Today’s video chat replay
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Mar 12, 2009 
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You can watch a replay of today’s live chat on the Mogulus Channel.
It’s streaming there or is available on demand. Just click the “on demand” button. Thanks to everybody who participated in the live video chat.
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I mentioned this on the blog. If you are interested in attending a Triple-A Scranton game with some fellow readers, check out this post for details and how to sign up.
We had a great time last season.
Thanks Pete
You should have a poll to see how many blog reader want you to get the A rod special ” Frosted Tips ”
I dare ya …double dare
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Fsh7.....es+524.jpg
Has anybody seen this?
Seriously, what the heck is that about?
I got that pic off of Greg Cohen’s blog:
http://slidingintohome.blogspo.....pdate.html
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hmm… not a whole lot of legroom
I double dog dare Pete.
thank you for the chat, pete.
and for answering my questions : )
And those seats only cost $800 ha ha
Those are the seats for the Yorkies and Toy Poodles.
SJ, if you are around. I know you have been an advocate of trading for/buying a 3B from outside the system. I also know that Girardi has made it clear that he is going to start with Ransom. I have no reason to question that. However, my remark had more to do with Pete’s “YIKES” statement about Ransom possibly being on the roster (along with the possibility of Berroa). I cannot imagine anyone being at all surprised that Ransom “might” be on the roster. Ransom WILL be on the roster according to Girardi.
About other infielders – Pete may have been alluding to 3B alone, and then I can understand his wondering about who else we will have to back up Ransom should he need it. But this was Pete’s statement, and this is what I responded to.
“Meanwhile, I think the clock is ticking in terms of a new infielder being added to the roster. If the season started tomorrow, Cody Ransom and Angel Berroa would be on the roster. Yikes.”
I personally have advocated for Cody being the backup 3B. I was on board with that before we knew whether Alex would have surgery but was thinking about it. So I am not having any YIKES moment regarding Ransom. That and Cashman and Girardi announcing that they are going with Ransom causes me to think it is going to happen, or at least start out that way.
As an aside, with the kind of ST Cody has had, why anyone would fear his being a member of the roster is beyond me. But that’s just me. ST is a tryout for people who are not already givens as position players/rotation/bullpen members, as we all know. Cody’s made quite a case for himself.
“Seriously, what the heck is that about?
I got that pic off of Greg Cohen’s blog:”
$2,000 dollars a seat for no leg room? This is why I’m sitting the mezzanine
Oh yeah. Put me in the group that believes Cashman and also in the group who believes that Cashman doesn’t give a rat’s behind about who believes him and who doesn’t! As it should be.
“Brian. Yankee fans don’t believe what you say!”
“Oh, oh. PLEASE tell me that you’re lying about that. Oh God, what can I do to change that? That’s just SOOO important to me!”
Ransom will be the 3B.. I don’t know why people think Cashman is lying. It’s common sense.
trisha,
There are people (not SJ) who want (or wanted) Andruw Jones. But Cody’s not a big enough name. I know they play different positions and Cody’s a career minor leaguer, but his name’s not sexy enough.
The fact of the matter is that we need someone to cover 3B for a month. If that’s going to kill our chances, then we’re not very good are we?
I can’t see picking up a bad contract or trading away good pieces to cover the position for a month. It seems that the Yankees are trying not to make a panic move. In this case, I like the wait and see approach. Wait to see if Cody can do the job. Or on the flip side, something really good might present itself.
Pete, I just finished listening to the replay of the chat. I cracked up a couple of times. Some great remarks – some really good questions and answers. Thanks.
“Ransom will be the 3B.. I don’t know why people think Cashman is lying. It’s common sense.”
Your last sentence probably says it all and explains why some people still don’t get it.
This blog majors in unnecessary angst.
the thing is if we pick up someone for 3rd base, we’re not just renting/buying a player for a month. Granted A-rod is supposted to be back after a month, but to what extent will he be able to play? i HOPE he’ll be able to play every game for the rest of the season, but seeing as he’s had surgery, there’s reason to believe he may need more than typical rest for a 3rd baseman through out the season. if we stick with Ransom (and I’m fine with that), he will have to play alot more than “just” the month that A-Rod is going through rehab.
Frankly, I don’t know if Cashman is “lying” about getting another 3B or not. He said if something presented itself, he’d see. I absolutely don’t care whether he is “lying” or not. But past history indicates that Cashman doesn’t announce his intentions – which makes perfect sense to me.
I just don’t give a whole lot of weight to what he tells anyone in interviews.
If he gets a different 3B, so be it.
If he doesn’t, so be it.
I think most people are just saying they would no longer be surprised if Cash says one thing and does another. It’s kind of his signature move.
No angst.
If we can’t survive a month without a player, we were really not as good as we thought we were.
Tampa went to the WS with Zobrist-Aybar-Bartlett as their 7-8-9
Boston went to game 7 with Lowrie-Crisp-Varitek
Don -
Were those their 7-8-9 throughout the season? Just asking.
Hokiehill,
Good point. If we pick up a player, he needs to be versatile (i.e. CF) IMO. Or even be a backup IF. But a good one. Not really thrilled about the older vet types as we’re trying to go younger and more athletic.
Betsy,
You’ll like this nice article on the two lost amigos:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/articl.....8;c_id=mlb
I won’t believe Cody Ransom is the starting 3B until he is standing out there on opening day. Cashman is very deceptive and very rarely reveals his plans. I’m not saying it is a definite that Ransom won’t be the 3B for a month but its just too hard to predict what Cash will do.
Anyone know why Carlos Delgado was shouting his postgame interview with Pedro Gomez?
I think the Yankees are waiting to see what the other teams do as ST comes to a close. I have no doubt that a better 3b option is going to become available or even fall into our laps as ST goes on.
So many of the teams in the league are in cost cutting modes that they will make stupid baseball decisions in order to save a buck.
There is no reason for Cashman or the Yankees to give up anything of value for a 3b replacement right now.
Other teams will be giving guys away in the hopes of going with cheaper alternatives as the spring comes to a close.
What exactly is wrong with Ransom for 20-30 games? He is a hard working guy obviously he spent several years trying to get to the show. Now he has an opportunity lets see what he can do he will obviously not be A-Rod at the plate but from what I’ve seen his glove is solid lets give him shot.
Doreen, you are in the minority here of “no angst”. Everything I’ve read since the announcement of Arod’s then-possible surgery dealt not with Cashman’s veracity but rather what trade we needed to make for something at 3B.
I did a typical read quickly, jump in, because of time constraints so if the sum and substance of today’s discussion has been about Cashman’s veracity, so be it. I’m back on who will play 3B, and I am once again verifying that I don’t find Cashman to be suspect when it comes to integrity. Girardi also said Ransom would be at 3B.
If it doesn’t happen, no big deal. (I’m not a creature of angst either.) That said, I have no reason to believe that they are quaking about a short-term 3B substitute. I know I’m not. I don’t THINK the Yankee organization is. I know that a lot of people here are.
Just my opinion about life.
Trisha -
I have enough real angst-inducing stuff in my real life to worry about who is going to fill in at 3B for the Yankees!
But that’s not to say I don’t care about it. Just in moderation. Que sera, sera.
Doreen,
Yes, for the most part. Zobrist/Gross/Hinske platooned in RF for Tampa. Bartlett was the regular SS.
Lowrie replaced Lugo when he got hurt, Crisp replaced Ellsbury when he was ineffective.
“What exactly is wrong with Ransom for 20-30 games? ”
Because there is a reason he is a career minor leaguer – he’s not very good.
Esteban German was DFA’d by the Royals. His primary position is 2B, but he has experience at 3B. I suspect that he would be better than Ransom or Berroa.
Now I can see why Turner Construction isn’t doing too well…
There is very little to no reason to bring in players like Loretta or Grudzalanek, neither of whome can play shortstop, and neither has the range and certainly not the arm for third, unless you plan to have the pitcher make the cutoff and relay throw from third to first base.
Thanks, Don.
Al,
The problem I have (and I hope Cashman has) with Ransom as the 3b is that it leaves the team very vulnerable. There is no backup on this team who is acceptable for Ransom.
If Jeter or Ransom or Cano get hurt or need a day off in the opening month, we’re looking at Berroa as the first line of defense and that is just not good.
The team can do better.
I’m okay with Ransom getting the starts, but there needs to be a better option backing him up than what is presently on the team at this moment.
That said, I think as the spring wears on there will be a better 3b option available than Ransom and then Ransom can go back to his UTIF position.
Lets pickup Nomar. Then we can have all three of the 90s famous shortstops!
m, figure you might enjoy this
http://tinyurl.com/dan7uv
As long as Ransom doesn’t cost the Yanees games and is a contributor in 5-6 of the wins, that’s more than you will get from any other back-up over a period of 30-45 days.
If the Yanks go out and get a Rolen type player, just how good will he be when he is called on to play once a week at best after Rodriguez returns. They’re not likely to platoon or set Rodriguez down in favor of Rolen. I also don’t think Cashman is going to pay 22 Mil for a bench warmer.
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Me and Forrest don’t have a problem with those seats.
What about Igawa for Mark Loretta?
Those seats probably slide back. I believe they are reclining seats.
G. Love- I think Ransom will suffice for a few weeks if A-Rod was out til June it would be worth it but he will likely see action in April if all goes well. Why trade for a starting caliber 3B who will eventually be forced to the bench once A-Rod returns?
m
I’m with you on not being thrilled about the older vet prospects…most of them sound like great options because they have sexy names with some decent history, but the only reason their names are coming up is because they’ve all slowed down a step or two and are expendable to other teams…i’d rather pick up some young AAA player who is ready to be a back-up but not necessarily ready to fill in every day because the upside would be higher and it would probably cost less…
as far as cashman goes, he is great at his “poker face” and coming up with the Ace (good trade/pick-up) in the end. Like some have said, it’s tough to know what he’s going to do until he’s done it. If he wanted or felt the need to make a trade and said so then he would get taken advantage of and not be able to find the deal he needs. If he says he’s comfortable with Ransom then maybe the team he looks to deal with won’t feel like they have as much of an upper hand and will take a little less in a deal…it’s really GM 101 and doesn’t necessarily mean he’s lying, just being smart. or of course he could just really be comfortable with Ransom.
Good video chat. Sorry I missed it.
Pete needs a haircut? Who knew?
Jennifer ma cuzin ho works there in Yankee stadium told me those seats are reclining seats.
“If Jeter or Ransom or Cano get hurt or need a day off in the opening month, we’re looking at Berroa as the first line of defense and that is just not good.”
Berroa currently isn’t on the 40 man roster. Ransom is.
A roster move will need to be made one way or the other to add an extra IF.
Cashman doesn’t necessarily have to make a major trade. There will be players DFA by teams in the next three weeks of ST.
Will any of those players be better than Berroa?
I would think so.
M, thanks!
I don’t think Kennedy and Hughes should constantly be linked together, though – they have very different levels of ability. To tell the truth, I don’t think this was a particularly interesting article. All I see are the same old, same old quotes from Girardi/Cashman and the same old, same old comments about how the Yankees learned their lesson about trusting kids in the rotation. If they can’t handle uncertainty with a youngster, then they should sign Andy or another veteran long-term for next year. Phil deserved a crack in the rotation based how he finished 2007, though I blame Cashman for rushing him (ok, the team had injuries – go pick up an innings eater instead of rushing your crown jewel). I would have liked to have seen quotes about Phil’s progress in spring training this year from Joe and/or Cash…..something positive. In short, I’m disappointed in this article because it seems to me the Yankees lump Ian and Phil together and given that I don’t view Ian as anything special (at best a #4, probably a #5), that’s rather disappointing.
Bringing this over from an earlier thread…..
SJ/CB (or anyone):
On another board I frequent, we were discussing his repertoire and there was a disagreement as to whether he throws a cutter or not. Does AJ throw a cutter? Also, someone mentioned that he has (when it’s on) an outstanding change-up that he doesn’t throw that often. This poster suggested that he should use it more because (a) it’s a darn good pitch and (b) it will help in the transition when AJ starts to lose some of his stuff (which happens with all power pitchers). Of course, we don’t know when AJ will start losing steam, but it’s obviously a good thing that he’s learning to be a pitcher and not a thrower. Even with reduced stuff, he could still be very successful.
Thoughts? Of all the new signings, AJ’s the one I’m following most closely this year (because of how intriguing his talent is and his quirky personality), but I just don’t know that much about him.
Actually, I don’t know much about CC at all. If anyone (SJ, CB?) could give me a quick rundown on CC’s repertoire, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
If NYY needed to add berroa to the 40 man roster, than can backdate Rodriguez to the day after he played his last ST game and place him on the 60 day DL and he’d be ready around the 5-8th of May. They could buy some time to see which of Berroa or Ransom is doing the best and release or send the other to the minors, if they are willing to go.
Greenberet or any foodies:
I’m going to be in New York City (around e57th & trump tower)tommorow Where are some good CHEAP places to eat in New York City?
I’m not really familiar at all any help would appreciate it
Alfred
March 12th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Greenberet or any foodies:
I’m going to be in New York City (around e57th & trump tower)tommorow Where are some good CHEAP places to eat in New York City?
I’m not really familiar at all any help would appreciate it
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Mcdonald’s, Burger King or Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Seriously, I wouldn’t know. I live in Savannah, Georgia.
Alfred
March 12th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Greenberet or any foodies:
I’m going to be in New York City (around e57th & trump tower)tommorow Where are some good CHEAP places to eat in New York City?
I’m not really familiar at all any help would appreciate it
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Mcdonald’s, Burger King or Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Seriously, I wouldn’t know. I live in Savannah, Georgia
I would love to see the SWB Yankees at Dunder Mifflin Stadium. Will they have Dwight Schrute Bobblehead day?
Alfred, go to John’s on 12th street if you like Italian. Not near where you’re staying, but worth the cab ride, IMO.
Good and cheap do not go together in NYC.
I guess the filters don’t allow for advertising restaurants.
“I have enough real angst-inducing stuff in my real life to worry about who is going to fill in at 3B for the Yankees!
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Hmmm. That could also explain my lack of Yankee angst. I spend my angst allotment elsewhere!
“But that’s not to say I don’t care about it. Just in moderation. Que sera, sera.”
Sure, I care too. I just don’t worry. As I have said (ad nauseum at this point, I’m sure) but mean with all sincerity. I’m not smart enough to make baseball decisions for the Yankees. Because of that, I am chill with whatever they do. I sit and cheer it on!
jennifer
March 12th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Good and cheap do not go together in NYC.
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Jennifer, you ruined everything. I was trying to give him some hope.
Hey Alfred,
What kind of food do you like?
Gray’s Papaya is good and cheap. I always go to the one at 72nd and Broadway but there are a bunch of others. Good hot dogs and fruit smoothies, two dogs and a drink for under five bucks.
Good pizza slices at Joe’s, just up from the corner of Bleecker and Carmine streets.
Actually, right near where you’re going to be, there’s a place called Burger Joint. It’s in the lobby of the Parker Meridien hotel, kind of hidden behind a curtain. It’s weird because it’s a fancy hotel and the place is, literally, just a burger joint (and fries and shakes). But everything is really tasty and it gets pretty hopping. I think it’s on 56th or 57th between 6th and 7th Avenues.
I need to check on my shipment of angst. I ordered some through Billy Mays about a month ago, and haven’t heard a word back. Maybe I should have tried Vince. I know they can’t take orders all day, but, if I don’t hear from Billy, I’ll have to try Vince’s bargain brand Angst.
My post doesn’t seem to want to go through. But I’ll try again: Right near where you’re going to be, there’s a place called Burger Joint. It’s in the lobby of the Parker Meridien hotel, kind of hidden behind a curtain. It’s weird because it’s a fancy hotel and the place is, literally, just a burger joint (and fries and shakes). But everything is really tasty and it gets pretty hopping. I think it’s on 56th or 57th between 6th and 7th Avenues.
I think it makes the most sense to have Swisher or Damon start in CF while A-Rod is out. The offense that Swisher gives you over Gardner or Melky is better than what any 3rd baseman is going to give you over Ransom and it doesn’t cost any prospects or add to the pay roll Cashman is trying to control.
LF Damon
SS Jeter
1B Tex
DH Matsui
C Posada
2B Cano
CF Swisher
RF Nady
3B Ransom
Benigno and Roberts said it right earlier the fact that CC getting hit hard in a game on March 11th is back-page news is pretty hilarious to say the least. This guy must have picked up the paper and saw his face on the back with “CC Rocked” on it and had a chuckle.
good and cheap… sounds like ya mother
GreenBeret7
I’ve got angst to spare!
And I’ll give it away for FREE!!! No S & H, either.
Trisha -
I believe you – I know I sure don’t have near enough information to make proclamations about what the Yankees should or shouldn’t do. I like talking about the possibilities, but quickly bow out of any “debates” when I feel in over my head, so to speak.
At times I’m willing to do some research, though, if a particular topic interests me with regard to the Yankees. But with prospective trades and free agent moves, I’m at the mercy of everyone with an opinion and more knowledge of the rosters of the other 29 teams. I might know a little about the Yankees. I know zero to nothing about most other teams.
“What about Igawa for Mark Loretta?”
perfect.
even if Loretta cannot play 3rd every day, he can resume the utility role for the remainder of season
To be fair… none of the papers really said anything inflammatory, re: CC.
They had creative headlines, but they all said the same thing with quotes from CC and Girardi about how they are not worried.
Harper wrote an article about how his workload the past 2 years is concerning, but didn’t link it at all to yesterday’s start.
Doreen
March 12th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
GreenBeret7
I’ve got angst to spare!
And I’ll give it away for FREE!!! No S & H, either.
Trisha –
I believe you – I know I sure don’t have near enough information to make proclamations about what the Yankees should or shouldn’t do. I like talking about the possibilities, but quickly bow out of any “debates” when I feel in over my head, so to speak.
At times I’m willing to do some research, though, if a particular topic interests me with regard to the Yankees. But with prospective trades and free agent moves, I’m at the mercy of everyone with an opinion and more knowledge of the rosters of the other 29 teams. I might know a little about the Yankees. I know zero to nothing about most other teams.
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LOL. Great. Just send it to my email address: GreenBeret7@NeedAgnst.com
Igawa is too much for Loretta IMO, I’d rather package Igawa for someone like Chase Headly or Matt Kemp
GB7:
“Vince’s bargain brand Angst.”
I hear it soaks up ten times its own weight in malaise.
Vinny, Vinny, Vinny….Loretta can’t play shortstop anymore, either. He’s 37 years old and played there 5 games last year and made 2 errors. Berroa can do that well at a lesser price.
Well if Andy has a bounce back year (200 innings, ERA below 4, lights out 2nd half) and wins us a bunch of games in the playoffs… I don’t see how they don’t bring him back if he is willing to pitch for the same $$ as this year.
Cashman isin’t just going to discard him if he has a great year and helps us go far in the playoffs— and in NY, thats all it is about.
Sid – Igawa has almost no value in the league. The Yankees have put him on waivers several times and no one claims him. That means no other team in the league wants to just take him off the Yankees hands for nothing. They wouldn’t even have to trade another player.
He only has value to another team in a salary dump wherein they are dumping more salary on us than we are on them.
For instance, they send back a contract guaranteed for 20+ million and we send them Igawa who is owed like 10 million now saving the other team 10 million dollars.
He’s not a talent for talent trade piece since the rest of the league doesn’t even want him. They’ve had chanced to claim him and just take on his contract and they don’t.
They cannot get Headley for him. That’s just silly.
Trade proposals with Igawa in them only should be mentioned if we’re trading for a high salary albatross on another team.
We really shouldn’t have given Albero Gonzalez away… he is exactly what we are looking for now- a guy who can play good defense at all 3 INF positions. Berora can’t play a lick of D anywhere.
murphydog
March 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
GB7:
“Vince’s bargain brand Angst.”
I hear it soaks up ten times its own weight in malaise.
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If I have to hear another week of Chamberlain to the bullpen discussions or “let’s get Grudzelanek/Loretta” wails, I’m gonna need a 20 pound sheet of Angst.
Igawa asked for his release last winter so he could go back to Japan and Cashman refused. I don’t know why we just don’t let the guy out of his misery and let him go back to Japan. He has no future here, he had no trade value, and he’s taking up a spot in AAA for no reason.
And didn’t SD claim him off waivers sometime in 07 but Cashman refused to trade him?
Don’t know why Cash is so stubborn about it. The money is gone anyway.
They didn’t give Gonzales away, they got part of the piece needed to bring Swisher and Texeira to NYY.
I doubt Nunez was the breaking point of the Swisher trade. We could have given them any of the 100 relievers we have.
But the Gonzo move was to create a spot on the 40 man because we had so many rule 5 guys that needed to be protected.
Ransom may not be perfect, but, he did show that he can hurt Boston pitchers, especially in Fenway Park. They’ll be fine until or unless someone better is offered on the cheap.
San Diego claimed Igawa off waivers in his first season and Cashman pulled him back. I’m sure he was thinking it was too soon to give up on him and made him look like a moron as a GM to drop what he did on the posting fee and then let the player get unclaimed for nothing in his first year.
Since then, he’s been put on waivers and kicked off the 40 man roster and no team wants him. They could just have taken him, San Diego included, and after seeing more of him no team wanted anything to do with him and the 5 million a year he is signed to.
The reason the Yankees don’t just release him and let him go back to Japan is that he wants all his money.
He’s not telling the Yankees I’ll tear up my remaining contract if you let me go.
He’s telling them to let me go and pay him in the process.
That’s a horrible business decision.
Igawa is a worst case scenario for the Yankees, but he’s a scenario. They should not pay him to just go away.
At the same token he’s also a trade chip in a salary dump to off set the money the Yankees are taking on.
If the Yankees are taking on a bad contract player, they keep Igawa around to spin him off to the other team and let them pay him for nothing rather than the Yankees.
Texeira is a younger and better prospect than Nunez. I’ll take that deal. Ransom also proved to be a better hitter and just as capable in the field as Gonzales, who was out of options and not exactly a young prospect.
The Yankees were sending Igawa in the Cameron trade before Cashman nixed it right? Or was it Cameron/Bill Hall?
“The reason the Yankees don’t just release him and let him go back to Japan is that he wants all his money.
He’s not telling the Yankees I’ll tear up my remaining contract if you let me go.
He’s telling them to let me go and pay him in the process.
That’s a horrible business decision.
Igawa is a worst case scenario for the Yankees, but he’s a scenario. They should not pay him to just go away”
I agree. If he wants all his money, he can clean the clubhouse.