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By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:52:27 +0000

Well, there are a couple of corner outfielders that I like that might be had for the right deals..Hart from Milwaukee, Hawpe from Colorado, Ankiel, even Kemp (just not for Cano), Holliday just for money, but, for the money and talent cost would be Hart.

I’d also like to see Adam LaRoche at first base.

By: Bret the Hitman

Bret the Hitman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:48:35 +0000

BTW,

Just because Furcal told the press he would not switch back to 2b doesn’t mean he won’t. If the price is right he might and to tell the press otherwise would be to reduce his leverage in negotiations.

By: Bret the Hitman

Bret the Hitman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:46:58 +0000

BBB,

Furcal moves to 2b, his natural position where he first played with the Braves. Yes he told the press in DR that he would not switch back to 2b, but it’s interesting that the press bothered to ask him the question instead of everyone just assuming Furcal will sign with a team to play shortstop. I would assume Furcal’s defense at 2b is more of an asset given the degree of diffuculty compared to shortstop and Furcal’s experience as a 2b when he was initially called up.

Tom,

I would much rather have a guaranteed leadoff hitter in Furcal than take a gamble on Gardner or depend on Jeter at this point in his career.

By: BBB

BBB — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:45:23 +0000

Hey Brandon, whatever happened to that CF Gerut that you wanted the Yanks to trade for in the summer? Is he still with SD? Maybe that should be explored now, I’m sure he could be had for cheap and he would make a very nice piece of insurance off the bench especially if the Yanks end up going with some incarnation of Melky/Brett/Damon as the starter. Or even if we signed Teix, Gerut could save Swisher the trouble of having to play CF all the time.

By: BBB

BBB — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:39:44 +0000

“If you trade Cano for Kemp and sign Furcal while he’s on the open market then you’re filling two needs, not spinning wheels. Furcal becomes leadoff hitter after Damon leaves and Kemp upgrades CF.”

Bret – Under this scenario, does Jeter move to 2b, or Furcal? Either way it sounds problematic. I dont think the Yanks are ready to move Jeter to a new position yet, and why would Furcal agree to move when numerous teams want him at his natural position?

The Yanks could also upgrade CF by trading for David DeJesus, and it wouldn’t require dealing Cano at his absolute lowest value possible.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:39:07 +0000

Bret,

Jeter or Brett Gardner.

Before you jump down my throat, hear me out. You have to figure that Brett Gardner is going to get playing time this year. If he can be productive (say .260-270 with an OBP of .350 or so) he’ll get a shot. If not it will go to Jeter. Then Austin Jackson eventually will get a shot.

By: PAT M.

PAT M. — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:38:05 +0000

BBB, I too live So.Cal, and Matt Kemp is going to grow into a perennial All Star ballplayer….RF is where I envision him ending up…He’s learning CF via on the job training…..That being said, I would not trade Cano for him at all….Cano is just a wonderful talent and his future should remain in the Bronx…..Besides the Dodgers would have to expand the return if that trade ever came up….Dodgers need young pitchers, just as most every ballteam does….No to trading Cano….I do love Kemp though

By: Brandon (TEIX IS NOT WORTH IT, GET CC !)..."Don't trade Robi !"

Brandon (TEIX IS NOT WORTH IT, GET CC !)..."Don't trade Robi !" — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:37:17 +0000

FURCAL FOR THE LAST TIME TOLD EL DIARIO AND PRIMER IMPACTO HE DOES NOT WANT TO PLAY 2B. HE HAS MADE THAT KNOWN WELL IN D.R.

By: Bret the Hitman

Bret the Hitman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:36:51 +0000

CB,

Maybe Kemp and Manny got along in LA and Manny can help Kemp adjust here?

By: Fredo Corleone

Fredo Corleone — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:36:09 +0000

“Cano is a relatively unique talent only because of his position.”

True enough CB. That was my point, but the way I stated it suggested Cano is more talented than Kemp, which I do NOT believe to be true.