2011 Roster

by djoep2000 on Mar 25, 2011 9:54 AM EDT

Spring Training is winding down. Been an interesting spring that is for sure. Lots of oblique injuries, a starting pitcher's Battle Royal for the final two spots in the rotation and long reliever. Not to mention a new batting style for Derek Jeter. The resurgence of Alex Rodriguez and Curtis Granderson. AJ Burnet seeming to return to form. An old familiar face as the new DH, Jorge Posada. A chance to see the killer B's in action, specially 'Man-Ban' doing his thing.

So here is my opinnion on who opens the season as a New York Yankee:

STARTING PITCHERS:

1. CC Sabathia

2. AJ Burnett

3. Phil Hughes

4. Ivan Nova

BULLPEN:

10. David Robertson

11. Boone Logan

12. Freddy Garcia

Catchers:

13. Russell Martin

14. Gustavo Molina (till Francisco Cervelli returns)

15. Jorge Posada

INFIELDERS:

16. Derek Jeter

17. Robinson Cano

18. Mark Teixeira

19. Alex Rodriguez

20. Eduardo Nunez

21. Eric Chavez

OUTFIELDERS:

22. Brett Gardner

23. Nick Swisher

24.Curtis Granderson

25. Andruw Jones

Possible trades:

Looks like Sergio Mitre will become trade bait to secure a backup outfielder or a backup catcher.

Ramiro Pena maybe moved to get a backup outfielder or returned to triple A.

On the verge:

Justin Maxwell may be on opening roster to replace Granderson (good chance he will be on the injury list to open season) and will be first outfielder called upon. This kid has five tools, seems destined to be an every day starter or at least a fourth outfielder one of these days.

First option for DH will be Jorge Vasquez, he can hit, but not nothing to brag about in the field.

Looks like Kevin Millwood (if signed) will be first call-up for long reliever or starter if any falter.

Mark Prior seems to be getting better and better could be a bullpen call up during the season at anytime. He seems to be recovering nicely and is about ready to help.

Then there is Manny Banuelos ('Man-Ban') what a surprise, he should get the nod either mid-season or will open next year in the starting rotation. Would not surprise anyone to see him make the roster this spring. This kid is going to be a front end starter sooner than later.

Looks like Jesus Montero will return to triple A and be a mid season call-up or on the roster opening day next year. He seems to be pressing and is not getting comfortable behind the plate. Looked good behind plate early. He simply is just not getting the job done. But, Yankees could add him to roster and look to move Cervilli. As always he could be in a package for an ace on another team.

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Looks good

but I don’t think anyone is going to offer any type of prospect for Mitre when he could be signed for the league min after a possible release. Pena has no trade value.

by Scooby Snacks on Mar 25, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

Uhhh…NM. Thx MIL!

by Scooby Snacks on Mar 25, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Agree 100% with your 2011 roster

Cervelli will definitely replace Molina when he is healthy. Unfortunately we will probably package Montero in a trade for a quality starter in July like we wanted to do last year.

I like Cervelli as a back-up catcher as he has good upside if he can stay healthy. Cervelli has great energy and an excellent work ethic which will translate into increased production and better catching defense.

by YANKEES FOREVER on Mar 25, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

I mostly agree with this roster. I had to look up Gustavo Molina- I didn't know who he is.

He is pictured on fangraph with his Red Sox hat- imagine my surprise. He is 29, and does not particularly impress. I would be inclined to give Austin Romine a shot, letting him start once or twice a week, maybe letting Posada start once or twice and having Romine finish for him.

Justin Maxwell is 27, and while he has speed, I don’t know that he would be picked over Golson. Fortunately, these are the last two spots on the roster, and the differences are negligible.

At least we won’t be running out Cody Ransom, Randy Winn, and people like that first off the bench. I expect more from Andruw Jones and Eric Chavez, if he stays healthy.

by designatedquitter on Mar 25, 2011 1:45 PM EDT reply actions