Yankees officially exercise options on Cano, Granderson and Aardsma
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Oct 29, 2012 
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The Yankees just sent an announcement saying they have officially picked up the 2013 options on Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson and David Aardsma. No surprises there.
Still waiting for a decision from Rafael Soriano.
Aardsma could play an important role in the pen next year.
Smart moves by Cashman. Gives them flexibility.
Sori will opt out. He knows he can get a 3 year deal elsewhere.
Blake, Tex must be reading your posts on the NL v AL performance in the postseason. Look at his most recent tweet. Too bad he’s not willing to pick up a free bunt hit.
teixeiramark25 Impressive #WorldSeries win for @SFGiants, congrats to the team and city. Three straight for the NL, do they know something AL doesn’t?
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Yeah, Teix, shorten up!
Congrats to the worthy Giants! Very happy for them and the city of SF.
Here’s hoping the “cold stove” starts sizzling. As for Sori, draft pick here we come. Untuck.
Be safe, everyone.
Good afternoon everyone,
Greetings from Miami. We are actually on the same time zone for a change
No surprises on the FA class, smart to pick the options of those players. So the hot stove begins, I think the first bit of news is Soriano’s opt out, then offering qualifying offers to him, Swisher and Kuroda. I think they resign Martin to a two year deal of 7-8 AAV, I hope they don(, but I think that’s what’s going to happen. Andy will retire as well as Rivera. They trade Granderson. Those are my predictions for the time being. Thoughts?
lol, tucker, just saw your post. We and Teix didn’t change it up after last ALDS, so I am not holding my breath.
I forgot… Be safe guys up north
Hi Luis, glad to see you are safe. Why do you think Andy retires? What were his post season comments?
Andy returns, as does Mo. They leave on their own terms, and I think they want to leave with Jeter.
Sori is as good as gone. Aardsma, Joba, Logan and Robertson give depth to the pen.
One of Nova or Hughes is as good as gone, with Phelps slotted into the rotation. It depends on for who and where. Padres may be a partner, as Hughes is a South California guy, if the Yanks can pry a 3B, with Arod as primary DH.
Yeah, Teix, shorten up!
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This made me laugh hysterically
YF,
I haven’t read anything. Just a hunch. Mo sounds like he will retire. Jeter’s playing for me is in doubt for next season, so Pettitte’s has no incentive to play. My thoughts of Andy coming back last season were that he wanted one last shot with his buddies. I don’t see him wanting to play if none of them are part of the team. Just an opinion.
I still bet Andy and Mo come back, and Jeet will be fine.
Lots of wind and trees swaying, but nothing big is supposed to happen until the afternoon up here in North Central NJ. Although across town there were some lights flickering on and off. We’re huddled inside with supplies. NJ shore is evacuating people. Holland Tunnel’s supposed to close at 2PM. Haven’t heard from any of my Manhattan buddies except one in midtown who said all is well, so far. No Manhattanites/NY metro people on here so far, I don’t think.
DaSaint007,
I think those two returning will. Hinge on if Jeter is able to play and that he talks them in to it. Ankle injuries are slow to heal. It took Adams 2 years to return to form and he is 24, Jeter is 38 going on 39. That’s what is giving me pause.
Odds, glad you laughed instead of cried.
yankeefeminista October 29th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I still bet Andy and Mo come back, and Jeet will be fine.
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I agree
I seen summer thunderstorms worse than Sandy in Manhattan, YF. I am not exaggerating either. but elsewhere, it could a dif story.
luis October 29th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
DaSaint007,
I think those two returning will. Hinge on if Jeter is able to play and that he talks them in to it. Ankle injuries are slow to heal. It took Adams 2 years to return to form and he is 24, Jeter is 38 going on 39. That’s what is giving me pause.
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True but Jeter also has money and connections to some of the finest doctors in the world.
yankeefeminista October 29th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Odds, glad you laughed instead of cried.
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Nothing like a good laugh to lift the spirits.
Well, what do we know about Jeet’s injury? Adam’s had all kinds of setbacks. Hopefully, Jeet’s won’t.
Odds, couldn’t agree more.
Cashmoney, but supposedly the worst of it is yet to come, no?
Gold Glove finalists
American League
Pitcher: Jeremy Hellickson, Rays; Jake Peavy, White Sox; C.J. Wilson, Angels
Catcher: Alex Avila, Tigers; Russell Martin, Yankees; A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox; Matt Wieters, Orioles
First base: Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox; Eric Hosmer, Royals; Mark Teixeira, Yankees
Second base: Dustin Ackley, Mariners; Robinson Cano, Yankees; Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Third base: Adrian Beltre, Rangers; Brandon Inge, A’s; Mike Moustakas, Royals
Shortstop: Elvis Andrus, Rangers; J.J. Hardy, Orioles; Brendan Ryan, Mariners
Left field: Alex Gordon, Royals; Desmond Jennings, Rays; David Murphy, Rangers
Center field: Austin Jackson, Tigers; Adam Jones, Orioles; Mike Trout, Angels
Right field: Shin-Soo Choo, Indians; Jeff Francoeur, Royals; Josh Reddick, A’s
National League
Pitcher: Bronson Arroyo,Mark Buehrle, Marlins; Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Catcher: Yadier Molina, Cardinals; Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks; Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
First base: Freddie Freeman, Braves; Adam LaRoche, Nationals; Joey Votto, Reds
Second base: Darwin Barney, Cubs; Aaron Hill, Diamondbacks; Brandon Phillips, Reds
Third base: Chase Headley, Padres; Aramis Ramirez, Brewers; David Wright, Mets
Shortstop: Zack Cozart, Reds; Ian Desmond, Nationals; Jose Reyes, Marlins; Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
Left field: Ryan Braun, Brewers; Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies; Martin Prado, Braves
Center field: Michael Bourn, Braves; Andrew McCutchen, Pirates; Drew Stubbs, Reds
Right field: Jay Bruce, Reds; Andre Ethier, Dodgers; Jason Heyward, Braves
Odds and YF,
I hope you both are right.
About Tex’s shortening up… Well, I cried!
Rather than looking to keep Soriano, who will opt out, should Cashman look to sign either Soria or Madson to deals similar to the one he got Aardsma for?
Either one would give them flexibility in case Rivera does decide to retire and/or the Yankees look to move Joba or D-Rob.
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.
BA’s top ten is kicking off with Orioles:
http://www.baseballamerica.com.....14258.html
Montgomery should definitely be in our bullpen mix next year. Hopefully, we give him a shot vs. filling in with vets first. Loved that the 2009 team had a young, lively armed bullpen to lead up to Mo.
AL I can see shaking out as Wieters, Tex, Pedroia, Beltre, Andrus, Gordon, Trout, Choo
Cano always seems to get shafted
luis, you can only bring a horse to water, etc…
. I think Tex and Cano win it in landslide.
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Hopefully they do. I think Tex is a lock for it.
YF,
Monty should be in the mix… But I wouldn’t hold my breath… I think that regardless how he does in ST, he starts the season on triple A… They do like their vets
“Cano always seems to get shafted”
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Gee, I wonder why.
I was on the fence about offering Kuroda a qualifying offer, because I thought the Yankees might be able to keep him for a little less than 13.3, but now that I read that players who have received a qualifying offer means loss of a draft pick for an acquiring team, I think you probably make the qualifying offer just to discourage other teams (if he declines the offer).
Does loss of a draft pick make other teams shy away from Soriano after he rejects a qualifying offer? Maybe, but if he takes the offer, it shouldn’t be too hard to then trade him at 1 year, 13.3 mil. That’s a good deal for a team that wants to compete but doesn’t want a longer term commitment.
Cashmoney October 29th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I seen summer thunderstorms worse than Sandy in Manhattan, YF. I am not exaggerating either. but elsewhere, it could a dif story.
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You may not be correct. Predicted storm surge at the Battery is about 6 feet OVER the seawall.
Flip on the Weather Channel (I know these people tend to get hysterical, but they really seem to mean it this time). If it gets into the subways and the electrical tunnels, it’ll be more than a “summer thunderstorm.
Folks, do what they tell you to do! It may be a waste of time, but it could also be a true disaster. Your bet had better be right.
Yes, Mark Montgomery should get a long, serious look in spring training. He absolutely destroyed A+ and AA last year, 64 total innings pitched so he’s good to go. I’d almost go so far as to pencil him in, in place of Eppley.
Every electric crew except a skeleton force around here have already left for the Northeast. Tells you something.
Listen to Tom… Hurricanes are nasty… It’s not a fun experience… Stay as much in land as you can.
Free Brett!!!
I feel like a little kid anticipating a snow day.. *please keep the tunnels closed through tomorrow morning’s commute*
TG, I am in midtown. it’s never bad.
Tom, yes, heard that the salt water may wreak havoc on the subway system. And I am taking the storm seriously; last year’s was one of the worst we’ve ever had here. Big trees down everywhere, roads closed, people in shelters, no electricity, some without water, etc.
JS, Montgomery’s also doing damage in a hitter’s league. Hopefully, they give him a good look in ST.
LizGaspari
Ocean City NJ under water pic.twitter.com/uYoGHdCW
The Jersey shore is typically getting killed. My coffee house in Newport, RI is flooded, as well. The hard rains here aren’t supposed to start until this evening into tomorrow morning.
Shame,
Why it doesn’t surprise me, that kind if comment coming from you?
The trains won’t be working for while, so you get to skip work!
3 hours ago- Hudson crashing onto Battery Park Promenade
http://instagr.am/p/RXlklDQpW-/
Cash,
I’m very familiar with the waterways around NYC. If the surge reaches the heights they’re predicting in the Hudson and East Rivers, there are a huge number of power plants, substations, steam plants and other infrastrcture in danger. Hope you’re set with food and batteries. Not implying your building is going to get blown over, just sayin’.
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
luis – I don’t want anyone hurt.. so I say help them stay home and don’t open public transit!!!
In all seriousness, things look like they’re going to get pretty hairy tonight.
Non tender McGehee. No way they should pay him 2.9 million.
Thanks TG, will do.
Yea I can’t see tendering mcGehee a contract for that either
Garnder and DRob are still steals at those projections…..
By Casey… it’s been real.
Robertson should get more than that, but not Gardner after essentially sitting out a season.
I thought Hughes would be more like $ 7.5 M…. time will tell.
To all you in the East, stay safe! We are all thinking about you in the Midwest!
Thats a 1.1 mil raise for D-rob, and no raise for Gardner. I think Gardner will end up with a few hundred thousand (Hughes got a 500k raise after last year)
Hughes made 3 million this year and was below average overall, so the Yankees might be well poised to win an arbitration case.
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.
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.
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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.
Braun does not play for the Mariners, just fyi
Jerkface says:
October 29, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Hughes made 3 million this year and was below average overall, so the Yankees might be well poised to win an arbitration case.
Below average?
“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.”
Brewers u mean….I can’t see Braun being available
A year after losing Prince they are not moving their best player.
They have to see tickets, too.
Hughes was certainly an above average starter
Hughes was pretty much an average AL #3 starter by ERA and he won 16 games with a sub 1.3 WHIP……
4.23 ERA , 99 ERA+, 4.56 FIP, 4.35 xFIP, 1.9 WAR, more hits than innings pitched, 1.6 HR/9 rate, lost 13 games.
I think he gets the moderate raise predicted. Not enough to pull out a 7+ million dollar contract in his final arbitration year.
With a minimum of 100 IP, Hughes had the 85th highest ERA of starters. 63 if you go by qualified. 5 million will be a good price for him in tendering a contract.
What was the avg ERA for an average AL #3 starter?
FIP doesn’t tell the whole story with Hughes for me be size although he does give up lots of homers….he does a good job of limiting other runs and I don’t think that’s a fluke…..he had a good year….better than the average AL starter IMO
If they can sign Hughes for $ 5 M for 2013 that would be a good price. I see no reason for him not to continue to improve off this season with the # 1 priority being refining the change up and # 2 keeping the ball in the park.
Also Hughes second half was strong. First half he was still getting reacclimated after the arm issues last year. So, the overall numbers may help the Yankees arb cause, but Hughes’ second half numbers are more who Phil Hughes is as a pitcher than the first half–work in progress–ones.
Yea not really talking about what Hughes will do next year, just the context in which Hughes will receive a 2 million dollar pay raise for next season. Based on other contracts and what players made in that year, he isn’t going to get more than that in my opinion. Matt Cain in his 6th year only made 7 million and he is much better than Hughes.
IF Mariano retires and Soriano opts out, who closes in 2013?
Candidates woud be Joba, D-Rob, Aardsma, Montgomery….. and Hughes?
Would they go after a FA to come in and handle it? One possibility might be to deal for Soria — if they can document that he’s healthy. Other ideas?
Can’t shift Hughes to the pen. Trade him if it comes to that. Joba, D-Rob, Aardsma. D-rob probably. Would get Fujikawa to act as setup man/closer.
I think they should offer Hughes a cheap extension this winter unless they think he can be part of a big trade for a good position player
Not sure I like Robertson as a closer… seems too sensitive.
Joba would be interesting… certainly entertaining
@mlbtraderumors: Phillies Decline Options For Wigginton, Contreras http://t.co/yo3G45Js #mlb
Yesterdays sensitive is tomorrows hard boiled closer!
Wigginton would make some sense as a RH bat for 1B/3B/DH….
Woulda made more sense 3-5 years ago
later boyz