Offseason Hotstove Thread

AGREED!!! Bring up more Prospects!!!

On the OTHER HAND:  www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/could-ex-yankees-top-prospect-lock-down-outfield-spot-in-2024/ar-AA1jdlHr?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=40b9ccee21474d7e8d277b3b9f3a7288&ei=22
...Yankees Prospects on the Radar: Pereira and Florial

The Yankees possess promising outfield prospects for depth, notably Everson Pereira and Estevan Florial. Despite struggling through 27 major league games this past season, 22-year-old Pereira holds significant potential, particularly on the offensive end.



Florial, once a premier prospect, is now 25 and eager to secure a regular spot on the active roster. His MLB stint during the 2022 season was lackluster, as he managed a mere .097 batting average and a .200 OBP in 17 games. However, his performance towards the end of the 2023 season caught his attention, registering a .230 batting average and a .324 OBP over 19 games. His stats included eight RBIs, a 28.2% strikeout rate, a 9.9% walk rate, and an 83 wRC+.

His Triple-A record was impressive: across 101 games, he boasted a .284 batting average, a .380 OBP, a 130 wRC+, 28 home runs, 79 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases. While these numbers highlight his aptitude at the pinnacle of minor-league baseball, Florial’s defensive skills and offensive progression have yet to convince the Yankees’ management.


www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-trade-acquisition-addresses-future-with-new-york/ar-AA1id9aJ?ocid=NL_ENUS_A1_00010101_1_1

YEAH he was given so much AMPLE Playing time over the last 3-4 seasons. Still think he will be good player = hoping we keep him. 

If we could I would gladly toss Florial into that trade as just a lotto ticket on top of whatever else we’re giving up.

Here’s what I saw at the end of 2023. I was rooting for him every second he was on the field.

Consistently late on the fastball.

Consistently rolling over outside pitches on the ground.

Good strike zone judgement, but susceptible to the two strike high fast ball.

Large and intimidating baserunner with excellent speed. He is comfortable taking risks.

Did not always get a great jump or route in the OF, but capable of running down his mistakes. Strong, accurate arm.

All in all, I can see why the Yanks were reluctant to call him up earlier. Even though, I still wish they had. With more time to settle in, he might have shown his pop. He looked a bit like he was emphasizing making contact, which is not his game. Even with his focus on contact (if I read that right), he still fanned in 20 of 61 AB. Not good.

M expectation would be that he may land a platoon role somewhere, but even if platooned he’ll be a low BA guy with moderate power. He’s an asset afield and in the bases. I’d expect a short MLB career spent with non-contending teams that are hoping to see him mature late, much like several of the players the Yankees employed in 2023. Aubrey he will. If so, perhaps he’ll find a 20-25 HR season in limited AB (platoon).

It’s not worth holding a roster spot for him. If he doesn’t get traded or claimed, I’d happily stash him at AAA as emergency depth, and would certainly turn to him before the Franchy Cordero types or Jake Bauers type that we seem to be so enamored of…

I feel as though I’m biased FOR Florial, so I can imagine how baseball people viewed him.,

empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-yankees/the-yankees-could-be-quick-to-bring-back-injured-starter/

Looks like Montas is likely coming back


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If the issue was only about his performance I could agree. His personal life continues to be a mess. While that is none of anyone’s business as long as it doesn’t affect the team on the field, but when I guy keeps having to disappear and causes conflict in the clubhouse it’s a distraction. Yes. He could get “another chance”, but he’s been given multiple chances in NY already. It’s time he got a change of scenery.

Plus… he’s ugly, too… 🤓