tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post374646571789577474..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: The Time For Change May Have Finally ArrivedDaniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-28615388540999656582014-06-09T21:35:10.706-04:002014-06-09T21:35:10.706-04:00Let me start by saying,"this is not to denigr...Let me start by saying,"this is not to denigrate Jeter at all, just plain old facts"!<br />The weakest links? Start with Johnson, Roberts and Jeter!<br />Agree drop Johnson, Roberts, and Thornton, move Jeter out of the #2 spot.<br />A number 2 hitter with, ,254, .312, .300 could be replaced by anyone of three players all having 60 or more hits already...Ells-66, Brett-64 and Solarte-60. Need I say more?<br /><br />Look, what did everyone expect, the Jeter of 2009? He is a 40 year old SS coming off an ankle injury. The guy is just like every other player, not a Super Star or Super Man.<br />He is too old to play a good SS or hit as he once did, they are blowing Fast Balls by him that he use to hit the other way.<br />This doesn't make what he has done over the years, anything less than what it is...A HoF can't miss. But, even Satchel Paege had to give into old age!ken reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501114589046544682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-27101862798993005612014-06-09T17:42:49.022-04:002014-06-09T17:42:49.022-04:00A hot streak should not cancel out four months of ...A hot streak should not cancel out four months of wetting the bet and flat out sucking. Mark Teixeira sucks in April but more than makes up for it in May, June, July, August, September, and October. That makes it ok. I don't want anymore guys that suck in April, Mar, June, August, September, and October. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-70600876873220807792014-06-09T17:41:19.606-04:002014-06-09T17:41:19.606-04:00Exactly. Marginal/small upgrades would do wonders ...Exactly. Marginal/small upgrades would do wonders on this team. Start with the weakest links that you can fix without a trade, Johnson and Roberts specifically, and then fill in the gaps with trades in July. <br /><br />Roller adds not only depth but a suitable left handed power bat that can actually play first base for Mark Teixeira. We can dabble him at third base as well if need be, he can't do any worse than Johnson. He could hit .250 and give us loads of upgrades.<br /><br />Pirela/Refsnyder/The hot dog guy could play second base and hit .250 and upgrade over Roberts while he becomes a super utility bench guy. Or cut him if he wants to bitch and whine about it.<br /><br />Something needs to be done, I'm tired of watching this team. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-29543553833516418852014-06-09T17:38:03.487-04:002014-06-09T17:38:03.487-04:00It's worth mentioning that Peter O'Brien w...It's worth mentioning that Peter O'Brien was basically permanently moved to first base as of yesterday... which speaks volumes for the Yankees, Kyle Roller (who I think gets promoted), Greg Bird (who is struggling and has a nagging back), and for the desperation in the farm system right now. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-8801357017592046872014-06-09T16:24:57.468-04:002014-06-09T16:24:57.468-04:00What makes you think Roberts and Johnson are going...What makes you think Roberts and Johnson are going to have a hot streak? <br /><br />Even if they do, how many wins will that equate to? And when you compare those wins when they are playing, to the losses the team will suffer when they are playing, then I'm willing to bet the net result is not good.<br /><br />So what harm will come from playing a young kid that may not do well, to playing a veteran like Roberts who is not doing well? <br /><br />I'd say the upside is definitely on the side of the youngster. And remember... there were plenty of people before the season that never would have started Solarte over Johnson at 3B. And look where we are now.Bryan Van Dusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868262676393608086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-38182614011887467072014-06-09T15:19:34.708-04:002014-06-09T15:19:34.708-04:00I agree with Bryan. I don't think they need to...I agree with Bryan. I don't think they need to blow up the entire roster, but we have better options in the minor leagues. I think Johnson, Soriano, and Thornton need to go. Refsnyder/Pirela could replace Johnson. Almonte could replace Soriano. And I could probably replace Thornton. (Just kidding. I'm a righty) We also have Cervelli coming back. I think he's athletic enough to back up first. I still faithfully watch, but you know this is getting painful day after day guys.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687487174545518045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-78725424566826628712014-06-09T15:04:11.864-04:002014-06-09T15:04:11.864-04:00Calling up guys is a nice thought, but I still don...Calling up guys is a nice thought, but I still don't really like it. With the exception of Solarte, I see no reason why the Yankees should completely change the roster, especially since guys like Roberts and Johnson are bound to have hot streaks eventually.Jack Niemuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282453928984003497noreply@blogger.com