TOP TARGETS

The winter is around the corner and no Yankee signings, yet. Is that a good thing. Sure seems like the market is sky high for those top pitchers.

C.J. Wilson wanting 90 to 120 million for six years, depending on who you listen too. That seems crazy for a pitcher who has yet to truly dominate. 15 million a year seems reasonable for 4 years. He will get paid. I would pass on any thing with him longer than 4 yrs.

Roy Oswalt he is very interesting guy. Most likely looking for a 3 to 4 year deal around 50 to 70  million. With his back problems this does not seem like a good deal. Maybe 2 years and 30 million would entice him.Then again the health concerns are a major factor. So probable not going to happen.

Edwin Jackson is reportedly wanting a contract similar to A.J. Burnett. Not going to happen. Yankees might consider him for  48 million on a four year deal. But he has yet to show the ability to be consistent. So very unlikely to happen.

Mark Buehrle has show the ability to be consistent and reliable. The market seems to be four years and 60 million. To me, Buehlre seems like the best candidate of the group. Maybe a 48 million offer for three years would get it done.

Yu Darvish this looks like the real deal. But is it. From all the reports he is ready to start off his major league career. The concern is going to be the transition to major league baseball. Pitching on 5 days rest versus 7 days rest in Japan. Then the potato is different so how will that stuff pan out in American baseball.  Looks like he might be  the number one candidate as far as the Yankees are concerned. Wow just think about 40 to 50 million just for the right to negotiate with him? Then tack on a contract for around 50 to 70 million for 5 or 6 years. Easily could cost the Yankees 90 to 120 million to see him in Pinstripes one day.

Yoenis Cespedes have you seen the video? Does he every look like a stud? The question is can he make the jump to American society way of life? Sure looks like a five tool future star. Reportedly may take a 5 year deal for as much as 60 million to get his unproven services.

Hmmm I like the ideal of Mark Buehlre. He is in the mold of Andy Pettitte. Simply put he will not hurt but only help a rotation. The needed southpaw behind C.C. What is the most appealing is that it would give Manny Banuelos and Dellin Betances more time to develop. No matter what in three or four more years either they will the future of the Yankees rotation or gone to another team.  So sign Mark.

Yu Darvish is worth the effort and the money. Yes he would be a luxury but hell they are the Yankees. He looks like the future stud that comes along once in a lifetime. Hopefully, when the dust clears he will be standing on the mound wearing Pinstripes. Go get him, pay the money.

I want Yoenis Cespedes. If obtained  he suddenly makes the Yankees very dangerous. He gives them that replacement when Nick Swisher's deal is up. Also by making him the fourth outfielder he improves the defense.  Many believe the Yankees would have the best defensive outfield in baseball. Then his speed could be put to use as that need pinch runner late in game. Yet by bringing him around at a slower pace he just might be become the brightest future star on the roster. Brian Cashman watch the video again, we need him.

"Now those signings would make for a great off-season."