Comments on: Yankees acquire Lance Berkman

By: Lance Berkman

Lance Berkman — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:30:28 +0000

I miss the Astros. The Yankees too I guess.

By: Philthy65

Philthy65 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:06:20 +0000

what about a lineup like this on a day with a strong utility like wiggington or something;

1)Jeter SS
2)Swish RF
3)Tex 1B or DH
4)A-rod 3B or DH
5)Cano 2B
6)Berkman LF
7)Posada C
8)Granderson CF
9)Wiggington-esque guy 1B or 3B

By: Ristof

Ristof — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:24:39 +0000

He would accept arbitration with the Yankees because it would get him a lot more money than any team would be willing to pay him for 2011.

By: Gonzo

Gonzo — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:44:10 +0000

I think the only way he is offered arb is if they have a gentleman’s agreement that he will turn it down. Hell this might be Berkman’s way of telling the Yanks that he will turn it down. However, if there is not agreement in place, he probably won’t be offered arb.

I for one, hope and pray they have an agreement and he turns down arb. That would be one valuable pick.

By: bonestock94

bonestock94 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:59:12 +0000

Cervelli is god awful, I was kind of hoping the Dan Haren and Chris Snyder thing would come true just so I’d never have to see him again. I’d rather have Jose Molina backing up Posada.

By: Luca10

Luca10 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:48:23 +0000

“Even though Berkman currently projects as a Type-B free agent, there’s no point in talking about compensation draft picks because the Yankees would not offer him arbitration in fear he would accept.”

You sure? He didn’t want his option picked up; why he would accept arbitration?

If the Yankees offer (and I think they should), he’ll surely decline it and net them a comp pick.

By: Crack Ho Phan

Crack Ho Phan — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:01:04 +0000

If Melancon suddenly turns it around in the next year or two, and becomes the prospect/great closer we thought he was, this trade will have a sour taste in everyones mouth. I still think he has it in him.

It would be nice to have Axford in the bullpen now….but that is too much fortune telling, and winning the lottery on Brewers part

I think Pope and Venditte would have been a acceptable substitute (throw in Cox-he’s from TX).

By: MattG

MattG — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:08:28 +0000

ZZ with the proper prognostication. Golf clap.

By: MattG

MattG — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:04:59 +0000

Is it sacrilegious to think about swapping Jeter and Gardner in the lineup? Who would’ve though Gardner could have 60 points of OBP on Jeter…ever.

By: MattG

MattG — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:47 +0000

Bah, I’m sick of this 1/2 day off concept, as if that’s a good thing. One whole day off might be worth 4 or 5 of those half days off, and if Posada wasn’t forced to DH so often, he could actually catch more. Berkman means Posada can get a real rest. Ticked off? Someone tell him to be ticked off at his 39 year old body. It’s not like Cashman doesn’t want him playing.