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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 11:57:37 GMT -5
New York Yankees Will the real Carlos Rodón stand up? Perhaps no player carries a wider range of outcomes on this team than the lefty starter entering his second season in the Bronx. Rodón was one of a long list of disappointments for the Yankees in 2023, not only for his missed time but also for the subpar quality he delivered when out there. Perhaps it was the fact that the team had bigger, more organizational failings, but I get the feeling that Rodón didn’t quite get the heat as other struggling stars got in their first taste of New York (not until the truly disastrous end anyway). This is just strictly pointing out facts, not that it was a bad thing by any means. Maybe it was the fact he was injured in the first half, and the season was already off the rails by the time he got healthy. Heading into 2024, the Yankees missed out on their biggest starting pitching target, and whatever moves are ultimately made to fill the Yamamoto void, the pressure will be on Rodón to deliver on a staff without much depth beyond ace Gerrit Cole. The good news is that from 2021-22, he showed the complete ability to deliver on everything expected of him. Check out Malachi’s article from the other day for more on what the southpaw needs to do to rebound. www.pinstripealley.com/2024/1/1/24020753/yankees-new-years-resolutions-red-sox-mlb-al-east-orioles-blue-jays-rays-new-yearWe really need Rodon to snap back… |
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Post by kaybli on Jan 2, 2024 13:40:45 GMT -5
I'd keep Ben Rice, though, since besides catching he can play 1B, which we might need if Rizzo gets injured again and/or leaves at the end of the year. Rice is a LH bat and shows signs of being a more than capable hitter, but we should wait and see how he does at (hopefully he'll be promoted to) AAA this year. The fact that we didn't go for Bellinger who also could've played 1B next year after playing CF this year makes Rice serve as a kind of insurance, in my opinion. But at least keep him for now. There are other fairly successful minor-league catchers we can trade. I’m a big fan of Ben Rice and would keep him too especially with the uncertainty around Rizzo. |
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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 18:28:25 GMT -5
I'd keep Ben Rice, though, since besides catching he can play 1B, which we might need if Rizzo gets injured again and/or leaves at the end of the year. Rice is a LH bat and shows signs of being a more than capable hitter, but we should wait and see how he does at (hopefully he'll be promoted to) AAA this year. The fact that we didn't go for Bellinger who also could've played 1B next year after playing CF this year makes Rice serve as a kind of insurance, in my opinion. But at least keep him for now. There are other fairly successful minor-league catchers we can trade. I’m a big fan of Ben Rice and would keep him too especially with the uncertainty around Rizzo. I liked his uncle’s rice… |
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Post by qimqam on Jan 2, 2024 18:29:57 GMT -5
I think Peraza is trade bait for a pitcher. 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 |
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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 19:11:27 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 Gleyber would be more useful to help restock the farm system, or to gain us the services of a good pitcher, maybe a number three-type that’s also in his last year of control… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 2, 2024 19:18:21 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 Gleyber would be more useful to help restock the farm system, or to gain us the services of a good pitcher, maybe a number three-type that’s also in his last year of control… Why get rid of a talented 27 yo player like Gleyber to "restock the farm system"? |
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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 19:28:21 GMT -5
Gleyber would be more useful to help restock the farm system, or to gain us the services of a good pitcher, maybe a number three-type that’s also in his last year of control… Why get rid of a talented 27 yo player like Gleyber to "restock the farm system"? That’s not a suggestion. Though I would like to see Gleyber moved. He’s just as poor in the field as he is good with the bat. I’d rather see him play third if kept. The motivations for me to trade him would be to improve the infield defense and to avoid having to let him Go for nothing if he reaches free agency with excessive contractual demands… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 2, 2024 19:32:05 GMT -5
Why get rid of a talented 27 yo player like Gleyber to "restock the farm system"? That’s not a suggestion. Though I would like to see Gleyber moved. He’s just as poor in the field as he is good with the bat. I’d rather see him play third if kept. The motivations for me to trade him would be to improve the infield defense and to avoid having to let him Go for nothing if he reaches free agency with excessive contractual demands… If you wanna improve the IF defense you put Peraza @ 2B. Is that a good thing? Rhetorical...of course it's not. |
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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 19:42:00 GMT -5
That’s not a suggestion. Though I would like to see Gleyber moved. He’s just as poor in the field as he is good with the bat. I’d rather see him play third if kept. The motivations for me to trade him would be to improve the infield defense and to avoid having to let him Go for nothing if he reaches free agency with excessive contractual demands… 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)… |
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Post by qimqam on Jan 2, 2024 19:47:20 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)… 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 |
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Post by qimqam on Jan 2, 2024 19:53:45 GMT -5
If Peraza proves that he can hit and is the defensive player everyone hopes he could be ... Then you could trade Gleyber at the all star break for an overpay or let him walk after the Yankees win the WS
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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 19:54:42 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)… 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 I do t think he’ll hurt us. His OAB last year was -10 and the sports writers are spitting that out without me ruining it was something like -2 the year before. If you look at his number off chances, assisted, fielding average, it appears he’s more than a statue out there and not prone to boneheadedness. I hope he gets the BA back up into the .300 range this year. Id rather see that than to see him try to jack balls into the seats… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 2, 2024 20:02:57 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 a Rockies season ticket holder since Day One...you're not gonna find a bigger fan of DJ here than me. But he's going on 36 and cannot cover the ground at 2B, especially now that the shift has been banned. His best position this year is 3B. |
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 2, 2024 20:28:43 GMT -5
If Peraza proves that he can hit and is the defensive player everyone hopes he could be ... Then you could trade Gleyber at the all star break for an overpay or let him walk after the Yankees win the WS The problem, unless there's an injury to D.J., Volpe or Torres, Peraza won't get enough AB's to prove he can hit. Tough situation for the kid. |
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Post by inger on Jan 2, 2024 20:42:56 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 a Rockies season ticket holder since Day One...you're not gonna find a bigger fan of DJ here than me. But he's going on 36 and cannot cover the ground at 2B, especially now that the shift has been banned. His best position this year is 3B. But he’ll only be 35 for the first three months. Then he’ll get old… 😂 |
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