The Power of Pinstripes

by jscape2000 on Nov 14, 2009 7:00 AM EST in New York Yankees Analysis

As much as I love the rumor mill, I try to balance the crazy with a little reality every now and then.

A question for you, Ken Davidoff of Newsday (whose reporting I usually find reliable):

Are the Yankees in the mix for Curtis Granderson, the man who hit as many triples as homers in 2007 (23!) and who forgot how to hit lefties in 2009 (.183/.245/.239!)?

Here's the headline:

Yankees could try to make deal for Granderson

Here's the relevant text:

The Yankees think very highly of Granderson, who turns 29 next March, hit 30 homers in 2009 and is under team control through 2013. Though Brian Cashman declined to trade high-caliber prospects for the likes of Johan Santana and Jake Peavy, he'd likely be more open to a deal like this because of the reasonable dollars committed to Granderson - $5.5 million next year, $8.25 million in 2011 and $10 million in 2012, with a $13-million team option (or $2-million buyout) for 2013 - for an extended period of time.

No quotes or citations, not even an anonymous source.

The rest of the article is based on an anonymous friend of Granderson who 'thinks' Gradnerson would enjoy playing in NY.

In fairness, Davidoff probably has no say on the headline, and I'm sure no one in the Yankee organization has said that the team is not interested in Granderson. So, it's perfectly legitimate journalism.

It's November and we all miss the baseball season (especially those of us who double as Knick fans). Pitchers and catchers are just 3 months away.

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Damn maybe they are serious??

Well if so, I mean we all gotta look at who our CF is and what Granderson is.

Does he suck against LH pitchers? Yea.

But against RH!!!!

TO be honest…I’d rather keep AJAX if he’s going to be part of a deal like this.

If they can get him with a few others, not the “big 4” prospects of the Yanks? Go for it (maybe they take ‘Slade’ Heathcot?)

All I know…he’s sure as hell better than Melky and Gardner.

"It ain't over till its over"---

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 AM EST reply actions

Yeah

As long as they don’t take AJAX, Granderson is an upgrade, but idk how big of one considering AJAX’s potential.

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by VolBrian on Nov 14, 2009 10:35 AM EST reply actions

I dont think a .250 hitter is the way to fill center field when ajax and melky are there

by dwaa101 on Nov 14, 2009 11:02 AM EST reply actions

I'd like to get him

but at the reasonable price. I’d consider Austin Jackson and Jesus Montero untouchable. Particularly Montero. If he’s as good as people think he’s going to be, how the hell could you give that up? People think he’s going to hit 45 HR a year! Maybe more! Even if he’s just HALF as good as people think he’s going to be, he’ll still hit 25-30 HR a year! He could be one hell of a player and they shouldn’t give that up. Same w/AJAX. I’d be willing to give up one of Joba/Hughes, but if they can’t get him without giving away Montero and/or AJAX, then forget it.

by nyyrocks29 on Nov 14, 2009 11:24 AM EST reply actions

the thing is...

AJAX seems to be a Granderson type.

So that’s his upside.

Do you trade for the 29 y/o finished product, or do you hope that AJAX does fulfill his potential of being a RH hitting Granderson?

"It ain't over till its over"---

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 14, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

This is all just speculation

but if they actually are interested in Granderson it would depend on what kind of package the Tigers want… I don’t think the Yankees would be willing to give up much for him

by Hand Warmer on Nov 14, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions

I don't buy it

Why in the world would the Tigers want to trade a still affordable, fan-favorite Curtis Granderson when they allowed Magglio Ordonez’ 2010 $18M option to vest last season?

If the Tigers are really that cash-strapped, trading Miguel Cabrera would bring you even greater returns as many teams would be interested.

I’d have to assume taking on Dontrell Willis’ contract will part any deal involving Granderson.

by Scooby Snacks on Nov 14, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions