Comments on: Pettitte could be the odd man out

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:08:18 +0000

Honestly, I respect the work that Pete puts into this blog, it is great. But, I must admit, it is funny that he was so smug with us readers about the Yanks getting Tex or Manny, almost acting like we had no clue about anything.

So, in terms of signing players, I will look to other sources.

By: jeff

jeff — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:56:32 +0000

i would trade matsui because he is always injured i mean what is the point of having someone who barely makes it half the year they will resign nady any way and they know not to rely on phil or ian so they will find a way to get pettite.swisher can bat left which benifits yankee stadium so that is a major aspect i think because he will be healthy unlike matsui.the yankees always keep secrets and i think one is getting manny.i no stienbrenner is doin every thing he can to win and i believe he could see this line up in his head. damon jeter ramirez arod tiex cano nady posada swisher

By: KennyH123

KennyH123 — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:15:50 +0000

To the people who think Swisher is an “on base machine” because he walks a lot, I would like to point out that someone who hits .219 and strikes out 130 times is NOT an on base machine, despite a high walk total. It simply means he takes a lot of pitches, strikes included. Way too many strikes.

By: WrongfullyRighteous

WrongfullyRighteous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:34:33 +0000

Pettitte will re-sign after the Yankees make a move to trade Matsui or Nady. Any sooner than that and they’ll have to make an unnecessary transaction to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

By: Nik

Nik — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:04:39 +0000

You people who seem to think that Swisher is valuable because he is under contract beyond next year, quick note: HE’S A CAREER .250 HITTER. HE MAY WALK A LOT BUT HE FANS A LOT TOO. I don’t want him in my lineup every day. As a bench player that can be plugged in somewhere, yes. But He’s played full seasons and gotten plenty of AB’s and he’s STILL a .250 hitter.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:46:53 +0000

You seem to be forgetting

A-Rod gets a $5mm raise in 2009
Swisher +5mm
Cano +3mm
Marte + Wang each get $1mm raises
Nady likely to get a $3mm raise in arb

That’s pretty much makes up the difference from last year’s payroll before adding another starter or a bench guy….

By: Arliss

Arliss — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:45:52 +0000

Pete – My advise, dont bother trying to say payroll is an issue and this guy or that guy isnt coming. It backfires every time. Pettitte will be a Yankee and it wont be long. They wont pull the offer.

By: A-BOMBforA-ROD

A-BOMBforA-ROD — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:48:41 +0000

I saw on the Saint Louis newspapers board, they had a Kennedy and Swisher for Rick Ankiel trade talk.

By: rover

rover — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:52:00 +0000

I’m always wrong but I feel Kinda like Andy and the dollar guy had a tentative of some sort and we will here about maybe sat.

By: gianthinker

gianthinker — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:32:11 +0000

I bet Pettitte re-signs by the new year.