Comments on: Cameron/Swish rumor debunked, Yanks talk with Braves

By: Dan M

Dan M — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:24:48 +0000

What about checking to see if Rich Hill can be be cured of Mackey Sasser disease? He is still fairly young

By: A.D.

A.D. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:41:17 +0000

Obviously we’re at the agree to disagree point, but for arguments sake

“long” view 3-5 years:

Hughes
Joba
Brackman
Wang
CC

+ Z-mac, Heredia, Garcia, Kontos, De La Rosa, IPK, Humberto.

Pen: Cox, Robertson, Melancon, Veras, Edwar, Dunn converted starters

so even without Coke, Betacanes & Claggett we’re fine.

Order:

Gardner LF
Jeter SS (obviously he could be gone, or DHing)
Tex 1B
A-Rod 3B
Schafer RF
Cano 2B
AJAX CF
Montero/Cervelli/Posada/Romine DH&C

I’d say that’s better than no Schafer and one more arm. I get that not everyone will pan out, but Betacanes is very much in that conversation, of guys that could never figure it out. Obviously by trading for a prospect I’m looking towards the future, and by trading from strength to weakness we’re improving the system. Look at the outfielders in the Yankees system, its AJAX, and then nothing too impressive. At AAA last year only BG, AA AJAX, A+ no one, A, Abe Almonte is the main prospect. So the best bet would be to move Suttle to a corner outfield spot… and he hasn’t even torn up A ball.

By: Moboy(aka McLovin)

Moboy(aka McLovin) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:40:40 +0000

Nady for Jonathan Sanchez.

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:23:26 +0000

In Sept. Gardner was the best so called “Clutch” hitter we had. Not saying he will be that way all the time or even sometimes but, facts are facts…one more thing he also hit over .300 2nd time up. Just thought you may want to know.

By: Swisher for Cameron Rumor Shot Down - Braves Interested | MLB Trade Rumors | MLB Rumor Blog

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:57:08 +0000

[...] comes as good news to Yankees fans, specifically Joseph P. over at the River Ave Blues blog, who pointed out that the Yankees would have been trading youth (Swisher) for age (Cameron) [...]

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:27:02 +0000

I see your thinking on this, nothing wrong with it. We just look at things differently. I like chess, which takes into account the 1st move all the way thru to the ending. Whereas, others like checkers, which is a more move and counter move.
I like looking down the road a few years, not only for the here and now. Hopefully Cash is the same, it looks like he is doing the same…by taking the long view, one gets a better perspective (I hope), now and for the future.

By: BBDC

BBDC — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:22:42 +0000

No just delusional

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:04:53 +0000

Don’t take this the wrong way and I mean no disrespect…but, how old are you, please?

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:51:40 +0000

That’s what I was trying to get across to some of the fast trade people. Betances is one of maybe 5+ pitchers that are as close to untouchable as can be.

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:48:17 +0000

KLaw does the same as most of the “experts” do, he reads scouting reports that are released to them. There are things that are not in those reports he gets…not real big things, he can’t get out and see all those players play in person. The only thing they have to go by is the reports (and with some, the Blogs), which is the same as I or you would do.
Actually, rating players is hard, so don’t think he will be right on even 50% of the people. Look what a year makes, Joba as a good starter, Phil is ready and IPK gets no respect at all and is supplanted by Aceves..go figure.