Heyman: Yankees sign Boesch to big league deal
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Mar 15, 2013 
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According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees have signed outfielder Brennan Boesch to a major league deal worth $1.5 million plus incentives.
Boesch was released by the Tigers earlier in the week. He’s a left-handed corner outfielder who could, in theory, form a platoon to help replace Curtis Granderson. In his career, Boesch has actually been better against lefties than against righties, but in 2011 — his best season in the big leagues — he hit .276/.336/.478 against right-handers.
Boesch has spent time in both corners, but he’s primarily a right fielder. He’s never played first base, even in the minors.
32 PA at YS:
.367 .375 .533 .908
Since they will be facing mostly rightys and Tex and Grandy both hit from left side, we need 2 lefty bats to replace them for now.
Boesch could be one of them.
We need a lefty bat at 1st or 3rd.
If Boesch finds the short porch he could be a big pickup.
Rich in NJ March 15th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
I’m pro-meteors, MG, as long as they don’t kill anyone.
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you just have to watch out for those dirty meteorites, the ones who would spike Robbie Cano on the way down…
I hope this wasn’t offensive to any of the Meteorites who read this blog or their children…
Masterful dumpster dive.
They came up with a barely touched 5-star seafood platter. Still eating from the trash can though carries a great deal of risk.
MG,
If you pronounce it correctly, you might be insulting Greeks.
Brennan Boesch
Career
AB = 1030
HR = 36
AVG = .259
OBP = .305
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vs RHP
AB = 1360
HR = 42
AVG = .259
OBP = .315
vs LHP
AB = 330
HR = 6
AVG = .286
OBP = .348
(re-post)
Looks like the OF will be Ichiro, Gardner, Boesch/Rivera platoon.
Then it will be Gardner, Granderson, Ichiro.
Boesch is a fine pick up.
The question is between Rivera/Diaz/Francisco and Musty.
Can francisco be sent to the minors?
we know that mesa and almonte are ticketed for aaa.
I still say if they do well with boesch/gardner/ichiro, they should look to trade granderson because once he is back, there is no place for boesch. 4 lefty ofs and a lefty dh?
He cost zero prospects. What’s not to like?
Who gets cut from the 40 man roster?
Outfield is likely now Boesch in left with Gardner and Ichiro.
If Mustelier won’t get to play until Tuesday that only leaves him about 10 days to make the team.
Could the bench now be these five?
Stewart
Rivera
Francisco
Nix
Nunez
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/p.....nan-boesch
Hit Chart
If you can superimpose the ‘dots’ onto the Yankee Stadium dimensions –
you’ll see if he can ‘replace’ some of our lost homeruns…
Boesch seems better than what they have with no cost in players. Why not?
Axisa has a good write-up:
http://riveraveblues.com/2013/.....sch-83607/
Rich in NJ March 15th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
32 PA at YS:
.367 .375 .533 .908
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I don’t mean to come off as snarky with this – but those numbers don’t mean much to me since his numbers in Yankee Stadium come off of Yankee pitchers that he now won’t face.
I mean it’s good that he’s comfortable out there and all…but the numbers don’t really tell us anything about his future performance.
Current 40 man roster
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com.....p?c_id=nyy
Need to make room for Boesch, and potentially Rivera, Nix, Francisco, and hopefully Mustelier.
Will need some juggling.
My initial thoughts:
1. It’s a good pick up given the team’s needs
2. I don’t expect him to be the difference between winning and losing this season
3. I’m curious about a corresponding move. I expect it to be putting either Pineda or Cabral on the 60 day.
4. I think we’re now looking at Rivera at 1b and a Boesch/Francisco platoon in RF. Meaning Mustellier and Mesa are likely out.
5. Still need to create at least two and probably three more spots on the 40 for Rivera, Nix and Francisco.
Trader -
I think Mustellier is probably out of the mix. They’ll go with a Boesch/Francisco platoon in RF and Rivera will play 1b.
Musty got lost, Musty got lost, Musty got lost
Somewhere down the lin http://www.chatalex.com/
“I don’t mean to come off as snarky with this – but those numbers don’t mean much to me since his numbers in Yankee Stadium come off of Yankee pitchers that he now won’t face.”
The fact that I preceded the stats with the number of PA is to let you know that I understand the concept of sample size, irrespective of particular pitchers.
There are always caveats with stats. For example, as Axisa points out, he was coming off thumb surgery last season, so his entire 2012 season stats may not mean much.
Rich-
Thanks for the Axisa article- not exactly in support of the move.
Plays RF with Ichiro in LF?
It answered my question of who is shuffled to add him to the 40 man.
“2. I don’t expect him to be the difference between winning and losing this season”
Does anyone?
YT
I don’t see how anyone could knock it because he: is young enough to have some upside, may have been affected by the thumb last season; and may have a YS swing.
Yeah, he can’t play LF in YS.
Rich in NJ March 15th, 2013 at 5:55 pm
“2. I don’t expect him to be the difference between winning and losing this season”
Does anyone?
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Probably not.
Then again, the optimist in me wants to say that there’s the chance this turns out for the Yankees the way the Carlos Quentin deal turned out for the White Sox.
Now when Granderson comes back the Yankees can trade Boesch and Rivera to the Rangers for Gentry and Moreland!
I’d put Youkilis at 1b (he’s better there anyway) and put Ronnier at 3rd.
Platoon Boesch/Rivera.
Take Nix and Nunez.
That gives Girardi lots of flexibility.
Multiple guys who can play multiple positions of need.
If you need to send another guy down send Nix.
I’d see if Francisco would agree to go to the Minors. Stash him there.
Diaz goes bye bye.
If another guy needs to go down send Nix. I think he’s agreed to accept the MiLB assignment.
If Francisco could play 1st I’d dump Rivera and take him.
Joel Sherman ?@Joelsherman1
Told Boesch deal not official for minor language, not need for physical #Yankees
Like I said, I like the pick up – I’m just really curious about what Girardi and Cashman are going to do about this roster crunch.
Either they take Mesa and Joseph instead of Nix and Francisco (I think Rivera is a lock to head north and Mustelier is going to Scranton) or they’re going to have to get rid of two players off the current roster.
My guess is that Cody Eppley will be one of them – they should be able to get a minor leaguer for him. But who else do you move? Do you trade Melky for a similar player that isn’t on a 40 man roster? Do you dump one of the LHRP (Rapada or Rondon). Do you trade Adam Warren?
The move I would make that I think we all know isn’t going to happen is cutting Stewart and letting Romine and Cervelli split time.
Rich-
I think it’s a decent low cost move and the Yankees needed another left handed bat, since the bench right now may all be right handed.
Maybe a better utility option than Nix will become available in the coming days.
Time to go.
Continue to ” Play Musty For Me.”
Joel Sherman ?@Joelsherman1
#Yankees favor LH bats that get ball in air and pull, which Boesch does, perhaps too much for #Tigers liking
Rich in NJ says:
March 15, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Joel Sherman ?@Joelsherman1
#Yankees favor LH bats that get ball in air and pull, which Boesch does, perhaps too much for #Tigers liking
Yankees favor guys that can hit homers at the stadium and not do much else?
I like the signing ….no real risk….he’s still fairly young and has an option ….platoon him in RF for now and see how he does.
I do think this lessons Mustys chances…..they are gonna take Boesch, Rivera, and Francisco I bet.
Blake -
I agree that it lesson’s Musty’s chances. It might though increase CoJo’s or Mesa’s.
Girardi was asked who of the guys fighting to make the squad stood out to him today and he said Rivera….he’s gonna make the team and so is Boesch most likely…..so it’s down to Francisco, Mesa, and Musty…..and Id bet they take Francisco
Blake -
Rivera has done everything the Yankees have asked him to do. They knew he was a poor defender so asking him to play good defense wasn’t going to happen. But he has hit all spring and, much to my chagrin, has earned a spot.
I think Musty’s completely out of the picture – Rivera’s going to open at 1b with Boesch in the OF.
The two questions are:
Francisco or Mesa
Nix or Joseph
Mesa and Joseph being on the 40 man roster already is what’s keeping them in the competition at this point.
I’m cool on the signing. Not that much risk, but he’s got a lot to prove.
They are gonna platoon Borsch and Francisco and play Rivera at 1B….you watch
“Rivera has done everything the Yankees have asked him to do. They knew he was a poor defender so asking him to play good defense wasn’t going to happen. But he has hit all spring and, much to my chagrin, has earned a spot.”
ST numbers are meaningless….he hasn’t hit in 2 years in games that matter
blake March 15th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
“Rivera has done everything the Yankees have asked him to do. They knew he was a poor defender so asking him to play good defense wasn’t going to happen. But he has hit all spring and, much to my chagrin, has earned a spot.”
ST numbers are meaningless….he hasn’t hit in 2 years in games that matter
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It’s a good reality check, but none of the outfield candidates have much positive recent experience in the majors.
blake March 15th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
“Rivera has done everything the Yankees have asked him to do. They knew he was a poor defender so asking him to play good defense wasn’t going to happen. But he has hit all spring and, much to my chagrin, has earned a spot.”
ST numbers are meaningless….he hasn’t hit in 2 years in games that matter
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Agreed, but if he doesn’t hit – Mustellier is right there in the minors to replace him. In the mean time, like I said, he’s earned it with performance this spring.