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Post by rizzuto on Nov 5, 2022 17:48:31 GMT -5
I would like to see Rizzo back to solidify the defensive infield, shed light to the younger players on the benefit of a two-strike approach, continue to take advantage of right field in Yankee Stadium, and as seemingly the closest friend Judge had on the team to entice the American League MVP to stay in Pinstripes. I also wouldn't mind seeing what Taillon can do further removed from surgery. His ability to throw strikes and eliminate walks is valuable to a starting rotation.
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 5, 2022 19:28:37 GMT -5
I would like to see Rizzo back to solidify the defensive infield, shed light to the younger players on the benefit of a two-strike approach, continue to take advantage of right field in Yankee Stadium, and as seemingly the closest friend Judge had on the team to entice the American League MVP to stay in Pinstripes. I also wouldn't mind seeing what Taillon can do further removed from surgery. His ability to throw strikes and eliminate walks is valuable to a starting rotation. Rizzo is a good example why I don't fully trust advanced defensive statistics. The advanced stats show Rizzo as a negative defensive player and even a liability in the field but all I see is a 1st baseman who saved his teammates from numerous throwing errors and a leader on in the infield who takes charge when needed. I don't see the defensive liability that the stats say he is. |
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Post by rizzuto on Nov 5, 2022 19:49:25 GMT -5
I would like to see Rizzo back to solidify the defensive infield, shed light to the younger players on the benefit of a two-strike approach, continue to take advantage of right field in Yankee Stadium, and as seemingly the closest friend Judge had on the team to entice the American League MVP to stay in Pinstripes. I also wouldn't mind seeing what Taillon can do further removed from surgery. His ability to throw strikes and eliminate walks is valuable to a starting rotation. Rizzo is a good example why I don't fully trust advanced defensive statistics. The advanced stats show Rizzo as a negative defensive player and even a liability in the field but all I see is a 1st baseman who saved his teammates from numerous throwing errors and a leader on in the infield who takes charge when needed. I don't see the defensive liability that the stats say he is. Rizzo's footwork alone is worth a Gold Glove, but then factor in his ability to save errant throws; to provide throwing lanes by moving to different edges of the bag; to make quick accurate throws to second and home to start double plays; and to always issue accurate and catchable tosses and beelines to pitchers covering first; while taking away bunts to his side by fearlessly positioning himself and charging only a few feet toward home plate, and bringing back designed plays at first with the catcher throwing behind the runner. Those continuity plays were never utilized with Voit and LeMahieu manning first base. I think his second or third game with the Yankees, Higgy threw a runner out at first with Rizzo off the bag and stealing in behind the runner. Those plays take timing and athleticism to execute. Yes, I agree about defensive metrics. They have improved but still sometimes contradict themselves, especially between OAA and DRS. |
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Post by inger on Nov 5, 2022 22:05:05 GMT -5
Rizzo is a good example why I don't fully trust advanced defensive statistics. The advanced stats show Rizzo as a negative defensive player and even a liability in the field but all I see is a 1st baseman who saved his teammates from numerous throwing errors and a leader on in the infield who takes charge when needed. I don't see the defensive liability that the stats say he is. Rizzo's footwork alone is worth a Gold Glove, but then factor in his ability to save errant throws; to provide throwing lanes by moving to different edges of the bag; to make quick accurate throws to second and home to start double plays; and to always issue accurate and catchable tosses and beelines to pitchers covering first; while taking away bunts to his side by fearlessly positioning himself and charging only a few feet toward home plate, and bringing back designed plays at first with the catcher throwing behind the runner. Those continuity plays were never utilized with Voit and LeMahieu manning first base. I think his second or third game with the Yankees, Higgy threw a runner out at first with Rizzo off the bag and stealing in behind the runner. Those plays take timing and athleticism to execute. Yes, I agree about defensive metrics. They have improved but still sometimes contradict themselves, especially between OAA and DRS. I wasn’t happy to see Rizzo’s .220-type hitting, but he did hit in some bad luck and averages are down all over the sport. Sometimes Rizzo will take risks (like charging in from first) that can benefit, and sometimes they may cost him in terms of metrics. He’s that way on the bases at times, too. But that’s just the way he is. He’s always looking for an edge, just like he is when he chokes up with 2 strikes. I doubt there is anyone better that we can pry lose this year or next, so why not? 30+ bombs isn’t chump change… |
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Post by acuraman on Nov 6, 2022 9:35:07 GMT -5
The 2022-23 Offseason BeginsNOVEMBER 6: All eligible players can officially file for free agency, though even though this technically marks the start of free agency, players still aren’t allowed to negotiate with anyone but their current team. NOVEMBER 7-10: The annual GM meetings, this year taking place in Las Vegas. NOVEMBER 10: The free agent market officially opens, NOVEMBER 14-17: Awards week begins, The Rookie Of The Year winners are revealed on the 14th, the Manager Of The Year winners on the 15th, the Cy Young Award winners on the 16th, and finally the league MVPs on the 17th. NOVEMBER 15: The deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters in advance of the Rule 5 draft. NOVEMBER 18: The non-tender deadline, as teams must decide by this date whether or not to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. see some earlier non-tender decisions than usual, so teams can free up more roster spots. NOVEMBER 20: The deadline for the free agents issued qualifying offers to decide whether or not to accept the QO. DECEMBER 4-7: The annual Winter Meetings, this year taking place in San Diego. DECEMBER 7: The Rule 5 Draft JANUARY 13: The filing deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit 2023 salary numbers. Arbitration hearings will begin to take place in Marc. JANUARY 15: The international signing window officially opens, and closes 11 months later on December 15, 2023. FEBRUARY 24: Spring Training games officially begin. MARCH 8: The World Baseball Classic begins, with games played in Taichung, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami over the course of the 14-day, 20-team event. MARCH 30: Opening Day www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/the-2022-23-offseason-begins.html
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 6, 2022 11:50:49 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Nov 6, 2022 12:18:31 GMT -5
Shucks. There goes our chance for another round with him… (Remember Vasquez)… |
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Post by domeplease on Nov 6, 2022 14:00:16 GMT -5
If Houston makes the right off-season moves they could REPEAT in 2023:
Astros: 3 free agent targets to help them repeat as World Series Champions.
...3) Astros free agent target: Andrew Benintendi
Outfielder Andrew Benintendi is only 28 which makes him a sweet buy for any team seeking a long-term left fielder. The Astros, who got some good years out of Michael Brantley, can naturally transition to Benintendi in left field for them next season.
The Astros do have guys like Chas McCormick as left field options. However, if they can, he could be a more suitable starting center fielder with Benintendi upgrading them in left field.
It was an atypical season for Benintendi this past year. As a member of the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees, he combined to hit .304/.373/.399 with only 5 home runs in 521 plate appearances.
Benintendi hit 17 the previous season in only 17 more chances. Never one to hit more than 20 in a single season, he seems to be transitioning into more of a high average and OBP guy than he had been during his days with the Boston Red Sox.
Does Benintendi win the Astros the 2023 World Series? He won't but he does give them a nice upgrade. Looking at the optics of it, signing away a guy who suited up for the Yankees should help them a little bit, too.
New York, if they lose Aaron Judge, could be on the hunt for more than one outfielder. Signing Benintendi away from the Yankees can give the Astros one more win against a team they always seem to beat in October.
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Post by domeplease on Nov 6, 2022 16:14:54 GMT -5
If Houston makes the right off-season moves they could REPEAT in 2023:
Astros: 3 free agent targets to help them repeat as World Series Champions.
...3) Astros free agent target: Andrew Benintendi
Outfielder Andrew Benintendi is only 28 which makes him a sweet buy for any team seeking a long-term left fielder. The Astros, who got some good years out of Michael Brantley, can naturally transition to Benintendi in left field for them next season.
The Astros do have guys like Chas McCormick as left field options. However, if they can, he could be a more suitable starting center fielder with Benintendi upgrading them in left field.
It was an atypical season for Benintendi this past year. As a member of the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees, he combined to hit .304/.373/.399 with only 5 home runs in 521 plate appearances.
Benintendi hit 17 the previous season in only 17 more chances. Never one to hit more than 20 in a single season, he seems to be transitioning into more of a high average and OBP guy than he had been during his days with the Boston Red Sox.
Does Benintendi win the Astros the 2023 World Series? He won't but he does give them a nice upgrade. Looking at the optics of it, signing away a guy who suited up for the Yankees should help them a little bit, too.
New York, if they lose Aaron Judge, could be on the hunt for more than one outfielder. Signing Benintendi away from the Yankees can give the Astros one more win against a team they always seem to beat in October.
...Aaron Judge isn't the only high-profile player heading from the Yankees to free agency this offseason.
In fact, 10 different players from New York's roster in 2022 are set to become free agents this winter, some more likely to depart than others.
Four of those assets popped up in Jon Heyman's list of the top 30 free agents across baseball, an article in the New York Post that featured a brief blurb for each player, a list of teams the player could sign with and lastly, a prediction for the contract they'll sign.
Here's what the MLB insider wrote for the top free agents from New York's roster this season, a group including Judge and three other veterans that were acquired via trade over the last couple of years:
Aaron Judge, RF
Ranked as the No. 1 free agent this offseason by Heyman
The Yankees are feeling more confident this week. One reason I’d guess he will stay is that he shows great loyalty sticking with his longtime, very small-time agent. Teams: Yankees, Giants, Dodgers. Expert’s prediction: $330M, 9 years. — Heyman (TOO MANY YEARS--GIVE HIM SAME YEARLY $$$ BUT ONLY FOR 5 to 6-Years).
Anthony Rizzo, 1B No. 17
Outstanding both ways. Will opt out, but qualifying offer may be tricky call for him. Teams: Yankees, Giants, Rangers. Expert: $40M, 2 years. (Could live with this; but no longer than 2 years or $20M a year).
Jameson Taillon, SP No. 19
Solid season. Teams: Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Giants. Expert: $60M, 4 years.(NO WAY I WOULD DO SUCH!!! Would go 2-Years MAX>)
Andrew Benintendi, LF No. 22
Yankees missed him. Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Rockies, Red Sox, Rangers. Expert: $56M, 4 years. (I COULD LIVE WITH THIS...).
If you're curious, Heyman linked the following players to the Yankees in his predictions: Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, Edwin Diaz and Michael Conforto.
Four questions facing Astros after Houston captures second World Series title in franchise history...
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Post by acuraman on Nov 6, 2022 16:37:55 GMT -5
this is so true but funny too   |
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Post by acuraman on Nov 6, 2022 16:39:40 GMT -5
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Post by anthonyd46 on Nov 6, 2022 16:50:56 GMT -5
They also picked up vol however you spell it option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by acuraman on Nov 6, 2022 17:50:37 GMT -5
3:56pm: The option year is worth $20MM, and could take the total value of the contract to six-years, $122MM, per Tim Healey of Newsday. Healey adds that the opt-out comes after the third year of the deal. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic also reports that the deal includes a $12MM signing bonus. 3:44pm: The Diaz deal is complete. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Diaz has agreed to a five-year, $102MM contract pending a physical. Passan adds that the deal comes with a full no-trade clause and has an option for a sixth year. It also includes an opt-out. |
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Post by acuraman on Nov 6, 2022 17:51:22 GMT -5
They also picked up vol however you spell it option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mets To Pick Up Daniel Vogelbach’s Club Option |
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Post by rizzuto on Nov 6, 2022 17:58:13 GMT -5
They also picked up vol however you spell it option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mets To Pick Up Daniel Vogelbach’s Club Option Fatback's opportunity to bring home the bacon. |
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