New York Yankees News Recap: Posada, Reyes, Pitching & Betances
by Travis G on Nov 14, 2011 6:00 AM EST
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PrintJoe Torre said Jorge Posada is Hall of Fame worthy. David Cone also chimed in, alluding to his belief that it's time for Posada to retire -
I went through some of the same things at the end of my career. I was equally as stubborn. I certainly feel for him. If I had it to do over in my own case, I probably would do some things differently.
- Jose Reyes to the Marlins is reportedly a "done deal." Ala Jeter and A-Rod, Hanley Ramirez would have to approve a move to thirdbase.
- Joe Girardi is on board with Brian Cashman's plans to add pitching depth.
- A great, in-depth scouting report/profile on top pitching prospect Dellin Betances. To sum up -
...he's got enough stuff to have a very high ceiling, but some flaws that leave him a significant way away from reaching that upside.
- Irving Franklin, 93, inventor of the modern batting glove, died last week in his sleep -
Mr. Franklin and Franklin Sports became best known for innovating the design and make of the first batting glove in the 1980s, and became manufacturer of the "Official Batting Glove of Major League Baseball" soon after.
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I was right on the prediction on Reyes to Miami.
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Yankees>Rest of MLB
They Finally called up Baby Jesus
I hope Reyes got them to over pay big time.
How else could you justify wearing those new ugly Miami unis. They’re some ugly cross between the Astros early 80s jersey and the hideous Cleveland 1970s all red.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Nov 14, 2011 3:14 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Well he's been wearing 43 different Met uniforms his entire career
It’s not that much of a step down.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Nov 14, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Great read on Dellin Betances
I love seeing stuff that cuts through the hyperbole. He has a big upside but some fundamental flaws that may slow his ability to get there – and he is no longer a young guy.
I am no pitching expert but I wonder some times if the NYY hold young pitchers back a bit – Brackman comes to mind – and eventually they pitch themselves OFF the MLB roster. Dunno. Once in a while it would be nice to see them throw them into the fire and see what happens.Did the Hughes/Joba experience color their thinking?
Of course, the downside of that is pretty substantial.
Bring lawyers, guns and money to get me out of this one! Stand in the Fire.
I am no pitching expert but I wonder some times if the NYY hold young pitchers back a bit – Brackman comes to mind – and eventually they pitch themselves OFF the MLB roster. Dunno. Once in a while it would be nice to see them throw them into the fire and see what happens
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I think you typically call a pitcher up when they have nothing left to learn in the minors.
I was never that impressed with Brackman, frankly, and I think most of his prospect status comes from the fame department (he’s really tall and the Yankees signed him for a lot of money), not the talent department.
I don’t know when he really had a shot at the MLB roster. On the surface, maybe you could make the argument that the Yankees could have called him up to be a reliever for 2011, but I think that argument falls flat for a couple of reasons. First, and probably most important, they didn’t need another big-league reliever. Second, where Hughes and Joba flat out dominated the minors, Brackman’s resulted were decidedly mixed. He was terrible in 2009, which you could possibly write off due to TJS recovery, and although he was superficially good in 2010, he did so against competition that was much younger AND got worse as he climbed to AA ball.
Betances doesn’t have the problems that Brackman does, but he’s still very wild. He took a step forward in 2010 but then a step back in 2011, so it would make sense to give him some more time to work on that in 2012, rather than rushing him to the majors.
Jesus Montero has to be a full-time catcher, or the Yankees have to trade him. One or the other. Based on the age and contracts of the other players on this team, that's the only place he fits long-term on the Yankees roster.
I really hope that someone works on Betences arm angle, works on a sinker
or preferably both. There’s really no reason that by now he isn’t throwing like Michael Pineda, just attacking all game. He’s gonna end up like Daniel Cabrera if he doesn’t work on throwing strikes.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
and LOL at Hanley Ramirez
now he can go to a corner IF spot and continue to get fat.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
I feel compelled
to agree with your analysis, sir.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Nov 14, 2011 8:21 AM EST up reply actions
is the Reyes thing confirmed?
It was all over Twitter yesterday, then it was debunked.
Also, RIP Irving Franklin. His last request was that, in lieu of a coffin, they urinate on his body.
by long time listener on Nov 14, 2011 9:56 AM EST reply actions
Are Alou and Posada pallbearers?
Usqueadbaugham! Anam muck an dhoul ! Did ye drink me doornail?
by Q-TDSK on Nov 14, 2011 10:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
nope
still all rumors
The artful muppet formerly known as KrmtDfrog.
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by Cory Braiterman on Nov 14, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Brian Cashman has been qouted as saying the Yankees will be quiet this offseason.
I don’t know if that means:
1) ‘Quiet’ for the Yankees, meaning only one big free agent or trade;
2) They won’t do anything other than the equivalent of another Garcia/ Colon signing; or
3) He is lying his ass off.
If he isn’t convinced that the young arms have enough quality innings, as the Star- Ledger suggests, than that indicates to me that either Buehrle or Wilson is likely to find himself in pinstripes. (“We have a lot to offer” = we have a lot of money to offer).
I can’t get the least bit interested in Jose Reyes, especially if he isn’t coming to the AL East.
by designatedquitter on Nov 14, 2011 10:46 AM EST reply actions
Completely, 100% off topic,
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Oh.
According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Marlins have made an offer to free agent closer Ryan Madson.
The Miami front office has also made contract offers to Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle, making it hard to tell which ones are serious.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 1:51 PM EST reply actions
Isn't Leo Nunez a decent closer?
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I guess they figure his legal issues might be a problem for next season.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Damn lawyers!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
In other news,
I have also received an offer from the Florida Marlins.
"Don't you think it's strange that you'll make more money than President Hoover this year?"
"Why not? I had a better year than he did." - G.H. Ruth
Joe Girardi is on board with Brian Cashman’s plans to add pitching depth.
Fantastic. Hand matchups will always be there.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:04 PM EST reply actions
Then maybe he'd tell Cashman
“Just get me good pitchers, not Mitre’s & Proctor’s!”
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Also
I thought I read on the Twitter that Kemp is gonna sign a big contract with the Dodgers?
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:05 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, there it is
Good for LA
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
Papelbon’s new deal: four years, $50,000,058.
The last 58 dollars were key.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 2:14 PM EST reply actions
he can buy a few cases of beer for the clubhouse
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
If he's smart
He’s get some Sam Jackson
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
mlbtraderumors MLB Trade Rumors
Kemp, Dodgers Agree To Eight-Year Extension bit.ly/tZ9OIR #mlb
It’s official. Good for the Dodgers!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:22 PM EST reply actions
Indeed
Like I said, good for the Dodgers!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Nov 14, 2011 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
So who's the real Matt Kemp?
The 2011 guy or the 2010 guy? If he puts up numbers like ‘11 for the rest of his career, this is a great deal for the Dodgers. If he gets lazy and becomes the ’10 guy for the next 8 years it’s a Barry Zito albatross.
If it was like the A-Rod, Jeter situation
Then Reyes would be moving to third while the franchise icon stayed at his position.
Still nice to see them get him though. So long as he stays healthy he’ll be fantastic for them.
Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!
There is alot of marlin animosity here. I am a yankees fan but i also cannot help but root for my city
i guess there still people upset about mark redman lol
Where is the meatloaf?
Animosity? Nahhh
More like skepticism about the Marlins suddenly flashing all of this cash, when their owner in past seasons has been notorious for blowing up the team to save money. Also, their new uniforms, and that home run celebration monstrosity, are deserving of mockery, IMO.
Besides the fact that it says Miami on their home unis, I think they're pretty fresh.
Stainer of mountaintops.
by Chairman Meow on Nov 14, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's rather hilarious they want ALL THE FREE AGENTS.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
I had a rather heated argument with someone the other day who wanted a salary cap to keep the Yankees and Phillies from being “greedy”. Picking on those poor small market teams like big meanies.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
This person is a Braves fan.
Oh.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
I take it a younger fan?
I mean, anyone in their thirties should remember the Braves’ absolute dominance of the NL in the ’90s. You just have to love all of these people who think baseball would be better if the Yankees would just stop spending their money on improving their own team. How dare they!
A 30ish year old.
But really, if more teams spent their money on improving their team and pocketed less of it, maybe things would be more competitive all around. But nah, the Yankees are the problem.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Nov 14, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Poor fans
i havent seen the homerun monstrosity, but i do agree on the uniforms. Its not like they are going to be playing in south beach. As far as the owner, people have waited for this for so long that it really brings me joy. Its a luxury to be a yankee fan
Where is the meatloaf?
this fans
they have gotten nothing from years, from no signings to bad trades, to dismantling really talented rosters. That franchise does not deserve that , specially after how successful they ’ve been given their short history
Where is the meatloaf?
it seems as if is intended towards a specific demographic, which i dont think baseball is their thing
well maybe not the game per say
Where is the meatloaf?
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