New York Yankees News Recap: Martin Extension, Burnett, Garcia and Free Agent Pitchers
by Travis G on Nov 5, 2011 6:00 AM EDT
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Brian Cashman really likes Russell Martin. So much so that he compared him favorably to Thurman Munson and is open to a multi-year extension for the 28-year-old backstop.
- There's no "if" regarding A.J. Burnett. Cashman said it was a bad choice of words that caused all the speculation that he might be traded this winter. He added, "I won't be shopping anybody. I can tell you that."
- Freddy Garcia wants to return to New York in 2012. But do the Yankees want him?
- One line agents always use to entice the Yankees into signing their clients goes something like: "My guy can handle the pressure of New York." That's what the agents for Mark Buehrle, Roy Oswalt and C.J. Wilson are saying.
- Is Roger Clemens planning a comeback to competitive baseball? He's been throwing bullpen sessions in Puerto Rico recently and could return to pro ball for the Indios de Mayaguez.
- Curtis Granderson is rubbing off on Robinson Cano. On Thursday, Cano visited children at a hospital in Taiwan during a trip in which major leaguers are playing a five-game series against Taiwanese All-Stars. He seemed to be a bit hit there even before the visit, so I have to think this will only endear him more in the budding baseball nation.
- Albert Pujols is not in the Yankees' plans. It's still all about the pitching.
- Three former Yankees will be eligible for the Hall of Fame's Golden Era ballot. They include Allie Reynolds, Jim Kaat and Luis Tiant. The voting will occur on December 5th.
- To keep track of all the free agents this offseason, you can check out Yahoo's or ESPN's.
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Is that what they are doing over there?
Curtis Granderson is rubbing off on Robinson Cano.
by Briceratops on Nov 5, 2011 6:30 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
No, No, Oh please God No!!!
This is wrong, so wrong, its just WRONG!!! Wow, such a wonderful choice of words. All i can say is just wow
Brian Cashman really likes Russell Martin. So much so that he compared him favorably to Thurman Munson and is open to a multi-year extension for the 28-year-old backstop.
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"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." --Rogers Hornsby
Burnett and His Future
Sounds more like a Freudian Slip than a poor choice of words by Cashman.
by NY Baseball Fan on Nov 5, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions
He's not a major league catcher (defensively) on the level of Martin.
Contrary to our recent history there is a need for defense at the catcher position….
I enjoyed watching the second game of the MLB All-Stars vs. the Taiwanese All-Stars
And I have to say, the crowd really seemed to respond to Robbie, based on the visit to the children’s hospital. Nice to see our guys showing some class when they’re representing the team overseas.
There was no doubt in my mind that Martin would be back
Montero will be the backup and probably get 2-3 games a week.
Or, God forbid
They send him back down to Triple A to work on his defense somewhere he can actually start a bit more.
I haven't heard of Allie Reynolds, Jim Kaat and Luis Tiant before, and I suspect most of us don't know much about them
Perhaps over the off-season you guys could write weekly posts looking back at some of the less well-known Yankee stars of yore.
You don't know who Luis Tiant is?
What I would say is that when I think Luis, I think “Red Sox”, not Yankees. He was on the wrong end of 1978 and everything!
by PortlandYankee on Nov 5, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
agree but
he was a classic, with his wind up. great character, but hall of famer? if he goes in tommy john should be in.
and who can forget (among those of us old enough to remember)
“it’s great to be with a wiener!”???
by sing_or_die_1818 on Nov 5, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're old enough, think 'Tiant= Cleveland Indian.'
by designatedquitter on Nov 7, 2011 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
and Twins, and Red Sox...
Most would probably remember him with the Sux. I almost forget he was a Yankee for a couple years late in his career.
Romine!
Allie Reynolds
The Yankees traded Joe Gordon to the Indians and got Reynolds in 1947. He pitched for the Yankees 1947-1954 and was 131-60 for them (182-107 overall). His best years were in 1951, when he threw two no-hitters and won the Hickok Belt as top professional athlete of the year, and in 1952, when he went 20-8 , leading the league with a 2.06 ERA (162 ERA+) and coming in second in the MVP voting.
He was 7-2 in the World Series; his best was the first game of the 1949 World Series when he pitched a two hit shutout against the Dodgers and won 1-0 on Tommy Henrich’s ninth inning homer.
Six All-Star games, six World Series Rings.
Nickname “Superchief” because he was part Creek Indian.
There is a plaque in his honor in Monument Park, but his #22 has not been retired.
Mickey C
Jim Kaat is one of the best announcers that I can ever remember, as well as a terrific pitcher. Luis Tiant, Allie Reynolds are both former fantastic players as well
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You don’t know Superchief Reynolds, who has a plaque in Monument Park?
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Sorry, I don't know much about Yankees history
I know big things like “Murderers’ Row,” Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mantle, Dimaggio, and the like. I know the recent dynasty (relatively well). I’ve even picked up some things from PA. I just don’t know a lot about the rest of it. Hence my suggestion :)
He hasn't actually re-signed yet.
And I’m not even hating on Russ when I say it would be foolish to extend him long-term given his extensive injury history.
Oh
Well I would like a Martin extension. Unless my memory is bad, he didn’t have any major injuries this year, right?
Stainer of mountaintops.
by Chairman Meow on Nov 5, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a feeling injury is what caused a good portion of the drop-off in his performance at the plate early in the season. It was too dramatic to be caused only by BABIP or whatever.
Reporter: "Joe, how closely were you following the Red Sox score on the scoreboard throughout the game?"
Girardi: "Well, I mean, it's hard not to see it. Our scoreboard's really big."
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
by Ella Grace on Nov 5, 2011 4:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Even if it wasn't an injury, his performance dropoff is likely related to getting basically zero rest
When Cervelli got injured, Martin – coming off of an injury-plagued season – was treated like an IronMan by Joe G. Even when it was clear he was struggling at the plate, Joe left him in for defense rather than give him more time off. I hope that even if he is extended (pause), he no longer starts every game at C. I’m hopeful Joe will give Montero 1-2 starts at C per week, minimum, combined with multiple games at DH to keep his bat in the lineup. I believe that may be the best we can hope for in 2012, as far as Joe’s management of the catching situation.
by waw on Nov 5, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
You’d figure that Joe would have a better understanding than most of that particular position…
"You kind of took it for granted around the Yankees that there was always going to be baseball in October." - Hall of Fame Pitcher Whitey Ford
Therein lies the problem
Joe was a defensive catcher – good with the glove, not so much with the bat. So he identifies more with Martin, and his experience (and ego) tells him that defense > offense from the catcher position. I think his past experience makes him more likely to overvalue Martin’s defense and undervalue Montero’s offense. I’m concerned that he’ll let that perception keep Montero on the bench, instead of honing his defensive skills while hitting like we know he can hit.
by waw on Nov 6, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Grady Sizemore would be an upgrade from Andruw Jones
With the starting offensive positions are set. The Yankees could get a deal on Sizemore coming back from surgery. They took the chance on Martin being in the same situation last year and it paid off. He would be an upgrade from Jones as the fill in outfielder to give days off to starting outfielders.
I think that Sizemore will get a better offer from someplace else
Even more than money, Sizemore will want a chance to start, so he can prove that he’s healthy and ready to be one of the top players in baseball again. The Yankees have their starting OF set already.
Tiant and Kaat
will not go into the Hall as Yankees. Tiant could go as an Indian, possibly Red Sox. Kaat will go as a Twin.
I saw both of them pitch against the Yankees. Kaat pitched the very first MLB game I ever went to. I was a 4th grade cub scout in 1966. Twins at Yankee Stadium. Yanks lost 4-2. The Luis Tiant game, he was still with the Indians. It was bat day at Yankee Stadium in July, 1968. Yankees lost, 3-0.
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