Comments on: Yanks shouldn’t fall for the DeRosa trap

By: Stephen Martell

Stephen Martell — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:13:45 +0000

I disagree, DeRosa would be a superb pick up for the Yanks and would be great filling in for a-rod or any other outfield that needs rest, plus he can play DH now that matsui and damon likely arent coming back so that leads him to play EVERYDAY. hes a gritty player and the rite mold for New York. if he wants 3 years, give him 2 with an option for 3.

By: BxBomber

BxBomber — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:50:30 +0000

Maybe it’s me, but I never thought Johnny’s defense was that horrendous. If it was, there’s no way he would have played as many playoff games as he did this past year. You don’t put a liability out there like that night after night. He made all the plays he was supposed to and luckily never had to make the outstanding catch or throw to save a game. We’ve gotten away with the likes of Ricky Ledee, Strawberry and Chad Curtis in LF while winning WS’s and none of them reminds you of a young Barry Bonds in his heyday.

By: Theodore Hoppe

Theodore Hoppe — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:44:57 +0000

There are two things to add here: DeRosa has similar stats to Damon, as noted, but at a much lower price tag. Damon is looking for 4 years is said he will not take a salary cut. So, are the Yankees “kicking the tires” to convince Damon to sign for 2 years? We know Damon an hit AL East pitching. DeRosa? The other point is that Damon can’t play the infield. If they do sign DeRosa it will be to play the outfield and be an IF insurance policy, something they did not have at the beginning of this past season.

By: JMK aka The Overshare

JMK aka The Overshare — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:03:30 +0000

Yeah, you know what? I took a look at his UZR numbers. Dude, it’s like the opposite of pi. Anyway, that’s way too much to pay, especially for a DH.

So…nevermind on Carlos Lee (unless they eat salary and don’t take any decent prospects).

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:57:25 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ-jHh6bfKc (SAFE)

By: Steve H

Steve H — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:53:50 +0000

I brought that up a while back, I wouldn’t mind seeing him but as a DH only.

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radnom — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:28:06 +0000

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By: Drew

Drew — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:22:43 +0000

*4.5 per I mean.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:20:51 +0000

Committing over $25 million to an aging player recovering from a serious injury = not Cashman’s style

Making a display of inquiring on said player to gain leverage with Damon = Cashman’s style

By: JMK aka The Overshare

JMK aka The Overshare — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:18:15 +0000

Ok, a crazy thought just popped into my head. Say Bay and Holliday sign elsewhere, Mike Cameron goes to the Cubbies and Damon demands a 2-year+player option. Would the Yankees ever consider trading for Carlos Lee in a straight salary absorption (or give the Astros some mid-level prospects)? I know he’s wildly overpriced, but he could provide similar production to Bay and Holliday for a much shorter length of time, and potentially at a smaller salary.

I’m not saying it’s a good idea (it’s not), but it’s something that hasn’t really been tossed around and could be a slight possibility.