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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 20:45:14 GMT -5
No, it’s not. But if we get a 3rd baseman, and you put DJ at second it improves the defense. I doubt he’s still a gold gloves, but he can still pick it pretty fair. I’m a guy that would build my roster based on getting the best defenders that can hit rather than getting the best hitters that can can wear a glove. I’m glad we got Soto, but he’s not one of the guys i’s want in my OF. I don’t know if he’s as bad as the metrics say, and TBH I don’t think he is. If he is, then he’s either lazy or a DH (most likely at some point)… Can't imagine a guy that has played OF his entire career could be any worse than the 2 infielder we had playing OF last year ... IKF and Cabrera. Their terrible fielding was masked by their efforts but ... they were really bad defensively and inept offensively Also, DJ is probably better at 3rd at this point in his career ... Gleyber has been above defensively as a 2nd baseman. He gets boneheaded sometimes but more than make up for it with his bat Cordero was truly painful to watch, and Calhoun was maybe even worse… McKinney was almost average… almost… |
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Post by Max on Jan 3, 2024 15:06:27 GMT -5
I agree. I think either him or Torres are going to be part of a trade to possibly the Marlins. The Marlins also need a Catcher. In my opinion, the Yankees still have too many Catchers on their 40 man roster. Both Lazardo and or Garrett could be Yankees. Why would the Marilns give up young controlled starting pitching for a Rental 2nd baseman?? They're a 3rd place team and they already have Arraez. Plus ... Sense when do the Marlins spend money?? Gleyber would be the 2nd highest paid player on the team this year before he hits free agency From what I read if the Marlins traded for Torres, they were going to move Arraez to 1B. As to why they would make that trade, I can't speak for them but maybe they want to try to re-sign Torres if they do trade for him. |
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Post by inger on Jan 3, 2024 16:36:40 GMT -5
Why would the Marilns give up young controlled starting pitching for a Rental 2nd baseman?? They're a 3rd place team and they already have Arraez. Plus ... Sense when do the Marlins spend money?? Gleyber would be the 2nd highest paid player on the team this year before he hits free agency From what I read if the Marlins traded for Torres, they were going to move Arraez to 1B. As to why they would make that trade, I can't speak for them but maybe they want to try to re-sign Torres if they do trade for him. Arraez might just be the only worse-fielding 2B in MLB than Torres, so that would make sense… |
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Post by rizzuto on Jan 3, 2024 16:50:21 GMT -5
If you wanna improve the IF defense you put Peraza @ 2B. Is that a good thing? Rhetorical...of course it's not. No, it’s not. But if we get a 3rd baseman, and you put DJ at second it improves the defense. I doubt he’s still a gold gloves, but he can still pick it pretty fair. I’m a guy that would build my roster based on getting the best defenders that can hit rather than getting the best hitters that can can wear a glove. I’m glad we got Soto, but he’s not one of the guys i’s want in my OF. I don’t know if he’s as bad as the metrics say, and TBH I don’t think he is. If he is, then he’s either lazy or a DH (most likely at some point)… I'm not sure about moving LeMahieu back to second base. The last few times I've seen him play second, he looked as if he lost a step or so. I think DJ is at his best defensive position right now playing third, and we have no idea how Gleyber would perform at third base, as he had only a few chances at third base (52) in the minors. Defensively, Gleyber was better in the minor leagues at second than shortstop or third. |
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Post by inger on Jan 3, 2024 16:54:42 GMT -5
No, it’s not. But if we get a 3rd baseman, and you put DJ at second it improves the defense. I doubt he’s still a gold gloves, but he can still pick it pretty fair. I’m a guy that would build my roster based on getting the best defenders that can hit rather than getting the best hitters that can can wear a glove. I’m glad we got Soto, but he’s not one of the guys i’s want in my OF. I don’t know if he’s as bad as the metrics say, and TBH I don’t think he is. If he is, then he’s either lazy or a DH (most likely at some point)… I'm not sure about moving LeMahieu back to second base. The last few times I've seen him play second, he looked as if he lost a step or so. I think DJ is at his best defensive position right now playing third, and we have no idea how Gleyber would perform at third base, as he had only a few chances at third base (52) in the minors. Defensively, Gleyber was better in the minor leagues at second than shortstop or third. Hence why I would truly like to move him out of town… 🤓 |
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Post by rizzuto on Jan 3, 2024 17:12:43 GMT -5
I'm not sure about moving LeMahieu back to second base. The last few times I've seen him play second, he looked as if he lost a step or so. I think DJ is at his best defensive position right now playing third, and we have no idea how Gleyber would perform at third base, as he had only a few chances at third base (52) in the minors. Defensively, Gleyber was better in the minor leagues at second than shortstop or third. Hence why I would truly like to move him out of town… 🤓 As you have seen me write in many posts, the time to move Gleyber was two years ago, when he had more controlled years remaining and would be worth much more. At this point, unless another franchise is really stupid, the return would be a net loss, as the lineup currently constructed cannot afford to lose the third best/most reliable bat on the team behind Judge and Soto. And, you are not going to get a better bat than Gleyber in return for Gleyber. Prospects do this lineup no good. The window to win with Judge and Cole is now, not two or three years from now. Cashman Magoo better trip into a few more moves very soon, and trading Gleyber at this point is not one of them relative to offense, unless we sign another front of the rotation starter AND replace Gleyber's bat, which I do not see happening with the free agents remaining (especially infielders). |
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Post by Oburg Bob on Jan 4, 2024 10:25:26 GMT -5
Hence why I would truly like to move him out of town… 🤓 As you have seen me write in many posts, the time to move Gleyber was two years ago, when he had more controlled years remaining and would be worth much more. At this point, unless another franchise is really stupid, the return would be a net loss, as the lineup currently constructed cannot afford to lose the third best/most reliable bat on the team behind Judge and Soto. And, you are not going to get a better bat than Gleyber in return for Gleyber. Prospects do this lineup no good. The window to win with Judge and Cole is now, not two or three years from now. Cashman Magoo better trip into a few more moves very soon, and trading Gleyber at this point is not one of them relative to offense, unless we sign another front of the rotation starter AND replace Gleyber's bat, which I do not see happening with the free agents remaining (especially infielders). |
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Post by Oburg Bob on Jan 4, 2024 11:17:07 GMT -5
Getting rid of Gleyber is long overdue! Despite his immense talent, he seems indifferent (his head isn't in the game) and is lazy. How hard is it for a highly paid athlete to run hard to first base a few times a game? Yes his bat will be missed but I think that this lineup can overcome his loss with the anticipated improvement from our young players (Volpe, Peraza, Caberra, etc.). If we don't move him before the season, he should be traded before the trade deadline (especially if Peraza is playing well and looks ready to take over at second). Our farm is very underrated and several position players are ripening on the vine. They should be harvested as often as possible, keeping us under (or near) the competitive balance penalty, and to allow us the luxury of paying the stars. I anticipate that this perspective may not be very popular with some, but history has proven that you can't buy a pennant. Every young player that we have, allows us to pay Judge, Cole and hopefully Sosa.
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Post by qimqam on Jan 4, 2024 13:42:02 GMT -5
Getting rid of Gleyber is long overdue! Despite his immense talent, he seems indifferent (his head isn't in the game) and is lazy. How hard is it for a highly paid athlete to run hard to first base a few times a game? Yes his bat will be missed but I think that this lineup can overcome his loss with the anticipated improvement from our young players (Volpe, Peraza, Caberra, etc.). If we don't move him before the season, he should be traded before the trade deadline ( especially if Peraza is playing well and looks ready to take over at second). Our farm is very underrated and several position players are ripening on the vine. They should be harvested as often as possible, keeping us under (or near) the competitive balance penalty, and to allow us the luxury of paying the stars. I anticipate that this perspective may not be very popular with some, but history has proven that you can't buy a pennant. Every young player that we have, allows us to pay Judge, Cole and hopefully Sosa. Cabrera ? Are you serious ?? This is the fallback plan ??? Cabrera shouldnt even be in the MLB If Peraza has a .750 or better OPS at the trade deadline and the Yankees are struggling ... Yankees should consider trading Gleyber if Peraza is batting .190 again and the Yankees are in 1st place and the Yankees traded Gelyber ... that would be the final straw for Cashman |
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Post by jiminy on Jan 4, 2024 14:13:39 GMT -5
Yankees Sign Cody Poteet To Major League Deal
The Yankees have signed right-hander Cody Poteet to a major league contract, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. The details of the deal haven’t been reported but it’s likely for a salary around the league minimum, as Poteet has yet to qualify for arbitration. Sherman adds that the Beverly Hills Sports Council client has already passed his physical. Their 40-man roster count is now at 39.
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Post by jiminy on Jan 4, 2024 14:14:54 GMT -5
Yankees Claim Bubba Thompson From Reds
The Yankees announced that they have claimed outfielder Bubba Thompson off waivers from the Reds. The latter club designated him for assignment last week. The Yanks came into today with two open roster spots on their 40-man roster but have now claimed Thompson and reportedly signed right-hander Cody Poteet.
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 4, 2024 14:22:42 GMT -5
Yankees Claim Bubba Thompson From Reds The Yankees announced that they have claimed outfielder Bubba Thompson off waivers from the Reds. The latter club designated him for assignment last week. The Yanks came into today with two open roster spots on their 40-man roster but have now claimed Thompson and reportedly signed right-hander Cody Poteet. Cashman dumpster diving from the Reds organization. A quick DFA candidate once Cashman gets around to upgrading the pitching staff. |
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Post by inger on Jan 4, 2024 14:44:20 GMT -5
Yankees Claim Bubba Thompson From Reds The Yankees announced that they have claimed outfielder Bubba Thompson off waivers from the Reds. The latter club designated him for assignment last week. The Yanks came into today with two open roster spots on their 40-man roster but have now claimed Thompson and reportedly signed right-hander Cody Poteet. Oh boy. Next man up… |
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Post by domeplease on Jan 4, 2024 18:00:12 GMT -5
My reaction so far to Yanks off season moves:  AND No please do not think that this is a picture of Inger--some similarities, but not Inger. |
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Post by jiminy on Jan 4, 2024 19:28:26 GMT -5
NJ.com’s Randy Miller reported in a lengthy column published on Thursday that Montgomery prefers to return to the Texas Rangers. The Yankees reportedly have a growing belief that Montgomery will end up back in Texas.
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