tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post6720350706329775559..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: Thinking About 2013 : The Catching SituationDaniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-46263179267880775222012-09-28T10:56:58.674-04:002012-09-28T10:56:58.674-04:00I know I pretty much summed this up in the other r...I know I pretty much summed this up in the other response but Montero was let go because of his defense, something no one is saying about Joe Mauer. Also Montero was swapped for a young power pitcher who has had success in the majors and 5 years of team control left... and I think that had more to do with it then Montero's lack of defense but I could not say that for sure. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-41242027064805479762012-09-28T10:55:48.112-04:002012-09-28T10:55:48.112-04:00I mentioned corner outfield and not center field p...I mentioned corner outfield and not center field particularly because it is not out of the realm of reality to move Gardner back to center field. That would give us the speed we need and we could look for more power and such at the corners. I am not entirely sold that we need a Justin Upton type hitting in the middle of the order as we have gotten by just fine with Swisher and Granderson lately but then again I would not be against it if the price were right.<br /><br />Joe Mauer is one of those special cases because he is far from a slouch behind the plate, especially for a big guy. He is, in my eyes anyway, the closest thing to an all around catcher besides Yadier Molina. In no way am I, or would I, blame Martin for anything to do with the losses in the second half because (as im sure you know) I am perfectly fine with a defensive first catcher. To reiterate though I believe that Mauer could give us the same defense as Martin and the same offense as Posada did... and THAT is harder to find then young corner outfield middle of the order type hitting. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-70976853968073404912012-09-27T10:05:13.291-04:002012-09-27T10:05:13.291-04:00Give me a defense-first catcher over an offense-fi...Give me a defense-first catcher over an offense-first catcher. The Yankees have proven they can win without a catcher whose bat is better than his glove.<br /><br />If they wanted a catcher that is of the hit-first variety, then they would have kept Montero.Bryan Van Dusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868262676393608086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-89570466003559233802012-09-27T09:59:34.247-04:002012-09-27T09:59:34.247-04:00In general that's true, but you're leaving...In general that's true, but you're leaving out key points that change things dramatically...<br /><br />1. People such as myself are not interested in just any corner outfielder, we're interested in a young corner outfielder (or CF, actually) that could hit in the middle of the order. Those don't come cheap at all, and are hard to come by. In fact, chances are that we could only acquire such a player through trade... which is hardly cheap and easy.<br /><br />2. Good catchers, especially for a team that doesn't need one to hit in the middle of the order, are fairly easy to find and inexpensive. Defense doesn't cost a lot, and that's all the Yankees really need out of that position, thanks to having so much other firepower elsewhere. I don't see where the team needs and offensive minded catcher at all. Hell, Martin hit below .200 most of the season and they should win the division. And if you're going to blame that sub-.200 hitting for the Yankees woes in the 2nd half then I have to vehemently disagree. The losses of Teixeira, ARod, Pettitte, and even Pineda hurt more. I'd say Cano's issues lately are tougher on the team as well.Bryan Van Dusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868262676393608086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-47772785897082202862012-09-27T09:26:52.918-04:002012-09-27T09:26:52.918-04:00Well I am greedy to and if you look back at past p...Well I am greedy to and if you look back at past posts I actually advocated for us getting Mauer when he cleared waivers. Corner outfielders are a hell of a lot easier, and cheaper, to find that are still productive then offensive minded (and not at the same time defensively lost) catchers. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-49039263653452310122012-09-27T07:43:17.093-04:002012-09-27T07:43:17.093-04:00I know he doesn't fit in the budget, but Joe M...I know he doesn't fit in the budget, but Joe Mauer sure would look good in Pinstripes...maybe I'm just GREEDY...Bryan Knepper (dm23HOF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00183628165551296187noreply@blogger.com