Comments on: An abbreviated DotF

By: Travis G.

Travis G. — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:09:00 +0000

i agree that it would be too fast for MM. what’s his nickname, btw? eminem? M&M boy?

By: r.w.g.

r.w.g. — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:07:31 +0000

Bobby’s been hitting this year just like he always has. I’d trade Damon and just bat Jeter leadoff. He gets on base more than Damon anyway. Move Abreu to 2nd and Arod to 3rd. You don’t break up Abreu/Rodriguez and Arod gets more plate appearences.

Move Bobby to left if you hate his arm so much. But I don’t see any viable replacements who will produce like he will.

By: Joseph M

Joseph M — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:01:39 +0000

I’m not married to the idea of Damon hanging around for another year but I can live with it. Abreu is another matter, there is no way they should even consider bringing him back. He’s a waste of money this season but to sign on for another season let alone two…….

By: Double-J

Double-J — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:49:40 +0000

I don’t like either of them. But Abreu is ridiculously bad in the field. His arm strength is negated by his inaccuracy (I don’t get where people see his “superior” arm; see my Joe Morgan comment above). My main reason for keeping Damon is, like you said, Abreu would mean another 2-year commitment. I’d rather keep Damon for that last year, who still can be the gritty leadoff hitter and a marginally serviceable left fielder, and let Abreu go.

By: r.w.g.

r.w.g. — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:47:09 +0000

It’s good to see Laird heating up. Strikes out a lot, but hits the ball hard.

By: Double-J

Double-J — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:45:41 +0000

If they bring Gardner up, who becomes more expendable, Damon or Abreu? I’d still rather get rid of Abreu since he doesn’t belong in the #3 battings slot and is an atrocious fielder (I had to laugh on the ESPN game the other night when Morgan said Abreu had the best arm strength and accuracy of the Yankees outfield while Melky had an average arm, lol), but I would think Gardner is the prototype leadoff guy in the vein of Juan Pierre we could really use, meaning Damon could move elsewhere (#2, letting Jeter hit 3rd?).

By: r.w.g.

r.w.g. — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:44:41 +0000

I think Austin would need to have a very, very good season to compete for a job next season.

Hopefully Bobby accepts arbitration - that would be ideal. But if Abreu would take a 2-year deal, they should do that deal.

By: whozat

whozat — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:44:04 +0000

Why would you rather have them keep Damon? He’s inferior. The only reason I could see would be that Damon’s still under contract, and only for one more year. To keep Bobby would require a 2 year commitment, at least. Other than that…it makes no sense to prefer Damon to Abreu. Abreu contributes more on offense, has a superior arm, and his range is more than adequate for RF. The only thing Johnny’s better at is plays near the wall and stealing bases. ANd he’s only a bit better at the latter.

By: A.D.

A.D. — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:37:51 +0000

Interesting to move White to the pen instead of Dan Giese, anyone know about White’s stuff? Is it an Ohlendorf situation where he could be more effective out of the pen with increased velocity and less reliance on 3rd & 4th pitches

By: A.D.

A.D. — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:34:07 +0000

It probably depends on AJAX, if he performs they’ll bring him up, why I agree with Andrew YF I wouldn’t be suprised if the Yanks allow him to compete for a job next spring, though I imagine if nothing happens but Abreu leaving we will see Melky & Garnder in the OF next year