Comments on: Abritration process to get underway http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/ A Yankees Blog by Journal News beat writer Peter Abraham Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:08:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: PittsburghYankeeFan http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235310 PittsburghYankeeFan Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:29:24 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235310 When is Scott Proctor up for arbitration? Is there a "mercy" clause built in? When is Scott Proctor up for arbitration? Is there a “mercy” clause built in?

]]> By: Doreen http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235302 Doreen Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:35:06 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235302 Mel - I remember that story when it happened. The survival instinct is very strong. And you can't be judgmental unless you're ever in that situation. Like the man said, it's easy to say you wouldn't do it, but he was there and he knows not only did he do it, but so would most anyone. I love Robbie Cano as a player and I agree that he has shown improvement and a willingness to work on his weaknesses each season. I also don't care if he ever hits more than 15-20 homeruns in a season. As long as he keeps going line-to-line, keeps those doubles coming, and takes a few more walks. I also agree about his improvement with men on base. Mel –
I remember that story when it happened. The survival instinct is very strong. And you can’t be judgmental unless you’re ever in that situation. Like the man said, it’s easy to say you wouldn’t do it, but he was there and he knows not only did he do it, but so would most anyone.

I love Robbie Cano as a player and I agree that he has shown improvement and a willingness to work on his weaknesses each season. I also don’t care if he ever hits more than 15-20 homeruns in a season. As long as he keeps going line-to-line, keeps those doubles coming, and takes a few more walks. I also agree about his improvement with men on base.

]]> By: Eddie Layton http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235288 Eddie Layton Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:42:35 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235288 Sammy wrote: "On another note, imagine [Wang] in 2008 with 20 wins and at least 15 each for Ian, Joba, Phil, Pettite and Mussina, you have 95 wins alone" That makes no sense, Sammy. Are you proposing a six-man rotation? Teams don't use six-man rotations. And even if they did, there wouldn't be enough starts for all six starters to win 15 games realistically. Even in a five-man rotation the fifth man almost never wins 15 games because his starts get bumped when there are off days. Sammy wrote: “On another note, imagine [Wang] in 2008 with 20 wins and at least 15 each for Ian, Joba, Phil, Pettite and Mussina, you have 95 wins alone”

That makes no sense, Sammy. Are you proposing a six-man rotation? Teams don’t use six-man rotations. And even if they did, there wouldn’t be enough starts for all six starters to win 15 games realistically. Even in a five-man rotation the fifth man almost never wins 15 games because his starts get bumped when there are off days.

]]> By: mel http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235283 mel Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:01:44 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235283 For those who worry about wins & losses or refs & umps, watch this Outside the Lines video. It really puts things in perspective and makes you grateful that everything you have. You'll think twice before complaining about what's on the dinner table. There's a line in there that'll have you thinking "Jorge" as soon as you hear it. Hint: it has to do with "toughening" the hands. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/index For those who worry about wins & losses or refs & umps, watch this Outside the Lines video. It really puts things in perspective and makes you grateful that everything you have. You’ll think twice before complaining about what’s on the dinner table. There’s a line in there that’ll have you thinking “Jorge” as soon as you hear it. Hint: it has to do with “toughening” the hands.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/index

]]> By: Sammy Pereira from Orlando, Fl http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235282 Sammy Pereira from Orlando, Fl Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:52:59 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235282 Out of the four, I truly believe that Cano and Wang will get hefty raises (they truly deserve it), and I would also make them commit to multi-year contract (4-5 yrs to start with). The other two will get raises also but not as much as they would expect. With Cano putting up the numbers he put up in 2006 and 2007 where he led all major league 2nd basemen in stats, I see no problem here. With Wang, the same thing... two and half years in majors with 10 wins in 2005 (half season), and 19 wins in both 2006 and 2007... these are staggering numbers of wins for a young pitcher in his first 2.5 yrs in the majors... his win to loss ratio is astounding. On another note, imagine him in 2008 with 20 wins and at least 15 each for Ian, Joba, Phil, Pettite and Mussina, you have 95 wins alone... I say the Yankees win 100+ games in 2008 enroute to a tight race with Boston for 1st place in AL East.... Out of the four, I truly believe that Cano and Wang will get hefty raises (they truly deserve it), and I would also make them commit to multi-year contract (4-5 yrs to start with). The other two will get raises also but not as much as they would expect. With Cano putting up the numbers he put up in 2006 and 2007 where he led all major league 2nd basemen in stats, I see no problem here. With Wang, the same thing… two and half years in majors with 10 wins in 2005 (half season), and 19 wins in both 2006 and 2007… these are staggering numbers of wins for a young pitcher in his first 2.5 yrs in the majors… his win to loss ratio is astounding. On another note, imagine him in 2008 with 20 wins and at least 15 each for Ian, Joba, Phil, Pettite and Mussina, you have 95 wins alone… I say the Yankees win 100+ games in 2008 enroute to a tight race with Boston for 1st place in AL East….

]]> By: Wolf In Pinstripes http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235281 Wolf In Pinstripes Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:48:55 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235281 Spot on, mel. He showed flashes of increased patience at the plate this year. He just needs to make it a consistent habit. Cano is just one player I think the retention of Kevin Long is going to pay dividends with. Spot on, mel. He showed flashes of increased patience at the plate this year. He just needs to make it a consistent habit.

Cano is just one player I think the retention of Kevin Long is going to pay dividends with.

]]> By: B-D-4 trains http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235280 B-D-4 trains Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:45:32 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235280 Cano would have ocasional mental lapses on the basepaths under Torre. Joe Girardi will keep him mentally sharp. Cano would have ocasional mental lapses on the basepaths under Torre. Joe Girardi will keep him mentally sharp.

]]> By: mel http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235279 mel Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:38:35 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235279 I agree, Wolf. Once upon a time Cano never met a ball outside the strike zone he didn't like. And do you remember the old Cano with men on base? That's another area he really improved in. I agree, Wolf. Once upon a time Cano never met a ball outside the strike zone he didn’t like. And do you remember the old Cano with men on base? That’s another area he really improved in.

]]> By: Wolf In Pinstripes http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235277 Wolf In Pinstripes Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:24:38 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235277 Cano has improved every year. I see no reason why he won't continue that trend this year - especially with them pulling him out of winter ball so that he doesn't get worn out or aggravate that calf. Cano has improved every year. I see no reason why he won’t continue that trend this year – especially with them pulling him out of winter ball so that he doesn’t get worn out or aggravate that calf.

]]> By: Eddie Layton http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235272 Eddie Layton Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:04:50 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/30/abritration-process-to-get-underway/#comment-235272 Yanks should sign Cano and Wang to long-term deals now. Offer them each 4 years/$40 million. Yanks should sign Cano and Wang to long-term deals now. Offer them each 4 years/$40 million.

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