Comments on: What to expect from Jorge Posada in 2010 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/ A New York Yankees Blog Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 2010 Season Preview: Will Posada continue to defy age? | River Avenue Blues http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-792428 2010 Season Preview: Will Posada continue to defy age? | River Avenue Blues Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:31:52 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-792428 [...] expect right around the same playing time, while Bill James is overly optimistic — though his article on players declining is a bit more pessimistic. In terms of production the systems forecast a 2.5 percent reduction in [...] [...] expect right around the same playing time, while Bill James is overly optimistic — though his article on players declining is a bit more pessimistic. In terms of production the systems forecast a 2.5 percent reduction in [...]

]]> By: The difference between Posada and Molina’s game calling | River Avenue Blues http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-724386 The difference between Posada and Molina’s game calling | River Avenue Blues Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:31:25 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-724386 [...] 38-years-old, Posada’s not getting any better defensively, and chances are his offense will take a hit next season. However, the best team the Yankees can field features him starting behind the dish, even if it [...] [...] 38-years-old, Posada’s not getting any better defensively, and chances are his offense will take a hit next season. However, the best team the Yankees can field features him starting behind the dish, even if it [...]

]]> By: Matt ACTY/BBD http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692201 Matt ACTY/BBD Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:50 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692201 All of this. All of this.

]]> By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692190 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:39:01 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692190 I'd have no problem with Thome. The reason I want Matsui is twofold: 1) He's still a good heart of the order DH bat. 2) He'll take a one year deal, so we can keep DH open for Jorge Posada or Jesus Montero for 2011. If you can sub in any other name who will A) be a legit 4-5-6 caliber bat and B) take a one year deal, I'm game. That means yes to Matsui, yes to Thome. No to Branyan (multi-year contract), no to Giambi (decline has already set in), no to Vlad (ditto). I pick Matsui over Thome because even though Matsui's knees are horrible, I trust him to decline LESS than Thome probably does. I’d have no problem with Thome.

The reason I want Matsui is twofold:
1) He’s still a good heart of the order DH bat.
2) He’ll take a one year deal, so we can keep DH open for Jorge Posada or Jesus Montero for 2011.

If you can sub in any other name who will A) be a legit 4-5-6 caliber bat and B) take a one year deal, I’m game.

That means yes to Matsui, yes to Thome. No to Branyan (multi-year contract), no to Giambi (decline has already set in), no to Vlad (ditto).

I pick Matsui over Thome because even though Matsui’s knees are horrible, I trust him to decline LESS than Thome probably does.

]]> By: SM http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692178 SM Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:30 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692178 Would your rather have Thome, older but projects better, than Matsui if cost is equal? Would your rather have Thome, older but projects better, than Matsui if cost is equal?

]]> By: SM http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692167 SM Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:38 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692167 Not sure why you use Figgins since he is going to cost more than Matsui. I think saving money on a cheaper option is money better spent Projected woba (bill james) Matsui .366 Branyan .355 Giambi .355 Tracy .340 Giles .344 Not sure why you use Figgins since he is going to cost more than Matsui. I think saving money on a cheaper option is money better spent

Projected woba (bill james)
Matsui .366
Branyan .355
Giambi .355
Tracy .340
Giles .344

]]> By: Matt ACTY/BBD http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692152 Matt ACTY/BBD Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:02:03 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692152 Figgins can only play the IF now. He barely played OF the last two seasons and he's definitely not playing over Rodriguez, Cano, and Jeter in the infield. Let the Mets overpay for him. Figgins can only play the IF now. He barely played OF the last two seasons and he’s definitely not playing over Rodriguez, Cano, and Jeter in the infield. Let the Mets overpay for him.

]]> By: Matt ACTY/BBD http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692149 Matt ACTY/BBD Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:51 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692149 Yes. Cervelli is probably Jose Molina with a little more offense and if Montero turns into Jorge Part Two, I'll be so happy it's not even funny. Yes. Cervelli is probably Jose Molina with a little more offense and if Montero turns into Jorge Part Two, I’ll be so happy it’s not even funny.

]]> By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692145 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:04 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692145 Yup. Yup.

]]> By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside http://riveraveblues.com/2009/11/what-to-expect-from-jorge-posada-in-2010-20231/#comment-692144 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:37 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=20231#comment-692144 Sorry, those numbers are backwards. The first number is Career, the second number is 2009. My bad. Matsui, wOBA, career and 2009 – .367, .378 Figgins, wOBA, career and 2009 – .339, .358 Sorry, those numbers are backwards. The first number is Career, the second number is 2009. My bad.

Matsui, wOBA, career and 2009 – .367, .378
Figgins, wOBA, career and 2009 – .339, .358

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