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by Travis G on Sep 10, 2008 3:18 AM EDT Comment 12 comments

Alfredo Aceves (aka The Mexican Gangster) rocked the house tonight: 7 ip, 5 h, 1 er, 0 bb, 2 k. The best part was the zero walks, which was his MO coming up through the minors. He has a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings. He'll (deservedly) be in the mix next year for a rotation spot.

Derek Jeter passed another milestone, breaking Babe Ruth's record for hits as a Yankee. Only Lou Gehrig has more now. Congrats to Derek who will certainly go down as one of the greatest Yankee legends ever.

Six of the seven runs were scored on home runs: two from Damon and one from Arod.

- Surprisingly, Damaso Marte is a Type-A free agent. Should the Yanks offer him arbitration in the hopes of acquiring a couple top draft picks? Is it worth the risk that he would accept?

- Sky Kalkman thinks the Yankees should not trade Robbie Cano. He's right, and frankly, the Yanks should let Robbie hit higher in the order this month. What's to lose? Hopefully he'll get some confidence hitting amongst Arod, Jeter and co. and get used to being a run producer. His ceiling's been said to be a #3 hitter. Why not start now?

- Scranton scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th to take a 1-0 series lead over Durham in the IL finals. Chase Wright actually out-pitched 2007 #1 overall pick David Price.

- Trenton also won it's first game (in the EL finals), 3-1 over Akron.

- Check out the crazy Tampa-Boston game. I don't like either team, but if I have to choose one to win the division, I'll take Tampa. That trade for Randy Johnson ain't looking so good.

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Let Robbie hit higher in the order this month?

You must be kidding me.
Watching him got himself struck out by swinging at balls way out of strike zone made me sick.

by Raven King on Sep 10, 2008 4:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

look

it cant hurt to plug him into the 3/4/5 hole the rest of this season to see how he responds. imo, this year has been mostly the product of bad luck. he’s still hitting line drives at his normal career rate, but his BABIP has dropped about 50 points.

by Travis G on Sep 11, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aceves had a nice game

But the conscensus seems to be he’s not a better prospect than Kennedy.

Let’s see him repeat this a few times.

Re Cano, it seems they need to do something, honestly my vote would be some bench time. He needs an increased sense of urgency. As soon as Scranton or Trenton is done, bring up and infielder and sit him DOWN.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Sep 10, 2008 10:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the link to my YES article

The arguments against Cano rebounding include…

He needs Larry Bowa to restore his little bit of plate discipline
He’s lazy
He was lucky in 2006 and 2007
Pitchers have figured him out

To what extent do you guys think any of those are correct. Actually, ignore number three. That’s just foolish, right?

Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.

by Sky Kalkman on Sep 10, 2008 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I do think they should trade Cano

And your first point about him needing someone like Bowa to kick his butt so he can stay motivated is a primary reason why. My feeling is that perhaps they should solve this problem by trading him to the Dodgers for a Matt Kemp – although I’d love to have Bowa back regardless.

I really don’t like the idea of a so-called potential superstar in the making (as Yankee fans often claim) would need his own personal trainer to stay motivated and I’m afraid he’ll never reach that kind of potential.

The other guys don’t need that kind of motivational figure to keep them focused – so why should Cano? I think it’s a telling sign and one that should provoke Cashman into shipping him elsewhere.

by anaconda on Sep 10, 2008 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm telling you...

Cano/Kennedy/McCallister/someone else decent for Justin Upton. I love Justin Upton.

by daneptizl on Sep 10, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so does everybody. no way that deal gets him. Byrnes is a smart GM

Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.

by Sky Kalkman on Sep 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not enough

i love him too. we’d have to include at least ajax or montero to get it done.

by Travis G on Sep 11, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what are your thoughts on Cano perhaps realizing after his dismal April that he need to kick it up a bit?

and I doubt the Dodgers give up Kemp for Cano, especially after this season.

Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.

by Sky Kalkman on Sep 10, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good question

cano had a torrid ST, and bowa wasnt there for that. bc of that, it looked like he would finally get off to a good start. but for some reason, he just doesnt hit well in april. he hits .612 and .699 OPSs in April and May, but over .800 every other month. it’s much the same this year, only with an awful, hideous april that killed the whole season (.446 April OPS).

by Travis G on Sep 11, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

cano for kemp would be nice

but who would play 2b?

by Travis G on Sep 11, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd sign a guy like Orlando Hudson or Mark Ellis to replace Cano at 2B

Kemp could play CF next season and then switch over to LF/RF when Austin Jackson is ready.

I agree that it might take more than Cano to get Kemp, but probably not a lot more. Package another mid-level pitcher in there and they might be able to pull it off.

The Yanks big problem is that they need young outfielders. Abreu might (hopefully) be gone. Damon and Matsui will be gone after next season.

Given the really bad market for outfielders this offseason and next, it would be a boffo idea to find a long term solution in Kemp this offseason and they’ll have another long term solution when Jackson is ready towards the end of 2009 or beginning of 2010. That way the Yanks won’t have to find two outfielders next offseason when Nady, Damon, and Matsui’s contract runs out and there are very few viable options to replace them.

Keep in mind that a Jackson/Kemp combo in the outfield in 2010 would give the Yanks two 5-tool players age 25 and under who would patrol that outfield for the next 5-7 years.

by anaconda on Sep 11, 2008 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs