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Post by inger on Dec 20, 2019 16:07:31 GMT -5
T Clipp will pitch forever. Only 34 years old and he’s already got 741 appearances under his belt. The right handed Orosco? Just checked. At 34 Orosco “only” had 598. TClipp is way ahead of his pace. Now to see if he can keep going til he’s 46... |
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Post by sierchio on Dec 20, 2019 17:00:08 GMT -5
Ty Clip, D-Rob, Mark Melancon, Betances.. the Yanks produced their fair share of elite RP this decade, who flourished, even if it was after they left the org.
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Post by kaybli on Dec 20, 2019 17:34:24 GMT -5
Ty Clip, D-Rob, Mark Melancon, Betances.. the Yanks produced their fair share of elite RP this decade, who flourished, even if it was after they left the org. I hope Betances signs a one year deal with us. |
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Post by inger on Dec 20, 2019 17:50:53 GMT -5
Ty Clip, D-Rob, Mark Melancon, Betances.. the Yanks produced their fair share of elite RP this decade, who flourished, even if it was after they left the org. I hope Betances signs a one year deal with us. He wants $10M and supposedly has no takers. Where will he settle? $7.5M? In this market, he’s surely worth that!... |
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 20, 2019 18:16:28 GMT -5
I hope Betances signs a one year deal with us. He wants $10M and supposedly has no takers. Where will he settle? $7.5M? In this market, he’s surely worth that!... I thought someone would want him as a closer. If not, resign him! |
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Post by inger on Dec 20, 2019 18:21:52 GMT -5
He wants $10M and supposedly has no takers. Where will he settle? $7.5M? In this market, he’s surely worth that!... I thought someone would want him as a closer. If not, resign him! You would think so, but coming off the injury I suppose there would have to be a solid back up plan, so I get it... |
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Post by sierchio on Dec 20, 2019 18:53:22 GMT -5
I'd sign Betances on a one year deal... He wants 10 mil? I'll give ya 7.5.. with escalators based on IP, where he can end up with 12.5...
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Post by inger on Dec 20, 2019 19:09:14 GMT -5
I'd sign Betances on a one year deal... He wants 10 mil? I'll give ya 7.5.. with escalators based on IP, where he can end up with 12.5... Now that CC is gone, if Betances returns who wins the Yankees team wrestling Royal Rumble? Betances, Judge, Stanton, or Brett “The Bowling Ball” Gardner?... |
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Post by chiyankee on Dec 20, 2019 22:31:23 GMT -5
Maldonado won't be coming to the Yankees.
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Post by inger on Dec 20, 2019 22:47:06 GMT -5
Maldonado won't be coming to the Yankees. For now, Higashioka is the man. I like him, but I’m not sure why. There are so many red flags here. He’ll be 30 next year, way beyond true “prospect” age. He didn’t draw a single walk last season in NY in 76 AB Though he’s flashed power, he hasn’t shown any consistent hit tool in MLB I fully expect the Yanks to find another catcher to at least compete with Higgy. I didn’t care all that much for Maldonado, so the lack of his signing isn’t disturbing me much at all...I don’t figure Cole will self-destruct without him... |
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Post by inger on Dec 20, 2019 23:05:31 GMT -5
Still free agents:
Quite a few catchers, to be honest. I took note of Matt Wieters. Switch hitter. The past two seasons he’s hit 19 HR in 456 AB. Doesn’t draw many walks any more.
Jason Castro bats lefty. He hit 13 HR vs RHP last year in 230-some at bats, and compiled a 121 OPS+ vs. RHP. He’s pretty bad vs. LHP.
I liked them for a back up role more than anyone else still floating around. Neither is ancient, nor will they feel restricted in a back up.
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 21, 2019 0:09:07 GMT -5
According to nj.com:
“The Yankees filled a need on Friday adding a veteran catcher. Back in the organization for the fourth time since 2017 is journeyman Erik Kratz, who is returning on a minor-league contract.”
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Post by kaybli on Dec 21, 2019 2:02:23 GMT -5
According to nj.com: “The Yankees filled a need on Friday adding a veteran catcher. Back in the organization for the fourth time since 2017 is journeyman Erik Kratz, who is returning on a minor-league contract.” They love this guy. I'd rather get one of the two guys inger mentioned. |
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Post by greatfatness on Dec 21, 2019 9:42:22 GMT -5
Maldonado won't be coming to the Yankees. For now, Higashioka is the man. I like him, but I’m not sure why. There are so many red flags here. He’ll be 30 next year, way beyond true “prospect” age. He didn’t draw a single walk last season in NY in 76 AB Though he’s flashed power, he hasn’t shown any consistent hit tool in MLB I fully expect the Yanks to find another catcher to at least compete with Higgy. I didn’t care all that much for Maldonado, so the lack of his signing isn’t disturbing me much at all...I don’t figure Cole will self-destruct without him... I don't think he's good enough to be a major league player for a full season, even as a backup. I guess we'll see. Given the depth of the lineup, I'd be fine with them adding someone who can't hit but who is above average at defense and working with the pitchers. |
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Post by chiyankee on Dec 21, 2019 10:56:25 GMT -5
I was disappointed the Yanks went cheap with the backup catcher spot and settled for Higgy. Maldonado or Castro would have made more sense, especially when you consider how often Sanchez ends up on the DL.
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