New York Yankees News Recap: Cashman, Jesus and Long

by Travis G on Oct 10, 2011 6:01 AM EDT in New York Yankees News

Will he or won't he return? (He better return.)

SNY looked at the priorities the Yankees have this offseason. The first is to re-sign Brian Cashman, whose contract runs out at the end of the month. At least they realize, unlike most mainstream media, that luck plays a significant part in short series (like the ALDS, where the Yanks outscored and outpitched the Tigers).

If you thought we were done with Jesus Montero trade rumors (like me), you were mistaken. Names such as Matt Cain, Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Mat Latos and James Shields are among potential targets, says the Daily News.
Kevin Long knows the lineup struggled with RISP in the LDS. But how does one go about fixing that?
Can A.J. Burnett build off a strong end to 2011 next year? Hopefully. He pitched to a 3.86 ERA over his last 35 IP (including the playoffs), facing such offenses as Boston (twice), Tampa and, of course, Detroit.
A Yankee farmhand was among three minor leaguers suspended for violating MLB's drug policy. Daniel Gil of the Tampa Yankees tested positive for a PED and will be suspended 50 games.
A-Rod invested in coconut water. Then publicly supported a rival company.
A bit old now, but Jose Reyes removed himself from the last Mets game after a first-inning single to try to lock up the batting title. He did. But I don't like the move as a baseball fan. And it might've been his last ever game for the club. Kind of a dubious way to go out.
You might be surprised which teams have the highest and lowest prices for beer and hot dogs.

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dont trade jesus for anybody....no one

Knee jerk moves man…….. leave the kid the hell alone…

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by NYYWinsRings27 on Oct 10, 2011 7:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Agreed

In fact, if anything, use Martin’s strong year as trade bait and elevate Montero to starter. I think he proved this year he can handle it.

by rshinsec on Oct 10, 2011 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Wasn’t Martin signed for only one year?

Mickey C

by Mickey C on Oct 10, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

He's

arb. eligible.

by Travis G on Oct 10, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

None of the names mentioned as targets in exchange for Montero

are superior to CJ Wilson as far as I’m concerned. While it would “only” take money to get Wilson, they would also be able to retain Montero. I’m not even convinced that signing Wilson is a move the Yankees need to make. Resigning Sabathia, if he opts out, is a no-brainer; that would leave them with a rotation of (presumably, anyway): CC, Nova, Hughes, Burnett, and a player to be named later (no particular order). I mentioned it in another thread, but I don’t think bringing back Garcia would be the worst idea ever.

Cashman has made some fairly smart moves in the last couple years (Javier Vazquez and Nick Johnson notwithstanding). He’s shown considerable restraint in terms of not dealing top prospects for anyone less than a proven all-star. I hope he continues to exercise that same restraint and patience moving forward (assuming he’s resigned, which I believe will happen). I think by next fall we’ll get a look at Banuelos who will (hopefully) bolster the rotation in 2013, and if Betances can get his command issues under control, there’s another arm to add. It would be indescribably foolish to deal Montero at this point, and I think Cashman knows that. He hasn’t given in to the moronic conjecture of the New York media thus far…let’s hope that continues.

by bango31 on Oct 10, 2011 8:25 AM EDT reply actions

Daily News just talking out of their ass

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Oct 10, 2011 8:31 AM EDT reply actions

That's a first

by bango31 on Oct 10, 2011 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

anyone surprised by that?

by pastor2b on Oct 10, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Poppycock

"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"

by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 10, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Chalk up another one for ARod.

"Unpleasant Internet Dude"

by david d on Oct 10, 2011 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

Who cares?

by waw on Oct 10, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Uh, maybe the people he endorsed and now screwed them? What, because you don’t care about other people, it doesn’t matter?

"Unpleasant Internet Dude"

by david d on Oct 10, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't put words in my mouth

I don’t care about this story – I’m tired of A-Rod’s every minor brainfart becoming front page news, giving people like you more ammo to smugly say crap like “Chalk up another one for ARod”. If this story involved anyone else, would you care? Probably not, if it did not directly affect you or someone in your immediate circle of family or friends.

by waw on Oct 10, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

And how did he screw them, exactly?

He invested in them. Then decided their product was no longer as good, and chose to invest in a rival. Companies and people do this all the time when they decide to move their money to better investments. What, he’s a celebrity, so he’s not allowed to change his mind? If you bought stock in Apple, and then decided to sell it and invest in Microsoft, I guess you are a heartless bastard who’s screwing Steve Jobs’ legacy and doesn’t care about the feelings of Apple employees, right?

by waw on Oct 10, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

the guy has a knack for saying or doing the wrong thing.

by Travis G on Oct 10, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, but when every thing you say and do is scrutinized in the media

you will get more than your fair share of negative attention. I just don’t see why the media has to keep bringing up every stupid little thing that has nothing to do with baseball and plastering across the headlines. Other players get DUIs, beat their wives, etc, and yet A-Rod remains one of the most hated players in the game, and the hate continues to be fed by relatively unimportant stuff like this.

by waw on Oct 10, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Montero isn't worth any of those pitchers.

Only pitcher is probably Felix or Kershaw and then I don’t even make the trade most likely because we’ll give up a B.

Residing on the BEast coast.

by DCyanks21 on Oct 10, 2011 9:59 AM EDT reply actions

matt cain was just as dominant as anybody in last years playoffs.

lincecum gets all the attention but cain is a hell of a pitcher. Him only though none of the rest. But there would be hesitation trading montero even for him.

by BOONDOCK$ on Oct 10, 2011 10:00 AM EDT reply actions

Don't trade Montero!

We don’t know what we’ll be getting offensively from A-Rod and Tex next year, and Montero has showed that he’s capable of hitting at this level. We need his offence.
Second of all, we’re the Yankees. We can buy pitching! No need to deal our best prospect for a decent arm!

by Sports Fan! on Oct 10, 2011 10:04 AM EDT reply actions

by I'mGivingYouARaise on Oct 10, 2011 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

I know these are pry complete BS trade rumors

but I think it would be good of Cashman to come out and say no and that Montero is the future. At what point does Montero start to believe the Yankees don’t want him as their asking price dips?

by Monotonousblob on Oct 10, 2011 6:38 PM EDT reply actions