Comments on: Briefly revisiting Nick Johnson

By: mustang

mustang — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:51:32 +0000

Here is the problem with Teixeira they are looking at 5 to 7 years at 15-20 million I would think.
I would still do it. 1st base is not a taxing position and they don’t have anyone in the farm with his skills. On the other-hand they do have many who could possibly fill Abreu’ role if you get Teixeira to pick the offensives numbers.

By: LiveFromNewYork

LiveFromNewYork — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:54:22 +0000

I always liked Nick Johnson. I liked Manky too. This year the first base platoon is going to hurt us.

By: Currambayankees

Currambayankees — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:13:47 +0000

Jamal,
If we let Abreu walk we still get picks back so don’t worry, plus this year we have two picks. I’ll take a 29yr old Tex to play 1st for a couple of years and replace Abreu’s production.

By: Jamal G.

Jamal G. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:53:38 +0000

We do have to give up a 1st RD. pick to get Teix. Then again we have to give up known prospects for NJ so I see the point of the debate.

Lmao, that “make it happen!!” line for a trade gets me every time.

By: mustang

mustang — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:42:49 +0000

I thinking I’m going to make GET TEIXEIRA TO THE BRONX T-Shirts. LOL

By: mustang

mustang — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:37:03 +0000

And has been on the DL once in his career. Make it happen Cashman !!!!!! LOL

By: mustang

mustang — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:27:08 +0000

The more I think about the more I say wait for Teixeira. Switch hitter, power comes from the left side, good glove, .308 avg. at Yankees Stadium,idolizes Don Mattingly and you don’t have to give up anything, but money. His negatives .207 avg. in Fenway and his agent is Scott Boros.

By: Jamal G.

Jamal G. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:10:25 +0000

I think Johnson would be a fantastic addition. Also we can use Giambi as a spot starter because maybe giving NJ a day off or two a week can be of great aid to his durability issues. I wouldn’t mind seind Duncan sent to the minors or dealt away for anything we can get, he is not that damn good. It seems his display last year blinded thousands of Yankees fans but guys, he’s not that damn good. He has no speed so he is pretty useless in the OF even with his cannon, he has suspect defense at 1B and he will be best utilized as a platoon player. If platooning is not an option for Duncan then so be it, I don’t give two shits what happens to Duncan if it is in response to an acquisition of Nick Johnson.

Imagine this lineup:

Abreu (LH)
Jeter (RH)
Johnson (LH)
A-Rod (RH)
Matsui (LH)
Cano (LH)
Posada (S)
Damon (LH)
Cabrera (S)

I don’t know why Damon/Jeter are so impatient (trust me, I don’t think for a second that will be an extended issue) but even if Damon regains his form, Abreu’s patience at the leadoff spot is so valuable. The speed is not a major drop off and the power is basically the same. Johnson will give you the same patience/OBP skills that Abreu gives you now at #3 with a little more pop. Then with Damon and Cabrera, you have four speed gifted players in a row when the lineup turns over with Abreu and Jeter following.

By: Trading for Nick Johnson « iYankees

Trading for Nick Johnson « iYankees — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:50:37 +0000

[...] guys at RAB (with MLBTR) bring up the recent rumor that Nick Johnson could be available and the SF Giants [...]

By: E-ROC

E-ROC — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:45:41 +0000

I’d much rather have Johnny Cueto. Or Justin Upton. I would give the world and universe up for either of those two. J/K.

Bowden will ask for a lot in return for Johnson.

Can Elijah Dukes play first?