Yankees working on deal for another starter
I don't know if 'deal' means signing or trade, but stay tuned...
We've heard the Yanks wanted Carlos Zambrano earlier this off-season. Could he be on the block again?
Update 9:51 p.m.: Harang is not being sought.
Update 10:14 p.m.: Yankees close to a 'non-salary dump' deal.
Update 11:41 p.m.: Not Zambrano, according to Feinsand and Heyman.
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Another pitcher?
I hope it’s Sheets. More upside than any pitcher on the market. No rumors as to who Travis?
I doubt it's Zambrano
Cubs are trying to compete. They won’t trade away their ace for nothing. I’ll be pleased if it is though.
The Davidoff rumor expressly says trade.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I hope not
Harang has never pitched in the AL, and hasn’t won more than 6 games since 2007. Playing on the Reds may have something to do with that, but he just doesn’t impress me much.
Zambrano declined to drop his no trade to come to NY his agent said
So I have no use for this big fat pile of crap. You are either with us or against us. He can enjoy playing for the underachieving Cubs.
I’ve said before, and say again, Derek Lowe is a gamble, but if the price is as low as Melky Cabrera, it’s a gamble I’ll take.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
So any guesses?
Who do the Yankees get? Who do they give up?
Melky + for Lowe? Who plays left then? (Granderson w/ Gardner in center) or sign Holliday?
by Monotonousblob on Dec 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions
If they trade Melky
Then the door for Damon is reopened if he still wants to sign. If this really is trade talks, and Melky Is involved, then maybe Damon still has a shot to stay a Yankee after all. Hope so.
Heres a name that has no prior rumor or any credibility to be considered a rumor: Bronson Arroyo. Yankees were reported to the Reds, they wanted Arroyo in July, maybe looking for him now? Just throwing names out there.
Otherwise, the obvious player looks like Lowe.
Cain and Lincicum
for Gardner and $80 million in unmarked bills
by Monotonousblob on Dec 21, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
on twitter people are saying the yanks have "two or three serious trade talks" going
interesting…
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Mark Feinsand of Blogging Bombers
just said it wasn’t a salary dump, Lowe out then?
by Monotonousblob on Dec 21, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
just curious
What twitters do you follow? I’m always on the lookout for more sportswriters to follow (largely for this reason – to keep up on breaking news).
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
well i dont really understand the whole twitter thing but right now im just on the yankees page hot stove.there is a twitter thing there.
i dont really follow twitter. maybe i should start for stuff like this.
" You F@#$ed Up, You Trusted Us!"
here's a list I follow, if that helps
by Monotonousblob on Dec 21, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
thanks
I picked up a couple of new people to follow.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t we please? Nearly 5BB/9 in the NL West will not translate well to the AL East. I’d rather start Igawa. There! I said it!
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
If you go to one of these sites and click on “following” you can find good writers
http://twitter.com/nyypinstriper
http://twitter.com/pinstripealley
What about Bonderman? He’s coming back from injury and is a FA at the end of the season.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Just names
Then let’s throw Johan Santana in there. Maybe Omar thinks he needs to do something to get the fans interested in them again. LOL
Blanton
I hope they go for Joe Blanton, he has AL experience, eats up innings, isnt too expensive and could probably aquire him without giving up a top prospect, aka montero
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I just don't get...`
How it would benefit the Yankees to acquire a mediocre to bad pitcher who makes a lot of money like Lowe, Arroyo, Harang or Blanton…not saying its one of them. Oh well, right now I basically trust Cashman until he gives me a reason not to.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Dec 21, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions
It’s all about who they get, and who they give up. If they get a passable 4th starter type without giving up a major prospect or current major leaguer, that clearly makes them better (and probably ends their major wheeling and dealing for this off-season).
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
I'd like a trade for a strong middle reliever
The Yankees are a bit thin on proven bullpen pitching right now and I’d like to see them trade for a reliever, should they trade. A reliever makes more sense in a trade because there are no strong reliever on the FA market.
If they want a starting pitcher then go get Sheets or someone like that. He’s better than anyone they’re going to get in a trade anyway.
Plus a reliever puts a cap on Hughes/Joba to the ’pen for at least the first half of the season.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Well the rumor is that the Yanks are doing “something big”….Blanton isn’t big unless we are talking about his physique. Zach Duke maybe? Just a thought.
Maybe. I’m lukewarm on Duke. I guess he’s got 2 more years of team control, but he’s been pretty mediocre in the National League. His strong 2009 looks like a fluke to me, and I’m wary of buying high.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Last year was ok and his only other good year was the first year he came up. But he is a lefty and is young. I think he has upside and if he’s gonna be the 4th/5th starter I think it’s a big upgrade. Dave Eiland could probably work on him and with the offense the Yankees have he has more of a chance to win games. Pirates & Yanks always seem to deal. That’s the only reason why I was thinking Duke.
by PublicMenace on Dec 21, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
any chance this whole thing is a bluff?
Maybe Cashman’s been trying to sign a FA pitcher (like Sheets), but wants to get it done before Christmas, and this trade rumor is a way to get the hypothetical guy to agree to their offer.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions
I doubt this many nat'l writers
would have gotten on it without multiple sources, and if it’s a bluff it hurts Cash’s credibility in the long run.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
you're probably right
But the fact that no one can put any names in this deal makes me wonder. Of course, it’s only been about 3.5 hours since the story broke.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
I definitely would prefer Kershaw. Now who plays 2B if this is true?
by PublicMenace on Dec 21, 2009 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Dodgers would laugh at this deal
I think Kershaw is untouchable too.
by YankeesJets on Dec 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
I thought so…it was actually believable because I was thinking the Hudson signing if you were right!
by PublicMenace on Dec 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
I would love to get Kemp for Cano
I wanted that deal last year to go down. Wouldnt it be great if Yanks pulled off a deal for Josh Johnson? He would be a great fit.
by YankeesJets on Dec 21, 2009 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
That actually would be a really nice deal. I never thought about him. I’m all for either him or Duke. And they should still sign Sheets. Can never have too many pitchers.
by PublicMenace on Dec 21, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
I would rather get Arroyo than Harang
Harang is younger and cheaper but Arroyo has pitched in AL and Harang hasnt been very good.
Gil Meche
Just to throw another name out there.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Dec 21, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions
Need. more. hints.
Come on Cashman, make Christmas come early.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 22, 2009 12:27 AM EST reply actions
This is like the baseball version of Where in the World is Carmen Santiago?
We’ve crossed off two suspects, but there are so many other henchmen out there.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
wishful thinking
Trade joba, hughes and melky for king felix?….not like the mariners are keeping both lee and hernandez anyway….
Whatever it is it’s probably pretty big…How many times do you observe silence on a player like matt holliday?….not even a RUMOR!….
If memory serves correct Texiera got a nice contract from santa last chirstmas….wouldn’t be surprised if cashman wanted to get it over with before christmas to settle player X in……
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 22, 2009 12:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I wouldnt give up all that for King Felix
I think my Josh Johnson rumor might be growing legs though. Feinsand is starting to talk him up.
by YankeesJets on Dec 22, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
hey hey i said wishful thinking...
and meant and hughes OR melky not andy…sorry…
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 22, 2009 12:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Seattle went balls to the wall to make a run this season
Felix isn’t going anywhere
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Dec 22, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
They would be pretty stupid of Seattle to trade Felix
Cant believe no one has cracked yet on who it is.
by YankeesJets on Dec 22, 2009 12:42 AM EST up reply actions
No, one only.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Dec 22, 2009 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
I would do it
Johnson is the next big thing. This guy will win a Cy Young in the near future. Joba is not as good as we all originally thought. Sure he is young but he is not Johnson. Montero is our best prospect but we have plenty of other decent catching prospects. If this deal went down, it would be a great Christmas gift, unless its Hughes/Montero, than I say no.
by YankeesJets on Dec 22, 2009 12:59 AM EST up reply actions
I’d do it. It would hurt but I would do it, especially if there’s a contract extension involved.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Joba yes Montero no
The Yankees are gonna keep Jesus locked nice and safe. His ceiling is way too high.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Dec 22, 2009 6:10 AM EST up reply actions
I feel like my brain cells are dying
reading some of the crap being thrown around on MLBTR.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 22, 2009 12:49 AM EST reply actions
This is all very interesting
I have NO CLUE who they could be talking about.
Would we trade away Swisher to get a #3 starter, then sign Holliday in part with Swish’s money? Who would play RF if that happened?
Only way i trade swish is if i can get holliday...i think he is an important part of this team...
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 22, 2009 1:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Swisher is not irreplaceable
Lets not put him on that big a pedestal. He did some nice things last year, but he is also very streaky.
Nobody is putting swisher on any high horses...
But you get rid of swisher you get rid of versatility and 27 hr a season hour….still at his prime..
And most importantly the chemistry is right…and I don’t wanna loose the production and the character.
Especially if we trade him and don’t sign holliday?….who else is out there?
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 22, 2009 1:23 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Giambi was a great clubhouse guy too
If Swisher was traded the team wouldnt be destroyed but I dont think he is going anywhere. Melky and Gardner are in play.
How is it that NO ONE seems to know who it is?
Or even what teams are involved?
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 22, 2009 1:21 AM EST reply actions
exactly
especially with big names like olney,heyman,feinsand,davidoff all in on it
Olney is a magician...
Always on it….cash is scheming some iiiissshh fellas!….
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 22, 2009 1:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Looking at Feinsand's latest post, other than Josh Johnson
Im not too excited. Looks like a who’s who of pitchers that are past their experation date. Sorry Big Z is overrated and always seems like a clubhouse nightmare. If you guys think AJ/Posada dont get along, imagine Zambrano/Posada. New Yankee Stadium might finally host a big fight if those two are battery mates.
I'm gonna assume that's replacing Cervelli
as Cervelli is replacing Molina
by Monotonousblob on Dec 22, 2009 2:33 AM EST up reply actions
There is no replacing Montero. It’s only moving forward, with or without him.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Don't Worry
Cervelli is as of this second the backup catcher. Only worry if the Yankees sign a Jose Molina, or backup MLB catcher last year type. Rivera is more of a safety net for if Cervelli gets hurt
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