Comments on: Tellem: Matsui is “ageless”

By: asdf

asdf — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:17:10 +0000

Yankees do not need pitching, especially unproven pitchers like Chapman, or a veteran like Lackey. Hughes Joba complete the rotation, and D-Rob is the 8th inning set up man.

But Matsui and Damon aren’t durable and won’t be able to play next season, so we need someone to back up A-Rod. So Holliday is a good buy. Granderson just sucks Im sorry. And what the hell kind of name is Granderson anyways? I thought you guys were talking about Garret Anderson, then I looked it up and saw that I was wrong.

So sign Holliday, cut Swisher or option him to the concession stands, keep Melky, and then start Brett Gardner in centerfield. Or if he’s not ready then we can just option him to the gardening crew.

By: LathamJoe

LathamJoe — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:52:04 +0000

86w183:
Figgins is definitely a better fit in LF than the current player. How many games did Damon log before he took over as the everyday LF? Not many. Playing the corner OF positions for a good outfielder is a minor adjustment. Figgins is a better all around player than Granderson and we certainly don’t need his (Granderson) 141 Ks at the leadoff position! (The k total is actually down from his 174 in 2006.)
Figgins has a higher OBP, makes better contact, is a better base stealer, and can play infield positions also. He would be a solid replacement for ARod and Cano when they are periodically rested.

Granderson is a potential answer for CF but notAnyway a good outfielder can adjust to playing \.
Also Figgins will only cost $ and Draft Picks. Granderson will cost A-type prospects.

By: 86w183

86w183 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:28:43 +0000

Figgins is 32 in January and has started a grand total of 24 games in LF. And he’s the answer?

I’m on record in favor of trading for Granderson, moving Melky to RF and Swisher to LF and re-signing either Damon or Matsui but not both.

Granderson is three years younger than Figgins and a better defensive OF with power. Speed is less valuable in a power friendly stadium and power laden lineup and it’s not like Grandrson is a slouch there.

By: LathamJoe

LathamJoe — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +0000

The Yankees would make a huge mistake in not resigning Matsui, perhaps for 2 years. He is an accompished hitter, can hit in clutch situations and under the pressure that comes with playing in New York.
Johnny Damon is the one player sho should NOT be brought back. Look at the outfield situation and its easy to determine that the Yanks must get more athletic and improve defensively. Melky is good, but he’s not a fleet CFer and he doesn’t hit well enough yet as a corner OFer. Swisher is a poor defensive OFer. Damon? He was the worst defensive left fielder in the A.L.! Everyone takes liberties on his chicken arm. He appears lost in Left, his first step to the ball is poor and his depth perception is worse. Many balls went for extra base hits that would have been caught by average LFers.
He still can run and has decent offensive numbers. But he’s definitely not a No. 2 hitter and did a poor job in advancing baserunners and can’t bunt. He did reach the short right field porch, but so did every other pull hitter.
Luis Polonia would probably hit 40 dingers there!
The Yanks need a LFer who can contribute both offensively and defensively. Damon cannot do both. They also need a left DH. Who would you rather have in that role? Matsui is a “no brainer”! Sign a guy like Figgins for LF, lead him off, move Jeter back to his natural No. 2 and get ready for another World Series!

By: Wait till we do it all Over Again

Wait till we do it all Over Again — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:05:48 +0000

““Statistics” on defense are a bit like bull’s teats — yes, they exist; and you can look at them, and even massage them a bit if it makes you feel good. But at the end of the day they are completely useless for telling you if the bull is capable of performing his job.”

What can I say? Uh, no, that’s not true?

By: blake

blake — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:44:57 +0000

Dang and I thought he was being sincere

By: Mark in Tampa

Mark in Tampa — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:38:08 +0000

“Its been reported that Holliday wants play for the Yankees also.”

That is what he said, but what he meant was: “I really want to involve the team with the biggest payroll and willingness to spend in my negotiations.”

By: blake

blake — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:33:46 +0000

I was just trying to make a point. I was initially against Holliday as well but the more I’ve thought about it the more it makes sense.

By: jimintokyo

jimintokyo — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:31:55 +0000

“Statistics” on defense are a bit like bull’s teats — yes, they exist; and you can look at them, and even massage them a bit if it makes you feel good. But at the end of the day they are completely useless for telling you if the bull is capable of performing his job.

By: blake

blake — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:28:00 +0000

I agree with Mark if Bay signs early with Boston then that really changes the market as far as Holliday goes. Boras can no longer pit Boston against the Yankees and his price may come way down. Its been reported that Holliday wants play for the Yankees also.