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Post by rizzuto on Dec 26, 2023 3:21:43 GMT -5
Corbin Burnes, like Juan Soto, will be a free agent after next season, and he will cost multiple prospects to the Brewers. They will likely ask for Spencer Jones, as well as taking both Will Warren and Chase Hampton. Burnes just turned 29 years old and is from Bakersfield, California, attending Centennial High School, where my good friend's son attended school playing both football and baseball. He just ended a five-year NFL career as a back up linebacker and special teams player and is attending law school, following in the footsteps of his mother. That's a way overpay for just one year of Burnes.
How bout for Clarke Schmidt and Chase Hampton?:
I agree wholeheartedly, which is why I wrote that the Brewers would "ask" for Spencer Jones and likely get Warren and Hampton. The negotiations will determine if they get Jones or someone like Arias or Peraza. I do not expect the Brewers will take two unproven minor leaguers alone for a proven top of the rotation MLB starter, even for a one year rental. So, I expect at least three players in exchange for Burnes. |
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Post by inger on Dec 26, 2023 10:28:33 GMT -5
I don't like Snell at all between the walks and the low IP per start. I'd take Monty over him and it would cost less too. But mostly certainly ask for Will Warren and Chase Hampton, I would like to target Burnes as a trade candidate. Corbin Burnes, like Juan Soto, will be a free agent after next season, and he will cost multiple prospects to the Brewers. They will likely ask for Spencer Jones, as well as taking both Will Warren and Chase Hampton. Burnes just turned 29 years old and is from Bakersfield, California, attending Centennial High School, where my good friend's son attended school playing both football and baseball. He just ended a five-year NFL career as a back up linebacker and special teams player and is attending law school, following in the footsteps of his mother. Was his mother a linebacker or a lawyer? …🤓 |
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Post by inger on Dec 26, 2023 10:32:26 GMT -5
I don't like Snell at all between the walks and the low IP per start. I'd take Monty over him and it would cost less too. But mostly, I would like to target Burnes as a trade candidate. I would personally have to look away every time they put the camera on Snell. When he was born, the doctor beat him with an ugly stick, and he may have a tape worm… |
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Post by desousa on Dec 26, 2023 11:04:00 GMT -5
That's a way overpay for just one year of Burnes.
How bout for Clarke Schmidt and Chase Hampton?:
I agree wholeheartedly, which is why I wrote that the Brewers would "ask" for Spencer Jones and likely get Warren and Hampton. The negotiations will determine if they get Jones or someone like Arias or Peraza. I do not expect the Brewers will take two unproven minor leaguers alone for a proven top of the rotation MLB starter, even for a one year rental. So, I expect at least three players in exchange for Burnes. I don't think the Yanks trade away any more of their prized pitching prospects for a someone like Burnes or sign a guy like Snell. I agree with kaybli and think Monty is their best bet, but not sure he would want to come back. I'm sure the clubhouse would love it if he did resign with the Yanks. They weren't happy when he was traded. Bieber might be gettable for not a whole lot. Definitely, not Hampton. |
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Post by domeplease on Dec 26, 2023 16:46:39 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Dec 26, 2023 17:45:11 GMT -5
Lots of time to pick up another reliever or two… |
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Post by jiminy on Dec 27, 2023 12:17:11 GMT -5
No, Yankees infield top prospect Oswald Peraza is not a 'change of scenery' trade candidate There's no doubt that 2023 was a missed opportunity for Peraza. He was expected to step into the limelight and instead threatened to veer into Estevan Florial territory, turned to only when the Yankees were at their most desperate for an infusion of youth. But, with no evidence of publicly disgruntled behavior and with a changing infield landscape on the horizon for 2024, the Yankees cutting bait and shipping him to Chicago on a whim feels foolhardy. Blame New York for tanking his trade value, but another year of bench work and floating around the infield is more valuable to the Bombers than a haphazard swap. MLB's Hot Stove pegged Peraza as a "change of scenery" candidate in a segment this week, which is typically a catch-all bucket used when a player has fallen out of favor (or his performance has begun to suffer due to an imperfect fit). Peraza has barely gotten a chance to play in New York and, yes, he probably won't be a penciled-in starter to begin 2024. But he was very recently a top-100 prospect, has shown MLB flashes, and might still be the strongest infield defender on the roster. He very likely is. So why would the Yankees sell low on him when they know Gleyber Torres isn't long for this roster, and they know they'll have to get cheaper across the board in 2025 if they want to retain Juan Soto? It might require another year of patience, but as The Athletic's Chris Kirschner responded on Thursday afternoon, there is no reason for the Yankees to cut bait on Peraza now, and even less of a reason to believe he'll thrive elsewhere and die on the vine in New York. yanksgoyard.com/posts/insider-smacks-down-mlb-network-yankees-change-scenery-candidate-peraza-01hhms6edngz |
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Post by jiminy on Dec 27, 2023 12:22:08 GMT -5
Is Yariel Rodriguez The Answer? Let's take a look. Rodriguez will be 27-years-old when the 2024 season begins. (He turns 27 in March.) Hailing from Cuba, Rodriguez pitched in the Japanese Professional League for three seasons, from 2020 through 2022. In three seasons, he pitched to a 10-10 record with a 3.03 ERA, but it seems that most of those games were out of the bullpen. Previously, he pitched in Cuba for the Cuban National team pitching in 91 games (72 starts) going 32-26, 3.30. Of note, Rodriguez did not pitch in 2023. MLBTR notes the following on Rodriguez: Rodriguez is something of a wild card in the free agent pitching market, given that he has spent most of his career pitching in Cuba, he worked mostly out of the bullpen with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball from 2020-22, and he didn’t pitch at all in 2023 (apart from the World Baseball Classic) since he sat out the NPB season trying to get released from his contract with the Dragons. According to the B-R Bullpen, Rodriguez "throws a fastball in the low 90s, a slider and a changeup." My Thoughts: I love when the Yankees sign great players. I love when the Yankees sign international players. It's all very exciting. That being said... Rodriguez hasn't been a starting pitcher this decade His fastball isn't all that fast by MLB standards He didn't pitch (except in the WBC) in 2023 In a world where the Yankees need starting pitching, it does not seem, at all, that Y-Rod (I just gave him that nickname) is the answer. Would he make a good depth piece for the bullpen? Sure. BUT... So would have Yuki Matsui, a left-handed pitcher from Japan who signed with the Padres in the aftermath of the Yamaoto deal. Matsui would have also been a nice addition to the Yankees. He signed for only $28 million over five years. Boy, the Yankees should have been all over that. (Maybe they couldn't focus on that deal after spending so much time chasing Yamamoto.) In the end, if the Yankees sign Yariel Rodriguez, I assume he won't be making many starts for the team. I will assume he'll be a pitcher signed to help the bullpen. That is necessary, but the bigger problem is the starting rotation and that is something the Yankees will need to address with big dollars or prospects which is a different kind of cost. The Yankees are in a tight and difficult spot. I hope they're working around the clock to address the starting pitching (and other) issues. www.startspreadingthenews.blog/post/is-yariel-rodriguez-the-answer |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Dec 27, 2023 13:37:52 GMT -5
Lots of time to pick up another reliever or two… I think they will do somthing. If Effros can come back and pitch like he did before the injury that will be a nice add. Glad to see Abreu move on, the Yanks loved his arm but he was just too inconsistent. Marinaccio was really bad last year and I don't think he's a roster lock, needs a good ST to earn a spot. Be interested to see if Beeter gets a shot, seems to have good stuff but control may be an issue. |
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 27, 2023 15:48:21 GMT -5
No, Yankees infield top prospect Oswald Peraza is not a 'change of scenery' trade candidate There's no doubt that 2023 was a missed opportunity for Peraza. He was expected to step into the limelight and instead threatened to veer into Estevan Florial territory, turned to only when the Yankees were at their most desperate for an infusion of youth. But, with no evidence of publicly disgruntled behavior and with a changing infield landscape on the horizon for 2024, the Yankees cutting bait and shipping him to Chicago on a whim feels foolhardy. Blame New York for tanking his trade value, but another year of bench work and floating around the infield is more valuable to the Bombers than a haphazard swap. MLB's Hot Stove pegged Peraza as a "change of scenery" candidate in a segment this week, which is typically a catch-all bucket used when a player has fallen out of favor (or his performance has begun to suffer due to an imperfect fit). Peraza has barely gotten a chance to play in New York and, yes, he probably won't be a penciled-in starter to begin 2024. But he was very recently a top-100 prospect, has shown MLB flashes, and might still be the strongest infield defender on the roster. He very likely is. So why would the Yankees sell low on him when they know Gleyber Torres isn't long for this roster, and they know they'll have to get cheaper across the board in 2025 if they want to retain Juan Soto? It might require another year of patience, but as The Athletic's Chris Kirschner responded on Thursday afternoon, there is no reason for the Yankees to cut bait on Peraza now, and even less of a reason to believe he'll thrive elsewhere and die on the vine in New York. yanksgoyard.com/posts/insider-smacks-down-mlb-network-yankees-change-scenery-candidate-peraza-01hhms6edngzI’m sold on Oswald Peraza as a top major league defender just not as a hitter. Peraza had 173 at bats last season, whereas Estevan Florian has 115 at bats total over four seasons. Florian was never given a legitimate chance at the MLB level. |
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Post by jiminy on Dec 27, 2023 18:47:46 GMT -5
The Yankees Are Transition to Austin Wells After rotating Ben Rortvedt, Higashioka, and Jose Treviño (before the injury) in 2023, the expectation is that rookie Austin Wells will take over as a primary option at backstop. The 24-year-old has been working diligently this off-season to improve his game and prepare for an expanded role. Wells has been a consistently solid minor-league player throughout his career, but he showcased plenty of potential over 19 games with the Yankees last season to close 2023. He started his campaign in Double-A with Somerset, hitting .237/.327/.443. After transitioning to Triple-A, he hit .254/.349/.452, enjoying five homers and 20 RBIs over 33 games. Wells has consistently posted a walk rate at or above 11% during his minor-league career, suggesting he’s a patient hitter who should provide the Yankees with a quality bat in the bottom half of the order. Across his 19-game sample size, Wells hit .229/.257/.486, including four homers, 13 RBIs, and a 97 wRC+. However, over the final two weeks of the season, his number saw a drastic increase, hitting .289 with a .304 OBP, including all four homers and 10 RBIs. The upside the Yankees saw suggests he could be a long-term starter at a key position. Of course, that doesn’t eliminate the value Treviño brings to the table. The 31-year-old defensive maestro should support Wells significantly. The expectation is that Treviño will remain Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher, but Wells has developed his defensive side, earning some glowing reviews from several pitchers. Former Yankee Luis Severino had inspiring words for Austin’s defense, as well as Michael King, who has since been moved to the Padres. This dynamic duo has platoon potential as well. Treviño hit significantly better against left-handed pitchers compared to righties last year. He hit .268/.318/.463, suggesting the Bombers could operate from an advantageous stance to improve their offensive capabilities. Given Wells is a lefty bat, it makes sense that Treviño would face off against pitchers on the same side. The Yankees have a significant number of prospects also climbing the system, notably Ben Rice, Carlos Narvaez, and Agustin Ramirez. They could potentially look to leverage some of them in the future, given Wells pans out. empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-yankees/yankees-catcher-position-could-look-a-lot-different-in-2024/ |
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 27, 2023 19:01:35 GMT -5
The Yankees Are Transition to Austin Wells After rotating Ben Rortvedt, Higashioka, and Jose Treviño (before the injury) in 2023, the expectation is that rookie Austin Wells will take over as a primary option at backstop. The 24-year-old has been working diligently this off-season to improve his game and prepare for an expanded role. Wells has been a consistently solid minor-league player throughout his career, but he showcased plenty of potential over 19 games with the Yankees last season to close 2023. He started his campaign in Double-A with Somerset, hitting .237/.327/.443. After transitioning to Triple-A, he hit .254/.349/.452, enjoying five homers and 20 RBIs over 33 games. Wells has consistently posted a walk rate at or above 11% during his minor-league career, suggesting he’s a patient hitter who should provide the Yankees with a quality bat in the bottom half of the order. Across his 19-game sample size, Wells hit .229/.257/.486, including four homers, 13 RBIs, and a 97 wRC+. However, over the final two weeks of the season, his number saw a drastic increase, hitting .289 with a .304 OBP, including all four homers and 10 RBIs. The upside the Yankees saw suggests he could be a long-term starter at a key position. Of course, that doesn’t eliminate the value Treviño brings to the table. The 31-year-old defensive maestro should support Wells significantly. The expectation is that Treviño will remain Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher, but Wells has developed his defensive side, earning some glowing reviews from several pitchers. Former Yankee Luis Severino had inspiring words for Austin’s defense, as well as Michael King, who has since been moved to the Padres. This dynamic duo has platoon potential as well. Treviño hit significantly better against left-handed pitchers compared to righties last year. He hit .268/.318/.463, suggesting the Bombers could operate from an advantageous stance to improve their offensive capabilities. Given Wells is a lefty bat, it makes sense that Treviño would face off against pitchers on the same side. The Yankees have a significant number of prospects also climbing the system, notably Ben Rice, Carlos Narvaez, and Agustin Ramirez. They could potentially look to leverage some of them in the future, given Wells pans out. empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-yankees/yankees-catcher-position-could-look-a-lot-different-in-2024/Wells deserves to play against all righty starters, which should be at least 2/3rds of the time. Even better, Wells totaled 70 at bats last season; however, in his last 41 at bats, his line was .317/.333/.732/1.065! Trevino is Cole's designated catcher and is much more of a hitter against lefties in his career - .261/.300/.420/.721 than right-handers 233/.262/.342/.603. |
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Post by vtfan on Dec 27, 2023 19:32:56 GMT -5
There's also Rice maybe about to press both catchers hard if he keeps hitting the way he did last season at AA. If he continues to hit that way this coming season, I imagine they'll try to convert him or Wells to a 1B (both being LH hitters) -- unless Cashman's foolish enough to trade Rice in some futile hunt for a golden arm. Nor would I include Jones in any trade for another one-year myth such as Corbin Byrnes. But that's just my opinion on the very distant sideline.
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Post by kaybli on Dec 27, 2023 19:40:51 GMT -5
There's also Rice maybe about to press both catchers hard if he keeps hitting the way he did last season at AA. If he continues to hit that way this coming season, I imagine they'll try to convert him or Wells to a 1B (both being LH hitters) -- unless Cashman's foolish enough to trade Rice in some futile hunt for a golden arm. Nor would I include Jones in any trade for another one-year myth such as Corbin Byrnes. But that's just my opinion on the very distant sideline. Yea trading Jones for a one year rental would be major malpractice. |
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Post by inger on Dec 27, 2023 20:02:45 GMT -5
There's also Rice maybe about to press both catchers hard if he keeps hitting the way he did last season at AA. If he continues to hit that way this coming season, I imagine they'll try to convert him or Wells to a 1B (both being LH hitters) -- unless Cashman's foolish enough to trade Rice in some futile hunt for a golden arm. Nor would I include Jones in any trade for another one-year myth such as Corbin Byrnes. But that's just my opinion on the very distant sideline. Yea trading Jones for a one year rental would be major malpractice. I’m putting Rice in the same category. Too much upside to throw it away… |
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