The 40 Man and Free Agents

by jscape2000 on Nov 22, 2009 7:15 AM EST in New York Yankees Analysis

Chad Jennings points out that the Yanks currently have 39 players on the 40-man roster.

Assuming that they non-tender Chien Ming Wang, that leaves only 2 empty spots on the roster.

Pettitte, Damon, Matsui.

Either Cashman is sure that he only wants to bring in 2 free agents (and sure about cutting Wang), or he's sure he'll trade away somebody who is currently on the roster. Given the Yanks' lukewarm regards for Hideki, I'm sure it's the end of Godzilla in New York. Cashman may even be willing to enter the season with Gardner and Cabrera in the outfield- I don't like cutting that much power out of the lineup.

I'm hoping Cash sees trade possibilities. Roy? Another pitcher? An outfielder? Prospects?

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Agreed.

As much as I would enjoy seeing Godzilla and Wang back in Pinstripes, it is looking more and more impossible.

by Gelatin on Nov 22, 2009 12:33 PM EST reply actions

Outfield

Cashman might say he’s willing to go into the season with Gardner and Melky both in the OF just like he was willing to go in with Nick Swisher at 1b last year. I think it’s pretty safe to say that won’t happen, but right now I have no idea who it’ll be instead.

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Nov 22, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions

Expendable

I doubt both Matsui and Wang are out of gas. It would be a real shame to lose them both for nothing.

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by Addisfaction on Nov 22, 2009 12:58 PM EST reply actions

prospects!

by Brian5517209 on Nov 22, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions

i want roy

i want a 4 peat. again imagine a rotation of CC, Doc, A.J, Pettite in the playoffs

by jv52yankees on Nov 22, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions

The only way I see Doc as a good signing/trade

is if we win the next 2 out of 3 World Series. Call me over-ambitious if you want to – it just smells like another Johan Santana situation. Why would Cash pass on the exact same situation, only to finally do it when the opportunity comes along again? I hope not, but I trust Cash Money in the end.

by ROCNation on Nov 22, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions

I want Wang back

I’ve warmed up to the thought of losing Matsui and I’m not tripping over it.

by ROCNation on Nov 22, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions

I agree that we shouldn't bring back Matsui for "sentimental" reasons

but does anyone really think that this guy has nothing left? Yes, he’s streaky and shouldn’t see time in the outfield, but the guy can flat out rake. We should at least be negotiating with him to return as a DH/PH with a 1 year incentive deal.

This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons.

by Lord Duggan on Nov 22, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions

yea..

I definitely don’t see anything sentimental about re-signing Matsui.

‘Sentimental’ would be the Bernie Williams situation, or when Jeter is 45 and we kick the mope to the curb.

Matsui is quite possible the best DH in the game…and PH in the game.

That’s a weapon. You don’t give that away. We won the WS BECAUSE of this guy’s game 6. Sentimental? Really?

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

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 23, 2009 7:31 AM EST up reply actions

I don’t think it’s a question of sentimentality, it’s a question of if they can afford to pay him, along with the other FA’s they’ll need to sign to play LF or pitch, or whatever other holes they feel they need to fill. Filling those holes will have to be first priority over a guy that only DH’s.

by Wraithpk on Nov 23, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions

Wang and matsui should stay

I think both should stay. wang stll has potential. It’d be dumb to let him go.
i want matsui to stay also. i know that may be tough, but i think it could work out.

by Jimmy Huang on Nov 24, 2009 1:21 AM EST reply actions