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Post by inger on Jun 27, 2021 22:55:16 GMT -5
Would the Reds deal Tyler Naquin? Not a super star, but steady.
And we have to think about Joey Gallo shooting for our short porch. Gallo could move to left, or even stay in RF while Judge takes over CF… or… well, like Judge, he samples cf sometimes, too. His arm is more lethal than his glove, however…
It’s rumored the Reds might deal NL batting title challenger Nick Castellanos. He’s a strong righty bat with average defensive skills in RF and a past history of being a poor 3B…and he’s not a spring chicken…
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Post by rizzuto on Jun 28, 2021 0:20:16 GMT -5
There's lefty hitting Hoy Jun Park whose hitting .360/.503/.631 and was just used at CF recently.
Chris Gittens is hitting .347/.510/.722.
Trey Amburgey is hitting .356/.407/.663.
Ryan LaMarre is hitting .333/.397/.470
Gittens and LaMarre are shop worn, Amburgey is at his prospect fatigue limit, as is Gittens as well. I’m not saying they can’t cut it, it’s just that the Yankees haven’t shown much of a desire to employ any of the three in a primary role. Then, there’s the lively ball in AAA… AAA has used the same baseball as MLB since 2019. |
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Post by rizzuto on Jun 28, 2021 0:23:55 GMT -5
Sorry, I did not articulate well my thoughts. I think the lack of a Didi-type SS, one who is not injured, and produces offensively and defensively as he did for the Yankees, is a major need, even more so than a CF. I am not crying for Didi specifically, although my post made it appear so, but for better defense at SS, with some offense comparable to what Didi gave. That allows so many positive things to then occur with other positioning. That's just my take. There will be several shortstops to choose from in free agency next season…and they will cost a bundle; however, they all have their relative strengths and weaknesses. |
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Post by kaybli on Jun 28, 2021 11:48:39 GMT -5
MLB rumors: 5 starting pitchers Yankees should target in trades
Kyle Gibson, RHP, Rangers
2021 stats: 90 IP, 2.00 ERA, 3.31 FIP
Team control: Signed through 2022. AAV: $9.3M
Why he makes sense: Veteran that’s morphed from middle-of-the-rotation starter to one of baseball’s best. Poised. Likely wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the moment. Has pitched entire career in the American League and with the DH present. Comes with a very reasonable contract, and could replace Kluber (for a cheaper price) in next year’s rotation.
Jose Berrios, RHP, Twins
2021 stats: 89.2 IP, 3.41 ERA, 3.40 FIP
Team control: Arbitration eligible in 2022, free agent before 2023 season
Why he makes sense: The best combination of raw talent and team control on this list. Getting Berrios for two pennant chases would be a steal, and something no one saw coming before this season. The Twins are a mess, but might not be one a year from now. This is the time to pounce on an All-Star caliber pitcher.
German Marquez, RHP, Rockies
2021 stats: 90.1 IP, 3.99 ERA, 3.52 FIP
Team control: Signed through 2023, with a 2024 club option. AAV: $8.6M
Why he makes sense: One stat sums up why Marquez should be a must-chase for Cashman over the next month:
Marquez at Coors Field: 348.2 IP, 4.85 ERA
Marquez on the road: 376.0 IP, 3.71 ERA
Last time I checked, Yankee Stadium is not in the Rocky Mountains. Marquez is an affordable and durable innings eater that could turn into even more if given the chance to pitch regularly outside of Coors Field.
Jon Gray, Rockies
2021 stats: 68.0 IP, 3.97 ERA, 4.20 FIP
Team control: Free agent after 2021 season
Why he makes sense: Rental. Cheap. Could perform way better outside of Coors. Always blessed with big-time stuff, but rarely shows it from start to start. This is the kind of acquisition that pitching coach Matt Blake would be tasked to work magic with. Would likely come cheap in terms of prospect cost.
Pablo Lopez, Marlins
2021 stats: 91 IP, 2.87 ERA, 3.26 FIP
Team control: Arbitration eligible in 2022, free agent before 2025 season
Why he makes sense: Only 25, Lopez has an All-Star appearance likely coming next month. Over the next few years, earning votes for the Cy Young is not out of the question. Has the kind of stuff (ground balls, swings and misses) that play in any park, including the hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. Would cost a ton, but the Yankees have bats (Gleyber Torres? Clint Frazier?) that could interest the Marlins.
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Post by inger on Jun 28, 2021 13:08:41 GMT -5
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Pablo Lopez, Marlins
2021 stats: 91 IP, 2.87 ERA, 3.26 FIP
Team control: Arbitration eligible in 2022, free agent before 2025 season
Why he makes sense: Only 25, Lopez has an All-Star appearance likely coming next month. Over the next few years, earning votes for the Cy Young is not out of the question. Has the kind of stuff (ground balls, swings and misses) that play in any park, including the hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. Would cost a ton, but the Yankees have bats (Gleyber Torres? Clint Frazier?) that could interest the Marlins.
I’m always intrigued as to how these writers think another team with a desirable young player who is succeeding might just decide to take a package from us built around a player or players that are not performing. A young pitcher who is pitching well should be bringing back Abreu + for the Marlins, or maybe Florial +…
Lopez or Berrios would certainly look good in our rotation. I don’t look for the Twins to sell, unless it’s for financial reasons. The team has been a disappointment this year, but they have a strong and loaded farm system. Berrios would be a nice piece to hang onto to provide a veteran presence to an up and coming team. They could rebound quickly from this season’s disappointment…
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 28, 2021 18:12:58 GMT -5
Ketel Marte was just placed on the injured list, so we can forget him in the trade rumors for now.
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Post by noetsi on Jun 28, 2021 20:04:25 GMT -5
Maybe we can offer someone Stanton to take Cashman?
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Post by maizeyanks on Jun 28, 2021 21:09:16 GMT -5
I'm sad, I usually love trade season but at this stage what is the point? They can't add anyone of significance bc of luxury tax. Regardless, this is the group that got you to the last 3-4 postseasons, it's up to them to get going. If they can't, no acquisitions are gonna be big enough to make an impact.
I would like to see them bring up Ho-Jun Park, bat him 9th and let him play the next month but that's just not Cashman's M-O ever outside of Cano in 2005. Cash will go get a low cost vet or two who aren't really gonna move the needle, but again, it's really the big bats already here.
We could use an arm or two, who could have ever envisioned Kluber missing so much time, what a surprise that was. Monty, German and Taillon haven't pitched much the last year or two, so banking on them was genius as well.
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Post by kaybli on Jun 28, 2021 21:17:25 GMT -5
I'm sad, I usually love trade season but at this stage what is the point? They can't add anyone of significance bc of luxury tax. Regardless, this is the group that got you to the last 3-4 postseasons, it's up to them to get going. If they can't, no acquisitions are gonna be big enough to make an impact. I would like to see them bring up Ho-Jun Park, bat him 9th and let him play the next month but that's just not Cashman's M-O ever outside of Cano in 2005. Cash will go get a low cost vet or two who aren't really gonna move the needle, but again, it's really the big bats already here. We could use an arm or two, who could have ever envisioned Kluber missing so much time, what a surprise that was. Monty, German and Taillon haven't pitched much the last year or two, so banking on them was genius as well. I agree maize but I'm trying to keep some Pollyannaish hope. |
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Post by noetsi on Jun 28, 2021 21:22:41 GMT -5
I think we should trade away players and salary. But there are not a lot of players on the team any one would want. They are high price and bad, not a good situation. We might have to wait 5 years to clear the deadwood.
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Post by kaybli on Jun 28, 2021 21:37:30 GMT -5
I'm sad, I usually love trade season but at this stage what is the point? They can't add anyone of significance bc of luxury tax. Regardless, this is the group that got you to the last 3-4 postseasons, it's up to them to get going. If they can't, no acquisitions are gonna be big enough to make an impact. I would like to see them bring up Ho-Jun Park, bat him 9th and let him play the next month but that's just not Cashman's M-O ever outside of Cano in 2005. Cash will go get a low cost vet or two who aren't really gonna move the needle, but again, it's really the big bats already here. We could use an arm or two, who could have ever envisioned Kluber missing so much time, what a surprise that was. Monty, German and Taillon haven't pitched much the last year or two, so banking on them was genius as well. I agree maize but I'm trying to keep some Pollyannaish hope. If things continue this way, we'll have to switch from which players to acquire to see which players we should sell....  |
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Post by noetsi on Jun 28, 2021 21:54:13 GMT -5
I agree maize but I'm trying to keep some Pollyannaish hope. If things continue this way, we'll have to switch from which players to acquire to see which players we should sell.... That is exactly what we should do. But I don't think there are all that many players teams would want. We have huge salaries tied up in a few players we can never move. |
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Post by rizzuto on Jun 28, 2021 21:58:21 GMT -5
I agree maize but I'm trying to keep some Pollyannaish hope. If things continue this way, we'll have to switch from which players to acquire to see which players we should sell.... Even as bad as this team has hit the entire season, losing Kluber was a huge blow, trying to fill that gap and then the corresponding domino effect on the bullpen. We had a certain swagger with Cole, Kluber, and German dealing early and the bullpen picking up Taillon. |
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Post by noetsi on Jun 28, 2021 22:03:40 GMT -5
Injuries have haunted us all season on both sides. But this is not a new phenomenon. We gambled on players who were historically injured, particularly in terms of pitchers.
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Post by kaybli on Jun 29, 2021 17:17:31 GMT -5
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