Comments on: Christmas Eve rumors: Yanks talking to Reed Johnson http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/ A New York Yankees Blog Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:19:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Some right-handed outfield options | River Avenue Blues http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-1393179 Some right-handed outfield options | River Avenue Blues Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:46:05 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-1393179 [...] who turns 34 today,  was one the team’s leftfield targets last winter, but he ended up with the Dodgers and had a rather forgettable season. He missed close [...] [...] who turns 34 today,  was one the team’s leftfield targets last winter, but he ended up with the Dodgers and had a rather forgettable season. He missed close [...]

]]> By: KJC http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-734718 KJC Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:51:19 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-734718 Here's a link that will make all of you who really want Reed Johnson positively orgasmic: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2696445/reed_johnson_makes_an_amazing_catch_on_prince_fielder/ Here’s a link that will make all of you who really want Reed Johnson positively orgasmic:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/.....e_fielder/

]]> By: Fan Confidence Poll: December 28th, 2009 | River Avenue Blues http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-734117 Fan Confidence Poll: December 28th, 2009 | River Avenue Blues Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:31:39 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-734117 [...] of Melky makes the hole in leftfield a bit more obvious, though there were rumblings they were talking to Reed Johnson. Xavier Nady could also be an option, if the team is willing to gamble. Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, [...] [...] of Melky makes the hole in leftfield a bit more obvious, though there were rumblings they were talking to Reed Johnson. Xavier Nady could also be an option, if the team is willing to gamble. Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, [...]

]]> By: Joltin' Joe http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732644 Joltin' Joe Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:12:01 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732644 "He has a career line of .282/.344/.411" As a backup/platoon guy that's pretty good. “He has a career line of .282/.344/.411″

As a backup/platoon guy that’s pretty good.

]]> By: bebop http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732535 bebop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:02:05 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732535 His splits are big and there's no reason for him to play except to sit Gardner or Granderson against lefties. His splits are big and there’s no reason for him to play except to sit Gardner or Granderson against lefties.

]]> By: Joseph M http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732498 Joseph M Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:20:54 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732498 OH No! This guy is a fouth outfielder they don't have a third outfielder yet. OH No! This guy is a fouth outfielder they don’t have a third outfielder yet.

]]> By: Mac1 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732460 Mac1 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:18:25 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732460 The Budget is a self inficted issue - the Yanks can spend a few million more if the "right" guy is avaialable for LF. A Budget for some organizations is incredibly important - it can be the difference between staying afloat or losing control of the team, for the Yanks its a financial strategy that isn't that important at the end of the day (within reason, I'm not saying ramp payroll up to 250+ mil). Yanks don't need a big ticket guy who can't field, but Cashman is being a bit too cute with trying to save a couple of mil if that's truly what he's doing. Damon's bat was a much better fit for the Yanks lineup, if NJ gets hurt and LF falls apart, Cashman will have created needless problems because he wanted to stay 10 mil or so lower in payroll (add 40% to that if you want in Luxury Tax). If things work out, Cashman comes out smelling like a rose, but it still doesn't negate that he is taking a risk - and its probably solely driven by the desire to save money they have to spend. The Budget is a self inficted issue – the Yanks can spend a few million more if the “right” guy is avaialable for LF.

A Budget for some organizations is incredibly important – it can be the difference between staying afloat or losing control of the team, for the Yanks its a financial strategy that isn’t that important at the end of the day (within reason, I’m not saying ramp payroll up to 250+ mil).

Yanks don’t need a big ticket guy who can’t field, but Cashman is being a bit too cute with trying to save a couple of mil if that’s truly what he’s doing.

Damon’s bat was a much better fit for the Yanks lineup, if NJ gets hurt and LF falls apart, Cashman will have created needless problems because he wanted to stay 10 mil or so lower in payroll (add 40% to that if you want in Luxury Tax).

If things work out, Cashman comes out smelling like a rose, but it still doesn’t negate that he is taking a risk – and its probably solely driven by the desire to save money they have to spend.

]]> By: dalelama http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732450 dalelama Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:52:40 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732450 Jeter Jeter

]]> By: Omar http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732408 Omar Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:20:11 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732408 I liked Gaudin, there's a distinct non-zero chance that they'll have to go to a seventh and eighth starter. The way I see the depth chart is like this: Sabathia Vazquez Burnett Pettitte Chamberlain Hughes (due to the fact that Chamberlain is closer to handling a full season's work load) Gaudin Mitre (gross) Nova McAllister While Gaudin is a noticeably better option than the final three members of the depth chart, and makes for a good reliever...he's not exactly irreplaceable. If Giradi uses Hughes in a much more beneficial way, somewhat similar to the way Chamberlain was used in 2007, he'd be stretched out with little issue to start somewhat soon. Furthermore, there isn't a doubt in my mind that Nova and McAllister are noticeably worse than Mitre. There's plenty of teams that have players that can approximate Chad Gaudin that will be out of contention by late May, and would like to cut the salary of a Chad Gaudin-type. (Also, has Hot Carl signed anywhere?) So I'd agree with this move, furthermore I'd like to deal Mitre too...I hate that asshole so fucking much and only wish to see him again in the capacity of an opponent. I liked Gaudin, there’s a distinct non-zero chance that they’ll have to go to a seventh and eighth starter. The way I see the depth chart is like this:

Sabathia
Vazquez
Burnett
Pettitte
Chamberlain
Hughes (due to the fact that Chamberlain is closer to handling a full season’s work load)
Gaudin
Mitre (gross)
Nova
McAllister

While Gaudin is a noticeably better option than the final three members of the depth chart, and makes for a good reliever…he’s not exactly irreplaceable. If Giradi uses Hughes in a much more beneficial way, somewhat similar to the way Chamberlain was used in 2007, he’d be stretched out with little issue to start somewhat soon. Furthermore, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that Nova and McAllister are noticeably worse than Mitre. There’s plenty of teams that have players that can approximate Chad Gaudin that will be out of contention by late May, and would like to cut the salary of a Chad Gaudin-type. (Also, has Hot Carl signed anywhere?) So I’d agree with this move, furthermore I’d like to deal Mitre too…I hate that asshole so fucking much and only wish to see him again in the capacity of an opponent.

]]> By: Omar http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/christmas-eve-rumors-yanks-talking-to-reed-johnson-21729/#comment-732406 Omar Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:53:14 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=21729#comment-732406 Granderson will likely regress to the mean against LHP, yes, but still...Reed Johnson smokes LHP and against guys like Lester, Lee, and other elite left handed starters. As far as bringing in a lefty reliever goes? That situation rarely comes up, and if a manager wants to burn through a bullpen and remove him when Posada, Swisher, and Cano come up that's fine with me. Given that Reed Johnson has other strengths as well, it's not a bad idea to bring him in, especially that he alleviates Granderson's (seemingly only) weakness. Granderson will likely regress to the mean against LHP, yes, but still…Reed Johnson smokes LHP and against guys like Lester, Lee, and other elite left handed starters. As far as bringing in a lefty reliever goes? That situation rarely comes up, and if a manager wants to burn through a bullpen and remove him when Posada, Swisher, and Cano come up that’s fine with me. Given that Reed Johnson has other strengths as well, it’s not a bad idea to bring him in, especially that he alleviates Granderson’s (seemingly only) weakness.

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