Comments on: White Sox unlikely for Matsui

By: dipper13

dipper13 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:44 +0000

Not for nothing but would you trade Cano and Austin Jackson for Halladay if you can resign him for 4-5 years?

By: randy l.

randy l. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:33:17 +0000

“Do not make the mistake of standing pact. Let these old guys go & get faster & younger. Team will still have plenty of HR power with Alex, Tex, Swish, Cano, & Posada.”

uncle tito-

old guys that are over the hill are not a good thing, but i i didn’t notice any fast young guys ripping it up in the world series or the playoffs .

veteran bats like matsui and damon are the ones who did the hitting.

young and fast sounds good , but it usually takes a while before a hitter gets seasoned enough to hit under pressure . then they’re not so young anymore.

i like younger and faster during the regular season more than i like younger and faster in the postseason.

By: RS

RS — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:27:45 +0000

I *almost* feel bad for the Angels.

First they get a harsh reminder of losing the ALCS when they play Opening Day at YS (ring ceremony). Then Girardi gets to manage the ASG in their ballpark.

By: Rishi

Rishi — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:24:33 +0000

By: Joe from Long Island

Joe from Long Island — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:12:34 +0000

Betsy – the thing with Ken Davidoff’s article is that he does not disclose what his criteria are. Obviously, he values something other than winning. If it were, then it’s no contest for Cash.

Other GMs have the advantage in this, apparently, in that they have the luxury of low expectations. How else can you explain the love for Billy Beane, who, while no doubt a very bright guy with a plan, hasn’t ever won anything other than his division years ago, and excuses the playoffs as a crapshoot. Whereas, Cashman doesn’t get a pass on that.

Seems like a double standard, but we don’t know the criteria and how people are being judged, just the subjective result.

By: Dr. Cox

Dr. Cox — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:10:32 +0000

“why I have a stinking feeling that the Yanks will look into DeRosa?”

I dont think they would. Unless he fills some utility role of some sort and I think hes past that in his career.

By: Christina: Pictures from the Yankees Parade

Christina: Pictures from the Yankees Parade — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:07:50 +0000

Does anyone know the deal with Wang? He can become a free agent if the Yankees don’t offer him arbitration? Or do I have this confused?

By: Dr. Cox

Dr. Cox — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:06:58 +0000

“Did you go to Burger Joint?”

I am the manager of the New York Health and Racquet Club on 56th and 6th right across from Le Parker Meridian, ive been to the Burger Joint many times.

And yes Im serious about Lackey. He HATES New York and New Yorkers. It would be a disaster if he was here. Him and I REALLY got into it as did many other Angels and Phillies during the playoffs. I purposely had the Starbuck Crew (many of whom I am friends with) REFUSE to serve the teams as I stood there and laughed.

It really threw them off their game and , even though I know its not true, I like to believe it is a reason why they both lost the clinching games.

By: PittsburghYankeeFan

PittsburghYankeeFan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:05:23 +0000

Please tell me how many HR Figgins hit in 09? You just don’t get younger for the sake of getting younger.

How much will Lackey cost? How many IP on average has he had for the past 4 seasons? You just don’t go after the biggest piece of pie just because it’s biggest.

Matsui x 1-2
Damon x 2, just like Abreu

Pettitte returns

Maybe a signing out of left field by Cash? Something off the wall.

Joba and Phil are in the rotation for 10, like it or not.

Payroll is around $180-185. Only $15 million above the cap.

By: Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing)

Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:58:14 +0000

He ane Tex were no brainers