Comments on: Taking advantage of a fire sale

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:34:03 +0000

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Agree with the first two guys but, maybe Sept., passed you by! Brett hit over.290 with a bit more pop to the gaps…so he can hit. Now if he has gap power with good OBP and fewer SOs’, I’d be happy. An OF with Johnny LF, Brett RF, and Nady RF is much better then what we had last year…if we can improve on that, go for it! 27/09.

By: Peter Lacock

Peter Lacock — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:46:55 +0000

ARod should hit 3rd.
Always should have.
He’s the best hitter and it makes his head better not having the ‘cleanup’ pressure.

By: Lanny

Lanny — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:29:13 +0000

I would like to think they could do better than Hermida but he wouldn’t be a bad option as a 4th OF and lefty bat on the bench.

Strengthening the bench should be a key for Cashman especially with so many older guys.

When was the last time we bought low and hit big?
Scott B?

By: ko

ko — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:09:06 +0000

When you’re looking at an outfield of Matsui (playing on one leg), Damon (playing with one arm), Gardner (can’t hit), Cabrera (can’t hit) and Nady (who may or may not be a keeper), anyone with a pulse looks good. Hermida is young and has some potential and he looks like he’s worth pursuing, but he’s not going to be the guy to turn things around in New York. The Yankees need a lot more.

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:53:52 +0000

But, our two better (upside) Catchers? 27/09.

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:52:42 +0000

Good thing none of us are the GM of the Yanks. And good thing this thread is over, someone may have wanted to trade CMW or Joba for a corner OF’d.

Just joking guys, very lively repartee. But, our two best (upside) Catchers? 27/09.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:13:37 +0000

“Rated the fourth best prospect in the game by Baseball America prior to the 2006 season, Hermida made history by becoming only the second player (and first in 107 years) to hit a grand slam in his first big league plate appearance. Armed with a sweet lefthanded swing and military style plate disipline (he placed 12nd in the league last year with 4.11 P/PA), getting out of cavernous Dolphins Stadium (where he’s hit .248-.320-.404 in his career) and into lefty-friendly Yankee Stadium (he’s a career .284-.363-.467 hitter on the road) might just be the jump start he needs.”

Mike, you are one persuasive motherfucker. My first impression was “Jeremy Hermida? No thanks.” But after reading this, now I can’t wait to get him.

By: Mike Pop

Mike Pop — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:08:36 +0000

Tex is the safer bet but CC is CC and we need that big dominant ace.. Will he be the best over 6 years prbably no but if he is for 4 oe 5 we in good shape

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Mr. Snarky Irrelevant Non Sequitur Jones

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Mr. Snarky Irrelevant Non Sequitur Jones — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:50:51 +0000

Ergo, since the drop-off offensively is minimal, and the improvement defensively is significant, this would be improving the team, no?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:39:55 +0000

Absolutely agree. With the economic situation in doubt, I feel like patience will be rewarded. Teams who otherwise would not be sellers might find themselves having to shed some payroll in the near future. While the Yankees have the money to spend, the last thing they need to do is to get themselves back on the hook for deals ranging over th 5-6 year mark with multiple players.

While we’re on the topic of contracts, does anyone REALLY think that CC will be dominant, or merely very good, for the better part of a 6 year deal? Yes, the Yankees need pitching but Tex is the best bet on the market to perform at a consistent level throughout the duration of his contract.