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Buster Olney:

If the Yankees were to trade Cano to L.A., they almost certainly would insist upon an elite pitcher like Clayton Kershaw or Chad Billingsley in return, and in failing to get that, they'd lock in on outfielder Matt Kemp.

At 23, Billingsley just recorded his first 200 inning season, though he gave up a lot of walks (8th most in the NL, 13th in MLB).

In his rookie season, Kershaw showed even less control, issuing 52 free passes in 107 innings.

The 23 year-old Kemp is a solid cost controlled center-fielder.

My first choice would be to see C.C. sign and Cano rebound.  But if C.C. finds a way to the West Coast (his obvious preference) then I think the Yankees will be better served in the long term by finding a way to bring in one of those young pitchers.  It might be the better long term move either way.

Of course, in a offseason when Derek Lowe bolts for the East Coast, I can't really imagine the Dodgers trading away a key piece of their rotation, especially if their offensive concerns are solved by Manny accepting arbitration.

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Cano for either would be great

getting Kershaw would be tremendous. he’s a 95-mph throwing, Lord Charles dropping 20-year-old southpaw.

by Travis G on Dec 6, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would like to say that Colletti would be pretty damn moronic to trade two of his key pitchers and a good CF (all young and cost controlled) for any 2B outside of Utley and maybe Pedroia.
I do like Cano though. Hopefully he has a good season next year.

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Dec 6, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

One for one

not all three.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Dec 7, 2008 12:55 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Billingsley

       I heard a rumor that Chad Billingsley went home to PA and slipped on some snow and ice and broke his leg last month ? awful

by awful13 on Dec 6, 2008 11:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not a rumor

Spiral fracture of his left (plant) leg. Bad news – he won’t be back at full speed for a while. Unlikely to be traded, therefore.

by OccamsRazor on Dec 7, 2008 12:47 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the link...

…but I would just like to mention that Kemp fell off slightly since I made that post. This one is probably more accurate since I did it at the end of the season. :o

http://www.firenedcollettinow.com/2008/11/2008-season-in-review-center-fielders.html

by kensai on Dec 7, 2008 4:53 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cool

Where did you get or how did you make that batting average zone graphic you used for Kemp?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Dec 7, 2008 12:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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