Rumors Rumors

by djoep2000 on Jan 24, 2010 11:58 AM EST

It has been published by Jon Heyman, that Johnny Damon has this weekend to decide if he will return to Yankees for approximately $5 million with incentives. I truly love this rumor. Damon needs the Yankees and the Yankees need Damon. His leadership on the field and in the clubhouse are well documented. He has been a mentor to several of the up and coming Yankee prospects. Yes he is a defensive liability in left field but his offense more then overshadows his deficiency in the field. But, maybe last year was a fluke he was consider an above average fielder in center. As stated Damon was a good Yankee and should be allowed to return and finish up his career. Which might end up landing him in the Hall of Fame one day.

The Yankees still need that right handed bat on their bench. I like the way Xavier Nady fits this bill. I have heard all the talk about the budget but he makes a lot of sense in this role. His power seems to be in right center, the so called wind tunnel. Yet his injury makes one wonder will he ever be able to patrol the outfield again. I for one believe he can. I think that if used correctly he can become a major contributor for the Yankees now and in the future. He has a very good bat. A perfect number 5 or 6 hitter in this line-up. He hits for average, drives in runs and has power. He is a young man. The Yankees need to consider bringing him back as the right handed hitter so coveted off the bench. He easily can be a DH, reserve first baseman, our fourth outfielder and a great insurance policy for an injured to one of our starters. Then at the mid season point he might become a starter for this potent offense. He too was a good Yankee.

What about Chien-Ming Wang, so far all reports seem to point to his return to the majors this May. Many reports hint that the Yankees are willing to match any offer made to Wang. If healthy he has proven he is a great pitcher. We all have seen a promising season end abruptly when a stud pitcher goes down. Wang is a guy who can fill that hole. He needs to be placed in minors till he fully rehabilitates his arm. Where he can strengthen his arm, regain his form and mental toughness. He too was a good Yankee.

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oy vey....

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 24, 2010 12:20 PM EST reply actions

+1

That sums up my feeling about this entire thing. After we traded for Vazquez and signed Johnson I was just like “Johnny can do what he wants and I really don’t care anymore…”

"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"

by ntrokel on Jan 24, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

Wang will make a full recovery

He came back with a weak lower body after injuring his foot, because the Yankees didn’t want him to run in his usual rehab process (which he usually does, and which was made him comfortable with his delivery). Then he had to put more pressure on his elbow, which injured his elbow. If he’s allowed to rehab the way he wants, he’ll be the Wang of pre-injury times. I’d definitely take a chance on him.

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.

Vince Lombardi

by moose35 on Jan 24, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions

I meant shoulder, sorry

Vince Lombardi

by moose35 on Jan 24, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

RE: Nady

Scott Boras is his agent, and his price tag is too high. Oh, and he doesn’t want to be a bench player, from what I’ve read. He wants to be an everyday outfielder. So, the problem there is its either Damon or Nady for LF, both of whom have Boras as an agent.

You see where I’m going with this?

by phonty on Jan 24, 2010 3:03 PM EST reply actions

Good point

Boras isn’t going to let Nady sign with the Yankees for cheap right now because it would further erode Damon’s market. If Damon signs elsewhere then you might see Nady’s price drop dramatically.

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Jan 24, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions

....Not sure

How Nady was a good Yankee. Not bad, good guy. but he was hurt. Basically a good cheerleader

Section 203 Row 15 Seat 1

by jramey on Jan 24, 2010 8:51 PM EST reply actions

In '08 he seemed good. Basically the same as swisher maybe a little better.

by Yankeesfan17 on Jan 26, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

Why the bold "good Yankees"?

And how was Nady and Wang a good Yankee? I get their stats and all, but what quality that these guys showed. makes someone a good Yankee?

Vince Lombardi

by moose35 on Jan 25, 2010 11:27 AM EST reply actions

Uhhh

Wang is Taiwanese. Does that make you a good Yankee? I’m not sure…He was the first Taiwanese player the Yanks ever signed…Still not sure that qualifies. I’m stumped on Nady. If he’s a “good Yankee”, then so was Pavano, Wright, et al…

by david d on Jan 25, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

Good for business

Wang opened a new market for the Yankee Machine.

by shawn p on Jan 25, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions

Hasn't someone just posted that Heyman is a Boras shill?

I don’t see his column, so I don’t know. But if Boras represents both Nady and Damon, then he’s trying to make the best of a weak hand. Boras needs to get the Yankees to sign one of the two outfielders before anyone else does. If another team grabs Damon or Nady, the remaining player will have very little leverage. If one of them signs with the Yankees (presumably for more money than others would have paid), Boras can at least argue that the other is a comparable value. If someone signs Damon, for example at $3.5-4 million, it would be tough to get Nady as much.

Between the two, I’d rather see Damon, who gets injuries that he can play through. Although I wince when I see either one of them throw, with Damon it’s because of lack of oomph. With Nady, it’s because I expect his arm to fall right off his shoulder.

by designatedquitter on Jan 25, 2010 3:39 PM EST reply actions