Comments on: Hello from the Windy City

By: David

David — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:27:53 +0000

A lot of clubs are trying to reduce payroll, so they will be non-tendering more players than usual. This should be a great opportunity for the richest team in baseball to sign excellent free agents. So, I don’t favor trading Cano or anyone else. I think the Yanks can get most of what they want without giving up players.

Don’t forget that any trade would involve giving up equal value. For King Felix, I think that would mean something like Cano, Melky, Hughes, and Chamberlain.

By: erik

erik — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:22 +0000

Game 2 of the ALDS will be the standout moment for me. My first foray into the new stadium, in section 203 no less, was a great experience. when a-rod’s home run cleared the wall..pandemonium. that was the moment that made this team feel different than the ‘02-’07 version for me.

Like Doc Halladay over the summer, the asking price for Felix is far too much. And my opinion on Damon and Matsui is that Damon is the way to go. For once, we need to emulate the Red Sox model of abandoning our heroes when their time has past. With Jeter, A-rod, Posada and Damon getting up there in age, the DH spot will need to be freed up to give them more time off. Let Matsui’s MVP performance in game 6 be a swan song, and we can free up some of the payroll for some younger talent.

By: D

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:23 +0000

Chicago has been dubbed the “Windy City,” not because of the weather, but because of the politicians back in the day. They used to stand up on their soap boxes and “blow hard” at one another.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:31 +0000

I definitely think Yanks in the Lackey chase ! Wang probably done as Yankee. J. J. Putz would be a good risk !
For those who think Damon was playing for a contract : Do you think he played harder for it ? If so, why would you want him back ? Matsui a class act and should be primary DH next year. Bay ? Good to go after.

By: Marc

Marc — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:50:16 +0000

Anyone who thinks Cano needs to be traded is ignorant. He’s one of the elite hitting 2b in the game. He sucked it up in the playoffs. So did a lot of other guys as well. He’s also one of the reasons we were playing in the playoffs. Don’t be so quick to judge based on such a limited time span.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:40:47 +0000

As much as I love Andy Pettitte, he’s nearing the end. Not to becounted on for much more. Was fairly lucky in playoffs and series. Too many walks and mistake pitches in key situations. He did well overall, but future ???

Maybe B.Wagner for a year or two would help in pen. Hughes should stay where he is for now. Chamberlain in pen also. Starting job for either maybe later.

Hope we don’t trade for any injury prone starters.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:55 +0000

Cano fooled me this year. I didn’t think he would ever play good defense. He did though and can get even better. But a trade for a pitcher like Hernandez would be welcome.
So Cano didn’t hit much in series, so what ? Whole team can’t produce in any short series. Everyone thinks because you don’t hit in a certain group of games you’re a bum ! Remember A-rod ? It’s still a marathon, not a sprint ! Yanks need more pitching for future and you have to give to get. ( especially Yanks ) One outfielder also needed. ( not Holiday! )

By: JB

JB — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:13:39 +0000

I havent seen anyone cover this… but what do the yankees do with Phil Hughes Next year? He through like 80 innings this year… that doesnt translate well to being a starter in 2010.

What does the yankees rotation look like next year?

1. CC
2. AJ
3. Petitte ??
4. Joba
5. Phil Franchise?

I still think the yanks need to look at adding someone.

By: 86w183

86w183 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:32:00 +0000

I don’t see the Yanks in the LAckey market unless Pettite retires in which case a strong # 3 is an important priority. He’ll cost about what Pettite/Wang combined for so there’s nothing out of line about that.

Wang, my assumption is will be non-tenured with an effort to sign him for $ two mlllion with incentives based on innings and days on the MLB roster.

Really got a feeling that Joba or Hughes stays in the pen. But it might just be indigestion. Both in the rotation probably means 12 pitchers instead of 11 and we saw last year how limiting that was in terms of the bench.

The only way I see Cano getting dealt would be for a young start/corner OF. If Matt Cain or Andre Ethier were available you’d have to at least consider it, wouldn’t you? Ethier in YS with Alex in front and Joge behind might hit 40+.

By: AwaisM

AwaisM — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:23:31 +0000

More thoughts..as I’m on the train headed to penn station.

Oh ya we have wong..umm trade him…yaa he won all those games..but he’s been full of injuies..not the same player..or send him to the minors for a couple of months n bring him up.

I m not a big fan of matsui..I think he’s very streaky..he either plays very well..or poorly. He deserves the mvp…but I don’t want him bck next year..to open up that dh spot.

Johnny should be resigned for an aditional year..he has proved he can hit n be effective…and is one of the truley nice guys on the yankees.

Nady. Umm kinda wierd when he got the “key to the city” becuz he didn’t contribute at all..and he prolly felt the same way..although nady is great..swiss adds more flavor..soo that’s going to be tricky if yanks want to bring him back..

I always knew D-Marte was good..his delivery is soo consisted..u knew if he can be accurate..he would be great..ask Ryan howard how good he was.