tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post8578021369364323499..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: Teixeira and Youkilis Desperately NeededDaniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-61707876980551309192013-05-29T14:02:31.000-04:002013-05-29T14:02:31.000-04:00Did age catch up to Ichiro? He batted over 300 las...Did age catch up to Ichiro? He batted over 300 last year after coming to Yankees, I was hoping for the same this year. Waiting on the trade deadline and hoping the men upstairs will look at Fowler, Gonzales, Either, or Stanton, whom ever is available, but I still like Granderson and don't know if Wells is going to work long term.Tony Fuscohttp://ATT/Yahoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-6638405548139539632013-05-30T14:24:00.000-04:002013-05-30T14:24:00.000-04:00Fishjam25, I came from NY when I was 3 and lived m...Fishjam25, I came from NY when I was 3 and lived mostly in so. Fl. the last 60 years, Will always be a Yankee and Giants Fan, till I die.Tony Fuscohttp://ATT/Yahoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-5938654907558540782013-05-30T14:26:27.000-04:002013-05-30T14:26:27.000-04:00Nova has the arm and ability, but his mental make-...Nova has the arm and ability, but his mental make-up in questionalble. The Yanks need a shortstop going forward and they may have to give up a good young pitcher to get one. They won't get one in the draft that will be ready next year.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-76658438925238622352013-05-30T14:20:40.000-04:002013-05-30T14:20:40.000-04:00I would not like to see Nova, Phelps or Warren tra...I would not like to see Nova, Phelps or Warren traded they are the youth of tomorrow, we need to get younger, and they have the talent, especially Pitching in NY been hard for many, whom have gone down. Either is not getting along in LAD, so maybe. Andy needs to stay healthy and CC needs to find himself.Tony Fuscohttp://ATT/Yahoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-62595329129502499872013-05-30T14:00:46.000-04:002013-05-30T14:00:46.000-04:00fishjam, I agree, the Yanks could trade Joba, Nova...fishjam, I agree, the Yanks could trade Joba, Nova, Warren, or Phelps for a quality SS or C. Maybe Joba goes to the Braves for McCann, both are free agents at the end of the year. I am thinking out of the box here, how about McCann and Pastronicky for Joba and Hughes or Warren.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-53575554328344043362013-05-29T15:02:22.000-04:002013-05-29T15:02:22.000-04:00fishjam, money talks, nobody walks- Youk and Tex w...fishjam, money talks, nobody walks- Youk and Tex will get the majority of the playing time when they return. Hate to say it but Adams looks to be the odd man out, along with Nova. If we haven't seen Musty, Neal, and Almonte already I don't think we will see them soon. As the veterans come back less chance for those players to move up. No way is Overbay or Adams playingRF.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-32278315680082665472013-05-29T16:30:42.000-04:002013-05-29T16:30:42.000-04:00Nix just blew a double play ball, and cost us 3 mo...Nix just blew a double play ball, and cost us 3 more runs, need to give Adams a chance at SS till Jeter gets back, and he can hit, we've tried everyone else in the MLB at SS. Maybe he can fill in at RF? Can't hurt we've tried everyone else in the MLB at RF. Boesch still a? Need to bring a young gun up and keep Adams.Tony Fuscohttp://ATT/Yahoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-78915968341788177642013-05-29T09:44:59.000-04:002013-05-29T09:44:59.000-04:00put Adams at shortstop, or can he play outfield? Y...put Adams at shortstop, or can he play outfield? Youk can play 1b, 3b and DH, Tex can play 1b and DH, Adams can play 2b, 3b, maybe SS and can DH. the way teams injury's are going you need to keep those that can play more that one position, if you let Overbay go, Adams is better player and hitter than any of the utility players. come back Derek!!!!!, Andy, And ALEX. Hafnermay be pressing because he knows Tex and Youk are coming back.Tony Fuscohttp://ATT/Yahoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-78453532104017453182013-05-29T13:42:50.000-04:002013-05-29T13:42:50.000-04:00The Yanks have been downright anemic vs LHP and ge...The Yanks have been downright anemic vs LHP and getting Tex and Youkilis back help them immensley there as they are 2 of the top hitters vs LHP in the A.L.<br><br>Overbay has been tremendous vs RHP hitting .292 with an .886 OPS and that is where Tex has struggled the last few years. Over the last 2 seasons, Tex has hit .231 with a .775 OPS against righties so at least initially, Overbay may still see some time alternating with Tex. But in the long run, it's teixeira's job when he is 100%.<br><br>I really like what Adams brings to the team and he can continue to play vs LHP so I'd look to keep him on the roster. The team has dead wood it can cut.....Boesch and at least 1 pitcher. Do we really need a 13-man pitching staff? Nova should go to AAA where he can work on things. Would be great to see if Adams and/or Overbay could play RF because Ichiro is horrendous. Among all qualifying OFs in the Majors, he ranks 61st out of 66 with a .621 OPS and against RHP he's been even worse with a .189 BA and .538 OPS! If they aren't going to give Adams or Overbay some time in RF, how much longer can they go before giving Boesch, Mustelier, Thomas Neal or Zoilo Almonte a shot in RF? Ichiro plys good defense and has actually hit well vs LHP (go figure) but a .538 OPS?fishjam25noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-3735952109938250752013-05-29T13:49:30.000-04:002013-05-29T13:49:30.000-04:00Tony, you make a good point about the versatility....Tony, you make a good point about the versatility. Having versatile players is very important not only because the team has a lot of injuries but they also carry a ridiculous 13 pitchers and a DH who can't play a position. that leaves just 3 bench players, 1 of whom is a Catcher. Adams can hit and he seems like a good enough athlete to handle a corner OF spot or maybe even SS in a pinch. i would be working him out in the OF right now. He has already shown his adaptability & versatility by switching to 3B and doing it well enough to play MLB-quality 3B after just 60 minor lg games there. i think he could be at least adequate in the small RF at Yankee Stadium.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-68754693203520940592013-05-30T10:33:52.000-04:002013-05-30T10:33:52.000-04:00I don't know about that I can't really see...I don't know about that I can't really see them going without a backup middle infielderMatthew Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-13156320594257767262013-05-30T12:53:38.000-04:002013-05-30T12:53:38.000-04:00I'm with you Matt but Cashman was hinting they...I'm with you Matt but Cashman was hinting they may do it and use Cano and Adams as backup SS. <br><br>I doubt they would do it but I would maybe just go with 11 pitchers. That still leaves 6 guys in the pen - Mo, DRob, Joba, Kelley, Logan and Warren or Claiborne. That would then allow a 5 man bench of Romine, Overbay, Adams, Brignac and Boesch. If Adams can play RF or SS in a pinch you could remove Brignac or Boesch but we will see how it plays. Adams definitely won't be sent down Friday with Lester on the mound.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-80516196094055615062013-05-30T13:06:14.000-04:002013-05-30T13:06:14.000-04:00Tony - Nova looked good last night. His velocity w...Tony - Nova looked good last night. His velocity was way up in the 95-96 range and he was getting late movement down in the zone. His curve was pretty crisp too....overall best he's been in a long time. That said, they don't need 2 long men and with Andy due back soon someone else would need to go down. Nuno would be the likely guy to lose his rotation spot to Andy with either Warren or Nova being sent down tomorrow.<br><br>Buster Olney said he thinks the Yanks should be looking to deal Joba because of all their bullpen depth and the fact that Joba is a FA this yr. if they could somehow get a quality C, SS or RF lets do it but who's going to give that up to rent an injury prone set-up guy for the rest of the season?<br><br>By the way Tony, welcome to the site. Where you from?fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-14088939254364581082013-05-30T13:51:52.000-04:002013-05-30T13:51:52.000-04:00fishjam, that's great news!fishjam, that's great news!dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-63298557186565951612013-05-29T22:47:43.000-04:002013-05-29T22:47:43.000-04:00Tony/Doug - Cashman spoke before last nights game ...Tony/Doug - Cashman spoke before last nights game and hinted that Adams would stay up so I'd expect him to be used at other positions. This team is starving for offense so they need to get creative and maybe sacrifice a bit of defense at times. Boesch had a big game and may start to see more playing time over Ichiro. Brignac and a pitcher seem likely to be sent down Friday.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-47879649177326770022013-05-30T06:04:52.000-04:002013-05-30T06:04:52.000-04:00yea, maybe Nova? Hope he regains his form and come...yea, maybe Nova? Hope he regains his form and comes back and helps the team like he has in the last two years. Why haven't they brought up the OF kids to see if they could make it? Stranger things have happened on every other team except yanks. If one did OK, they could always use them for trade bait for proven players, or keep them if the do outstanding, like a JETER did. the farm team had tradability the last 3-4 years and not one of them is worth it this year. Trade for young talent stop letting them go to other teams that are beating our a_ _ .Tony Fuscohttp://ATT/Yahoonoreply@blogger.com