Yankees recognized for HOPE Week initiative
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A little Yankees tidbit while we’re waiting for the Albert Pujols NL MVP announcement. Here’s the press release from the Yankees:
The New York Yankees were recognized as 2009 honorees at the 11th Annual National Sportsmanship Awards on Saturday, November 21 in St. Louis, for their work with Camp Sundown during the organization’s inaugural HOPE Week.
Right-handed pitcher A.J. Burnett and Jason Zillo, Yankees Media Relations and Publicity Director, were on hand to accept the Yankees’ award, given by the Citizenship Through Sports Alliance and the St. Louis Sports Commission. The National Sportsmanship Awards is the signature event of the Sports Commission’s Sportsmanship Initiative and aims to recognize athletes and personalities from across the nation for their integrity, class, selflessness, perseverance, kindness, community service and overall commitment to sportsmanship.
Founded by Caren and Dan Mahar, Camp Sundown is a safe haven in upstate New York for children with Xeroderma Pigmentosum, a rare (approximately 300 in U.S. and 1,000 worldwide) genetic disorder that prevents those who have it from going outdoors in daylight. Any UV light, including florescent lighting, causes severe burns and eventually skin and eye cancer. Most patients do not live past the age of 20. On Thursday, July 23, 2009, the Yankees invited campers from Camp Sundown and their families to Yankee Stadium. Following the Yankees’ win against Oakland, the Stadium’s field was transformed into a massive open-air carnival, with music, food and children’s entertainers. Campers and their families spent the night playing on the field until approximately 4:00 a.m., when they had to re-board their bus in order to make it back to camp before daybreak.
The award presentation will premiere on the CBS College Sports Network on Wednesday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m., and re-air throughout the month.
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That’s tremendous.
It is so nice they were recognized for their acts of kindness that week. They put a spot light on issues that many people did not know about. As Jason Zillo said when it was over hopefully it will be adopted throughout baseball.
Hope Week may have been better than winning #27. But once they had it, I knew they were winning #27.
I think all the events with the community brought good karma to the Yankees; from Hope week, do visiting with the local community, to players greeting fans before the game. Good Karma.
Wheres the Pie ?
That’s awesome. I loved HOPE week. I’m thinking it’s a given that they’ll do another one next year, right?
“Olney says the Yankees will look to add two relievers in all likelihood, though it’s unclear if they’re willing to give up a first round pick for one of the Type-A bullpen arms. For what it’s worth, GM Brian Cashman said the bullpen wasn’t an area of “obvious need” yesterday.”
Above is another example of how little these baseball writers like Buster Olney know about what Cashman might or might not do this offseason. They keep generating these rumors, most of them unfounded as Cashman isn’t about to tip his hand either way especially about some relief pitchers.
Another bought trophy?
They better repeat!
Seriously, I’m looking forward to HOPE week 2010.
Jason Zillo did an amazing job this year.
Jason Zillo deserves a WS share from the Yankees for (1) the job he did with the Yankees image with things like this and (2) the job he did with ARod.
What a pro.
Jason Zillo should have gottem a pie from AJ after he accepted the award.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....s?team=nyy
Attached are the Yankee beginning year 2009 salaries of 208M. Add another 5.5M of Pettittes incentives and 6.5M due raises to Cano Swisher and Jeter which pushes you to 220M.
Subtracting Damon, Matsui, Nady, Wang, Molina, Hairston, Hinske, Ramirez,Pettitte brings you to about 52M, off the 220M or 168M. If the Yankees want to keep payroll at 199M, to stay under the 200M mark then by my , possibly misguided math, they have 31M to work with in signing their own or other FA’s, trading for players, etc.
Working within that budget tell me if you bring back Pettitte at 11M that leaves you 20M to sign a LF, DH, super utility guy,another starting pitcher, another backup catcher, if that is what you are looking for.
Tell me then, if the Steinbrenners tell Cashman they want to stay under 200M, to allow some extra budget for July deadline deals, then Who makes up the roster?
Thoughts???
Look at AJ Burnett…he has that ‘yeah, i saved the yankees season in game 2 of the world series’ look now!
I don’t think staying under this magical 200 million threshold will actually stop them from signing a player if they collectively decide that its what in the best interest of the team. At least I hope it won’t.. It didn’t last year and it resulted in a world series.
Yea he has that look today. The problem with AJ is that tommorow he may have that I didn’t last 3 innings in game 5 of the WS look.
I think its time to bring up AJax to play CF
Melky-LF
AJAX-CF
Swisher-RF
Sign Matsui for DH=7 mill
Sign Nady for DH/OF=4 mill plus incentives
Pettite=7 mill+incentives
Hairston=2 mill
Rafiel Sorino-R (2-3mill)
Sign Wolf=7 mill for 3 yrs 21 mill
Jeter-SS
Nady-RF
Tex-1B
AROD-3B
Matsui-DH
Posada-C
Cano-2B
AJAX-CF
Melky-LF
CC
AJ
Petite
Wolf
Hughes
Bench:
Swisher
Gardner
Pena
Cervilli
Hairston
Bullpen:
Coke-L
Marte-L
Bruney-R
Rafiel Soriano-R
Set-up
Joba
Closer:
Rivera
I think one of the best surprises this season was seeing how good of a guy AJ Burnett was and how well he fit into the clubhouse- Very excited to see AJ next year with the confidence of a world series ring in his back pocket-
FMV
November 24th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Look at AJ Burnett…he has that ‘yeah, i saved the yankees season in game 2 of the world series’ look now!
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Too bad I don’t get CBS college network….why not air it on regular CBS, so people can watch it?
Anyway, that’s just a fantastic job by the Yankees…It’s appropriate that AJ would join Jason Zillo as the plight of these kids really moved him. He spent all night playing whiffleball with the kids and had the idea to auction the wrestling belt off.
Jason Zillo initiated this, I believe – good for him. The Yankees really spread goodwill around this year and they made a lot of kids and their families very, very happy. I hope they continue this next year.
AJ growing a beard now that the season is over, lol……better than his mustache.
LOL So Buster is insisting that the Yankees will add 2 relievers even though Cashman said the pen isn’t a priority. For what it’s worth? That’s hilarious – I think I trust Cash’s word over Buster. It’s clear from all the buzz (and Cash/Joe) –except Buster, of course – that the Yankees are prioritizing LF, DH and SP (not necessarily in that order).
Ken Rosenthal says that the Yankees are looking at old buddy Nick Johnson as a potential DH replacement for Matsui.
Interesting.
I don’t think it’ll happen because I am willing to bet someone (San Fran, Seattle, Baltimore) would be willing to pay Nick to play at 1b but Johnson’s a guy I was always sad to see go.
You can’t argue with his ability to get on base and while he only hit 8 HR all of last season I think that’s an artificially low result based on being with the Nats and then the Marlins. Is he a 25-30 HR guy? Nope, but he’ll knock in around 20 in a full season in Yankee Stadium I think.
I don’t know how he would fit exactly – not enough pop to be a middle of the order guy and not enough speed to really fit in the two hole the way Damon did – but it’s an interesting guy to consider just the same. And certainly you don’t lose anything defensively if you want to put him at first and give Tex a day off.
betsy
November 24th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
AJ growing a beard now that the season is over, lol……better than his mustache.
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Agreed. Anything but the mustache!! LOL
Blake, I think game 2 was a tad more important than game 5.
Erin, I like mustaches, but AJ just looked like he had fuzz on his lip. He’s better off with a goatee, which he used to have in Toronto – it makes him look intimidating.
Chip do you have a link ?
betsy I don’t get that channel either. Hopefully someone will be kind enough to youtube it.
Mike – here’s the link http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/10357594
Would anyone have any interest in taking on the final 3 years and $33 mil owed to Aaron Rowand to play LF?
I’ve been killed on Winn, been killed on DeJesus, and will probably be killed for this guy too: Adam Kennedy.
Played well for Oakland in a number of different spots last year. An IF by trade he can play the OF. Would fit in nicely in the two spot, certainly wouldn’t cost much money at all. Poor splits against LHP – no doubt about it. But to me he’s kind of a cheaper alternative to a Chone Figgins.
Any interest in him at all?
“Would anyone have any interest in taking on the final 3 years and $33 mil owed to Aaron Rowand to play LF?”
The primary qualification would seem to be a nice defensive series at Yankee Stadium 5 YEARS AGO. Of course, most of those diving plays were balls that a fast centerfielder would have caught easily.
“And certainly you don’t lose anything defensively if you want to put him at first and give Tex a day off.”
You do now. Johnson hasn’t been the same defensively since his very serious injury. Only DH in 1B’c clothing Bill Butler was worse last year.
Packleader!!!!!
It’s great to see you posting somewhere again!!
“Any interest in him at all?”
As a starter? No.
A bench player? No, it would be cheaper to keep Pena and Gardner.
If we are concerned about defense more than offense, how about Reed Johnson? But frankly, very few of the possible available OFers are all that exciting to me.
As to DH, there is not a single possibiblity that I have heard that I would rather have than Matsui. Or Damon, if they can get a good LF.
Phucker -
Always good to see a friendly face.
Mark in Tampa
November 24th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
As to DH, there is not a single possibiblity that I have heard that I would rather have than Matsui.
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Same here. And I really don’t like the idea of a rotating DH
Chip
I’m of the mind that Jonny will be back and Boras is just doing his normal obnoxious inflamatory thing but will settle when the market doesn’t bite…
That said what’s your take on the 5 hole?
Or better yet…
What about protecting Alex?
Maybe I’m being a spoiled brat but I’d really like a decent hitter to protect Alex I know this sounds strange with the recent Matsui exploits but second half of the season and postseason aside…Matsui and Posada hit into a lot of double plays and strand Alex on first etc…
It just seems strange that we protect Tex with Alex and Alex with…?
I’m counting 10 guys with contracts for 2010.
Arod – 32mm
CC 23 mm
Tex 20 mm
Jeter 21 mm
Aj 16.5 mm
Mariano 15 mm
Posada 13 mm
Cano 10 mm
Swisher 7 mm
Marte 4 mm
Nearly 162 million.
You can add about 10 mil for about 10 guys that are going to make between the min and 1.5 – 2 mm.
Joba
Phil
Coke
Melky
Gardner
Bruney
Robertson
Aceves
Mitre
Gaudin
or whoever is going to fill those roles.
so now they’re at about 172 million and still need 5 guys
who will presumably be
# 3 starter
LF
DH
BU Catcher
BU Infielder/utility
So you’re Brian Cashman and you’ve got roughly 30 mil to fill those spots.
Are we still signing Holliday, Halladay, Lackey etc.?
What if there some truth to that Jermain Dye rumor. If we can’t sign Matsui. (chances are we won’t)..
Jermaine Dye might be the way , He would be the closest free agent that can match the production of Matsui. and offer protection for Alex at a reasonable price.
“Matsui and Posada hit into a lot of double plays and strand Alex on first etc…”
Matsui only GDIP’d 4 times all year.
Jermaine Dye?
You’d be better off with Jermaine Jackson Dye is finished IMO.
For the record Pujols should get MVP.If he doesn’t St Louis,who by this time is desperate to get anything,will be flaming hot!!
But it was fun listening to the Cardinal fans,and sports media get apoplectic when Carpenter didn’t win the CY Young.I get flack from Cardinal fan all the time about the Yankees payroll(their Jealous).It was funny watching them get snubbed!
MichaelPTRS -
Mike we really don’t have many options if we don’t sign Matsui. Do you really want to overpay for Holliday or Bay. not me .
The problem with Dye, as well as Holliday, is that they are right handed. It is not as bad to have back to back RH as LH hitters, but the Yankees have been very fortunate to be able to alternate batting sides throughout their order. I don’t like the LH options out there to bat 5th. Thome? Rather have Matsui. Ditto Giambi.
Dye is getting to the steeper slope of the backside of his career. The only bat I think I would be comfortable with batting 5th(external options) would be Holliday. The cost would have to come way down, however, into the 4-5 year, 13-15M per year range. Then, a lot of other teams would become interested as well.
Mark if you really feel that the two best options out there for DH are Matsui or Damon then you just aren’t paying attention.
Damon’s production and value right now are inflated by one playing in our stadium and off of “the ab” in the game 4 of the world series.
the reality is his a 36/37 OF’er who’s terrible in the field with no arm, bad eyes, and a back and legs that are breaking down. He slumped terribly in the second half of the season and he looked absolutely done in the ALDS vs. the Twins. He doesn’t run anymore (9 sbs)and his “power” is a mirage.
To make it worse his agent thinks that his “genetics” are worth a 4yr/50-60mil contract using the logic that he should be rewarded for the 140+games/yr that he’s played the last 12 yrs.
All of that objectively analyzed to me should equal up to Damon being gone.
Congrats to the Yanks on their Community award! Great job by Zillo and all.
I can’t see the Yankees interested in Nick Johnson at all. Just can’t fathom it, even as a DH. That would tell me that neither Damon nor Matsui is returning, and a power bat is in LF.
Also don’t see the need for Kennedy or Rowand. I’d rather get Cameron in CF for a year, and have Melky and Swisher in the corners.
Mark in Tampa -
What if Holliday is off the board ? then what other external canidates would you consider?
PTRS
I’m not sold on Damon coming back – I just think someone will give him a 3 year deal and the Yankees will say – See Ya!
I’m in favor of either bringing back Nady or trading for Brad Hawpe and either signing Randy Winn or trading for David DeJesus.
That would give me in LF/#2 in the batting order either Winn or DeJesus and in RF/DH Hawpe or Nady and Swisher.
If Damon does come back – that doesn’t stop me from going out and getting another LF – I think noodle arm should be the primary DH.
Betsy. They are all important ,especially in the world series. I like AJ, I was just making the point that he’s really inconsistent.
Protection for Alex can be a misnomer.
If he is on a hot streak, he isn’t being pitched to no matter who is hitting behind him. Teams will take their chances with the next guy most of the time no matter who it is.
Someone who can drive the ball and has a high OBP is all you can ask for.
MichaelPTRS
how would a healthy Delagad batting 5th behind Arod look to you?
Jeter
Cano
Tex
ARod
Delgado
Posada
Swish
Melky/Gardner
AJax
Lethal
Squidward November 24th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
“Matsui and Posada hit into a lot of double plays and strand Alex on first etc…”
Matsui only GDIP’d 4 times all year.”
STATISTICS!!
GRRR!!
I don’t let facts get in the way of my arguments SQUIDward
Fine not double plays but you know that ball where he just rolls over the ball…Etc.
Matsui and Posada do that a lot.
Besides, my real issue is with the disparity with which we protect Tex and not Alex.
If you can breathe easy in innings where Alex leads off then you’ve done something wrong IMHO.
It just seems strange to me that A-Rod has two guys who both are prone to slumps and weak ground ball outs behind him yet Tex gets A-Rod.
Whatever I just think you’re not maximizing what Alex can give you if you don’t have somebody behind him that can make the pitcher pay for not putting him on base.
Matsui and Posada are okay.
But to compare say…The Phillies?
Howard has Werth and/or Ibanez and I think that’s more of the example to follow.
So I guess what I’m really asking is what will Philly want for Werth?
LOL
That’s joke btw.
If Holliday and Bay are both off the board and Damon still wants a bigger deal than Abreu got – I bring back Xavier Nady.
Other options include:
Mike Cameron
Rick Ankiel
Randy Winn
even Coco Crisp
and I look at the trade market too.
The only option I do not consider is Melky Cabrera as an everyday corner OF.
Alex certainly needs protection in the lineup. The reason he was successful in the playoffs is because he trusted the guys behind him enough to swing only at strikes. If he no longer has that trust then he will expand the zone and start to chase as he’s done in the past.
Chip,
I’d be satisfied with Nady in LF, Andy as the #3 Starter, Damon as the DH, and Hairston as my other utility guy. Want to make me really happy? Add Mike Gonzalez in the pen.
How would a healthy Delgado look?
actually Nick Johnson would make perfect sense as a #2 dh for the lineup he’d be a .300/.400+obp/20-25 homer guy who’d see pitches and hit in front of Tex and ARod. Could provide insurance @ 1b and maybe stay healthy not playing in the field. He has more power than 8 hrs,he was coming off that wrist surgery that takes time to heal from.
He’s always been a doubles machine…
champ809,
I do think Matsui is the best DH option right now for the Yanks.
I say Damon only because if he is gone, there is a hole in the 2 spot that will be difficult to replicate. His bad arm and defensive skills have little effect on DH ability. I did say during the ALCS that Damon was hitting, or not hitting, his way out of town, so you are right, a couple of good games shouldn’t change that.
But I definitely like Matsui. He was clutch all year, most importantly, he got better as the year went along. I am not saying long term deal, but 1 year for 7-9M would be perfect, maybe a 2nd year option.
The other possibilities include: An old Vlad, Thome, Dye, Giambi, Nick Johnson, Aubrey Huff, Delgado, and Sheffield. No thanks. I always did like Delgado’s bat, but he is a bigger health risk than Matsui. Huff is good, but don’t let Joba face him in BP! I still like Matsui.
“What if Holliday is off the board ? then what other external canidates would you consider?”
Why’s it have to be external? There’s nobody on the market worth a big long term contract. Last year, it made sense to spend big. Sabathia’s an ace and Teixeira was the best postion player free agent to hit the open market in years. There’s nobody like that out there this year. Not Holliday. Not Bay. Not anyone. They are beter off signing Damon and Matsui short term this year, IMO.
Champ
I just can’t see the Yankees bringing in Delgado. I mean I guess it’s possible but I don’t see it. For one thing, if the Yankees wanted to bring in a guy who was strictly a DH they would bring back Matsui.
No Damon or Matsui? Then I add Cameron to the list.
Nady as my DH/LF, Cameron in CF, Swisher and Melky in the corners. Gardner off the bench.
champ809 November 24th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
MichaelPTRS
how would a healthy Delagad batting 5th behind Arod look to you?
Jeter
Cano
Tex
ARod
Delgado
Posada
Swish
Melky/Gardner
AJax
Lethal”
HAH Delgado?
Well I suspect that in your scenario Damon and Matsui have both walked so the DH would technically be free…
And he does have a nice swing for RF…
He’s old though and off surgery so unless he’s gonna take a one yr deal and Matsui AND Damon both walk I think I’d look for alternatives.
I’ll admit though as someone who actually secretly wanted Bonds to bat 5th in old and new Yankee Stadium for the last 3 seasons I must admit the idea is fun to fantasize about.
DaSaint
I like this lineup:
Jeter
DeJesus – LF
Tex
Alex
Posada
Nady – RF/DH
Cano
Swisher – RF/DH
Melky/Jackson/Gardner
Rotation:
CC, AJ, Andy, Escobar, Joba (with Hughes stretching out in AAA and can be recalled as needed)
Would love to help you out with Mike Gonzalez but I can’t see Cash giving up a first round pick for an oft-injured relief pitcher.
“What if Holliday is off the board ? then what other external canidates would you consider?”
That’s a tough one. I don’t like the FAs this year. We don’t have to be contricted to LF only, since Melky and Swisher can play either corner spot. If the Rays weren’t in our division, I would say go all out for BJ Upton, but I don’t think they would send him to NY for anything. I think Rios has to be available for not too much, but he is more of a 6 or 7 spot hitter. I had suggested Soriano a few weeks ago, but his defense(lack) and pricetag make that a bad fit.
So has anyone heard the talk about Kevin Towers possibly joining the Yankees front office?
He was fired by the Padres at the beginning of October and he’s come out and said that he’d like to join a winning organization in the American League working with people he trusts. Someone asked him about working with Cashman and he said that is a guy that he trusts and respects a great deal.
Sounds like Towers might be joining the Yanks as an assistant GM or something along those lines. I think it would be a nice addition, KT was a great GM and he’s known for his ability as a talent evaluator.
Rosenthal really started something – Nick Johnson would make a really interesting option at DH and in the 2 spot. He doesn’t have Matsui’s power or Damon’s speed but he’s going to make a pitcher work like heck and can certainly be trusted to execute a hit and run or set the table with the thumpers coming up.
The only thing I would worry about with him, and it’s really picking nits I suppose, is that he’s going to clog up the bases. With guys like Tex and Alex in the middle I want my first two hitters to be guys who can score from first on an extra base hit – that’s not Nick Johnson.
“So has anyone heard the talk about Kevin Towers possibly joining the Yankees front office?”
Word is he has standing offers from several teams. I know Boston is one and would imagine the Yankees are too.
I can’t see the Yankees interested in Nick Johnson at all. Just can’t fathom it, even as a DH.
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How can you not fathom a guy with a .426 OBP last year on the Yankees? If he is in the 2 hole behind Jetes you are almost guaranteed someone is on base for Tex.
I’ve got another LF option – missed all of last season due to pneumonia – Conor Jackson.
Arizona is likely to non-tender him in a cost cutting move.
He was primarily a 1b but moved to the OF when they picked up Adam Dunn and didn’t play horribly out there.
In his last healthy year he hit .300 .376 OBP 12 HR
Chip, that’s a creative lineup. I’m ok with DeJesus – depending on who you give up, but how do you figure on Escobar in your rotation? As far as Gonzo is concerned, you’re probably right – unless he’s not offered arbitration. We’ll find out December 1st.
One last thing. Is it me, or are teams offering mostly minor league contracts with incentives thus far? Even to major league capable players.
Lets Go Yankees
Wow – we agree on something (Nick Johnson)
Pujols is the MVP again.
The only thing I would worry about with him, and it’s really picking nits I suppose, is that he’s going to clog up the bases. With guys like Tex and Alex in the middle I want my first two hitters to be guys who can score from first on an extra base hit – that’s not Nick Johnson.
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Sign Damon for 2 years ! Noodle arm Yes but take the good with the bad. Great for team chemistry too, they all love the guy.
One last thing. Is it me, or are teams offering mostly minor league contracts with incentives thus far? Even to major league capable players.
I think it’s you – you’re talking about Wilson Betemit and Dallas McPhereson right? Teams are taking it slow, for certain, but free agency is barely a week old and throw in the holiday and there’s the reason why.
It’ll pick up between now and Christmas.
You really need to look at Nady’s career statistics. He had one really good year in 08. Every other year has been average at best. He does not produce enough at all to be a corner OF or DH on this team. Cano has a better career OBP and Nady’s OPS+ makes him an average player.
Reason I can’t fathom Nick Johnson is not his OBP, just that he’s an injury waiting for an excuse to happen. He’s genetically linked to Carl ‘The American Idle’ Pavano, for suceptibility to injury. If he’s to be the #2 hitter, he needs to be around. Frequently.
Chip,
You crack me up man. Adam Kennedy? What’s next Scott Spezio?
For all the reasons you described why Kennedy would be a good fit I can counted that Hairston is a better fit who is more athletic and can do the same things.
The Yankees are taking their time. In fact, it seems like every team is taking their time.
I remember when there would normally be a big free agent signing by Thanksgiving Day.
It doesn’t appear like that’s going to happen.
The good news I read this morning is Peter Gammons used an unnamed source to call Chapman a player with “character issues” due to him changing agents.
That’s a great sign for the Yankees. If Gammons is already knocking down Chapman that means the Red Sox are conceding on him and they need the bad PR spin to make their fans buy why they lost him to the Yankees (or whoever else).
As for LF and DH, I still would prefer to keep Damon and Matsui with the years being limited for both of them.
I still don’t see what team is going to give Damon a 3 year deal at a contract value he’ll like.
I’m starting think Cash should offer Damon arb and give him a high dollar one year deal through arb. I think I’d rather go year to year with him.
Matsui should take 8-9 million for one year and call it a day.
And all this Olney stuff about the Yankees signing 2 bullpen arms seems like such garbage. All Cash has shown us is how he doesn’t want to overpay for pen arms and repeat the Karsay/Farnsworth mistakes of the past and how the minors should give us a few arms we weren’t even expecting every season.
I don’t see the Yankees going out and signing middle relievers to 4 million a year deals anymore.
Sign Damon for 2 years
You can’t force Damon to sign for 2 years if he wants more than that.
Is it possible that Johnny overplays his hand and winds up in a situation like Bobby Abreu did last year? Sure. But if that’s the case I suspect the Yankees will have moved on long before then.
I remember when there would normally be a big free agent signing by Thanksgiving Day.
Post season ends later.
As for Hairston vs. Kennedy – I agree that Hairston’s a better player but I think Jerry is going to look for a situation where he can play everyday. I also was looking at Kennedy as a LH bat to slip between Jeter and Tex – Podsednik is another guy I would look at.
Chip
Who’s giving Damon 3 yrs?
NL is out because of his arm right?
So if it’s AL who would give him 3yrs to be their DH?
I’ve heard Kenny Williams is a big fan but I just assumed Boras is thumping his chest and Jonny will be back.
I totally agree with the need for the 2 hitter to be a high pitch per AB guy with speed.
I believe like you’ve said that Damon (when he was right) really was a key element in making the rest of the line up move the way it did.
So basically I’m hoping your wrong about Jonny leaving
Where did you hear anything about Hawpe?
I’ve read nothing about him being an option.
If he was I could definitely be comfortable with bringing in DeJesus and Nady and trying them all over the lot till something clicked.
I’m going to Breakfast with Brian Cashman and Francessa next week I’ll tell Cash the Packleader has spoken.
Hairston got his chance at a WS ring. If they give him the opportunity to be a utility player again, he’ll take it. No better chance at #2.
I hope my staff is being more productive than I am today. Damn internet.
He (Nady) does not produce enough at all to be a corner OF or DH on this team.
But Melky does?
And I think you need to look at Nady’s stats:
‘06: 17 HR, 63 RBI, .337 OBP, .280 BA
‘07: 20 HR, 72 RBI, .330 OBP, .278 BA
‘08: 25 HR, 97 RBI, .357 OBP, .300 BA
Take him out of Pitt and in the Yankee lineup in 06 and 07 and those RBI numbers go up.
Yanks aren’t gonna spend any money on DH. They’re gonna give Miranda a shot.
Chip you are getting a bit out there dude
Chip
A while back I asked you about being a guest on my podcast.
My friend and I actually did our first one last week and it wasn’t nearly as unlistenable as we’d expected!!
We basically just talk Yankees/Mets hotstove and Giants/Jets.
I need your email cause the one I lost the one I had in BBB Allstars.
Email me at MichaelPTRS09@yahoo.com
Since when is Melky a corner OF? And the 06 and 07 numbers of Nady are average like I said.
Nady OPS+
04: 92
05: 104
06: 102
07: 108
08: absolute fluke first of the season with 143 and came back down to earth with the Yankees at 105
Like I said Nady is average. Maybe just a touch above average.
Does anyone else thinks that Jason Zillo sort of looks like Mark Teixeira?