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Post by inger on Oct 24, 2019 18:05:50 GMT -5
You know what? I’m going to have to recant on Marte. In my mind, was thinking of him as a free agent, but he’s still under contract at reasonable terms, and for only two years. Marte has a $11.5MM club option for 2020 with a $2MM buyout. Got it. So, if they want him gone it only costs then $2M to make him free as a bird. Sounds like he’s a Pirate next year. If he’s made available that would likely be next summer’s trade deadline. By then we’d know a lot more about Hicks. I doubt Pittsburgh would just let him walk for such a pittance...Could sign him and trade him, but it would have to be an aggressive offer. Doubt they’d shop him... |
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Post by kaybli on Oct 24, 2019 18:07:26 GMT -5
Marte has a $11.5MM club option for 2020 with a $2MM buyout. Got it. So, if they want him gone it only costs then $2M to make him free as a bird. Sounds like he’s a Pirate next year. If he’s made available that would likely be next summer’s trade deadline. By then we’d know a lot more about Hicks. I doubt Pittsburgh would just let him walk for such a pittance...Could sign him and trade him, but it would have to be an aggressive offer. Doubt they’d shop him... Yea, you're right according to this article:
Pirates Not Believed To Be Shopping Starling Marte
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Post by inger on Oct 24, 2019 18:34:35 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if the Yankees experiment with Andujar in left field. I think this is the definition of insanity. We decide to take a talented young hitter who is challenged to learn the intricacies of third base and dump him into one of the most difficult corner outfield slots in MLB. We’ve been watching Brett Gardner spent several seasons at the spot, and we’ve seen the horrid disaster that young Clint Frazier has been there at times. What could go wrong?...To be honest, I’d feel a wee bit better about trying him at first base. When the Tigers moved Miguel Cabrera to first base several seasons back, I snickered. I knew there was no way the failed 3B could be any better across the diamond at first base. Yet, he’s still there. Of course his team has continued to lose too. Maybe there’s something more to be said there. Offensive talent or no, Andujar is expendable talent. He’s only going to DH ahead of Stanton and Sanchez if they’re injured. I don’t want him starting ahead of Urshela or LeMahieu at 3rd base. I don’t want to watch the disaster of LF, and we certainly have several other options at 1B. On top of all else, we have excess RHH... This is the type of player that you must recognize as excess that you trade to fill another position of need. Surely his missed season has reduced his value. That’s unfortunate. Trade him. Get someone that fits. His resume is worth something... |
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Post by inger on Oct 24, 2019 18:37:58 GMT -5
Got it. So, if they want him gone it only costs then $2M to make him free as a bird. Sounds like he’s a Pirate next year. If he’s made available that would likely be next summer’s trade deadline. By then we’d know a lot more about Hicks. I doubt Pittsburgh would just let him walk for such a pittance...Could sign him and trade him, but it would have to be an aggressive offer. Doubt they’d shop him... Yea, you're right according to this article:
Pirates Not Believed To Be Shopping Starling Marte
So, if by any chance the (Pi)RAT(e)S let him go in FA, he starts out with a demand of 5-6 years and settles for 4 years. Then, I’ve lost all interest in him... |
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Post by chiyankee on Oct 24, 2019 19:24:25 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if the Yankees experiment with Andujar in left field. I've seen Andujar to LF already suggested and it makes sense, especially with the way Gio can play 3B and hit. I don't want to give up on Andujar because the kid was an extra base machine in 2018. |
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Post by inger on Oct 24, 2019 20:17:10 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if the Yankees experiment with Andujar in left field. I've seen Andujar to LF already suggested and it makes sense, especially with the way Gio can play 3B and hit. I don't want to give up on Andujar because the kid was an extra base machine in 2018. But, the fielding. You know I love the glove... I can’t stomach the thought of all the... 🤢🤮🤢🤮... Sorry. Couldn’t hold it back. Gappers, ball hit down the line, dropping in front... 🤮🤮🤮. More... |
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Post by rizzuto on Oct 24, 2019 20:39:21 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if the Yankees experiment with Andujar in left field. I think this is the definition of insanity. We decide to take a talented young hitter who is challenged to learn the intricacies of third base and dump him into one of the most difficult corner outfield slots in MLB. We’ve been watching Brett Gardner spent several seasons at the spot, and we’ve seen the horrid disaster that young Clint Frazier has been there at times. What could go wrong?...To be honest, I’d feel a wee bit better about trying him at first base. When the Tigers moved Miguel Cabrera to first base several seasons back, I snickered. I knew there was no way the failed 3B could be any better across the diamond at first base. Yet, he’s still there. Of course his team has continued to lose too. Maybe there’s something more to be said there. Offensive talent or no, Andujar is expendable talent. He’s only going to DH ahead of Stanton and Sanchez if they’re injured. I don’t want him starting ahead of Urshela or LeMahieu at 3rd base. I don’t want to watch the disaster of LF, and we certainly have several other options at 1B. On top of all else, we have excess RHH... This is the type of player that you must recognize as excess that you trade to fill another position of need. Surely his missed season has reduced his value. That’s unfortunate. Trade him. Get someone that fits. His resume is worth something... Insanity is a just a wee bit strong. Infielders going to the outfield is a rather normal progression in baseball. Outfielders coming to the infield happens much less frequently, except on occasion first base. If Didi is allowed to exit via free agency, I doubt LeMahieu will play third as often as this season. If Didi departs, Torres is the shortstop and LeMahieu the second baseman for the long haul, unless injury strikes again. With rosters expanded to 26, I hope Wade is the backup infielder, outfielder, and regular pinch runner. Urshela should be the starting third baseman, as long as he hits. Andujar may DH, play third, first, and the outfield. The Yankees made it just as far in the playoffs two seasons ago with Andujar at third. A rookie who hits 27 homers, 47 doubles, and 92 RBI at 23 years old is rare (and without the 2019 super charged baseball). Andujar is a special hitter, and I doubt the Yankees would be willing to trade low on him coming off of a major injury. I believe left field will be a revolving door next season, among Stanton, Tauchman, Gardner, and possibly Andujar. Gardy was supposed to be a backup outfielder last year. Now, with Hicks out, Gardner and Tauchman will likely share centerfield. The great thing about the Yankees’ outfielders is their flexibility. Tauchman and Gardner and even Judge can play anywhere in a pinch. Stanton can play left and right. DH will likely revolve daily as well. |
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Post by kaybli on Oct 24, 2019 20:57:13 GMT -5
I think this is the definition of insanity. We decide to take a talented young hitter who is challenged to learn the intricacies of third base and dump him into one of the most difficult corner outfield slots in MLB. We’ve been watching Brett Gardner spent several seasons at the spot, and we’ve seen the horrid disaster that young Clint Frazier has been there at times. What could go wrong?...To be honest, I’d feel a wee bit better about trying him at first base. When the Tigers moved Miguel Cabrera to first base several seasons back, I snickered. I knew there was no way the failed 3B could be any better across the diamond at first base. Yet, he’s still there. Of course his team has continued to lose too. Maybe there’s something more to be said there. Offensive talent or no, Andujar is expendable talent. He’s only going to DH ahead of Stanton and Sanchez if they’re injured. I don’t want him starting ahead of Urshela or LeMahieu at 3rd base. I don’t want to watch the disaster of LF, and we certainly have several other options at 1B. On top of all else, we have excess RHH... This is the type of player that you must recognize as excess that you trade to fill another position of need. Surely his missed season has reduced his value. That’s unfortunate. Trade him. Get someone that fits. His resume is worth something... Insanity is a just a wee bit strong. Infielders going to the outfield is a rather normal progression in baseball. Outfielders coming to the infield happens much less frequently, except on occasion first base. If Didi is allowed to exit via free agency, I doubt LeMahieu will play third as often as this season. If Didi departs, Torres is the shortstop and LeMahieu the second baseman for the long haul, unless injury strikes again. With rosters expanded to 26, I hope Wade is the backup infielder, outfielder, and regular pinch runner. Urshela should be the starting third baseman, as long as he hits. Andujar may DH, play third, first, and the outfield. The Yankees made it just as far in the playoffs two seasons ago with Andujar at third. A rookie who hits 27 homers, 47 doubles, and 92 RBI at 23 years old is rare (and without the 2019 super charged baseball). Andujar is a special hitter, and I doubt the Yankees would be willing to trade low on him coming off of a major injury. I believe left field will be a revolving door next season, among Stanton, Tauchman, Gardner, and possibly Andujar. Gardy was supposed to be a backup outfielder last year. Now, with Hicks out, Gardner and Tauchman will likely share centerfield. The great thing about the Yankees’ outfielders is their flexibility. Tauchman and Gardner and even Judge can play anywhere in a pinch. Stanton can play left and right. DH will likely revolve daily as well. Agree with everything you said but I have to be a nitpicking nellie. We didn't get out of the ALDS two years ago. This year we made it to the ALCS. |
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Post by rizzuto on Oct 24, 2019 21:07:16 GMT -5
Insanity is a just a wee bit strong. Infielders going to the outfield is a rather normal progression in baseball. Outfielders coming to the infield happens much less frequently, except on occasion first base. If Didi is allowed to exit via free agency, I doubt LeMahieu will play third as often as this season. If Didi departs, Torres is the shortstop and LeMahieu the second baseman for the long haul, unless injury strikes again. With rosters expanded to 26, I hope Wade is the backup infielder, outfielder, and regular pinch runner. Urshela should be the starting third baseman, as long as he hits. Andujar may DH, play third, first, and the outfield. The Yankees made it just as far in the playoffs two seasons ago with Andujar at third. A rookie who hits 27 homers, 47 doubles, and 92 RBI at 23 years old is rare (and without the 2019 super charged baseball). Andujar is a special hitter, and I doubt the Yankees would be willing to trade low on him coming off of a major injury. I believe left field will be a revolving door next season, among Stanton, Tauchman, Gardner, and possibly Andujar. Gardy was supposed to be a backup outfielder last year. Now, with Hicks out, Gardner and Tauchman will likely share centerfield. The great thing about the Yankees’ outfielders is their flexibility. Tauchman and Gardner and even Judge can play anywhere in a pinch. Stanton can play left and right. DH will likely revolve daily as well. Agree with everything you said but I have to be a nitpicking nellie. We didn't get out of the ALDS two years ago. This year we made it to the ALCS. No, Nellie, you are correct! Since we lost to the eventual champions and won triple digits in the regular season, I keep blocking out that Boston won 108 games and the division... |
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Post by inger on Oct 24, 2019 22:19:00 GMT -5
But left field in Yankee Stadium! Death Valley!... No. just no. Wanna try 1B? We don’t have a premium defender there now...We don’t know if Voit is still what he appeared to be. We don’t know for certain if Ford will hit long term. At least he may be worthy of competing in that scenario...
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Post by rizzuto on Oct 25, 2019 0:11:22 GMT -5
But left field in Yankee Stadium! Death Valley!... No. just no. Wanna try 1B? We don’t have a premium defender there now...We don’t know if Voit is still what he appeared to be. We don’t know for certain if Ford will hit long term. At least he may be worthy of competing in that scenario... I’m sure Andujar may play some first base, as well as third and DH, but I also believe they shall try him in the outfield as well, where there are many fewer chances. |
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Post by kaybli on Oct 25, 2019 1:35:23 GMT -5
You really have to wonder about the Yankees medical staff.
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Post by greatfatness on Oct 25, 2019 20:17:43 GMT -5
You really have to wonder about the Yankees medical staff.
Didn’t stop people from crapping on Stanton of course. |
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Post by sierchio on Oct 26, 2019 11:08:48 GMT -5
But left field in Yankee Stadium! Death Valley!... No. just no. Wanna try 1B? We don’t have a premium defender there now...We don’t know if Voit is still what he appeared to be. We don’t know for certain if Ford will hit long term. At least he may be worthy of competing in that scenario... I'm more sure on Voit than Gio.. and I like Gio. I think Voit was playing hurt.. he never was the same after the London series. I didn't get to watch many games this season, so I could be wrong.. but I wouldn't just give Gio 3rd over Andujar. Andujar is Machado with the bat, IMO... I hope the Yanks don't f with him. I want all 3 in the starting lineup next year, Gio/Voit/Andujar... but out of the 3.. I think Gio is most likely to regress... at least offensively... and I think Andujar can improve with the glove.. I remember when I wanted Drury over Andujar... so I've been wrong before... |
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Post by inger on Oct 26, 2019 11:35:46 GMT -5
But left field in Yankee Stadium! Death Valley!... No. just no. Wanna try 1B? We don’t have a premium defender there now...We don’t know if Voit is still what he appeared to be. We don’t know for certain if Ford will hit long term. At least he may be worthy of competing in that scenario... I'm more sure on Voit than Gio.. and I like Gio. I think Voit was playing hurt.. he never was the same after the London series. I didn't get to watch many games this season, so I could be wrong.. but I wouldn't just give Gio 3rd over Andujar. Andujar is Machado with the bat, IMO... I hope the Yanks don't f with him. I want all 3 in the starting lineup next year, Gio/Voit/Andujar... but out of the 3.. I think Gio is most likely to regress... at least offensively... and I think Andujar can improve with the glove.. I remember when I wanted Drury over Andujar... so I've been wrong before... I think the biggest concern with Urshela should be the 2019 baseball. If it gets changed back to the 2018 baseball, is Urshela still reaching the fences, or does he go back to warning track power?... |
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