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Post by acuraman on Nov 16, 2022 15:24:41 GMT -5
Yes, the team really needs a good left handed hitting LF. Maybe Benintendi resigning? I like Benintendi but I worry about his hamate. Usually that injury saps your power for a year or two. Even though Benintendi isn't a power hitter. Exactly, that's the unknown...most wrist injuries some players don't recover there power....i.e. Hicks, Tex, etc |
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Post by domeplease on Nov 16, 2022 15:41:44 GMT -5
3 next moves New York Yankees need to make after bringing Anthony Rizzo back
...2. Signing Kodai Senga could be a huge splash for the Yankees
The Yankees need a starting pitcher after seeing how the Astros and other recent teams used their star starting pitchers and relievers to win the World Series. There might not be a better starter available on the market than Kodai Senga. Senga is a high-rated starter out of Japan that is finally coming to America for the MLB.
He'd be an excellent No.2 starter for the Yankees in case Nestor Cortes or Frankie Montas can't retain their pitching form from this past season. Senga's price will likely be cheaper than other arms like Carlos Rodon. Yet, the upside might be just as high after Senga dominated Japan in 2022.
He threw 144 innings and walked only 49 with 156 strikeouts and a 1.94 ERA. According to our resident Japanese Baseball Expert, Dave Hill of Call to the Pen, Senga displays:
"two plus pitches in his fastball and splitter, but the rest of his arsenal is considered somewhat fringy. It is the type of profile that could also play up as a late inning reliever, something else the Yankees need"
So, Senga would be perfect for the Yankees in either a late-inning reliever or a starter. I could see him following in the footsteps of Tanaka for the Yankees. They've had great luck with the players they signed from Japan. Senga could just be the next great one for them, especially if he can harness a third pitch. Just look above and you can already see how good he'd look in those Yankee pinstripes.
3. A beautifully mustached late-inning reliever, Andrew Chafin, to the Yankees' rescue
The Yankees bullpen self-destructed towards the end of the season and in the playoffs for the New York Yankees. They lost Scott Effross to Tommy John along with a litany of injuries to other bullpen arms. Plus, now Chapman and Zack Britton are free agents. Just like the Astros, Braves, and other recent World Series winners have used their bullpens to shut down playoff games and win, so do the Yankees.
That's where Andrew Chafin comes into play. He's become a strong left-handed reliever capable of closing out games or getting any hitter out in any situation. Chafin's been an absolute stud, except for 2020, since 2017. Over that time frame, the lefty has thrown 289 innings over 375 games with 57 games finished, nine saves, 326 strikeouts, and only 107 walks.
Chafin has been a journeyman during that time period going from the DBacks, Cubs, Athletics, and finally Tigers. Now, he's a free agent once again and will likely get a multi-year deal after another strong year. The 32-year-old reliever had a 2.83 ERA with three saves and 67 strikeouts in 57.1 innings for Detroit.
Signing Chafin would be the best way for the New York Yankees to replace Chapman or Britton. He'd give Aaron Boone another strong late-inning arm that is reliable and proven. Maybe then, Boone will call on the right arms in crucial situations.
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Post by bearman on Nov 16, 2022 16:09:29 GMT -5
3 next moves New York Yankees need to make after bringing Anthony Rizzo back
...2. Signing Kodai Senga could be a huge splash for the Yankees
The Yankees need a starting pitcher after seeing how the Astros and other recent teams used their star starting pitchers and relievers to win the World Series. There might not be a better starter available on the market than Kodai Senga. Senga is a high-rated starter out of Japan that is finally coming to America for the MLB.
He'd be an excellent No.2 starter for the Yankees in case Nestor Cortes or Frankie Montas can't retain their pitching form from this past season. Senga's price will likely be cheaper than other arms like Carlos Rodon. Yet, the upside might be just as high after Senga dominated Japan in 2022.
He threw 144 innings and walked only 49 with 156 strikeouts and a 1.94 ERA. According to our resident Japanese Baseball Expert, Dave Hill of Call to the Pen, Senga displays:
"two plus pitches in his fastball and splitter, but the rest of his arsenal is considered somewhat fringy. It is the type of profile that could also play up as a late inning reliever, something else the Yankees need"
So, Senga would be perfect for the Yankees in either a late-inning reliever or a starter. I could see him following in the footsteps of Tanaka for the Yankees. They've had great luck with the players they signed from Japan. Senga could just be the next great one for them, especially if he can harness a third pitch. Just look above and you can already see how good he'd look in those Yankee pinstripes.
3. A beautifully mustached late-inning reliever, Andrew Chafin, to the Yankees' rescue
The Yankees bullpen self-destructed towards the end of the season and in the playoffs for the New York Yankees. They lost Scott Effross to Tommy John along with a litany of injuries to other bullpen arms. Plus, now Chapman and Zack Britton are free agents. Just like the Astros, Braves, and other recent World Series winners have used their bullpens to shut down playoff games and win, so do the Yankees.
That's where Andrew Chafin comes into play. He's become a strong left-handed reliever capable of closing out games or getting any hitter out in any situation. Chafin's been an absolute stud, except for 2020, since 2017. Over that time frame, the lefty has thrown 289 innings over 375 games with 57 games finished, nine saves, 326 strikeouts, and only 107 walks.
Chafin has been a journeyman during that time period going from the DBacks, Cubs, Athletics, and finally Tigers. Now, he's a free agent once again and will likely get a multi-year deal after another strong year. The 32-year-old reliever had a 2.83 ERA with three saves and 67 strikeouts in 57.1 innings for Detroit.
Signing Chafin would be the best way for the New York Yankees to replace Chapman or Britton. He'd give Aaron Boone another strong late-inning arm that is reliable and proven. Maybe then, Boone will call on the right arms in crucial situations.
Besides what happens to Judge the biggest question mark I have going into the season is the bullpen. The Yankees bullpen was outstanding the first part of the year but then regressed, in part because of injuries. We saw how great Houston's bullpen was. In my opinion, even when healthy, our bullpen would not come close to the Astro's bullpen. We need new arms. |
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Post by rizzuto on Nov 16, 2022 19:39:27 GMT -5
Yes, the team really needs a good left handed hitting LF. Maybe Benintendi resigning? I like Benintendi but I worry about his hamate. Usually that injury saps your power for a year or two. Even though Benintendi isn't a power hitter. Kaybli, I don't mean to mock anyone's beliefs, but a hitter's power is not sapped by eating pork.  |
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Post by inger on Nov 16, 2022 20:35:41 GMT -5
I like Benintendi but I worry about his hamate. Usually that injury saps your power for a year or two. Even though Benintendi isn't a power hitter. Kaybli, I don't mean to mock anyone's beliefs, but a hitter's power is not sapped by eating pork. 😂😂😂 |
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Post by kaybli on Nov 16, 2022 21:49:58 GMT -5
I like Benintendi but I worry about his hamate. Usually that injury saps your power for a year or two. Even though Benintendi isn't a power hitter. Kaybli, I don't mean to mock anyone's beliefs, but a hitter's power is not sapped by eating pork.  |
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