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Any chance Thursday is Marquez?
Thursday is Noesi unless we need him in long relief tonight.
I like TBA’s chances Thursday.
that is just my guess though
More importantly, who’s catching?
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blake
I was just playing off of LGY’s Cano for Weaver proposal, wrongly thinking that Weaver was a free agent to be as well, and that if they were trading Cano for one, then I’d prefer the position player.
I don’t think they would sign Reyes because of Jeter’s presence. Moving Cano opens a spot so that Jeter can play SS for one more year.
Hughes was consistently 91-93. I guess that beats consistently 87-89..
YankeesWFAN Phil Hughes threw 49 pitches in rehab start today in Tampa, FB 91-93mph consistently. Good first outing. Will pitch at Staten Island Sunday.
YankeesWFAN If Hughes progresses at normal pitch counts with no setbacks, I could see him back with Yanks around July 4th (not official).
Yankees pulled Phelps last night.it’s him thursday
I would guess that Hughes either had severe inflammation of the shoulder tendon or a very slight tear. MRI can’t distinguish between the two, and it makes sense based on what we are seeing to this point.
Rich,
Cano has been a better player over the last 3 years than Reyes has…..he may be a better player by the end of this year again.
I’ve said several times I think the Yankees should consider Reyes this winter if he makes it to free agency….we don’t know what will happen between now and then.
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yankeefeminista June 14th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Reyes wouldn’t replace Cano’s SLG, and Reyes is normally around a 100 OPS+; this year’s production isn’t Reyes’ norm. You cannot take Cano’s young and lethal bat out of this lineup without replacing it.
No to trading Manny B. or Betances for Weaver.
Cano going opposite field lately is good news.
SI_JonHeyman #yankees giving strong consideration to dl-ing jeter. Team concerned about being short in nl parks
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How bout DL for Jeter AND Martin?
Dont want to be short even one player…
YankeesWFAN If Jeter lands on DL it will be first time since 2003 shoulder injuryRT @SI_JonHeyman: yankees giving strong consideration to dl-ing jeter.
Huuuuuuughes!
blake
I know, it would be a tough deal to make, you would probably want more than Reyes, even if he was extended. It’s not like I’d definitely pull the trigger. OTOH, Cano’s 2010 season may be an anomaly.
Yes, definitely sounds like Noesi pitches Thursday unless he is used out of the pen the next two games. If so, sounds like Phelps based on his being pulled from his last start.
Great news on Hughes. That’s a start.
The Yankees are strongly considering DLing Jeter? Whoa, Heyman is right on top of it.
No to trading Manny B. or Betances for Weaver.
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Weaver is maybe the best pitcher in the AL.
Gotta give to get.
“More importantly, who’s catching?”
Because EVERYONE knows catching wins championships.
Rich,
Reyes first 2 months of this season may be an anomaly ….Cano is better than he’s played.
…its all approach.
Cano’s 2010 season may be an anomaly.
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He hit .340 in 2006 no? or 2007? One of those years.
More likely he will be a .300 hitter around 25 homeruns and 100 rbis. each year and that is great.
More likely the .270 is an anomoly.
“Because EVERYONE knows catching wins championships.”
I would love to have a WS in June. Much better weather.
pat June 14th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
?More importantly, who’s catching??
Because EVERYONE knows catching wins championships.
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LGY, I would rather have a lefty if I am trading for a pitcher; plus I am not giving up 6 to 10 years age-wise for Weaver.
Weaver isn’t as good as several pitchers in the AL…..
I would rather trade a lot less for Liriano than a lot more for Weaver if it were possible.
I would rather trade a lot less for Liriano than a lot more for Weaver if it were possible.
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Agreed.
If nothing else, Liriano is a lefty.
ac1, Cano’s a .307 career hitter.
Weaver isn’t as good as several pitchers in the AL…..
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True. Probably still can’t get him w/o parting with one of the high end guys though.
Blake, agree about trading less for Liriano vs. more for Weaver. Lefty factor cannot be underrated.
Yanks should just take Carlos Zambrano with them when they leave Chicago.
Zambrano, Marshall and Soriano (I know he’s on the DL) for Swisher and Logan.
ac1, Cano’s a .307 career hitter.
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Exactly my point.
Last year was not an anomoly.
the bad year was….
ac1
I’m looking at plate discipline, which is a better barometer than pure AVG of his career path going forward.
So if you look at ISO D:
2005: .023
2006: .O23
2007: .047
2008: .O34
2009: .032
2010: .062
2011: .042
So that’s why 2010 is an anomaly.
Fantastic news for Hughes. Hopefully its a sign of good things to come. I’ve now moved off the fence onto the lawn of cautious optimism.
Rich, isn’t his average more important than his plate discipline?
I realize they should go together, but if Cano hits .300/25/100, who cares?
Fantastic news for Hughes. Hopefully its a sign of good things to come. I’ve now moved off the fence onto the lawn of cautious optimism.
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At least you are far away from the bridge, which is getting crowded.
We don’t even know if Liriano can stay on the field, and the Twins aren’t out of the division race.
& this year is an anomaly for Reyes.
Agreed, I think the Yanks ideally need two lefties…..one for the rotation and one for the pen.
ac1
I don’t think so because I think without improved plate discipline, his aging curve becomes harder to predict.
“Zambrano, Marshall and Soriano (I know he’s on the DL) for Swisher and Logan.”
I’d be so excited if they did this deal, Chip.
1) I love Alf, 2) I hate Boone “Mike Myers reboot” Logan, and 3) I love the idea of our starting pitchers all weighing at least 250 lbs.
RiverAveBlues It sounds like Hughes will go about 65 pitches on Sunday after striking out 6 in 3.2 IP today.
Rich, i take stock in the fact that he was capable of discipline last year, so we know he CAN do it.
Cano has just overall been a little funky this year.
Swinging at everything and at times, really bad fielding issues.
I think this is just one of those things and he will be himself by the end of the year.
Zambrano, Marshall and Soriano (I know he’s on the DL) for Swisher and Logan.?
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Nice trade idea. .i’d do that in a second !
At least if you trade B prospects for Liriano, he is more worth the risk. Liriano’s 2010 lefty splits were ridiculous. His K/rates were around 11, and his BB rates were around 0.8.
The Twins are pretty much out…..they aren’t 9 games better than the Tigers. They aren’t climbing over both the Tigers and White Sox. Now whether or not they throw in the towel……I don’t know…..but it wound take a historic effort for then to win that division. Liriano may get hurt…….but that’s why he should be cheaper.
Zambrano: 11:$17.875M, 12:$18M, 13:$19.25M vesting player option
Marshall: 11:$1.6M, 12:$3.1M
Soriano: 11-14:$18M annually
I’m going to guess that someone isn’t an accountant.
Zambrano, Marshall and Soriano (I know he’s on the DL) for Swisher and Logan.?
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They’d never let Marshall be part of this group of kumquats.
Zambrano, Marshall and Soriano (I know he’s on the DL) for Swisher and Logan.?
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Nice trade idea. .i’d do that in a second !
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Would he me taking on all of those two large contracts as well?
ac1 Fine, but that’s what makes it anomalous.
RiverAveBlues Bernie Williams is going to play the Legends & Celebrities Softball Game during the All Star Week in Phoenix next month. #fb
Zambrano, Marshall and Soriano (I know he’s on the DL) for Swisher and Logan.?
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Nice trade idea. .i’d do that in a second !
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Would he me taking on all of those two large contracts as well?
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didn’t realize the contracts were that much .
Cano would have much better AB’s if he had someone more formidable than Swisher protecting him. We may look back and consider this season to be the anomaly.
Chip,
That’s a bunch of.money to take on….id like to get Marshall and let them keep the other 2.
ac1 Fine, but that’s what makes it anomalous.
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OK, got your point.
I am going to stick with the theory that as long as he hits .300 we can worry about a decline in production when he is 36 like Jeter.
After listening to my mom and various friends who are Cubs fans complain about Zambrano for years, I wouldn’t want any part of him. But that’s just me.
Rich in NJ June 14th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Zambrano: 11:$17.875M, 12:$18M, 13:$19.25M vesting player option
Marshall: 11:$1.6M, 12:$3.1M
Soriano: 11-14:$18M annually
I’m going to guess that someone isn’t an accountant.
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Not only am I not an accountant but I don’t give a *bleep* about the Yankee “budget” since I don’t actually pay it.
“Cano would have much better AB’s if he had someone more formidable than Swisher protecting him.”
Right now, it should be Posada. I am really down on Girardi for so many reasons.
Later.
“Not only am I not an accountant but I don’t give a *bleep* about the Yankee “budget” since I don’t actually pay it.”
Then screw it, Chip, make the freakin’ trade.
I think they should flip Cano and Granderson for awhile.
Is Martin going on the DL? Time for Montero to make a few starts.
Trying to carry the bats of two corner outfielders with a combined 8 homers is not the way to continue.
Yankee pitching has been ok so far but the offense is very spotty. An AL lineup with no .300 hitters and little speed can not make it.
Martin has caught well but he is another DP waiting to happen. Actually, he would be the one to send to the NL for a pitcher. He is not a free agent and would bring a good arm. The rest of the trade talk is just the usual June and July Heymanism.
I agree that Jorge should hit 6th now. He’s hot and he at least gives you professional ABs
# yankeefeminista June 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Cano would have much better AB’s if he had someone more formidable than Swisher protecting him. We may look back and consider this season to be the anomaly.
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Yep probably will and I’m sure we wouldn’t be surprised if Cano goes on a tear in the 2nd half.
Rich, yes, it should be Posada.
You don’t have to care about the Yankee budget, but those that do care about it, make these player acquisitions decisions not you.
blake June 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Chip,
That’s a bunch of.money to take on….id like to get Marshall and let them keep the other 2.
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I’m sure you would – as would a lot of other teams. But there are three things to keep in mind:
1. Girardi and Rothschild both know and have worked with Zambrano so bringing him in may not be a bad thing.
2. To get a good LHP like Marshall you either have to give up a pretty good prospect or take back money
3. The Yankees print money so I would rather bring in some bad contracts than give up a good prospect.
Remember – the Twins had to give up a top catching prospect in Ramos to get a fungible closer in Capps…so if you want a good reliever be prepared for sticker shock.
I think they should flip Cano and Granderson for awhile.
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In theory yes.
I’d only be concerned about doing anything to change Granderson, as he is excelling in that 2 spot.
If he moves to 5, maybe he tries harder to hit homeruns, and screws up his swing?
I dont disagree with the cano-granderson switch, but look at it from that side as well.
Terrific news about Hughes. With all the injuries lately, finally there is a positive report regarding a Yankee player.
Jeter has to be placed on the DL. The team can not afford to be short a player in the NL parks.
Once again, this injury would be perfect for a 7 day DL in the majors.
ac1 June 14th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Cano’s 2010 season may be an anomaly.
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He hit .340 in 2006 no? or 2007? One of those years.
More likely he will be a .300 hitter around 25 homeruns and 100 rbis. each year and that is great.
More likely the .270 is an anomoly.
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No kidding on the .270 not being representative. Guy’s as talented a hitter as there is in baseball.
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Trading Cano? Let me give that some thought, ok, no.
Rich in NJ June 14th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
“Not only am I not an accountant but I don’t give a *bleep* about the Yankee “budget” since I don’t actually pay it.”
Then screw it, Chip, make the freakin’ trade.
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That’s the spirit.
Chip,
The Twins would undo that trade in a heartbeat if they could though.
All like deck chairs on the Titanic
No mojo = bridge year
90-72
Weaver isn’t as good as several pitchers in the AL…..
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Who do you think is better?
If we can straighten Brackman out–taking him out of the SP and putting him in the BP alone may do that–he is a viable candidate for our bullpen. Not sure that it is a good move for the player, but Yanks may do it based on need once Brackman re-accclimates to the pen. Plus he is on the 40-man.
i think we already shot down trading cano for anyone not named Felix Hernandez.
blake June 14th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Chip,
The Twins would undo that trade in a heartbeat if they could though.
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I agree. I would much rather take back a bad contract than give up a good prospect in a trade whenever possible.
Ac1,
That’s the only thing….you hate to mess with Granderson……
# blake June 14th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I think they should flip Cano and Granderson for awhile.
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That could pay some serious dividends… someone get Uncle Joe on the line!
I know it’s not fair to lump him in with his brother, but I wouldn’t touch Jered Weaver in a trade. As a free agent? Maybe. Trading assets for him? No way.
Unless someone great becomes available I don’t see this team trading for starting pitching when it gets Hughes and Colon back shortly and will have to kick someone out of the rotation.
We’re not getting Felix. Cashman has said the only thing he can pull off is a change of scenery type deal which means we’d be getting someone who is struggling with a large contract.
While I know it feels correct to say this isn’t a championship rotation, what rotation besides Philly really is? Boston has question marks just like we do in the rotation. Their starting pitchers just get more respect in the media for obvious reasons.
Trading for a back end starter is going to cost a fortune this year so you might as well tough it out.
That said, if the market develops and some interesting names actually become available the Yankees should pounce.
I feel like the more pressing need for this team is an OF’er who can actually hit the ball against RHP which we face more often than LHP.
Swisher has been one of the biggest disappointments for this team. If he can only hit LHP he’s about as useful as Marcus Thames and looks to be playing defense just like Thames. That’s a role player/bench player. Not an everyday guy.
I hope the Yankees find an OF’er to put him on the bench against RHP. As June turns to July the time for patience with him is ending.
As for Montero, it keeps getting more and more obvious that Cashman is treating him like a paper prospect who he doesn’t want to expose at the big league level because he’s holding him in his pocket for a trade.
If Martin hits the DL (and he should) and Montero isn’t promoted I’d feel confident in believing that Montero will never be a Yankee and will be dealt by the deadline.
yankeefeminista June 14th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
At least if you trade B prospects for Liriano, he is more worth the risk. Liriano’s 2010 lefty splits were ridiculous. His K/rates were around 11, and his BB rates were around 0.8.
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B prospects, yes. Killer Bs, no
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f we can straighten Brackman out–taking him out of the SP and putting him in the BP alone may do that–he is a viable candidate for our bullpen. Not sure that it is a good move for the player, but Yanks may do it based on need once Brackman re-accclimates to the pen. Plus he is on the 40-man.
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Does anyone think Brackman will ever be a starter on this team?
Not with Noesi/Nova/Hughes, Warren/Phelps/Mitchell, Manny/Dellin. and free agents.
If he can help the pen, do it.
“Who do you think is better?”
If the question is….who is better in general and who I would rather have (and not just based on sabermetrics from this year) sabathia, lester, hernandez, price, anderson, verlander to name a few. Weaver is good…..but he’s too smoke and mirrors and deception for me and I don’t like his delivery…..not say he’s not good…..just saying I wouldn’t give up a ton to get him and certainly not Robbie Cano.
ac1, it may take time, but if Brackman can start for us at some point, watch out. He has two FB and two CB’s, and the power variations of the FB and CB are pretty filthy. If he can only add an average 3rd pitch and repeat his delivery, he would be a terror. He will likely continue to be a project though. Yanks just have to decide how patient they want to be with him.
Who do you think is better?
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Verlander and Sabathia for sure. Price. Lester. Maybe even his teammate Haren.
Does anyone think Brackman will ever be a starter on this team?
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If his bullpen effort last night was any indication, one might wonder whether he’ll ever be a PITCHER on this team. After a terrific 2nd half last year, he’s seems to have taken a huge step backwards.
ac1 June 14th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
i think we already shot down trading cano for anyone not named Felix Hernandez.
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Huh? I’m not trading Cano for Felix, either.
“Who do you think is better?”
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Casey Kelly?
Casey Kelly?
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Probably according to ESPN…
Trading Cano is so 2008.
Casey Kelley is in the NL now though….even though clearly he’s better than everyone.
J, i agree i think i was stating the consensus that Cano should not be traded.
Trading Cano is so never, unless you’re completely lost.
Brackman will find it, and certainly out of the pen. Last night was his first BP outing and again it was a piggy back of Kontos when Brackman had been starting. The groin pull set him back. He’s only pitched 43 innings. If they choose to put him in the pen, I would expect him to do what he always does in the pen, minimize walks and see a bump in his velocity. Unless the groin is still bothering him…
I could see Zambrano as a possibility. It would also give the Yankees another pitcher who wouldn’t be afraid to stick up for the guys when they get hit by pitches. Zambrano could use a change of scenery, and moving to a club that has the players that the Yankees have along with a different manager could have a positive affect on him.
CC can’t be the only guy helping to quash the batters being hit. Zambrano seems like one who would be quick to retaliate.
He might also help by calling out players not playing. Jorge used to do that role, but with his poor playing and reduced playing time, it’s not likely that he has the same impact as he used to have.
I would target Liriano and Beltran. Those two guys are potential difference makers and shouldn’t cost top prospects …..if they do then pass.
Yeah I am just protesting to the idea that OMG you do it for Felix & it’s assumed everyone agrees.
You don’t. I don’t. I don’t trade Cano for anyone. That’s all.
CC can’t be the only guy helping to quash the batters being hit. Zambrano seems like one who would be quick to retaliate.
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AJ has had no problem retaliating in the past.
Yeah I am just protesting to the idea that OMG you do it for Felix & it’s assumed everyone agrees.
You don’t. I don’t. I don’t trade Cano for anyone. That’s all.
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I dont. How bout you read my posts.
I said no trading cano, then sited many posts with reasons the last hour.
sited = cited.
I don’t see the Yankees trading Cano. They gave him a contract before they had to in order to get him locked in with them. I see Cano as part of a long term plan with the club. They can build around him as others age out.
I know the last time that Cano was going through troubles like this there was some talk wondering if he had some ADD. There certainly seems to be times when his mind isn’t quite on the game. Of course, it could be that he found another party partner since Melky left.
Yet again, only Yankee fans could be this ungrateful (to suggest trading Cano).
Detroit is not giving us Verlander, but he would be my choice because he just throws gas with ease. How many times have you seen this guy chucking 97-98 in like the 7th & 8th inning? He’s a marvel.
Verlander and Sabathia for sure. Price. Lester. Maybe even his teammate Haren.
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I don’t think any of those guys have a substantial case for being legitimately better right now.
Better careers and track record with CC, Verlander, and
Verlander would make a great EIG.
ac1, the trouble is AJ didn’t do a thing in the RS series. Yes, in the past AJ has given retaliation pitches, but when he is crapping the bed like he was in the RS series he wasn’t about to put on a runner for a message.
I think CC would have regardless of the situation. It was past time. AJ should have, he didn’t.
Verlander and Sabathia for sure. Price. Lester. Maybe even his teammate Haren.
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I don’t think any of those guys have a substantial case for being legitimately better right now.
Better careers and track record with CC, Verlander, and Felix.
But over the past 1.5 seasons he has arguably been the best in the AL. I definitely think he is better than Lester.
Yogi, in the RS series, AJ was too busy stinking it up and playing from behind to throw at anyone.
It also seemed in the past that yankee pitchers that retaliated ended up with longer suspensions than other teams, but i may be wrong.
# blake June 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Verlander would make a great EIG.
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Then he’d take over for Mo unless Mo does what he always does which is never retire
Greg Smith, LHP the Yankees signed yesterday off waivers from the Rockies, has held lefties to a .224 .278 .372 .651 batting line in his 2 years as a starter.
Weaver is the front runner for the CY right now.
blake June 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Verlander would make a great EIG.
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And eventual replacement for Mo.
Dude, it seems people have been trying to trade Cano since he got here. Even the Yanks tried to give him to Arizona. I had epic arguments with people at the Stadium and on boards for the last several years about Cano. It’s really disappointing listening to Yankee fans make embarrassing comments, like Pedroia is better. Had to listen to that crap for years. I’m afraid I don’t have much patience when it comes to that stick and that glove getting dissed by a bunch of blind mice in Yankee caps.
# ac1 June 14th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Yogi, in the RS series, AJ was too busy stinking it up and playing from behind to throw at anyone.
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At that point though, wouldn’t it make sense to throw at someone and send the message? Part of that series was lost through the Yankee batters being hit while the RS batters felt like they were in easy chairs. Sometimes you have to lose a battle to win a war. Throwing at one of their key batters might have made a difference. At the very least it would have sent the message that even if the Yankees are behind they aren’t going to take the crap of their batters being hit. It might have prevented Bucket of Crap from hitting our batters.
Lester wasn’t all that great in that game, yet he took the game by hitting batters. That set the tone for the whole series.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t Brackman have some wonky contract that Boras got him that basically forces the Yankees to move quickly with him? Didn’t he get a major league deal at high money that is going to expire soon-ish?
I think the Yankees have to do something with him soon because I think, and I might be wrong here, that he can become a free agent when the deal Boras got him expires.
Cano had 2 really nice ABs last night where he went to LF…..he needs to get back to that and use the whole field….the homers will come.
I would take Lester (LHP!) over Weaver any day of the week.
Jered Weaver’s past 324 innings
48 GS, 2.77 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 323 Ks, 79 BB.
They’re not trading Cano. They have him locked in at reasonable dollars and he’s still one of the best 2b in the game.
I wouldn’t trade Cano. Our offense is already compromised. Trading one of our young power bats who actually can hit .300 or better would be ludicrous.
They might trade Swisher or Gardner though. I wouldn’t be surprised to see either of them go in a big deal.
austinmac June 14th, 2011 at 10:44 am
While my degree is not in medicine, like everyone else, I will express my medical opinion. Jorge’s cognitive testing last fall was reported to be significantly abnormal. That may or may not improve. If it has not returned to baseline normal, their is no way he can catch.
Even if it has returned to normal all recent sturdies show the dramatic effect of recurrent concusssions. He should not catch, and the Yankees shold be praised for not letting him do so.
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The Yankees will consider catching Jorge again when he stops calling Girardi Mr Torre.
What’s Weaver’s numbers against teams that can actually hit?
Darn all-star break. Hughes will make his rehab start for Staten Island. I was hoping he would do it down here.
Many of you who are calling for Montero to replace Cervelli are overlooking a key fact. Montero is obviously lacking something that Cervelli has–specifically the photos from Cody Ransom of Cashman and Girardi with the 12 year old bat boys.
The 6th tool!
Montero will be up here soon enough.
Not sure if he should be called up while Martin goes on the DL with back trouble.
Why?
Because Montero will more than likely be sent right back down when Martin is healthy.
I firmly believe that when Montero is called up, he will never rejoin the minors.
PhilHughes65 Good step today. Glad to be on the rebound.
Bojo,
You forgot to add that Montero lacks Cervelli’s “dreamy eyes”. I believe the entire Yankees organization is under his spell. He has Medusa like qualities. He’s turned Girardi and Cashman’s brains into stone.
Rome burned while Nero fiddled. I know the market is flat as a pancake right now but if Cashman wants to keep the Yanks in the race for the AL East pennant – or even the wild card – he needs to act now. I’d love to see Zambrano on this team. I think he would provide a real spark, even if only for the short term. But if a deal could be done, it has to be done now, before the start of interleague play because this guy can hit. Unfortunately, with the Yanks playing the Cubs this weekend, I just can’t see it happening.
tyanks, where did you read this about Hughes? Is it Friday or Sunday? I read Sunday.
Cervy has had the Girardi y added to his name…..he’s in the circle of trust.
G. Love
As for Montero, it keeps getting more and more obvious that Cashman is treating him like a paper prospect who he doesn’t want to expose at the big league level because he’s holding him in his pocket for a trade.
Sure looks that way to me. His trade value took a knock in spring training when he didn’t hit. Imagine how much it will dip if he comes up to the bigs and bats .200?
In 2008 it was Cano for Matt Kemp. Do you do that trade today?
I’d love to see Zambrano on this team. I think he would provide a real spark, even if only for the short term
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Problem is that after the short term spark is gone, he’ll still be here collecting $18.5M per season thru next year.
Warning Track Power June 14th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Montero will be up here soon enough.
Not sure if he should be called up while Martin goes on the DL with back trouble.
Why?
Because Montero will more than likely be sent right back down when Martin is healthy.
I firmly believe that when Montero is called up, he will never rejoin the minors.
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Why send him down when Martin returns? Martin may be fragile like this all year. Have them split time more or less. Any way if he gets sent down it wouldn’t kill the kid.
Mantle was sent back down in ’51 and it didn’t exactly break him.
We need a hero to cut off Cervelli’s head to kill the Kraken.
In the question of corner OFers who would be a step up and might be available:
Choo, Beltran. and Sizemore would be my short list.
When was the last time we traded for a starting postision player mid season?
When was the last time we traded for a starting postision player mid season?
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07? Berkman might count
bruceb,
This roster move will be very telling if Martin is DL’d and Montero remains at AAA. I think it actually devalues Montero if he’s not promoted this time since it sends a message to the rest of the baseball that the Yankees top prospect, a top 5 prospect in all of baseball, isn’t ready/good enough to fill in during an emergency.
I really think the Yankees need to do something with Montero this season since keeping him down another full season at AAA suggests, at least to me, stagnation.
You’re seeing top prospects all over the game getting their promotions. If Montero can’t come up and help when the starting catcher hits the DL it indicates that the organization doesn’t believe in his catching abilities which then devalues him as a prospect.
GB…..I just wanted to respond to your post from a a few threads ago about young catchers being brought up……In the history of baseball it’s very rare and seldom do GM’s make the mistake of bringing up a catcher of substance or a backstop that they view as being a keeper and cornerstone of their club too soon……Even the great Thurman Munson stayed longer in the Minors than many though he should have, and this was after a College degree……Just because the bat may seem to be ready all the other aspects to being a catcher has to be in place and Munson destroyed pitchers in the minors…….The one aspect everybody needs to keep an eye on is the strikeouts & Montero is whiffing at an alarming rate and this is against pitchers that make mistakes at a higher rate than they do in the bigs….At this point he’d be eatin alive……Let him have a solid month before calling him to the Bronx, because the results could set him back a year…….If Mantle & Mays had to go down at the same age because they came up too soon maybe we should be realistic about Montero…..That is if the Yanks really do view him as the clubs cornerstone for the future
wallacematthews source: Jeter “likely” to go on DL; story up soon on ESPNewYork.com
Is “likely” > or < 50%?
SOS:
Probably Abreu.
SOS,
Bobby Abreu.
Nady in ’08.
J Alfred
Both RAB and YankeesWFAN said on Twitter that he will go about 65 pitches on Sunday for SI
Montero will be here as soon as Girardi realizes he can call him Monty..So far, he has felt uncomfortable with Montero-y
NEWS FLASH
Jeter to get #3000 at CitiField vs the Mets after returning from DL.
Maybe we can get Zambrano here to punch out Cervelli and put us out of our misery.
tyanksfan36 June 14th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
J Alfred
Both RAB and YankeesWFAN said on Twitter that he will go about 65 pitches on Sunday for SI
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Too bad his number isn’t 99
Nady in ’08.
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Good catch, I forget about Nady because he was so forgettable
I think Girardi should call Montero “Jeezy” but that’s just me.
probably > 50% since the esteemed Jon Heyman said the same thing
Cervy = Crappy
CJ Wilson is sure no fluke……..he was tough last year and he’s just as tough, if not tougher, this year.
I have to agree with Glove. If Montero isnt called up here soon. Hes trade bait.
pat June 14th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
wallacematthews source: Jeter ?likely? to go on DL; story up soon on ESPNewYork.com
Is ?likely? > or < 50%?
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Heyman and Matthews really have groundbreaking scoops, don't they?
Girardi is already calling Montero Monty. Jeezy would be pretty funny though.
G. Love June 14th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I think Girardi should call Montero ?Jeezy? but that?s just me.
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Yeah, that’s definitely just you.
Wally is on his game.
Next headline: Joe Torre hired to replace Buck Showalter as manager of the New York Yankees.
I am sensing that this board doesn’t feel all warm and fuzzy toward Cervelli. I could be wrong though.
FREE MONTERO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brackman’s 4 year contract has expired. He is only making the minor leaguer minimum ($65,000?) He will make the major league minimum if he gets call up.
tyanksfan36 June 14th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
J Alfred
Both RAB and YankeesWFAN said on Twitter that he will go about 65 pitches on Sunday for SI
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Thanks, young lady!
I’m crossing my fingers that Phil will stay healthy – so far, so good.
Yogi Mantle June 14th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
I am sensing that this board doesn?t feel all warm and fuzzy toward Cervelli. I could be wrong though.
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Confession: I still like Cervelli.
Brackman’s 4 year contract has expired. He is only making the minor leaguer minimum ($65,000?) He will make the major league minimum if he gets call up.
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He will lose his last option next year though.
tyanks, thanks for the heads up. I immediately purchased tickets for the Hughes game.
Sorry you didn’t get to see a start down there. 
JF, correct about Brackman’s option.
G. Love….Good post
Way to be positive Betsy. (no sarcasm intended)
Erin, I like Cervelli too. I wish he were a better catcher.
Weaver is terrific, but no way I take him over Lester; I have tremendous respect for Lester – he’s just so good.
As to Cano/Felix, I said it was a big fat no-go for me prior to the season, but this disappointing season has caused me to reconsider. It’s not like he’s 23 and while he’s not old, by now he should have worked out of his inconsistencies and become the player Alex told him he could.
“I think Girardi should call Montero ‘Jeezy’ but that?s just me.”
Only if he keeps the soft-J. Heezy
Sterling: Montero has gone off the Heezy!
Waldman: Word!
G. Love
Hate to find someone I actually agree with on this blog but re Montero, those are all valid points. If he actually is the real deal, he should be playing now.
Erin,
Clearly your under Cervelli’s dreamy eyes power. This is worse than I thought. It’s spreading.
Pat M,
You watch a lot of Angels games.
What do you think of Weaver?
I don’t get why Martin hasn’t been DL’d…….
It reached a new low with Nuney…….
G. Love June 14th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Erin,
Clearly your under Cervelli?s dreamy eyes power. This is worse than I thought. It?s spreading.
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yep, what can I say?? I’m powerless to resist the dreamy eyes.
If Brackman wasnt 8 feet tall, would we be giving him this much attention? Coming out of college he had an e.r.a. in the high 3′s. Are we so stuck on having him be the next Randy Johnson that we continue to give him the benefit of the doubt?
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports......lf-strain/
Funniest article I’ve read in a long time.
blake June 14th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Cano had 2 really nice ABs last night where he went to LF…..he needs to get back to that and use the whole field….the homers will come.
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Even that unfortunate last out he made was ticketed for left.
Sterling: Montero has gone off the Heezy!
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I’m thinking more like, WHOA JESUS, you Monteroed the cover off the ball.
I like Cervelli as well. He worked so hard this off season, it is a shame he was injured.
Lucky SI fans get to see Phil Hughes. Make sure you take your radar guns and post live velocity readings.
Seeing Thursday’s matchup, I feel much more comfortable with the prospect of sending Noesi out there. I understand he’s not fully stretched out and that his arm is worth protecting.
But I’d rather get 5~6 of what he’s given us so far than who knows what could happen with a rookie on the mound against a pretty good offensive team.
Not Jeezy, “Hazy”, as in “Hay-ZOOS”
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Though any call is better than, “You cannnnnnn put it on the boardddd YES……… YES.”, then cheering like you are at your first baseball game.
m June 14th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Lucky SI fans get to see Phil Hughes. Make sure you take your radar guns and post live velocity readings.
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Nah just sit behind the guys who pack ‘em.
m, I am unfortunately atypically not sitting by the radar guns. I will have to rely on others.
If hughes had done his start tomorrow then I would have been able to go see him but of course today I had to work at 10.
That is great news for phil hughes. I’m happy for him.
Though any call is better than, ?You cannnnnnn put it on the boardddd YES??? YES.?, then cheering like you are at your first baseball game.
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I like that call !!. and “he gone “
Imagine if Joe Oliver had ever hit a HR as a Yankee:
Sterling: Ollie Ollie Oxen Free…
CJ Wilson is sure no fluke……..he was tough last year and he’s just as tough, if not tougher, this year.
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CJ Wilson sucks.
ac1 June 14th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Though any call is better than, ?You cannnnnnn put it on the boardddd YES??? YES.?, then cheering like you are at your first baseball game.
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ugh. And don’t forget “he gone” #nightmare
Who lives in New York and doesn’t carry a radar gun?
Weaver is a remarkable pitcher in that he doesn’t appear to have dominating stuff yet he dominates.
I suppose the Weaver talk is as a result of the MLBTR report that the Angels might be sellers. Is their anything else to this discussion?
To acquire him, the Yankees would have to give up one of the two good Bs or Montero plus others. For some reason, and perhaps the Jeff W. hangover, I would not want to give them up, but I think I would give up Montero at the end of the day.
It is so good to express my opinion on another pitcher that probably has no chance of being traded.
Ducksnort and can o’corn. Worse baseball phrases ever.
Robbie Cano and Jesus Montero for Josh Johnson, Mike Stanton and Ricky Nolasco.
Betsy June 14th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
It reached a new low with Nuney…….
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It has prevented Cashman from signing Dallas Puskar.
“It reached a new low with Nuny.”
No Bojo comment to this?
If Phil’s up to 65 pitches by Sunday and looks good the Yankees have the opportunity to really expedite the process.
You figure they would get him up to 80 by the start after that (around June 25th?), 95 by the start after that (sometime at the end of June). That would put him on track for a July 4th return to the majors, so that definitely sounds about right.
Any comments on why Jeter didn’t tag in the 1st inning last night?
Very unJeter-like esp when the OF double pumped and never threw home.
Big play in a 1-0 loss.
m June 14th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Ducksnort and can o’corn. Worse baseball phrases ever.
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I’ll sometimes listen to Hawk just to get a luagh at how bad he is. Anyone here remember when he was doing Yankee games?
At the end of the season, he commented: “They should just back up a van and get rid of all the players on this team.” Strangely, he was not asked back the next year.
To acquire him, the Yankees would have to give up one of the two good Bs or Montero plus others. For some reason, and perhaps the Jeff W. hangover, I would not want to give them up, but I think I would give up Montero at the end of the day.
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I would much rather trade Manny or Dellin than Montero for Weaver.
Pitcher for pitcher. Top hitting prospects are always the safest proposition and keeping Montero allows them to improve their offense while Weaver improves the pitching.
Joelsherman1 Hear #Yankees are waiting to examine Jeter at Stadium today, but leaning toward DL, in part, with NL cities coming up need (cont)
to have legit bench and if Jeter is limited at all, it hurts versatility without DH in play #Yankees
Yankees get Mike Morse, Sean Burnett, Ty Clip, John Lannan for Logan, Phelps and another minor leaguer (Corban Joseph or of that ilk)
austinmac June 14th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
“It reached a new low with Nuny.”
No Bojo comment to this?
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You speak too soon oh barrister.
It took me a while to find that name.
I find it hard to agree with that, LGY, if not impossible. What else does he have to do? He was very good last year and has a 3.09 ERA this year.
Joelsherman1 Hear #Yankees are waiting to examine Jeter at Stadium today, but leaning toward DL, in part, with NL cities coming up need (cont)
to have legit bench and if Jeter is limited at all, it hurts versatility without DH in play #Yankees
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Also hurts to have Martin clogging up a spot as well.
Had they DL’d him when it first happened he would be back next week.
Now because of the few innings he played in 1 game, it starts all over.
m…..I hate Girardi using the word ‘scuffling’ when a guy is downright stinking up the joint..
m, I have seriously considered buying a radar gun, but usual spy on the scouts. instead. I just now priced one similar to the ones my homeboys in Trenton use. I didn’t realize they are so pricey. http://www.stalkerradar.com/solotwo/solotwo.html
Late birthday present???
Lets temper our enthusiasm about weaver. There’s always that slight chance that as soon as he put’s on a different uniform he goes from a prince to frog…I’m so sick of people killing the yankees then they stink when they are with us.
DL Jeter, DL Martin
Move Sanit to the 60 Day DL
Add Montero to the 40
Call up Montero and Ramiro Pena (or Brandon Laird)
*usually*
YankeesInk My best guess: Yanks waiting till Girardi’s press conference to give word on Jeter more likely than not means DL & roster move announcement.
G-C, I don’t think they should expedite anything with Phil. They need to be as careful with him as possible – when he’s ready, he’s ready.
I liked Harrelson, but what can I say? I was in my teens and didn’t know much. I always used to call Claudell Washington “Ducksnort” because of Hawk…….
LGY…Weaver throws four swing and miss pitches…..He’s real good and will only grow into an Ace Pitcher…..If he were on a real good team he’d have 10 wins easily by now if not more….He’s going to get a massive contract in a few years
and while Cash is at it – DFA Carlyle, add Flores to the 40, send down Logan and call Flores up.
By the way – I very much enjoy the suggestions of trading Francisco Cervelli.
One minor question if I may?
What market is out there for a defense first catcher who doesn’t…you know…play defense?
Boony is out of options
DocTodd,
That’s your mind playing tricks on you. You just hate the fact that players scuffle.
YF,
haha. Do you hang out in sports bars with the guys? Have there ever been female scouts? I would think that scouts would be a pretty unwelcoming fraternity.
“Hi, I’m yankeefeministascout.”
I have to ask everyday “why the demand to give up prospects to acquire another pitcher?”
CC and Colon are solid Cy Young type pitchers…Hughes may be solid at #3 (or we’ll know by trading deadline), and Aj or Nova or Noesi would be fine in a 4th play-off start.
The big need on this club is offense that can score against tough pitching…offense that won’t go south for stretches, or choke in the big time…offense that will work counts to get to middle relief staff early.
If ARod and Cano start hitting, and Jorge stays consistent, the only real hole I see is Swisher–who seems to choke in the play-offs. For that reason, I keep calling for Beltran or Choo.
I find it hard to agree with that, LGY, if not impossible. What else does he have to do? He was very good last year and has a 3.09 ERA this year
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I hate CJ Wilson so he sucks.
Jerkface June 14th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Boony is out of options
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So?
Not sure some team is clamouring for a lefty specialist who can’t get out lefties. And if the Yankees lose him on waivers…oh darn. Sign Scott Kazmir to a minor league deal when the Angels release him. Or move Igawa to the pen…or teach my dog to throw a curveball…I see no net loss.
LGY:
You made me look a little harder at Weaver. I think I’m sold. Numbers the last year and a 3rd are as good as anyone’s in the AL. Pat M’s commentary helps to cement it. As it concerns Weaver, I’m one of you.
Bojo,
I should have known better. But, what’s wrong with the nickname Dally?
I hate CJ Wilson so he sucks
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Have to say that I found your Weaver arguments slightly more compelling.
Yay Mell!
Let’s get the Weaver bandwagon going (so all of us can be disappointed at the trade deadline instead of just me)
What is a “Ducksnort” anyway?
Not sure some team is clamouring for a lefty specialist who can’t get out lefties. And if the Yankees lose him on waivers…oh darn. Sign Scott Kazmir to a minor league deal when the Angels release him. Or move Igawa to the pen…or teach my dog to throw a curveball…I see no net loss.
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Just saying, you can’t send him to the minors easily, which means the Yankees will stick with him for probably too long. I agree that they shouldnt waste their time on a reliever that has failed to put it together more than he has put it together. Such a volatile commodity that unless the player is cost controlled / has options its not worth it.
Of course they release him, he’ll go on to become Matt Thornton or something and everyone will why they released him
LGY
“I hate CJ Wilson so he sucks”????? How very unsaberlike of you
m June 14th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
DocTodd,
That’s your mind playing tricks on you. You just hate the fact that players scuffle.
YF,
haha. Do you hang out in sports bars with the guys? Have there ever been female scouts? I would think that scouts would be a pretty unwelcoming fraternity.
“Hi, I’m yankeefeministascout.”
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lol. I don’t hang out in sports bars, just in ballparks. The scouts are actually very cool and like to chat about players. It’s all good.
Yeah, I think most teams would trade a pitcher for Cano. Except for your horses like Hernandez and Halladay. Otherwise, pitchers are riskier, and Cano is one of the top players at his position.
austinmac June 14th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Bojo,
I should have known better. But, what’s wrong with the nickname Dally?
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I’m trying to think of Girardi uses any first names in his nick-naming protocol….Robby (I guess)…
Francessa’s callers are unreal….a guy just called up saying Jeter is faking his injury..LMAO
Weaver’s a top pitcher – no doubt. But why are the Angels trading him for Cano when they have Kendrick?
I know Howie has been playing the OF of late but that’s more a product of Wells being on the DL and them having few other OF options than a reflection of how they feel about Kendrick at 2b.
Pruf? Anyone else going to see Hughes in Brooklyn?
eboland11 This conspiracy theory saying Jeter may go to DL to assure he gets 3000 at home might be the stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time
wow-I can’t believe people are actually suggesting this.
Phil Coke doing a postgame interview in the espnews loop. Didn’t see his body, but his face is quite slim. Looks like he’s doing quite well.
BTW–I am going to the bank tomorrow. If anyone is sending repercussions that I can take with me, please make sure to FedX them overnight so they arrive in time. Thank you.
Erin, nothing surprises me when it comes to made up narratives about Jeter.
eboland11 This conspiracy theory saying Jeter may go to DL to assure he gets 3000 at home might be the stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time
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getting it against the Mets is almost as good as getting it at home…
Anyone knows that Jeter would fight tooth and nail against a bogus DL stint. However, my first thought was that a trip to the DL would have one silver lining.
Whats this Weaver trade about? Are the Angels putting him on the market or is this the second dream replacing Felix?
Whats this Weaver trade about? Are the Angels putting him on the market or is this the second dream replacing Felix?
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Probably B
Good article on CBS New York about demoting Cervelli…’If you were as bad at your job as Francisco Cervelli is at his,would you still have a job?’….5 errors in 16 games, and 13 in 90 games last year! Not to mention he can’t hit or bunt…The author also suggests that Cervi knows secrets about Cash and Girardi, as has been suggested on this board….Jeez, please get rid of this scrub!!
Cano for Kemp? Back in 08 this board was split about the idea. What about now?
Jeter is hitting .179 with RISP….it’s not going to kill the season if he heads to the DL…
Im sticking to my original prediction. Jeter gets his 3000th on the Boss’s bday and I want to add Hughes as the starting pitcher and winning pitcher of the game.
Who plays 2B if you trade Cano? IMO, easier to find a good OF than IF.
mick June 14th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
eboland11 This conspiracy theory saying Jeter may go to DL to assure he gets 3000 at home might be the stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time
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getting it against the Mets is almost as good as getting it at home…
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Maybe better!
You know, our team is pretty good as it is. Meaning we have good players. Doesn’t mean we can’t upgrade the BUC and Jones.
“Who lives in New York and doesn’t carry a radar gun?”
Has Plaxico Burress taught you nothing?
Maybe better!
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You know there will be more Yankee fans than Mets fans at the game.
m,
Posada started out as a second baseman.
Nunez?
I just wanted to see if people would pull the trigger now being that Kemp is lighting it up this year and is still very young.
I do wish Cano would snap out of it. Last year was a career year, and I hoped it was the start of a new plateau of performance….but he has been a huge disappointment so far.
I might even try to move him to #2 in order (behind Grandy while DJ is out) to get him started. Hit Po behind ARod.
eboland11 This conspiracy theory saying Jeter may go to DL to assure he gets 3000 at home might be the stupidest thing I’ve heard in a long time ….he must not come here often.
Kemp is only 2 years younger than Cano.
Okay, trade for Kemp. Just keep Cano.
See, I’d rather spend prospects on a great OF than a pitcher. At least that player would be contributing on a daily basis.
Shame, lol.
I might even try to move him to #2 in order (behind Grandy while DJ is out) to get him started. Hit Po behind ARod.
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Grandy behind Arod would be the move. Gardy, Cano, Tex, Arod, Grandy,Posada,Swisher,Montero, Nunez.
Kemp would look pretty sweet in RF….expand the trade to include Davey Lopes!
mel,
A good trade has too hurt both parties. They wouldnt go for Cervelli and Jones straight up. Cano has to be included as a throw in.
SoS June 14th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
mel,
A good trade has too hurt both parties.
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Ok, we’ll cut a few toes off Cashman.
Be back later for the game…enjoy the afternoon folks!
With Martin headed for the DL why not bring up Montero for 2 weeks and see how he does?
Is super 2 status still a consideration?
Is super 2 status still a consideration?
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I don’t think it ever was.
Mell,
You’re for trading Cano and/or a big package for Weaver? Im for signing him as a free agent….but I wouldnt trade the farm for him or Robbie Cano. He’s a good pitcher…..his cross fire delivery and lack of true elite stuff would give me pause on a big contract though. He throws a lot of junk and relies a lot on deception and great command…..just not sure his he will age.
Is there any reason to not bring Montero up if Martin is DL’ed other than he’s not ready?
I agree, about the super 2 assessment. Montero was on his way to being on the Opening Day roster at one point.
Upton will be easier to get than Kemp in a couple of years…..
Is super 2 status still a consideration?
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Nope. They passed that last month. I’d consider trading Cano for Kemp. Cano has the potential to be a crazy elite player, but his aggressive lack of plate discipline is not one of my favorite traits in a hitter. Its ok for a young talented hitter to come up that way, but to not increase those skills is kind of ugh. Kemp has great power and would do pretty well in RF.
They both have their ups and downs. It’d be a tough decision.
IMO the only reason to bring up Montero right now IS a DL stint for Martin.
Blake:
I didn’t say that.
I also agree with G Love….if Montero starts hittingand he’s not brought up then I think you have to assume they are considering trading him…….and if so I really hope they know what they are doing.
Mell,
Ok….I never said he wasn’t a good pitcher …..because he absolutely is.
the pitcher’s Texas is throwing at us are no joke. reminds me a little of the mariners series.
but his aggressive lack of plate discipline is not one of my favorite traits in a hitter.
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reminds me of alphonso soriano…..but replacing him at 2nd would be difficult, unless you got a Brian Roberts type, if there are any around.
Id rather have Cano and Kemp…..that’s what’ll make the Yankees better…..not trading them for each other.
blake-why does everything have to be a conspiracy? i don’t quite understand the logic.
could it be something simple, i.e. The Yankees believe that Montero is not quite ready for the next step. i’ve read a few reports that describe Montero as immature. if that’s the case, that could be a factor and perhaps the Yankees want him to grow up some more.
rushing the kid is just wrong. is there really a need to rush him?
if he is called up, Yankees fans are going to refer to Montero as the savior-wow. that’s not a lot of pressure on a rookie.
FREE JESUS
but we all know it will be molina
Montero in a slump at AAA is bogus.
There has to be another reason for not bringing him up.
The Montero Rules?
Soriano’s swing isn’t in the same ball park as Cano’s. Cano has a great swing….its all approach win him…..when he swings at the right pitches he’s an elite player…..when he doesn’t he’s merely the best 2b in baseball.
willwill June 14th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
FREE JESUS
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Mike: Yankees say they haven’t been happy with him. He’s been slumping lately.
If Jesus is slumping what is Cervelli doing
Blake:
I was merely coming around to LGY’s thoughts on Weaver as among the elite right now. The numbers bear that out. I think he’d be worthy of a high end prospect.
Id rather have Cano and Kemp…..that’s what’ll make the Yankees better…..not trading them for each other.
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Kemp could fill a middle order position, without plate discipline Cano is just a really nice 5 hole guy. I’d take both of them in a heart beat but a swap is intriguing. More intriguing than in the past.
if he is called up, Yankees fans are going to refer to Montero as the savior-wow. that’s not a lot of pressure on a rookie.
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you bat him 8th. no pressure there. when martin comes off the DL, send him down if need be.
Warning,
Because most organizations would have had him in the big leagues last year……that’s just my feeling on it……I could be wrong.
.when he doesn’t he’s merely the best 2b in baseball.
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I disagree. If he isn’t 2010 Cano then Utley is superior. But I can’t think of many guys better than Cano after that. Of course, Utley may be dead.
W.T.P.,
Montero will be looked at as the savior no matter when they bring him up. Unless its the last week of the year and we’ve clinched the division. Im sure he knows hes the top prospect in the organization and with that comes high expectations.
Why do people think if hes brought up its just for 2 weeks? When Martin comes back I can go pack Cervy’s bags and call a taxi for him. BUC/DH for the remainder of 2011.
Dropping Cano to 2nd would be a wakeup call. He would be forced to take more pitches and Gardy would be given the chance to run. Grandy is more suited for a power spot, up 5th.
Jerkface,
Im with you bro. Imagine Kemp surrounded by a Yankee lineup?
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