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1. Tyler October 29th, 2012 at 2:05 pm

   To all you in the East, stay safe! We are all thinking about you in the Midwest!

2. jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:11 pm

   blake October 29th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
   Yankees (7)

   Phil Hughes – $5.7MM
   Casey McGehee – $2.9MM
   Brett Gardner – $2.8MM
   Boone Logan – $2.8MM
   David Robertson – $2.7MM
   Joba Chamberlain – $1.8MM
   Jayson Nix – $900K

   Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/…..56jyicf.99

   —

   I had Gardner 3.0, Logan 2.5, Robertson 3.0, Chamberlain 2.0.

   Hughes I had traded (Greinke Plan), so did not guess, I did not consider Nix, they should go with Nunez, and McGehee should be released.

3. Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:13 pm

   Repost:

   Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
   Below are some of the things I have been hearing. Call it whispers in the wind, brainstorming, whatever. Nothing concrete, but maybe this will give you and idea of the current state of Yankees behind closed doors. Enjoy.

   Braun:

   Yankees will look for a major impact bat this winter and nobody will be untouchable. There’s concern about the attendance decline and lack of “crowd draw” as it was put. What I was told is that most are in agreement that they need to go after a middle of the order high-impact bat in the likes of “Ryan Braun” who’s name came up expressed as a “Cano tandem”. Please don’t take that there is anything going on with the Mariners as of yet, because there is not. However, they are going to see if they can entice the Mariners enough to make it happen.

   Hamilton:
   Like I said above, they are going to find a middle of the lineup high impact bat this winter. I wouldn’t rule Hamilton out but I can tell you that they’d rather trade for a younger bat like Braun than a high risk such as Hamilton.

   Arod:
   Absolutely nothing going on. No news.

   Jeter:
   Some are concerned that this will greatly impact his already declining range but don’t expect to impact his bat. Jeter also received shots to help him and it was speculated or questions whether or not that weakened his ankle. Wake up call ? The importance of Jeter and what he means to this team was emphasized after his injury. This too brought up the need for a “crowd draw” new type of player.

   Cashman:
   His power in the organization has only increased this year. Cash has a lot of freedom to do as he see’s fit but all “big ticket” moves/pieces will be finalized by Hal. The good news is it seems the door is open to spending and doing what it takes to strengthen this team.

   DISCLAIMER:
   Just because a name is mentioned in a discussion, doesn’t increase the likelihood that it is going to happen. Draw you own conclusions, but nothing is fact until it happens or it doesn’t.

   Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
   luis October 29th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
   JF,

   I don’t think Martin’s name should be in consideration for the GG award. I think Tex and Cano win it in landslide.

   =

   Luis:

   I agree. Martin may have handled the staff well but GG is just pushing it too far. It’s a shame that GG is becoming as ridiculous as ASG voting.

4. Jerkface October 29th, 2012 at 2:13 pm

   Braun does not play for the Mariners

5. tucker October 29th, 2012 at 2:14 pm

   Is Posey now the Jeter of the West?

   http://www.sfgate.com/sports/s.....989185.php

6. Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:14 pm

   I have to say, I am glad to be in Tampa today not dealing with the weather in NY. The weather can’t be anymore beautiful today with the cool breezes. Paradise! Sorry.

7. Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:14 pm

   Jerkface October 29th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
   Braun does not play for the Mariners

   Had Ichiro on the brain. obviously s/maringers/brewers.

8. Jerkface October 29th, 2012 at 2:19 pm

   Braun is signed for a million years until he is 36 (with a mutual option), and if you calc his AAV as his original contract+extension its only ~11.5 AAV. Makes less than 20 million each season. Braun is a .900 OPS bat vs righties and a 1 OPS bat vs lefties. Pretty awesome.

   I’d deal a lot to take him off the Brewer’s hands.

9. jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm

   If that’s not bs about Braun, then they should not have any qualms about Melky.

   But why would the Brewers trade Braun? That contract is not bad at all.

10. Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Yeah I said Mariners a handful of times. Have no idea how my brain slipped like that. Scary. Often I’ll find myself typing “here” instead of “hear” knowing very well the difference but seems like my brain is misfiring a bit in my old age. Time to get some carrot juice. Sorry about that.

11. Jerkface October 29th, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Below average?

    –

    99 ERA+ on the season. He can hang his hat on wins in an arbitration hearing but not ERA. Yankees can use ERA & FIP, his HR rate etc.

    I think ~5 million is a reasonable estimate for a contract he will get tendered

12. Jerkface October 29th, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    @npbtracker

    Kana Yokota of Mainichi reports that the Indians will sign undrafted HS OF Takuya Tsuchiya

13. NYY_Girl_Penny October 29th, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
    If that’s not bs about Braun, then they should not have any qualms about Melky.

    But why would the Brewers trade Braun? That contract is not bad at all.

    —–

    What does Braun have to do with Melky ??? Are you on something ? Melky is a middle of the order impact bat crowd draw. REally ???

    Uh, I also read Lost’s post being that the yanks are going to try go after a high quality impact bat full force, not necessarily Braun. Sheesh people, really?

    And Lost, Mariners ? LOL wth?

14. jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    NYY_Girl_Penny October 29th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
    jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
    If that’s not bs about Braun, then they should not have any qualms about Melky.

    But why would the Brewers trade Braun? That contract is not bad at all.

    —–

    What does Braun have to do with Melky ??? Are you on something ? Melky is a middle of the order impact bat crowd draw. REally ???

    Uh, I also read Lost’s post being that the yanks are going to try go after a high quality impact bat full force, not necessarily Braun. Sheesh people, really?

    And Lost, Mariners ? LOL wth?

    —

    Use your brain, what to Braun and Melky have in common?

    You calling people stupid here is amusing.

15. austinmac October 29th, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Lost may be making this all up, but I will pretend the door being open to spending is true.

    Braun would never happen, but I love to watch him hit. He has a lot of opposite field power. Sigh.

16. tomingeorgia October 29th, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Has anybody seen Ray VT lately? It’s snowing in Blacksburg!

17. Lost October 29th, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Penny:

    Sorry about the Mariners gaffe. I have no idea how that happened. Every time I typed “Mariners” I was thinking “Brewers”, kind of scary.

    Yes, I think you are on to something. If they approach the Brewers, that doesn’t mean it will happen. The positive I can take from that is they are showing the willingness to change, looking for a high-impact bat and won’t be shy about it.

18. austinmac October 29th, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    What would the Yankees pay Mo if he returns? A large guarantee or could an incentive contract work considering the health questions? I hope the latter would work.

19. NYY_Girl_Penny October 29th, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Jacksquat. LOL you’re worse than a woman. Frealz.

20. jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    NNY_Girl_Penny. LOL you’re worse than 14 year old girl with an attitude problem. Frealz!

21. Jerkface October 29th, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Not cool.

22. jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    austinmac October 29th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
    What would the Yankees pay Mo if he returns? A large guarantee or could an incentive contract work considering the health questions? I hope the latter would work.

    —

    Maybe 5 + 1 mil for every 10 innings pitched up to a maximum of 10 mil.

23. Benny Blanco October 29th, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Still can’t believe that yankees traded away a gold glove center fielder.

24. Against All Odds October 29th, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    austinmac October 29th, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    What would the Yankees pay Mo if he returns? A large guarantee or could an incentive contract work considering the health questions? I hope the latter would work.

    ——————————-

    Probably 10 million

25. NYY_Girl_Penny October 29th, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Jacksquat, I will pretend for a moment that we are friend and attempt to have a discussion with you.

    Melky has only showed above avg bats BEFORE he got caught with peds. Braun I don’t believe was dirty and even if he was you know he was tested and clean this year and look at his numbers.

    I can tell you from experience I took a urine test a few times for a volunteer position at a lab where I needed security clearance and the first one came back as I was on speed/crystal meth or something. I’ve never even seen that stuff! They sent it for further testing and sure enough it came back a false positive. Strangely enough I took a second test and the same thing happened, another false positive. It does happen more commonly then you think so any changes to the popper protocol can screw up the results even without tampering.

26. DONNYBROOK October 29th, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    - 86 THIS GUY -

    (1) Adrian Gonzalez is NO longer in the AL.

    (2) Adrian Gonzalez started just over 100 games at 1B for the R\Sox.

27. NYY_Girl_Penny October 29th, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Benny Blanco October 29th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
    Still can’t believe that yankees traded away a gold glove center fielder.

    What about trading away A. Soriano ? I think sometimes you have to trade talent to get talent and we got Granderson 40+ HR is nothing to sneeze at. The .230 AVG and 200 SO’s yeah that is terrible, but still I wouldn’t say its a total bust. In hindsight, sure. I wouldn’t trade Ajax either.

28. Benny Blanco October 29th, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    NYY, I’m with you…. Gramderson is not a bust however I was hoping that his BA would be respectable..

29. tucker October 29th, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    FYI

    MLB Network & Arizona Fall League Announce Three November Telecasts

    Rising Stars Game
    Saturday, November 3
    8 p.m. ET

    Scottsdale Scorpions vs. Surprise Saguaros
    Saturday, November 10
    8 p.m. ET

    Championship Game
    Saturday, November 17
    3 p.m. ET

30. jacksquat October 29th, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    NYY_Girl_Penny October 29th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
    Jacksquat, I will pretend for a moment that we are friend and attempt to have a discussion with you.

    Melky has only showed above avg bats BEFORE he got caught with peds. Braun I don’t believe was dirty and even if he was you know he was tested and clean this year and look at his numbers.

    I can tell you from experience I took a urine test a few times for a volunteer position at a lab where I needed security clearance and the first one came back as I was on speed/crystal meth or something. I’ve never even seen that stuff! They sent it for further testing and sure enough it came back a false positive. Strangely enough I took a second test and the same thing happened, another false positive. It does happen more commonly then you think so any changes to the popper protocol can screw up the results even without tampering.

    —

    Maybe you should have posted this first to have a discussion, instead of that bombastic stuff you posted.

    I was not discussing Melky’s performance vs Braun’s performance, that should have been obvious. I said the Yankees shouldn’t have qualms about Melky, having been suspended for ped use. Braun was also suspended, he just won the appeal. Both are associated with peds. Discussion about testing, false positives, etc. is irrelevant. I am talking about appearances here.

31. yankeefeminista October 29th, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    tucker, :thumbs up: re: AFL games! And thanks for the good wishes, regarding the storm. Wind is starting to amp up.

32. blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Lost,
    You were probably thinking about the Ms cause they are like the only team Cash trades with anymore

33. blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Cashman probably thinks Braun is a 4th outfielder without the juice

34. Nick in SF October 29th, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Would it be easier to get into Nobu right now?

35. The Return of Stoneburner October 29th, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
    Lost,
    You were probably thinking about the Ms cause they are like the only team Cash trades with anymore

    ******

    Pittsburgh feels neglected – - – -

36. blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    “Pittsburgh feels neglected”

    I mean traded that matter

37. tomingeorgia October 29th, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Wigginton back in circulation.

38. blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Trades

39. blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Twins Decline 2013 Option For Scott Baker
    By Ben Nicholson-Smith [October 29, 2012 at 2:21pm CST]
    The Twins declined their 2013 option for Scott Baker, Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. The option had been valued at $9.25MM, but Baker will hit free agency instead.

    0 1 3

    Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/.....yXpLFJY.99

    Cashman dumpster dive mode activate

40. The Return of Stoneburner October 29th, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    blake October 29th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
    “Pittsburgh feels neglected”

    I mean traded that matter

    ****

    Pittsburgh withdraws its neglection complaint in light of the clarification.

41. luis October 29th, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Hey guys,

    Sorry I disappeared, had lunch. Good mussels in whit wine broth at le bouchon du grove, if you have a chance, check it out.

    Lost,

    Good stuff… I hope you are right about the impact bat, they certainly need one to go along Cano.. What I hope is that they don’t trade the farm for one… We still have that core rebuilding thing pending… That’s why I like the Hamilton approach, he costs only money, while Braun might cost a lot more, since he has such a reasonable contract. I guess if they trade a little pitching I might be fine with it.

    Thanks for sharing bro.

42. The Return of Stoneburner October 29th, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Hmmmmm

    Jeter, Granderson, Cano, Braun, Teixeira, ARod, Keppinger/Ibanez, Martin, Gardner – - – -

43. mick October 29th, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Sorry I disappeared, had lunch. Good mussels in whit wine broth at le bouchon du grove, if you have a chance, check it out.
    =================
    They still have tvs in Fla?
    East Coast is going under.
    Glad you enjoyed your lunch tho.

44. austinmac October 29th, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Yahoo, released players. Our roster holes will soon be filling up.

45. The Return of Stoneburner October 29th, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    So bats to trade for – not an exhaustive list – and not taking into account the natural hurdles involved (I am not including obvious bats that are beyond 1000% going nowhere – i.e. Buster Posey, Mike Trout, etc.).

    Braun, Justin Upton, Cespedes, Tulo, CarGo, Headley, Trumbo, Gordon, Hosmer, Myers, Choo – - – -

46. luis October 29th, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Mick,

    Haven’t got time to watch… I hope that you stay safe though… Hurricanes are not fun to be around with… We have a saying down here that goes along this lines: ” I rather be a living dog than a dead lion”… Meaning don’t risk it if you don’t have to.

47. blake October 29th, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    @ajcbraves: #Braves have contacted catcher D. Ross’ agent to let him know they want to re-sign him. Ross has already made it clear he wants to return.

48. Triple Short of a Cycle October 29th, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Just shows you how clueless this organization is.

    Last off season the offense was fine and they trade a possible middle of the order bat for pitching.

    Now they see Hitting as a problem.

    Are we being run by an Etch a Sketch?

49. kd October 29th, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    thanks lost.

    i hope all you north east people stay warm, dry and safe. i’m worried about my parents

50. luis October 29th, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    Triple,

    Pretty much on point. Yikes

51. Against All Odds October 29th, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Triple Short of a Cycle October 29th, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Just shows you how clueless this organization is.

    Last off season the offense was fine and they trade a possible middle of the order bat for pitching.

    Now they see Hitting as a problem.

    Are we being run by an Etch a Sketch?

    ——————-

    I seriously believe they thought they could get by on the offense if the offense was vastly improved but they overrated how good the offense was.

52. luis October 29th, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Watching TV now… The Sandy storm is supposed to collide with a winter storm… That’s not good news… Also, I noticed the path of the hurricane, not very usual track. They are supposed to go away the coast as it heads north… This one is getting deep inland, against the normal prevailing winds.

53. luis October 29th, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    A crane collapsed in midtown NY… How in hell it wasn’t removed before the storm struck?

54. tomingeorgia October 29th, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    luis,
    Every stream, creek and river in Penn, NJ, NY southern tier and beyond is going to flood. Very bad news.

55. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Is little old Bruce Bochy now a HoF manager? Also ran a great playoff gauntlet in 98 before facing the GOAT

56. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Tom – if global warming were real, the highest point of Staten Island would have a chance of being the new capital of Waterworld

57. luis October 29th, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Tom,

    And tons of snow as well… If anyone is reading this, stay away from the water… There is going to be a lot of flash floods… This could take a while to fix… My prayers go to all of you in the path of this storm… Stay indoors, hopefully you all got enough supplies to go through this mess

58. Against All Odds October 29th, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Thanks for the info luis. It is greatly appreciated

59. tomingeorgia October 29th, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Hassey,
    That’s Todt Hill, about 430 feet, if I recall. That’s be about right.

60. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    At least no NYS games need to be rescheduled

    I have enough Yankees classics warm memories to last me thru mid-December. Anyone have an idea why they never show 2000 ALCS game6?

61. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Tom- yes exactly right. I believe the godfather’s satellite dish tops out at 435 feet, to be exact

62. luis October 29th, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Hassey,

    Nobody knows for real what’s happening. Or the reasons why it is happening. I read a novel a while back from M Crighton ” State of Fear” about an ambientalist terrorist group. They wanted to artificially create a weather catastrophe to prove that Global Warming was for real. The interesting part of the novel wasn’t the novel itself, but the words from the author afterwards. He cited so much evidence to contradict global warming that it was scary. In the end, what he wanted to imply is that nobody knows what’s going on.

63. tomingeorgia October 29th, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Watching this storm from afar is like watching a slow-motion train wreck. Terrible, but I can’t avert my eyes. Bless everyone affected, stay safe.

64. blake October 29th, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    @mlbtraderumors: Non-Tender Candidates http://t.co/XCP2BsO5 #mlb

    Some fairly interesting names on there

65. blake October 29th, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Hope everyone up north is evacuated and safe

66. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Luis – I think the debate is dead about whether it is happening. It is. The real question is what is driving it- man made or natural cycle. I happen to believe it is 75/25 man made but certainly folks can twist or frame facts however they’d like to support their agenda and viewpoint

67. luis October 29th, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    My pleasure Odds, glad to be of help. The more I learn, the more I will be sharing. Just stay safe guys.

68. Nick in SF October 29th, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    “How in hell it wasn’t removed before the storm struck?”

    The crane hanging in midtown during a hurricane is fine. #mustbecashmansfault

69. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Arod closed his penthouse window and accidentally knocked over the crane

70. luis October 29th, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Hassey,

    I don’t want to get in to a debate that I honestly don’t have enough information to make a good argument either way. But I do invite people to read the words of the author, I found them very compelling. Whether is true or not, I can’t say. But he made a ton of sense.

71. blake October 29th, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    @MLBazFallLeague: The Scorpions put up 6 runs on Peoria starter Kyle Gibson (#Twins) in the 2nd, led by a 2-RBI double from David Adams (#Yankees). #AFL12

72. luis October 29th, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Yeah Nick…. One more reason to hate him.

73. andrewmelillo October 29th, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I live in fla ive been through so many hurricane hope everyone stays in an safe

74. Hassey October 29th, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Melilla – are you typing while reporting on the storm from the beach?

75. Yankee Trader October 29th, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    When in doubt blame ARod!

    Intersting talk on acquiring an impact bat to compliment Cano. If it is someone like righty Ryan Braun could this hit chart [from Miller Park] of his play well in YS?

    http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/p.....ryan-braun

    Again wish anyone being hit by this Hurricane to say safe and dry. I know what you’re going thru. Been in a flood and also a Category 5 Hurricane.

76. Nick in SF October 29th, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    Unfortunately, some do seem to hate him without the ironic winky emoticon, while it’s apparently Sandy Alderson who is actually seeking to destroy New York.

    

77. Yankee Trader October 29th, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    New Post———->