Comments on: Taking a shot at the roster http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/ A New York Yankees blog by Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: MY BASEBALL BIAS - AN AL EAST BIAS WEBLOG » Checkin’ the Papers http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14852 MY BASEBALL BIAS - AN AL EAST BIAS WEBLOG » Checkin’ the Papers Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:50:50 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14852 [...] Peter Abraham takes a look at how the Yankees roster may pan out. [...] [...] Peter Abraham takes a look at how the Yankees roster may pan out. [...]

]]> By: wallypip http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14795 wallypip Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:55:26 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14795 I would have taken Phillips over Phelps, sight unseen based on what Phelps was a couple of years ago. However, Josh is a better looking player than he was when he washed out a few years ago. He has better bat control (although still a long swing) and he just seems more coordinated. He looks more comforatble at 1B. Also, he has handled his ABs very well when only getting a handful of chances. That's an important skill since the backup righty isn't going to get regualar ABs. I'm not making this judgement based on his results because spring numbers are next to meaningless. He just looks like he has matured physically in the minors and fits this role. I do hope Phillips clears waivers. I would have taken Phillips over Phelps, sight unseen based on what Phelps was a couple of years ago. However, Josh is a better looking player than he was when he washed out a few years ago. He has better bat control (although still a long swing) and he just seems more coordinated. He looks more comforatble at 1B. Also, he has handled his ABs very well when only getting a handful of chances. That’s an important skill since the backup righty isn’t going to get regualar ABs.

I’m not making this judgement based on his results because spring numbers are next to meaningless. He just looks like he has matured physically in the minors and fits this role.

I do hope Phillips clears waivers.

]]> By: mel http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14780 mel Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:40:52 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14780 Thanks, sunny. That was a pretty eye-popping statistic. lol. Thanks, sunny. That was a pretty eye-popping statistic. lol.

]]> By: sunny615 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14777 sunny615 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:28:03 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14777 At the same time tho - in 2006 Villone's stats before the All star break were 3-1 with a 2.26 ERA in 36 appearances. Over the last three seasons, Villone has compiled a 2.58 ERA before the All-Star break and a 6.23 mark following it. At the same time tho – in 2006 Villone’s stats before the All star break were 3-1 with a 2.26 ERA in 36 appearances.

Over the last three seasons, Villone has compiled a 2.58 ERA before the All-Star break and a 6.23 mark following it.

]]> By: sunny615 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14773 sunny615 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:20:33 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14773 Greg: Normally yes, but his contract specifically allows him to become a free agent if he doesn't make the major league roster. Sorry mel - Phillips has 56 Strikeouts and 3 stolen bases. Greg:

Normally yes, but his contract specifically allows him to become a free agent if he doesn’t make the major league roster.

Sorry mel – Phillips has 56 Strikeouts and 3 stolen bases.

]]> By: mel http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14761 mel Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:54:02 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14761 sunny615, Are those strikeout numbers correct? Andy only struck out 3 times in 246 at bats? sunny615,

Are those strikeout numbers correct? Andy only struck out 3 times in 246 at bats?

]]> By: hmmm http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14736 hmmm Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:54:49 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14736 "Villone has great career numbers in the first half. Let’s capitalize on that, if he goes sour in the second half, just bring up Henn." define "great": career 1st half ERA: 4.44 career 2nd half ERA: 5.09 "The fact is, left handed pitchers fare better against left handed batters. " Villone career vs. lefthanders: .241/.349/.360 .709 OPS Vizcaino career vs. lefthander: .229/.310/.400 .710 OPS no need to carry Villone. “Villone has great career numbers in the first half. Let’s capitalize on that, if he goes sour in the second half, just bring up Henn.”

define “great”:
career 1st half ERA: 4.44
career 2nd half ERA: 5.09

“The fact is, left handed pitchers fare better against left handed batters. ”

Villone career vs. lefthanders: .241/.349/.360 .709 OPS
Vizcaino career vs. lefthander: .229/.310/.400 .710 OPS

no need to carry Villone.

]]> By: Ross http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14734 Ross Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:44:42 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14734 I agree on Phelps over Phillips. I TOTALLY disagree on Villone over Henn. You gotta take Henn. Also, Pratt is a DEFENSIVE liability. He can't make a throw to 2nd base. You gotta go Nieves. I agree on Phelps over Phillips.

I TOTALLY disagree on Villone over Henn. You gotta take Henn.

Also, Pratt is a DEFENSIVE liability. He can’t make a throw to 2nd base. You gotta go Nieves.

]]> By: Greg http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14719 Greg Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:44:43 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14719 He's signed to a minor league deal though, isn't he? Doesn't that mean he wouldn't have to be optioned since he isn't technically on the big league team? I could just be misunderstanding the way a minor league deal works. He’s signed to a minor league deal though, isn’t he? Doesn’t that mean he wouldn’t have to be optioned since he isn’t technically on the big league team? I could just be misunderstanding the way a minor league deal works.

]]> By: sunny615 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-14715 sunny615 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:20:08 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/27/taking-a-shot-at-the-roster/#comment-14715 Greg - problem with that scenario is that if the Yankees option him, Villone has the right to become a free agent and leave. So it's either play him or release him. There is no option on Villone. Greg – problem with that scenario is that if the Yankees option him, Villone has the right to become a free agent and leave. So it’s either play him or release him. There is no option on Villone.

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