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Post by chiyankee on Oct 2, 2023 22:24:52 GMT -5
Any interest in this guy? Absolutely! But we need bats too! You're bats are IKF, Florial and Bauers.  |
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Post by inger on Oct 2, 2023 22:24:57 GMT -5
Any interest in this guy? Absolutely! But we need bats too! Hell, he’s Japanese. You mean he’s not going to pitch AND hit 45 HR, too?… And maybe sell a little popcorn? … |
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Post by domeplease on Oct 4, 2023 11:07:05 GMT -5
WE ONLY need to sign one FA this offseason = we have the rest of the team already (exception Boone Cash Stanton Bauer). www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees-prospect-wins-prestigious-award-on-milb-awards-night/ar-AA1hDiTr?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=41940d750aa144be859e945f600ad3ab&ei=26#image=AA1hCQYg|1While the New York Yankees look to rebuild the Major League roster, they got some great news on Monday night out of their minor league system. Pitching prospect Drew Thorpe was named the Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year by Minor League Baseball. Think 14-2 with a 2.52 ERA does the trick.. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-plans-to-evaluate-the-front-office-was-a-complete-fallacy/ar-AA1hEnyw?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=71f45b49d44447399a2231cf73bd0826&ei=34#image=1 STUPID BE STUPID!!! When Hal Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees owner, announced the idea to bring in a third-party evaluator for the front office, many fans expected a deep dive into the challenges that plagued the team in 2023. Contrary to this belief, Andy Martino of SNY presents a different story. Rather than an introspective analysis to pinpoint weaknesses, the Yankees seem to be taking an external comparison route. The goal? To juxtapose their analytical model with another firm’s, potentially leading them to reaffirm their current strategies. This could mean sticking to the very decisions that have, in many eyes, set the team on a challenging path. Diving Deeper “Here is what is actually happening, according to those four sources: The Yankees will be paying to view how an outside firm runs analytics, and then comparing it to the way they operate in that area. It is a self-evaluation, because they are looking at another company, rather than having a company look at them. The front office has been considering this opportunity for several years, and has now received clearance to spend the money.” www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/shohei-ohtani-is-no-longer-a-priority-in-mlb-free-agency-mets-pursue-yoshinobu-yamamoto/ar-AA1hFrro?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=43fde65c44534ca2bea0d5cdfa67bf00&ei=67 WE NEED TO SIGN YAMAMOTO!!! www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-have-2-options-to-fill-the-starting-third-base-position/ar-AA1hGQME?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a4ae895e6bc84a72827411d0f8ab8bb2&ei=24#image=AA1hCQYg|1 Go with Peraza and IKF non rotating basis. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/the-yankees-may-have-their-future-starting-left-fielder-on-the-roster/ar-AA1hAsSJ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9b58808fdc5044aca446ce9450d1ca90&ei=12#image=AA1hCWFn|1Everson Pereira: A Young Prospect on the Rise Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager, may consider youth as a cost-effective solution to their left-field vacancy. One promising candidate is 22-year-old Everson Pereira, who has shown immense potential. Pereira commenced his season in double-A, where he boasted a .291 batting average and a .362 on-base percentage across 46 games. During this stint, he smacked 10 homers and delivered 31 RBIs. His performance earned him a promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to shine, hitting an impressive .312 with a .386 OBP, along with eight homers and 33 RBIs in 35 games. However, the transition to the MLB was challenging for Pereira, as he struggled over 27 games, managing only a .151 batting average, a .233 OBP, and a .194 slugging rate. Despite these struggles, he showcased defensive prowess, tallying two defensive runs saved over 234.2 innings in left field. While Pereira’s defensive skills are solid, he must refine his offensive abilities to become a consistent MLB hitter. Time and development will be key factors in his journey to success. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/5-yankees-not-named-aaron-boone-who-shouldn-t-be-on-the-roster-next-season/ar-AA1hEPiG?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=d7548a2d4d0a4f78bf9c0c0c268bdb02&ei=645 Yankees not named Aaron Boone who shouldn't be on the roster next season. |
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Post by rizzuto on Oct 4, 2023 19:18:39 GMT -5
WE ONLY need to sign one FA this offseason = we have the rest of the team already (exception Boone Cash Stanton Bauer). www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees-prospect-wins-prestigious-award-on-milb-awards-night/ar-AA1hDiTr?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=41940d750aa144be859e945f600ad3ab&ei=26#image=AA1hCQYg|1While the New York Yankees look to rebuild the Major League roster, they got some great news on Monday night out of their minor league system. Pitching prospect Drew Thorpe was named the Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year by Minor League Baseball. Think 14-2 with a 2.52 ERA does the trick.. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-plans-to-evaluate-the-front-office-was-a-complete-fallacy/ar-AA1hEnyw?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=71f45b49d44447399a2231cf73bd0826&ei=34#image=1 STUPID BE STUPID!!! When Hal Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees owner, announced the idea to bring in a third-party evaluator for the front office, many fans expected a deep dive into the challenges that plagued the team in 2023. Contrary to this belief, Andy Martino of SNY presents a different story. Rather than an introspective analysis to pinpoint weaknesses, the Yankees seem to be taking an external comparison route. The goal? To juxtapose their analytical model with another firm’s, potentially leading them to reaffirm their current strategies. This could mean sticking to the very decisions that have, in many eyes, set the team on a challenging path. Diving Deeper “Here is what is actually happening, according to those four sources: The Yankees will be paying to view how an outside firm runs analytics, and then comparing it to the way they operate in that area. It is a self-evaluation, because they are looking at another company, rather than having a company look at them. The front office has been considering this opportunity for several years, and has now received clearance to spend the money.” www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/shohei-ohtani-is-no-longer-a-priority-in-mlb-free-agency-mets-pursue-yoshinobu-yamamoto/ar-AA1hFrro?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=43fde65c44534ca2bea0d5cdfa67bf00&ei=67 WE NEED TO SIGN YAMAMOTO!!! www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-have-2-options-to-fill-the-starting-third-base-position/ar-AA1hGQME?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a4ae895e6bc84a72827411d0f8ab8bb2&ei=24#image=AA1hCQYg|1 Go with Peraza and IKF non rotating basis. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/the-yankees-may-have-their-future-starting-left-fielder-on-the-roster/ar-AA1hAsSJ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9b58808fdc5044aca446ce9450d1ca90&ei=12#image=AA1hCWFn|1Everson Pereira: A Young Prospect on the Rise Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager, may consider youth as a cost-effective solution to their left-field vacancy. One promising candidate is 22-year-old Everson Pereira, who has shown immense potential. Pereira commenced his season in double-A, where he boasted a .291 batting average and a .362 on-base percentage across 46 games. During this stint, he smacked 10 homers and delivered 31 RBIs. His performance earned him a promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to shine, hitting an impressive .312 with a .386 OBP, along with eight homers and 33 RBIs in 35 games. However, the transition to the MLB was challenging for Pereira, as he struggled over 27 games, managing only a .151 batting average, a .233 OBP, and a .194 slugging rate. Despite these struggles, he showcased defensive prowess, tallying two defensive runs saved over 234.2 innings in left field. While Pereira’s defensive skills are solid, he must refine his offensive abilities to become a consistent MLB hitter. Time and development will be key factors in his journey to success. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/5-yankees-not-named-aaron-boone-who-shouldn-t-be-on-the-roster-next-season/ar-AA1hEPiG?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=d7548a2d4d0a4f78bf9c0c0c268bdb02&ei=645 Yankees not named Aaron Boone who shouldn't be on the roster next season. The Yankees need a bonafide, perennial offensive threat. Waldo, Pereira, IKF, and Peraza are not going to cut it next season offensively. We need a solid hitting left fielder to complement Judge in right field. Pereira is a serviceable fielder, but he does not look like a gold glover out there to me. Neither his range nor his jumps are superior, and his arm is not exactly Roberto Clemente-esque out there. I would not mind getting another starter in Yamamoto, even after Pearl Harbor. |
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Post by inger on Oct 5, 2023 11:50:28 GMT -5
WE ONLY need to sign one FA this offseason = we have the rest of the team already (exception Boone Cash Stanton Bauer). www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees-prospect-wins-prestigious-award-on-milb-awards-night/ar-AA1hDiTr?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=41940d750aa144be859e945f600ad3ab&ei=26#image=AA1hCQYg|1While the New York Yankees look to rebuild the Major League roster, they got some great news on Monday night out of their minor league system. Pitching prospect Drew Thorpe was named the Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year by Minor League Baseball. Think 14-2 with a 2.52 ERA does the trick.. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-plans-to-evaluate-the-front-office-was-a-complete-fallacy/ar-AA1hEnyw?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=71f45b49d44447399a2231cf73bd0826&ei=34#image=1 STUPID BE STUPID!!! When Hal Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees owner, announced the idea to bring in a third-party evaluator for the front office, many fans expected a deep dive into the challenges that plagued the team in 2023. Contrary to this belief, Andy Martino of SNY presents a different story. Rather than an introspective analysis to pinpoint weaknesses, the Yankees seem to be taking an external comparison route. The goal? To juxtapose their analytical model with another firm’s, potentially leading them to reaffirm their current strategies. This could mean sticking to the very decisions that have, in many eyes, set the team on a challenging path. Diving Deeper “Here is what is actually happening, according to those four sources: The Yankees will be paying to view how an outside firm runs analytics, and then comparing it to the way they operate in that area. It is a self-evaluation, because they are looking at another company, rather than having a company look at them. The front office has been considering this opportunity for several years, and has now received clearance to spend the money.” www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/shohei-ohtani-is-no-longer-a-priority-in-mlb-free-agency-mets-pursue-yoshinobu-yamamoto/ar-AA1hFrro?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=43fde65c44534ca2bea0d5cdfa67bf00&ei=67 WE NEED TO SIGN YAMAMOTO!!! www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-have-2-options-to-fill-the-starting-third-base-position/ar-AA1hGQME?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a4ae895e6bc84a72827411d0f8ab8bb2&ei=24#image=AA1hCQYg|1 Go with Peraza and IKF non rotating basis. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/the-yankees-may-have-their-future-starting-left-fielder-on-the-roster/ar-AA1hAsSJ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9b58808fdc5044aca446ce9450d1ca90&ei=12#image=AA1hCWFn|1Everson Pereira: A Young Prospect on the Rise Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager, may consider youth as a cost-effective solution to their left-field vacancy. One promising candidate is 22-year-old Everson Pereira, who has shown immense potential. Pereira commenced his season in double-A, where he boasted a .291 batting average and a .362 on-base percentage across 46 games. During this stint, he smacked 10 homers and delivered 31 RBIs. His performance earned him a promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to shine, hitting an impressive .312 with a .386 OBP, along with eight homers and 33 RBIs in 35 games. However, the transition to the MLB was challenging for Pereira, as he struggled over 27 games, managing only a .151 batting average, a .233 OBP, and a .194 slugging rate. Despite these struggles, he showcased defensive prowess, tallying two defensive runs saved over 234.2 innings in left field. While Pereira’s defensive skills are solid, he must refine his offensive abilities to become a consistent MLB hitter. Time and development will be key factors in his journey to success. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/5-yankees-not-named-aaron-boone-who-shouldn-t-be-on-the-roster-next-season/ar-AA1hEPiG?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=d7548a2d4d0a4f78bf9c0c0c268bdb02&ei=645 Yankees not named Aaron Boone who shouldn't be on the roster next season. The Yankees need a bonafide, perennial offensive threat. Waldo, Pereira, IKF, and Peraza are not going to cut it next season offensively. We need a solid hitting left fielder to complement Judge in right field. Pereira is a serviceable fielder, but he does not look like a gold glover out there to me. Neither his range nor his jumps are superior, and his arm is not exactly Roberto Clemente-esque out there. I would not mind getting another starter in Yamamoto, even after Pearl Harbor. Hey, Pearl Harbor? We whipped those Germans asses bad there… |
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Post by bearman on Oct 5, 2023 14:00:23 GMT -5
WE ONLY need to sign one FA this offseason = we have the rest of the team already (exception Boone Cash Stanton Bauer). www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees-prospect-wins-prestigious-award-on-milb-awards-night/ar-AA1hDiTr?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=41940d750aa144be859e945f600ad3ab&ei=26#image=AA1hCQYg|1While the New York Yankees look to rebuild the Major League roster, they got some great news on Monday night out of their minor league system. Pitching prospect Drew Thorpe was named the Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year by Minor League Baseball. Think 14-2 with a 2.52 ERA does the trick.. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-plans-to-evaluate-the-front-office-was-a-complete-fallacy/ar-AA1hEnyw?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=71f45b49d44447399a2231cf73bd0826&ei=34#image=1 STUPID BE STUPID!!! When Hal Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees owner, announced the idea to bring in a third-party evaluator for the front office, many fans expected a deep dive into the challenges that plagued the team in 2023. Contrary to this belief, Andy Martino of SNY presents a different story. Rather than an introspective analysis to pinpoint weaknesses, the Yankees seem to be taking an external comparison route. The goal? To juxtapose their analytical model with another firm’s, potentially leading them to reaffirm their current strategies. This could mean sticking to the very decisions that have, in many eyes, set the team on a challenging path. Diving Deeper “Here is what is actually happening, according to those four sources: The Yankees will be paying to view how an outside firm runs analytics, and then comparing it to the way they operate in that area. It is a self-evaluation, because they are looking at another company, rather than having a company look at them. The front office has been considering this opportunity for several years, and has now received clearance to spend the money.” www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/shohei-ohtani-is-no-longer-a-priority-in-mlb-free-agency-mets-pursue-yoshinobu-yamamoto/ar-AA1hFrro?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=43fde65c44534ca2bea0d5cdfa67bf00&ei=67 WE NEED TO SIGN YAMAMOTO!!! www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-have-2-options-to-fill-the-starting-third-base-position/ar-AA1hGQME?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a4ae895e6bc84a72827411d0f8ab8bb2&ei=24#image=AA1hCQYg|1 Go with Peraza and IKF non rotating basis. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/the-yankees-may-have-their-future-starting-left-fielder-on-the-roster/ar-AA1hAsSJ?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9b58808fdc5044aca446ce9450d1ca90&ei=12#image=AA1hCWFn|1Everson Pereira: A Young Prospect on the Rise Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager, may consider youth as a cost-effective solution to their left-field vacancy. One promising candidate is 22-year-old Everson Pereira, who has shown immense potential. Pereira commenced his season in double-A, where he boasted a .291 batting average and a .362 on-base percentage across 46 games. During this stint, he smacked 10 homers and delivered 31 RBIs. His performance earned him a promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to shine, hitting an impressive .312 with a .386 OBP, along with eight homers and 33 RBIs in 35 games. However, the transition to the MLB was challenging for Pereira, as he struggled over 27 games, managing only a .151 batting average, a .233 OBP, and a .194 slugging rate. Despite these struggles, he showcased defensive prowess, tallying two defensive runs saved over 234.2 innings in left field. While Pereira’s defensive skills are solid, he must refine his offensive abilities to become a consistent MLB hitter. Time and development will be key factors in his journey to success. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/5-yankees-not-named-aaron-boone-who-shouldn-t-be-on-the-roster-next-season/ar-AA1hEPiG?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=d7548a2d4d0a4f78bf9c0c0c268bdb02&ei=645 Yankees not named Aaron Boone who shouldn't be on the roster next season. I agree with most of your post Dome but believe we are more that one free agent(hitter) away from competing for a WS. Maybe Volpe, Pereria, Peraza, Cabrera, et all will improve to the level of major league hitters but they weren't this year. Maybe Rizzo will return to the field and return to form, but we can't afford to field 3 .200 hitters plus Stanton if we are going to compete, in my opinion. |
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Post by domeplease on Oct 5, 2023 17:25:26 GMT -5
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/10/chunichi-dragons-reportedly-release-cuban-right-hander-yariel-rodriguez.html Chunichi Dragons Reportedly Release Cuban Right-Hander Yariel Rodriguez By Nick Deeds | October 5, 2023 at 11:47am CDT Per reporter Francys Romero, Cuban right-handed reliever Yariel Rodriguez has been granted his release by the NPB’s Chunichi Dragons. Rodriguez figures to apply for MLB free agency in the near future, which could put him on the radar to sign with a big league club ahead of the 2024 season. The Dragons have not confirmed the report. Rodriguez, 26, pitched in Cuba from his debut during the 2015-16 season until joining the Dragons in 2020. He was mostly a starter in Cuba, pitching to a 3.30 ERA with a 17.6% strikeout rate in 464 1/3 innings of work across six seasons, and maintained that role early in his NPB tenure. Overall, Rodriguez sports a 3.03 ERA and 25.4% strikeout rate since the start of the 2020 campaign, though he reached a whole new level of success in 2022, when he converted to full-time relief. In 54 2/3 innings of work with the Dragons that season, Rodriguez posted a microscopic 1.15 ERA with a 27.5% strikeout rate that was far and away the best of his career.
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Post by domeplease on Oct 6, 2023 15:25:41 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on Oct 6, 2023 15:39:06 GMT -5
I would non tender Trivino, Higgy (Wells season!), German, Franchy, McKinney, Abreu. |
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Post by inger on Oct 6, 2023 18:44:34 GMT -5
I would non tender Trivino, Higgy (Wells season!), German, Franchy, McKinney, Abreu. Higgy is coming off his best season, raising his career BA to .210. He has enough pop in his bat that I don’t mind the BA so much. He has the neatest low key personna. But I can’t take that .253 OBP any more. Let him go while he’s young enough to find a taker… |
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Post by anthonyd46 on Oct 6, 2023 22:27:59 GMT -5
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Post by rizzuto on Oct 7, 2023 12:52:36 GMT -5
From the NY Post:
"Still, Judge floated an interesting idea when talking about how he still believed Stanton had better days ahead of him.
“If we give him a chance to keep in the outfield a little bit longer, keep him moving, I think that’s really the biggest thing,” Judge said on Sunday. “Because I’ve been DHing a couple of these days, man, it’s tough to go from just sitting on the bench [to] hitting. You’re not really in the game as much as you are when you’re playing defense. So I think if there’s a way we can find a way to mix him in the outfield a little bit more, keep him moving, I think that’ll help him out.”
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Post by inger on Oct 7, 2023 14:50:27 GMT -5
From the NY Post: "Still, Judge floated an interesting idea when talking about how he still believed Stanton had better days ahead of him. “If we give him a chance to keep in the outfield a little bit longer, keep him moving, I think that’s really the biggest thing,” Judge said on Sunday. “Because I’ve been DHing a couple of these days, man, it’s tough to go from just sitting on the bench [to] hitting. You’re not really in the game as much as you are when you’re playing defense. So I think if there’s a way we can find a way to mix him in the outfield a little bit more, keep him moving, I think that’ll help him out.” Career Stats for Stanton: As a DH: .244 .336 .492 .828 As a RF: .264 .352 .547 .898 Stanton’s fielding 2023 Range factor / 9 innings 1.69. League average 2.17 Fielding pct. 1.000. League average .987 RDRS (defensive runs saved) -15. Verdict: He’s not worth it. Further evidence, Stanton in 2023: As a DH: .199 .300 .436 .735 As a RF: .183 .228 .417 .645 The one hope he may still have some value? 2023 vs. RHP .183 .228 .417 .645 2023 vs. LHP .265 .324 .618 .942 Furthermore his home/away splits were were very even. 2023 vs. Power pitchers: .144 .236 .381 .618 Vs. Power/finesse pitchers .233 .329 .558 .887 Vs. Finesse pitchers .188 .256 .338 .594 And finally, there is some evidence that pitchers that work to induce ground balls are difficult for him. He also seems to struggle vs. real soft-tossers for some reason. Perhaps because of a lack of selectivity.? They bring out the greed in him. So his sweet spot would be as a DH vs. a diet of mostly LHP, and to avoid putting him in situations vs. strictly power pitchers. He needs a lefty platoon mate, which could be Wells on days that he’s not catching. Or Rizzo on days when he’s not playing IB. And if Judge needs a day at DH, Stanton should sit patiently on the bench. He harms the team in the field despite his sure-handedness. This should be explained to him that it’s the only role the team had for him, and if he would rather play somewhere where he has a full time opportunity, he’s welcome to sign elsewhere and we will gladly pay him for the rest of his contract to get the hell out of our way and let us ramp back up into contention… He seems like a nice sort of guy. But so is Higashioka and I’m not campaigning to keep him around… |
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Post by domeplease on Oct 9, 2023 17:58:17 GMT -5
I said it before and will again = Trade NOW while he has a lot of value: www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/10/the-yankees-offseason-middle-infield-question.html MLBTR released our annual projected salaries for arbitration-eligible players last week. Among the class, only Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a higher figure than Gleyber Torres. MLBTR’s Matt Swartz projects the Yankee second baseman for a salary in the $15.3MM range for his final year of club control. Torres has earned that lofty estimate with consistent offense through his five-plus seasons in the majors. He’s a career .267/.334/.454 hitter in a little over 3000 trips to the plate and has been above-average in five of six campaigns. This past season was typical for the righty-swinging infielder. Torres connected on 25 homers with a .273/.347/.453 showing across 672 plate appearances. He walked at a strong 10% clip while punching out only 14.6% of the time, the lowest rate of his career. The glove is less reliable. Torres was a well below-average defender at shortstop earlier in his career. He has received tolerable but fringy grades from Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average at second base. Torres isn’t in danger of moving off the keystone. The bat carries the profile, though. Even with a projected salary north of $15MM, Torres isn’t a non-tender candidate. He’s an above-average regular who would immediately be the best player available in a barren free agent middle infield class were the Yankees to inexplicably cut him loose. It’s fairly common for teams to consider trade scenarios for good but not elite players headed into their final seasons of club control on lofty projected salaries. That’s a more realistic possibility. Dealing veterans in the five-plus year service class isn’t solely a move made by non-contenders. The Blue Jays (Teoscar Hernández), Brewers (Hunter Renfroe) and Twins (Gio Urshela) all made such moves last offseason and still made a playoff run. Toronto dealt Hernández for affordable bullpen help in right-hander Erik Swanson and to clear room in the outfield for a more defense-oriented group with the subsequent acquisitions of Daulton Varsho and Kevin Kiermaier. Milwaukee and Minnesota made their moves mostly with payroll in mind, though the Brewers did bring in middle reliever Elvis Peguero as part of the Renfroe return. |
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Post by rizzuto on Oct 9, 2023 18:17:35 GMT -5
I said it before and will again = Trade NOW while he has a lot of value: www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/10/the-yankees-offseason-middle-infield-question.html MLBTR released our annual projected salaries for arbitration-eligible players last week. Among the class, only Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a higher figure than Gleyber Torres. MLBTR’s Matt Swartz projects the Yankee second baseman for a salary in the $15.3MM range for his final year of club control. Torres has earned that lofty estimate with consistent offense through his five-plus seasons in the majors. He’s a career .267/.334/.454 hitter in a little over 3000 trips to the plate and has been above-average in five of six campaigns. This past season was typical for the righty-swinging infielder. Torres connected on 25 homers with a .273/.347/.453 showing across 672 plate appearances. He walked at a strong 10% clip while punching out only 14.6% of the time, the lowest rate of his career. The glove is less reliable. Torres was a well below-average defender at shortstop earlier in his career. He has received tolerable but fringy grades from Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average at second base. Torres isn’t in danger of moving off the keystone. The bat carries the profile, though. Even with a projected salary north of $15MM, Torres isn’t a non-tender candidate. He’s an above-average regular who would immediately be the best player available in a barren free agent middle infield class were the Yankees to inexplicably cut him loose. It’s fairly common for teams to consider trade scenarios for good but not elite players headed into their final seasons of club control on lofty projected salaries. That’s a more realistic possibility. Dealing veterans in the five-plus year service class isn’t solely a move made by non-contenders. The Blue Jays (Teoscar Hernández), Brewers (Hunter Renfroe) and Twins (Gio Urshela) all made such moves last offseason and still made a playoff run. Toronto dealt Hernández for affordable bullpen help in right-hander Erik Swanson and to clear room in the outfield for a more defense-oriented group with the subsequent acquisitions of Daulton Varsho and Kevin Kiermaier. Milwaukee and Minnesota made their moves mostly with payroll in mind, though the Brewers did bring in middle reliever Elvis Peguero as part of the Renfroe return. The time to trade Gleyber for the maximum haul was a couple years ago, when he was relatively inexpensive and teams would have greater years of control. And, trade Gleyber for what exactly? To trade Gleyber for another equal bat doesn't gain any yardage - it's a punt. The Yankees would have to get two proven bats to make sense, which is unlikely. As the second most valuable offensive player on the Yankees next to Aaron Judge, the anemic offense needs Gleyber more than any one player he would likely fetch in return. And, this Yankee lineup needs quality, not quantity; we have more than enough Calhouns and Bauers available. Gleyber has also been remarkably durable, something of an oddity in today's game. |
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