Comments on: Everybody loves Brett

By: Ben K.

Ben K. — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:04:58 +0000

Exactly what about Melky is it that makes you think he’s a keeper? Three years of declining stats? An overrated approach to center that he hides with a good arm? What? I don’t really see it.

By: Joseph M

Joseph M — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:00:50 +0000

I think Melky is a keeper. At this point he hast lost his starting job and rightfully so. Gardner should start but we could arrive at the first week in May and find Gardner not hitting and then what do you do for a centerfielder. I’m not sure Gardner can hit and he may be able to run and field but if he hits .150 he can’t play in the majors.

By: Tomko solid, but it might not be enough | River Avenue Blues

Tomko solid, but it might not be enough | River Avenue Blues — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:47 +0000

[...] walks and singles. Melky, getting the start in center, went 3 for 4. Looks like he won’t let Brett Gardner get the starting job so [...]

By: J.R.

J.R. — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:42:20 +0000

Willy mo Pena was released because he strikes out a ton and now lost all of his power. I’d rather have Melky than Willy Mo. And the yankees don’t have a roster spot for him.

By: A.D.

A.D. — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:33:32 +0000

It would make more sense that he was rushed if Melk came up, and was never able to hold his own at the plate and thus never developed. Instead he started out fine, and then has digressed offensively.

By: Steven

Steven — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:32:21 +0000

Can Wily Mo play a decent centerfield?

By: andrew

andrew — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:52:35 +0000

Even if you look past avg, Nady had a much better year last year than Swish did. Avg, obp, slugging, ops+… whatever you want to use, Nady beat him. So to say Nady is not the best option is an opinion, not a fact like many people on here would like us to believe.

When it comes down to it, I want what’s best for the team, so whoever is playing better should play. But maybe Nady has turned the corner, and the league has figured Swisher out, I’m not saying this is the case, but it’s just as possible as Swisher rebounding and Nady falling back to earth.

By: Let's Talk About TEX Baby

Let's Talk About TEX Baby — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:50:23 +0000

I really don’t see a need to trade Melky even if Gardner’s full-time in CF, although I bet Melky will see more at bats against lefties. In a close game with men on Swisher would pinch hit for Gardner, and this way Melky could go play center rather than having to put Swisher out there or slot Damon over. It doesn’t hurt to have depth on this team for once.

By: andrew

andrew — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:46:45 +0000

We write off Swisher’s bad season last year, but we crucify Melky for it. I know a lot of the evidence that people cite on here points to Swisher being unlucky and Melky being bad, but maybe Melky rebounds too

By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:34:54 +0000

*complacent* lol