Out of Options
MLBTR just took a lot of the fun out of Spring Training for me.
Both Wilson Betemit and Sean Henn are out of options, meaning they'd have to clear waivers before they could be sent down. I don't think either of them could clear, and hopefully they'll both shine in ST so that it won't matter either way.
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So if they don't make the team
I see Wilson B either in the mess for 1st base or as the backup infielder so I think he makes the club either way. Sean Henn... I am not so sure about.
by Edwantsacracker on Feb 22, 2008 11:01 AM EST 0 recs
I think you're right Ed
by Cbeck3 on
Feb 22, 2008 11:53 AM EST
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Waivers
by jscape2000 on
Feb 22, 2008 7:07 PM EST
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I think you're both right
by SenorSwanky on Feb 22, 2008 2:28 PM EST 0 recs
Agreed, unless ....
I know everyone here loves Betemit, and that he's been somewhat of an enigma since breaking onto the scene with the Braves. Last season, while he did show flashes of power, and a good glove, he only hit .220-something.
Sure he's young, but is he the best option as a roll player? I'm really just asking to get some additional thoughts on him.
by Ronster22 on
Feb 22, 2008 2:35 PM EST
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Well if Gonzalez
We have a luxury when we are discussing backup players because we don't really need pinch hitters in the Yankees. We have good hitters at every position and no huge holes in the lineup. For that reason I would value defense more than offense when selecting backups.
So for the backup infielder job I might be more prone to selecting Albert Gonzalez over Wilson Betemit.
On the other hand if we are talkign about an everyday player, or even a platoon player he better be able to hit at least a little. Thats why I think Betemit would be the better option for 1st base because he has a decent balance of fielding and hitting. Of course the best case senerio for me is that Jason Giambi is in good enough shape to play the position we signed him for...
by Edwantsacracker on
Feb 22, 2008 2:47 PM EST
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That would be a stretch...
Agreed that would be the best option. I like Gonzalez. Just don't know that he can hit better than .229
by Ronster22 on
Feb 22, 2008 2:57 PM EST
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