Comments on: Could Miranda be the full-time DH in 2010?

By: Miranda recalled to add lefthanded thump | River Avenue Blues

Miranda recalled to add lefthanded thump | River Avenue Blues — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:33:46 +0000

[...] said during the offseason that I didn’t think Miranda could be a productive full-time designated hitter for the Yankees [...]

By: jmas12

jmas12 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:12:09 +0000

I understand the concern about the rotating DH, offensive production definitely lags when we do that. But here’s a couple of things to consider.

1) With a rotating DH our defense gets alot better. You’re talking about Gardner over Damon, or Pena over Jeter. While Damon’s no defensive wiz himself, and Jeter showed improvement this year, with full playing time I can almost guarantee that Ramiro Pena, with his range, saves the Yankees pitchers 2 runs a week. That may not sound like much, over the course of a season that can make a pretty substantial impact on your win-loss total.

2) There’s a good chance we could see Girardi move Posada into a full-time DH role. Don’t think it’s any secret that Girardi’s not too big a fan of Posada’s defense or game calling. And I for one don’t think that’s completely unjustified. I think you’d see Posada’s offense spike as a DH, and with a kid like Cervelli back there (who seems to block absolutely everything and has a cannon), I think our pitching staff would pitch with more confidence (not be afraid to bounce the breaking ball knowing he’ll go down and block it).

3) While Cervelli and Pena aren’t going to be more than average offensive players, I think they are both capable hitters who can come through situationally. I’m not saying they’ll go double digit in homers or break 50 rbi, but I don’t think .260 is beyond the realm of possibility. And if they play great defense and everyone else pulls their weight in the lineup, I think you could see an equally effective Yankee team winning with a different style of baseball.

3) I know Gardner’s past being a prospect, but I still think he’s underrated as a hitter. Remember, before his injury he was hitting over .300 with full playing time, and in a full season has great range in center and could probably steal 80 bases. I’d personally take him over Melky in a starting role (not that that is saying much).

By: Replacing Matsui with a familiar face | River Avenue Blues

Replacing Matsui with a familiar face | River Avenue Blues — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:01:28 +0000

[...] Unlike Juan Miranda, Johnson wouldn’t require a righthanded caddy for the Jon Lesters and David Prices of the world. He has a reverse split just like Matsui, hitting .316-.440-.444 against lefties last year (.281-.420-.389 vs. RHP), and .292-.424-.438 against southpaws in his career (.266-.394-.450 vs. RHP). If you’re a fan of Matsui’s clutchiness (and who isn’t), then I feel obligated to mention that Nicky J.’s a career .279-.457 (!!!)-.470 hitter with runners in scoring position. Johnson’s a very well rounded hitter that uses all fields, and even though he won’t match Matsui’s raw production, he’s still an above average offensive player. [...]

By: Sydney McCartney

Sydney McCartney — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:33:19 +0000

Somebody was telling me the other day that money is not the issue with Matsui. He said the Yankees earn triple what they pay Matsui through Japanese sponships, etc…

Can someone confirm this?

By: Camilo Gerardo - your inception? fuck perception, go with what makes sense

Camilo Gerardo - your inception? fuck perception, go with what makes sense — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:57:54 +0000

answer is that you have to see how miranda performs in spring training. if he rakes, let him start DH. if not; S-WB

By: toad

toad — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:56:34 +0000

Why not expect Matsui to perform at this level? The numbers on uninjured DH’s do not suggest a decline.

I agree with Mondesi’s take.

By: Pablo

Pablo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:27:31 +0000

NY Daily News

By: Bob Stone

Bob Stone — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:03 +0000

Forget it. No Miranda as DH.

Resign Pettitte, Damon and Matsui.

By: Camilo Gerardo - your inception? fuck perception, go with what makes sense

Camilo Gerardo - your inception? fuck perception, go with what makes sense — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:58:35 +0000

believe everything you read?

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:56:12 +0000

What makes you think they are going to both decline so much? Posada is older than both of them and catching in over 120 games or so and he’s still producing (knock on wood…)

Then you add YSIII into the mix and their production gets a little boost as well…