Tuesday Morning Links: Shortstops, Pettitte, Rivera, Swisher, And Other Rumors And Notes
by Brandon C. on Nov 30, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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Lots of news to get to as the month of November finishes. Quick month! Links to each article are in the reporter/news outlets name.
-Howard Megdal took a look at the top 5 shortstops ages 37+ for SB Nation New York.
-I've been on the record in saying that if Andy Pettitte truly wants to play baseball and spend more time with his kids, he should either move his family to New York, or sign with the Texas Rangers. I know he has the Yankees legacy going for him and all, but if he wants the best of both worlds, the Rangers aren't a bad option. That being said, the Rangers are interested in prying Pettitte away from the Yankees, according to Mark Feinsand. I seriously doubt it happens.
-The Yankees and Mariano Rivera are a lot closer in talks than the Yankees and Derek Jeter, Andrew Marchand reports. I'd love to see Rivera signed very quickly, especially with the Lee and Jeter talks spilling into December.
-Fox Business has an interview with Nick Swisher up on their website.
-Bryan Hoch, the MLB.Com Yankees beat writer, answered questions about a variety of topics including A.J. Burnett, Joba Chamberlain, and Brett Gardner. Here's a quote about whether or not he thinks Joba should be a starter:
I don't -- not now. After going back and forth so much the last few years, it would seem to be a good thing for Chamberlain to head into the spring knowing exactly what he's doing. It didn't work out as well as he'd have liked this year, but Chamberlain talked a few times about how it was good to at least know which way is up. The Yankees' plan is for Chamberlain to be a reliever next year, and if that's the case, he comes in with some work to do in proving that he is ready to reclaim the eighth-inning job.
-i-Yankees looked at whether or not the Yankees should try to sign Pedro Feliciano. Feliciano is considering accepting arbitration, so this may be pointless, but I hope the Yankees consider him.
-Tino Martinez has been added to the Hall of Fame ballot, Chad Jennings reports.
-Not sure if this is a legitimate report or not, but Frank Russo of NYBD has a source that tells him the Yankees are interested in Grant Balfour. I don't see why he would make that up, so I believe him.
-I don't know why, but this made me laugh. When looking for Yankees news, this piece about Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz came up, and Jo Piazza certainly convinced me that A-Cam will not be getting married anytime soon. (Not that I needed convincing) Maybe I can get Cameron on the rebound?
-If I was to tell you one site as a sports fan not to read, Bleacher Report would definitely be in consideration. Anyway, here are there 50 worst trades of all times. These types of lists always create interesting arguments, so I actually suggest it.
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Jeter, Mo, Pettite & Joba
Jeter… work out a compromise contract for 4 years in the $18- $19mm per season level.
Mo- 2 years @ $15MM works for me.
Pettite will not sign with the Rangers… this is a smoke screen… he will stay with his buddies in NY for one more year(if he plays at all) for $11-$12MM. We need to get his decison asap.
Joba- Let Joba compete for SP if we lose Lee in spring training. If not starting pitcher then last chance as a reliever or package in trade for Upton.
by YANKEES FOREVER on Nov 30, 2010 8:08 AM EST reply actions
Strange that it's been over a month since the Yankees last played baseball
Hopefully free agent talk heats up later this week in anticipation of the GM meetings next week. Also… maybe Jeter and the Yankees can figure something out soon?
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by Chris McKeown on Nov 30, 2010 9:44 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I still can't help but laugh when I see that Nolan Ryan was traded by the Mets for a no-namer
BIG mistake.
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by Chris McKeown on Nov 30, 2010 9:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Cashman needs to do something I would do
and it must work or else he’s the worst GM in baseball.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Since Barnd mentioned Bleacher Report...
Yes, well when I see five weirdo's dressed in togas stabbing a guy in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.
Anyone else think Cashman is taking his time in ammering out these deals
since pretty much both AL East contenders (Rays and Sox) will most likely not be as good next year?
Rays are losing their entire bullpen for the most part, a good fielding power hitting 1Bman, and on of the best LFers in the game, while the Sox lost V-Mart, will probably lose Beltre, and aren’t really improving besides not getting injured and possibly Worth.
by Monotonousblob on Nov 30, 2010 11:03 AM EST reply actions
makes sense..
also I think he’s biding time since he’s basically bidding with himself on these deals. MO seems to be getting done soon, I bet Jeter’s camp is the one floating these other “possibilities” like San Fran, and Cliff Lee is gonna wait till the all the suitors get on their knees and services him before he makes a decision.
All in all…given what happened at the end of the season, but 1/1/11 there’s probably a good shot of Jeter, MO, Lee, Crawford and whatever pitcher gets traded for being a Yank…whether anyone likes it or not.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Nov 30, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
Time is on the Yankees side if we only want Lee... so Cashman is probably doing the right thing with patience.
Jeter’s new contract will probably get more favorable to the Yankees the longer it goes. This assumes no other club comes in with a competitive offer.
Cashman should press Andy to make a decision on playing or not & the financial matters can be worked out later. He also needs to finalize Mo’s contract asap. I bet he presses Lee for a decision prior to next week’s manager’s meeting. This would help on possible trades(Justin Upton???).
I like the idea of Feliciano if he is available for our bull pen.
by YANKEES FOREVER on Nov 30, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
well so much for tulo in 2014
Expected to sign a huge extension to run him to 36…where then he can ask for another huge extention
The Tulowitzki contract...
The Rockies seem to love signing these players for life. The Todd Helton contract has blown up in the Rockies’ faces but apparently that’s done nothing to discourage them. Tulo’s had 2 really good years, but both of those have involved being mediocre for most of the season and then playing like a maniac the final six weeks. Is he really someone that should be under contract for the next 11 years?
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Nov 30, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
+1
I can’t blame them, though. It’s like a damned if you do and damned if you don’t situation. When an excellent player on your own team is willing to take less money than the open market, do you try and sign him to a long term deal? It’s a tough call. Then again, everyone can’t be the Marlins, right?
when was there ever "tulo in 2014"?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
When the team extends The Captain to play LF that same year.
by Scooby Snacks on Nov 30, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
but what does that have to do with Tulo?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
The name is......A-Cam
Brandon, glad to see you took my suggestion on the name game
I like it.
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by Brandon C. on Nov 30, 2010 4:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Here's an interesting rumor:
A source (of course) says Greinke might not want to stay away from the Bronx afterall.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-greinkehotstove113010
And if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 30, 2010 4:35 PM EST reply actions
Hmmmmmm, interesting
Who to give up for him though? I wonder if the Royals would accept Joba and tickets to see Wicked.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 30, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Next to Normal is a better show.
Just sayin’.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Well I didn't mention the new Spidey musical.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 30, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
"One major league ready player and multiple high level prospects".
If the price was right, I’d do it. I don’t really buy into the “mentally weak” argument that some subscribe to. I wouldn’t give up ALL of the B’s for him or anything crazy like that…
And if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 30, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps a Joba/Romine package would work.
I’m trying to think of what the Royals actually need.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 30, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
I was also thinking of Romine.
Might be a good way to get a good sized reward for him since I truly don’t think he has a future on the Yankees.
And if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 30, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
I am fairly certain I was told about Greinke that Royals wouldn’t want catcher. Not positive it was him, but I think so.
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by Brandon C. on Nov 30, 2010 5:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not sure who they have in the minors that would keep them from taking a catcher.
I’ve heard a bit about Wil Myers, but I also heard there was no guarantee he stays a catcher.
And if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 30, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
Gardner probably will be int he package too
the royals are pretty high on him. Gardner, joba, romine + would be a starting point for grienke
I wouldn't give up Gardner for him.
I’m not just saying that because of my gritty, gutty man crush on him, but because I think we could get Grienke without having to give up Gardner. I mean, lets be honest, these are the Royals, and their GM isn’t all that good. Joba would most likely start for the Royals and Romine is probably ready for the big leagues, so it might only take another prospect after those two to get Grienke.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 30, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
The book was better.
The monkey's the only cookie animal that gets to wear clothes, you know that?...so I'm wondering, do the other cookie animals feel sort of ripped? Like, is the hippo going, 'Hey, man, where are my pants? I have my hippo dignity.' And you know, the monkey's just, 'I mock you with my monkey pants!' And then there's a big coup in the zoo.
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