tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post9004828256268938553..comments2024-03-24T03:21:40.629-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: AL East Has Tons of QuestionsDaniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-13084132282753198332013-02-20T11:32:40.000-05:002013-02-20T11:32:40.000-05:00I kind of agree with Pecota when it comes to proje...I kind of agree with Pecota when it comes to projecting this year AL East, Yanks, Rays, Sox, Jays, and O's. I combined all of the projected WAR of starting players in the East and the Yanks seem to have better pitching overall and their offense should be much better with runners in scoring postion than last year. The division should be very competitive with all teams having a shot.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-26113895743327343292013-02-24T10:19:03.000-05:002013-02-24T10:19:03.000-05:00The too many home runs crew rejoices again. Can...The too many home runs crew rejoices again. Can't wait to here form those idiots this year.Matthew Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-52614526856861481812013-02-24T10:11:32.000-05:002013-02-24T10:11:32.000-05:00Grandy out 10 weeks with fractured forearm in toda...Grandy out 10 weeks with fractured forearm in todays game, Wow the Yanks are snake bit. Who plays LF, Musteleir, Diaz, or Rivera?dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-78426088643970028572013-02-24T14:46:40.000-05:002013-02-24T14:46:40.000-05:00Amusing...how do you explain the Giants and the Ti...Amusing...how do you explain the Giants and the Tigers playing in the World Series last year with well below average home run production? How do you explain the 97 Yankees hitting only 161 home runs while scoring the second most runs that year and a lot more runs then last year?<br><br>Hitting a lot of home runs makes it easier to win in the regular season. The Yankees can easily mitigate the loss of hitting home runs by giving up less themselves. It is hard to fathom being 4th in runs allowed while being 3rd in both doubles and home runs allowed.Bob Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-72860744985889238892013-02-24T09:41:49.000-05:002013-02-24T09:41:49.000-05:00fishjam, in theory adding one rookie a year sounds...fishjam, in theory adding one rookie a year sounds good, but it doesn't always work out that way. I like the idea of platooning two rookies in LF next year, it would be good if they played Nunez alot more this year.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-51096134263374847022013-02-24T08:28:27.000-05:002013-02-24T08:28:27.000-05:00Ken....Did you enjoy your conversation with Self? ...Ken....Did you enjoy your conversation with Self? Haha.....I think it's a general reluctance to take chances on young kids by the entire organization. After all, it was Cashman who traded their best 2 position player prospects (AJax & Jesus) on the last 3 years just when they were ready to come up.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-26471183309376162722013-02-24T08:13:42.000-05:002013-02-24T08:13:42.000-05:00Doug - I have been advocating for years that the y...Doug - I have been advocating for years that the yankees should look to break JUST 1 young player into the lineup every year. Going with 1 young player per season is not going to hurt the team's pennant hopes. When you try to start multiple young players, then you are playing with fire. Remember when they had the great idea to go with Hughes, Joba and IPK in the rotation at the SAME time? That was insane.<br><br>And if they try to start 3 rookies net yr just to get under $189, they will struggle also. But a veteran team like the Yanks can very easily carry 1 rookie batting 8th or 9th every yr. Nunez should have been given more of an opportunity last year, especially when they lost Gardner's speed and energy. Hopefully they give Nunez a lot of time this year between DH and SS.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-50689302046764406662013-02-23T18:27:45.000-05:002013-02-23T18:27:45.000-05:00fishjam...There seems to be very little chance for...fishjam...<br>There seems to be very little chance for a rookie, unless he hits it off right away...as you said, little to no patience what so ever! I wondered, who was holding the kids back? My 1st thought was Cashman because, it is the same now as it was with Joe T, neither Joe will show any confidence in the kids. Then I said to myself; "Self, both are old players and the first Joe got fired (One of many reasons) for not following the orders or Cashman...play the kids!"...so I think it has to be the Managers, not the GM.<br>Either way, it is not the bast way of using ones assets to the best of their ability!<br>If I have a right handed rookie hitting at a .310 clip and an older right hander hitting .250...me I use the rookie! Joe G goes for the experience, I go for the win, until the rookie shows me he is not ready for prim time he plays when the time for his skill set is needed just as with everyone else!oldyankee7http://oldyankee7.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-14494326748194343522013-02-23T18:20:48.000-05:002013-02-23T18:20:48.000-05:00fishjam, it's tough to have patients with pros...fishjam, it's tough to have patients with prospects when you are in a pennant race, plus these guys aren't Harper or Trout. I think the Yanks like Nunez especially his bat. It has been tough for prospects to break into the Yankee line-up because their line-up has been too good. Many prospects break into the majors as back up players, which will be the case this year with the Yanks. Next year the prospects will have their chance. I don't see any starter losing their job this year unless it's due to injury.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-68824189433440989662013-02-23T13:59:37.000-05:002013-02-23T13:59:37.000-05:0010 yrs @ 250 is too much but i think they should o...10 yrs @ 250 is too much but i think they should offer 7 yrs @ 175. And yes, they will start giving some opportunities to prospects.<br><br>The question is will they have the patience to stick with the kids. Since Girardi has taken over, he has not been patient with young position players. Gardner has earned playing time but they tried making him a 4th OF or a platoon player several times until he proved he could play every day. Other than that, the ONLY young position player to get ABs is Nunez and they've shown very little confidence in him.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-4744036426680755602013-02-20T16:13:35.000-05:002013-02-20T16:13:35.000-05:00My AL east picks go: yankees, rays, blue jays, ori...My AL east picks go: yankees, rays, blue jays, orioles, Red Sox .. I think that the rays and yanks are the most consistent teams in this divisionMonicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-56447649078553160532013-02-20T17:45:23.000-05:002013-02-20T17:45:23.000-05:00Must read everybody. According to Wally Matthews H...Must read everybody. According to Wally Matthews Hal Steinbrenner has ditched the $189 million plan. I will believe when I see it but lets hope it true! http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8968271/new-york-yankees-hal-steinbrenner-shows-spirit-bossMatthew Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-37858467761602026562013-02-21T06:53:08.000-05:002013-02-21T06:53:08.000-05:00Maybe the Yanks will reload next year!Maybe the Yanks will reload next year!dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-41366123037659415742013-02-22T06:18:37.000-05:002013-02-22T06:18:37.000-05:00Signing Cano for $250 mil/ten years would be a mas...Signing Cano for $250 mil/ten years would be a massive mistake! Forget free agents. Bring up the prospects. Otherwise, why tease us about all the news about them???????Herbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-39419995267301264222013-02-25T06:03:16.000-05:002013-02-25T06:03:16.000-05:00Very Nice conversation, indeed! I agreed with ever...Very Nice conversation, indeed! I agreed with everything self said, I don't know maybe it's because he is almost right...or not!<br><br>I liken AJax to Sorieono(sp), to much of me first attitude and didn't want anything to do with the Yankees! He thought he should have been in the majors a long time ago and did everything he could to make himself trade bait!....Again, let me say, this is the word around...no proof or facts!<br><br>What have you heard about Jesus? Has he gotten things to gather yet?oldyankee7http://oldyankee7.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-13385773775037815362013-02-22T07:22:34.000-05:002013-02-22T07:22:34.000-05:00Herb, I don't see the Yanks offering Cano 250 ...Herb, I don't see the Yanks offering Cano 250 mill/ten, more like a max of 200 for 8. I would give him their best offer right now, if he doesn't take it, then trade him to the Nats or Dodgers for prospects.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-90043865343709851662013-02-22T16:08:56.000-05:002013-02-22T16:08:56.000-05:00Randy is a GM want to be, he is a bookkeeper and w...Randy is a GM want to be, he is a bookkeeper and was the leader of the Tampa Cartel when he told King George that he was walking because Randy and his other Arm-chair GMs would over rule Cashman on things they thought, they knew better!<br>The top of the line 2nd basemen seem to have a short shelf life as far as being stars go. They are stars until about 32/33 then, they fall off the cliff, just the history of the beast and why it is...who knows?<br>I would trade Cano now, signing him for a 5 to 10 year contract will have him end-up as Jeters and A-Rods...too much money for so little return.oldyankee7http://oldyankee7.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com