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Post by rizzuto on Dec 13, 2020 14:56:31 GMT -5
So, why not sign him for ten years then, so we can watch him “Pujols” away for a few extra years?... Because he only asked for five and the Yankees have already offered four. [img class="smile" alt="  " src="//storage.proboards.com/6828121/images/MGJDDHsrMXMaKUaTXDWm.gif"] LeMahieu will be 37 years old at the end of a five year contract; Pujols will be almost 42 at the end of his contract in Anaheim. |
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Post by chiyankee on Dec 13, 2020 14:59:33 GMT -5
So, why not sign him for ten years then, so we can watch him “Pujols” away for a few extra years?... Why are you and the Yankees drawing the financial flexibility line with D.J.?  |
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Post by inger on Dec 13, 2020 15:08:47 GMT -5
So, why not sign him for ten years then, so we can watch him “Pujols” away for a few extra years?... Why are you and the Yankees drawing the financial flexibility line with D.J.? p I’m pretending to have business acumen and that I’m a strong leader... In person I would say, “DJ, sir, why don’t we just go ahead and do 6 years and add another $22.5M? You seem to be aging wonderfully. Did I tell you how nice your hair looks? Thick, very thick, like a young boy’s. Are you sure you don’t want 7? Cause I can tell Hal you demanded it. Wasn’t my idea...Think it over, DJ... |
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Post by kaybli on Dec 13, 2020 16:41:20 GMT -5
So, why not sign him for ten years then, so we can watch him “Pujols” away for a few extra years?... Who said anything about 10 years? |
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Post by inger on Dec 13, 2020 16:55:54 GMT -5
So, why not sign him for ten years then, so we can watch him “Pujols” away for a few extra years?... Who said anything about 10 years? Only me... |
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Post by inger on Dec 13, 2020 16:58:01 GMT -5
DJ with Cubs and Rockies:
.298/.350/.406/.756; OPS+ 92
With Yankees:
.336/.386/.536/..922; OPS +145...
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Post by inger on Dec 13, 2020 16:58:43 GMT -5
So, why not sign him for ten years then, so we can watch him “Pujols” away for a few extra years?... Who said anything about 10 years? It was tongue in cheek, so stay calm... |
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 13, 2020 17:57:18 GMT -5
DJ with Cubs and Rockies: .298/.350/.406/.756; OPS+ 92 With Yankees: .336/.386/.536/..922; OPS +145... DJ LeMahieu seasons 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020: .316/.373/.457/.830 LeMahieu has hit .300 or better 5 of the last 6 seasons: .301, .348, .310, .276, .327, .364 He is a three time all-star and has garnered three golden glove awards. The Yankees have enough streaky sluggers. DJLM gives the lineup consistent at bats and OBP, and he has the perfect swing to take advantage of right field at Yankee Stadium. I am not sure why you want to devalue the type of player LeMahieu is right now. Had he been in the Yankee farm system, he probably would not have been on a major league roster by age 22. I believe his last six seasons are more indicative of the player he is right now than his first four seasons. |
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Post by chiyankee on Dec 13, 2020 18:08:21 GMT -5
It should also be noted that for whatever reason, the Rockies coaches messed with D.J's swing and approach at the plate to try and get him to hit with more power. One of the things that D.J. liked about signing with the Yanks is they allowed him to hit anyway he wanted and obviously, it has worked.
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Post by rizzuto on Dec 13, 2020 18:17:26 GMT -5
It should also be noted that for whatever reason, the Rockies coaches messed with D.J's swing and approach at the plate to try and get him to hit with more power. One of the things that D.J. liked about signing with the Yanks is they allowed him to hit anyway he wanted and obviously, it has worked. I didn’t know that. Sounds like Paul O’Neill’s story out of Cincinnati. Jeter, O’Neill, Bernie, Posada, and Tino all could take the ball to the opposite field and become situational hitters when needed. |
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Post by inger on Dec 13, 2020 18:24:23 GMT -5
DJ with Cubs and Rockies: .298/.350/.406/.756; OPS+ 92 With Yankees: .336/.386/.536/..922; OPS +145... DJ LeMahieu seasons 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020: .316/.373/.457/.830 LeMahieu has hit .300 or better 5 of the last 6 seasons: .301, .348, .310, .276, .327, .364 He is a three time all-star and has garnered three golden glove awards. The Yankees have enough streaky sluggers. DJLM gives the lineup consistent at bats and OBP, and he has the perfect swing to take advantage of right field at Yankee Stadium. I am not sure why you want to devalue the type of player LeMahieu is right now. Had he been in the Yankee farm system, he probably would not have been on a major league roster by age 22. I believe his last six seasons are more indicative of the player he is right now than his first four seasons. I love the guy, but I wouldn’t let him rob the stage coach... |
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Post by anthonyd46 on Dec 13, 2020 18:45:09 GMT -5
I think the point inger is trying to make is DJLM is more valuable to the Yankees than he is to other teams. Having the majority of his games at Yankee stadium does help his numbers which could cause the Yankees to over pay.
The point that is different with this case and other contracts is a couple things though:
1. DJLM is only 32 not 35 +
2. He's looking for a 5 year deal not some crazy deal like 10 years or something.
3. He will only be 37 by the end of it. Not 40 something.
I think that's enough to justify giving him the 5th year. Both him and the Yankees know he's the perfect fit here. This team has a huge hole without him. You can find power guys everyday, but contact hitters that can play multiple positions, hit for average, and get about 20 home runs a year as well. I'm not sure who the Yankees are replacing that with.
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Post by inger on Dec 13, 2020 18:55:11 GMT -5
I think the point inger is trying to make is DJLM is more valuable to the Yankees than he is to other teams. Having the majority of his games at Yankee stadium does help his numbers which could cause the Yankees to over pay. The point that is different with this case and other contracts is a couple things though: 1. DJLM is only 32 not 35 + 2. He's looking for a 5 year deal not some crazy deal like 10 years or something. 3. He will only be 37 by the end of it. Not 40 something. I think that's enough to justify giving him the 5th year. Both him and the Yankees know he's the perfect fit here. This team has a huge hole without him. You can find power guys everyday, but contact hitters that can play multiple positions, hit for average, and get about 20 home runs a year as well. I'm not sure who the Yankees are replacing that with. At last! The final point is scored by Anthony. On the merits of this argument I hereby give Cashman the green light to for the fifth year. I also hereby command Hal Steinbrenner to allow Cashman to do so. I am so glad to see that others are also beginning to “get” the value of contact. I’d love to win some over to the value of speed. Not up and down and all over the line up, mind you. But we could sure use a burner or two. There are enough teams in the sport (including the Yankees) now ignoring the base runners when they’re pitching and catching that it’s becoming a valuable asset... |
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Post by anthonyd46 on Dec 13, 2020 22:29:06 GMT -5
I think the point inger is trying to make is DJLM is more valuable to the Yankees than he is to other teams. Having the majority of his games at Yankee stadium does help his numbers which could cause the Yankees to over pay. The point that is different with this case and other contracts is a couple things though: 1. DJLM is only 32 not 35 + 2. He's looking for a 5 year deal not some crazy deal like 10 years or something. 3. He will only be 37 by the end of it. Not 40 something. I think that's enough to justify giving him the 5th year. Both him and the Yankees know he's the perfect fit here. This team has a huge hole without him. You can find power guys everyday, but contact hitters that can play multiple positions, hit for average, and get about 20 home runs a year as well. I'm not sure who the Yankees are replacing that with. At last! The final point is scored by Anthony. On the merits of this argument I hereby give Cashman the green light to for the fifth year. I also hereby command Hal Steinbrenner to allow Cashman to do so. I am so glad to see that others are also beginning to “get” the value of contact. I’d love to win some over to the value of speed. Not up and down and all over the line up, mind you. But we could sure use a burner or two. There are enough teams in the sport (including the Yankees) now ignoring the base runners when they’re pitching and catching that it’s becoming a valuable asset... There's just too many free swingers in this lineup and too many strikeouts which makes the runners go nowhere. |
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Post by inger on Dec 14, 2020 0:26:09 GMT -5
At last! The final point is scored by Anthony. On the merits of this argument I hereby give Cashman the green light to for the fifth year. I also hereby command Hal Steinbrenner to allow Cashman to do so. I am so glad to see that others are also beginning to “get” the value of contact. I’d love to win some over to the value of speed. Not up and down and all over the line up, mind you. But we could sure use a burner or two. There are enough teams in the sport (including the Yankees) now ignoring the base runners when they’re pitching and catching that it’s becoming a valuable asset... There's just too many free swingers in this lineup and too many strikeouts which makes the runners go nowhere. And don’t forget the heavy legs many of those baserunners have to carry around tight, bulky bodies... |
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