking up these young guys is risky, but I think with their bad tv deal and budget this is a great plan and I am happy to see it.
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