Comments on: On the day after Christmas, my GM got for me… http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/ A New York Yankees Blog Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:34:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: metaphorical http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-737797 metaphorical Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:26:37 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-737797 Hey, Mike R., great winter for Cash & Company? Would you have even considered Vazquez or Johnson before they were re-acquired? I didn't think so. Or ... you just weren't a fan in 2004. I like how the story comes out now that Vazquez was hurt during the 2nd half of '04. When the same was learned about Pavano, Cashman had a fit. The sooner Cashman is gone, the better. Hey, Mike R., great winter for Cash & Company? Would you have even considered Vazquez or Johnson before they were re-acquired? I didn’t think so. Or … you just weren’t a fan in 2004. I like how the story comes out now that Vazquez was hurt during the 2nd half of ’04. When the same was learned about Pavano, Cashman had a fit. The sooner Cashman is gone, the better.

]]> By: jesse http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-737618 jesse Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:50:21 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-737618 what about we deal burnett and maybe a low level prospect to the nats for willingham. we could use the saved money to sign sheets and wang, one of whom will probably be healthy, and if its sheets, he's probably better than burnett. what about we deal burnett and maybe a low level prospect to the nats for willingham. we could use the saved money to sign sheets and wang, one of whom will probably be healthy, and if its sheets, he’s probably better than burnett.

]]> By: kevin brown http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-737615 kevin brown Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:42:49 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-737615 If money is an issue, why not sign Pedro and Dye? You can get them both for little or nothing and still get bang for your buck! If money is an issue, why not sign Pedro and Dye? You can get them both for little or nothing and still get bang for your buck!

]]> By: tony http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736672 tony Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:04:41 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736672 Ill agree on paper we are much better, like i said before we need to get LF solved before spring training comes along, also i do think our bench is a little weak right now, we lost Hinske, Hairston, Molina, WE DO NEED A LITTLE HELP IN THIS AREA, maybe sign a Tejada for backup, or Melvin Mora, cant hurt. Ill agree on paper we are much better, like i said before we need to get LF solved before spring training comes along, also i do think our bench is a little weak right now, we lost Hinske, Hairston, Molina, WE DO NEED A LITTLE HELP IN THIS AREA, maybe sign a Tejada for backup, or Melvin Mora, cant hurt.

]]> By: Benji223 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736434 Benji223 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:38:45 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736434 As it is now, the Yankees lineup in 2010 is better than 09. 1.Johnson for Matsui is basically a wash as Matsui hits for more power and Johnson gets on base at a higher clip. Plus Johnson at least gives the flexibility for a day off for Tex (at least occasionally) as playing first base is much less demanding on the body than outfield. 2.Granderson essentially replaces Damon's bat. If he hit 30 homers at Comerica park thats practically 40 at YS3. Big defensive upgrade over Damon as well. 3.Gardner in center is potentially more effective than Cabrera. Is it really out of the question for Gardner to hit .280 with 100 runs scored and 45 stolen bases? I mean project his numbers to a full season last year and that's basically what you had. Plus the defensive upgrade over Cabrera. 4.The rotation is also better this year. Vazquez and Hughes as 4th and 5th respectively is much better than Chamberlain (and Joba rules) and Mitre/Wang. That also pushes Joba to the bullpen where he is a weapon rather than a liability. That makes the bullpen a huge strength whereas going into last year the bullpen had ramirez and veras. I see only upgrades everywhere and a great chance to defend the title in 2010! As it is now, the Yankees lineup in 2010 is better than 09.

1.Johnson for Matsui is basically a wash as Matsui hits for more power and Johnson gets on base at a higher clip. Plus Johnson at least gives the flexibility for a day off for Tex (at least occasionally) as playing first base is much less demanding on the body than outfield.
2.Granderson essentially replaces Damon’s bat. If he hit 30 homers at Comerica park thats practically 40 at YS3. Big defensive upgrade over Damon as well.
3.Gardner in center is potentially more effective than Cabrera. Is it really out of the question for Gardner to hit .280 with 100 runs scored and 45 stolen bases? I mean project his numbers to a full season last year and that’s basically what you had. Plus the defensive upgrade over Cabrera.
4.The rotation is also better this year. Vazquez and Hughes as 4th and 5th respectively is much better than Chamberlain (and Joba rules) and Mitre/Wang. That also pushes Joba to the bullpen where he is a weapon rather than a liability. That makes the bullpen a huge strength whereas going into last year the bullpen had ramirez and veras. I see only upgrades everywhere and a great chance to defend the title in 2010!

]]> By: tony http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736406 tony Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:05:31 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736406 Well right now i do think we have a better team then last year, im not to sure tho of gardner/ hoffman platoon, if you want to sign someone cheap then re sign Hairston, and give him a chance in left field, then next year you go for Crawford, also i would not have signed Johnson, if you want a lefty with power, should of went for Brian Giles, 1 yr as dh, just a thought! Well right now i do think we have a better team then last year, im not to sure tho of gardner/ hoffman platoon, if you want to sign someone cheap then re sign Hairston, and give him a chance in left field, then next year you go for Crawford, also i would not have signed Johnson, if you want a lefty with power, should of went for Brian Giles, 1 yr as dh, just a thought!

]]> By: jesse http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736342 jesse Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:45:20 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736342 All you guys that want Damon back apparently didn't watch him play the outfield, WE DON'T NEED DAMON..... Can't catch and can't throw, I don't know what games you were watching but he wasn't really running crazy on the bases. As for Gardner, somebody needs to crack the whip and show him how to chop at the ball and make contact and also show him how to BUNT, all that speed and can't do anything with it, even when pinch running. As far as Jazquez, he's a good #4 starter, not like when he was hear before at #1. And yes Matsui is a lose but Johnson will do just fine, even without the homeruns. So Yankee fans cut it out with Damon, let him go play for the Newark Bears, that's if Boras pulls his head out of you know where!? So relax folks and enjoy the season! All you guys that want Damon back apparently didn’t watch him play the outfield, WE DON’T NEED DAMON….. Can’t catch and can’t throw, I don’t know what games you were watching but he wasn’t really running crazy on the bases. As for Gardner, somebody needs to crack the whip and show him how to chop at the ball and make contact and also show him how to BUNT, all that speed and can’t do anything with it, even when pinch running. As far as Jazquez, he’s a good #4 starter, not like when he was hear before at #1. And yes Matsui is a lose but Johnson will do just fine, even without the homeruns. So Yankee fans cut it out with Damon, let him go play for the Newark Bears, that’s if Boras pulls his head out of you know where!? So relax folks and enjoy the season!

]]> By: SickandTwistedNYY http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736050 SickandTwistedNYY Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:05:43 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-736050 Let Damon walk, I never wanted him anyway. Matsui's gone so that's bad. Look just sign Matt Holliday for 6 years at 120 Million and get Ben Sheets for 1 year and 1 option year for around 5.5 mill plus incentives. There isn't any guarantee that we'll even sign Crawford next year, or Cliff Lee. Get what's on the table now! Matt's a great player and he'll provide more youth, speed, defense, power and especially protection in the lineup. Work on Crawford next year to move to right field along with trying to acquire a Cliff Lee. I think this will be Andy's last year so lets go out on top again! Let Damon walk, I never wanted him anyway. Matsui’s gone so that’s bad. Look just sign Matt Holliday for 6 years at 120 Million and get Ben Sheets for 1 year and 1 option year for around 5.5 mill plus incentives. There isn’t any guarantee that we’ll even sign Crawford next year, or Cliff Lee. Get what’s on the table now! Matt’s a great player and he’ll provide more youth, speed, defense, power and especially protection in the lineup. Work on Crawford next year to move to right field along with trying to acquire a Cliff Lee. I think this will be Andy’s last year so lets go out on top again!

]]> By: BoSox:85 +15=100 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-735308 BoSox:85 +15=100 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:31:09 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-735308 looking forward to Johnson playing 42 games and then season ending injury as well as AJ being totally inconsistent. Vazquez being what he was in 2004 and Granderson hitting below .200 against lefties With love, Red Sox Nation looking forward to Johnson playing 42 games and then season ending injury as well as AJ being totally inconsistent. Vazquez being what he was in 2004 and Granderson hitting below .200 against lefties

With love, Red Sox Nation

]]> By: Kate M. K http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-735228 Kate M. K Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:59:35 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2009/12/on-the-day-after-christmas-my-gm-got-for-me-21749/#comment-735228 Say what you want about Damon, but the fact remains that he scored more runs than anybody on that entire Yankee team with 107. He's fast, he's a damn fine clutch hitter and we would NOT have won the WS without him. Simple as that. In fact, along with A Rod, Godzilla, and Jeter, Damon was one of the only players actually hitting the ball during the playoffs and series...everyone else was slumping like crazy! Tex was useless offensively, Cano was embarassing at the plate, Jorge was catch-and-go, Nick never could hit postseason or otherwise and this was no exception, Gardner was a guaranteed out at the plate, and Melky was alright...nothing to write home about. Damon is a damn fine player, and that double-steal saved the day in Game 4. Few players are smart enough or savvy enough to pull off that move. Holiday is going to demand way to much money, seeing as he's a huge commodity and the Yanks are "cutting back." Say what you want about Damon, but the fact remains that he scored more runs than anybody on that entire Yankee team with 107. He’s fast, he’s a damn fine clutch hitter and we would NOT have won the WS without him. Simple as that. In fact, along with A Rod, Godzilla, and Jeter, Damon was one of the only players actually hitting the ball during the playoffs and series…everyone else was slumping like crazy! Tex was useless offensively, Cano was embarassing at the plate, Jorge was catch-and-go, Nick never could hit postseason or otherwise and this was no exception, Gardner was a guaranteed out at the plate, and Melky was alright…nothing to write home about. Damon is a damn fine player, and that double-steal saved the day in Game 4. Few players are smart enough or savvy enough to pull off that move. Holiday is going to demand way to much money, seeing as he’s a huge commodity and the Yanks are “cutting back.”

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