Why The New York Yankees Will Not Sign Prince Fielder
by Brandon C. on Jan 14, 2012 2:00 PM EST
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PrintThe New York Yankees traded Jesus Montero last night, and that immediately sparked some Prince Fielder to the Yankees rumors.
Montero was expected to be the Yankees DH in 2012, so now that the Yankees have an opening at DH Fielder seems like a perfect fit.
Here are reasons why the Yankees will not sign Prince Fielder:
-The Yankees have a budget (yes, they really do!) The Yankees were not willing to overpay for Edwin Jackson, Hiroki Kuroda, (the price went down) C.J. Wilson, or any other pitcher. The Yankees had a need at starting pitcher, too. With no need at DH, and a budget, the Yankees and Fielder simply do not match.
-Alex Rodriguez and others need time at DH- If the Yankees were to sign Fielder, A-Rod, Derek Jeter, even Nick Swisher would not be able to get their at bats at DH. The Yankees need the DH position to be somewhat open, and if Fielder is on the Yankees that will not be the case.
-Mark Teixeira Plays First Base- Simply put, the Yankees have a first baseman and Prince Fielder is not likely to accept a deal to be a DH.
Fielder and the Yankees do not match up well, but soon I will look at the candidates that do match up well.
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We wanted Chato when Jorge was awful and he was raking. He stopped raking.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted him when he was swinging a hot bat and Posada was doing jack shit, not as a full time replacement. He’s a Quad-A player.
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jan 14, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
He speculated that he may be the first to get a shot at DH
he also said that a rival talent evaluator thinks that he can flat out mash.
"Just trying to reload my weapon, you know?"-AA42
"I am an All-Pro, wait, that is a good thing right?"-JPP
by Livestrong77nyy on Jan 14, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, mash or strikeout. That’s it.
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jan 14, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty much.
"Just trying to reload my weapon, you know?"-AA42
"I am an All-Pro, wait, that is a good thing right?"-JPP
by Livestrong77nyy on Jan 14, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn't he also play 1b and 3b
Maybe that will help him stick.
by Kansas Yankee on Jan 14, 2012 3:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Think Mark Reynolds
El Chato is just like Mark Reynolds. He’ll hit his homers, but he’ll also probably hit under .220 and strike out well over 200 times if he plays a full season.
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Chato wishes he was Mark Reynolds. At least Reynolds walks at a decent clip.
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jan 14, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Best MLB comparison I could think of
If Chato was actually Mark Reynolds he wouldn’t be in AAA at age 28.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
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LOLivo might be a fair comparison. Or Adam Lind.
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jan 14, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, why wouldn’t they?
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Brandon do you believe that the Yankees did that deal because they wanted to build a future rotation?
I think that’s the reason why. They see the Phillies, Giants, and Rays have solid rotations and want that.
I felt like at least one of the two Killer B's would find themselves left out of the mix due to surplus arms and would eventually be dealt.
But I read your post from last night and see how it works out.
Um, ya.
Garcia and Kuroda are on one year deals. If those three have a future they will have earned it rather than for necessity.
by Now Batting on Jan 14, 2012 2:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Only Banuelos does
because he is the talent. Betances would be good if he threw more strikes.
Who knows and who cares
Anything is possible
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jan 14, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
It also would be a bad idea to have a 20 million dollar DH.
"Just trying to reload my weapon, you know?"-AA42
"I am an All-Pro, wait, that is a good thing right?"-JPP
by Livestrong77nyy on Jan 14, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions
Who's fat and still eats veggies.
Doesn’t bode well in the future.
Alex, Teix, and Fielder with huge contracts all could age horribly.
It must be a krispy kreme diet
"Just trying to reload my weapon, you know?"-AA42
"I am an All-Pro, wait, that is a good thing right?"-JPP
by Livestrong77nyy on Jan 14, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Oakland Athletics are in negotiations with Bartolo Colon.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 2:16 PM EST reply actions
Still sad and looking forward to baseball a little less than I was before, but I don’t guess the world is ending.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
The beat writer for Scranton was tweeting about how he wasn’t crazy about the trade and didn’t feel like he’d seen enough in 1 year to declare that Pineda was worth Jesus, so I felt a little bit better about not being over the moon about the trade.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Pineda!
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
TrippingOlney Not Buster Olney
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ON DAYS HE DOESN’T PITCH, BARTOLO COLON WOULD BE ABLE TO FILL THREE OF THE EMPTY SEATS AT THE OAKLAND COLISEUM HIMSELF
"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
DH
Give Jorge Vazquez the shot at DH. Carlos Pena is a masher but his sub 230 batting average and cost doesn’t make sense. Jorge will be sharing the DH role with ARod, Jeter, and Tex when they are resting. DH issue is settle. Let’s move on to signing a reserve infielder and we’re set for Spring Training. What’s the latest with 3B Chavez?
I’m going to miss Montero’s bat. I wish him much success in Seattle.
Also would like the Yanks to sign the Cuban, Soler. Last chance to sign an international player before the new CBA kicks in and penalizes teams like the Yanks for paying big for these high upside prospects.
Chato will be just as bad as Pena. They both hit HRs or do nothing.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know why people consider Chato a better option than him. At least Pena has done it against major league pitching…
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
but at least Chato will be dirt cheap
but who cares really. Pena, Damon, Vlad are all very sad options
Pena has a OBP of about .802. Vasquez has .830 in AAA. Both are similar age.
Yes, that is Mike Marra.
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 14, 2012 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Just like Montero was the next big thing for the Yanks
Next Friday Breaking Prince Signs Yanks haha
When your GM says Fat Albert is “Montero Like” then trade him for a Pitcher anything could happen!
by TheYankeeClipper on Jan 14, 2012 2:33 PM EST reply actions
apparently the phillies and cubs are in serious talks about phil hughes
by NJ Champ on Jan 14, 2012 2:54 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Good
Give him a chance to succeed somewhere
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jan 14, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Phil Hughes for Dom Brown, please.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
Where would he play?
Not that I wouldn’t make this deal in a heartbeat.
"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
I’d rather have him than Chris Dickerson.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
This is better.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
No
Romine for Montero! I like Swish.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
This
"I want to be a catcher. I love to catch. I like to be a catcher. I like to be in the middle of the game. I mean, it's my position. I want to play my position."-Jesus Montero
make the phils overpay if they want him.
by Kansas Yankee on Jan 14, 2012 3:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bring back Matsui.
Let he and Andrew split time at the DH while rotating Alex and Derek into the slot occasionally. I want Matsui to retire a Yankee.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Not gonna, but it should. Matsui can still hit, espeically in Yankee Stadium III.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Why? Options like Pena and Vazquez are not much better. Matsui was a great hitter for the Yanks, especially in the clutch. I'd take him over the other two.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
If the options are Pena or Vazquez than I’d take Matsui. I wouldn’t call what those two guys do fielding.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Out of curiosity who do you want?
Because I have no idea unless they can pull of a trade.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
Never said you did. It is just the theme of the thread.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
We don’t need anyone who doesn’t have a position. At least Pena could play 1st.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, he is old. No, he does not suck.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Yea this
Posada was more productive from the right side.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
left side*
against righties.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
Yeah, let's use last year in Oakland with absolutely no protection in the lineup versus what he can do in Yankee Stadium with the other hitters around him..
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
No, it's not.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Protection isn't going to increase his OPS to where it's worth it
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
I'm just saying he is a better option than Jorge or Pena.
He hits very well in the Yankee lineup and in that Stadium.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
He plays no position. That doesn’t help the team.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
And Jorge and Pena play a pretty awful first base and that's it.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
It’s better than absolutely nothing, and nearly anyone can play a passable 1st base.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Fantastic? Really? Maybe 2008 Pena, not 2012.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
What?
Pena’s a gold glove level first baseman. Probably not at Teixeira’s level but he can old his own defensively.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
When was the last time he won a gold glove, like the really mean anything.?
Matsui has won a WS MVP more recently. I’ll take him over Pena.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
That's a terrible comparison
Matsui has won a WS MVP more recently. I’ll take him over Pena.
So should they get Edgar Renteria since he won a WS MVP even more recently?
"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
He always hit in big spots for the Yankees, save the last part of the 2004 collapse but everyone pretty much did. That’s my point about his WS MVP. I think he is more valuable than Pena or Jorge. Especially since Pena is neither is going to play first where it makes that much of a difference and the K rate of the two are rally killers.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Matsui was actually one of the only Yankees that did hit in 2004
He and Bernie. Everyone else went cold. But thats not the point. Who gives a shit what Matsui did years ago? That doesn’t have an effect on what he does now, and right now he’s an injury prone designated hitter who can’t play the field and who can’t hit! Why the hell would they bring him back just based on what he did in the past?
I appreciate what Matsui did, but he’s a horrible player now and there is absolutely no sense in bringing him back.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
Carlos Pena career postseason numbers
19 games, 80 PA, .269/.388/.522, .383 wOBA, 139 wRC+
Looks like he hits great in some pretty big spots too, no?
"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
Having had a good series in what will be 3 seasons ago doesn’t really do much for me.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Winning a gold glove in what whill be five seasons ago doesn't do much for me either.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
I don’t care about his gold gloves, at least he plays a position adequately.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
One position. That just about anyone can play. You need to give Tex rest let Swish play first.
Otherwise, I will take the guy who doesn’t strike out at the rate Carlos does and who has enjoyed success in NY.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
…who will be turning 38 in June and looked bad last year.
Have fun with that.
"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
Looked bad last year in a terrible lineup, looked good the year before in a mediocre lineup. I’m not saying he is going to mash like it is 2005 but he is still a better hitter than Pena or Vazquez. Even now.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
He is not a better hitter than Pena vs. righties
There is absolutely no statistical evidence that supports that.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
If you are going to do 2011 comparison only, sure.
But, if you are going to dig deeper over the past few years, especially his last year in NY he is a more productive hitter.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
But that was when he was a few years younger. His knees are even more shot now.
"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
How much time has Hideki spent on the DL the past few years?
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
One position > no position.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Strikeouts again?
Curtis Granderson was the best player on the team last year and he set a franchise record for strikeouts! Strikeouts aren’t important so long as they can produce when they don’t strike out!
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
Right. When you produce, which Pena has done less and less every year more or less since 2007.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
Pena had a 140 wRC+ against righties last year
Thats producing.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
He also K’s 25% of the time versus Matsui’s 15% against righties. And like I said, last year is a bad year to use. I will take Matsui’s patient, work the count, clutch hitting bat any day over Pena’s all or nothing bat. He brings a stability to the lineup Pena could not. That’s all.
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
You’re entitled to your opinions I guess, but I don’t think you can discount an entire year just based on that. Matsui is on a downward trend and can’t field a position, whereas Pena had a rebound year last year and plays 1B well. Strikeouts are not an issue (see Granderson, Curtis).
"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
Look at these.
Pena’s graph for the past few years versus Matsui. Yes, Pena gets a blip up going to Wrigley but Matsui is consistent while before the blip Pena has been trending downward. I don’t care about first base and you need patient hitters to balance out guys like Grandy. That’ all I have to say about it. I prefer Godzilla, who has proven he can play in NY versus Pena, if that is the route they are going:
http://www.fangraphs.com/graphs.aspx?playerid=934&position=1B&page=0&type=mini
http://www.fangraphs.com/graphs.aspx?playerid=1659&position=DH/OF&page=0&type=mini
It's that the world is basically a forced labor camp from which the workers, perfectly innocent, are led forth by lottery, a few each day, to be executed.
I don't think that's just the way I see it. I think that's the way it is. Are there alternative views? Yes. Will any of them stand close scrutiny? No.
If we bring back Matsui, I just truly give up.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
This doesn't matter
But I wonder if they’d get their old numbers back, since both 18 and 55 are for Jones and Martin right now.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
If it’s a life or death decision between the two, I’d prefer Damon, but I don’t really want either.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
It's an interesting thought
But no. Matsui isn’t the offensive threat he used to be and I think the Yankees want their DH to have a position.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
I want to say Johnny Damon
He’s not that good anymore though. He still has decent speed but he doesn’t get on base at the rate he used to. Maybe being a Yankee against would rejuvenate him, but probably not.
So I have no idea for DH. Obviously Jones vs. lefties, but I wish there was a left handed bat on the market who still had some hitting ability.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
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again*
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
Don’t like Carlos Pena?
"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
He's alright
Probably the best option on the market. He just seems like another all-or-nothing hitter. I don’t know, maybe I’m setting my expectations too high.
Whoever they get isn’t going to be asked to have a big role in the lineup. Thats A-Rod and Cano’s and Teixeira etc. job.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
That'll mean more PT for Nunez
Unless they bring Chavez back.
If they can’t find anyone I suppose they could just invite a bunch of those guys to camp and have them compete for the DH vs. righties job. If they’re still available.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
I like Casey Kotchman, but I doubt he would want that role.
Carlos Guillen could used as the lefty platoon with Andruw Jones and play infield.
Carlos Pena. Please.
Pena against righties in 2011: .255/.388/.504, .383 wOBA, 140 wRC+. Just don’t let him play against lefties. That 59 wRC+ against them is just ugly.
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by Frank Campagnola on Jan 14, 2012 3:50 PM EST reply actions
ouch
But much better than I thought against righties. On a one year deal, sure.
If they don’t end up with Pena, then what? Johnny Damon is about the only available free agent I can think of that wouldn’t make me throw up.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
I mean I don’t think they necessarily NEED a person playing everyday at DH anyway. Have Jones hit half the time, then bench him against righties and do a DH rotation with A-Rod, Tex, Swisher, whoever.
"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
Thats a lot of games to be rotating the DH around
Say they face 40 lefties. Then the other 122 games they’re facing righties, and thats a lot of games where they’d have bench players starting in order to give guys half days off.
One nice thing about getting a DH like Pena or Damon or whoever is that they’ll get their playing time, but they aren’t players that can make a lot of money or command playing every day, so when those players do need rest they can sit the bench.
You’re probably right as in they don’t need one, but somebody to be the primary DH would be nice to have if they can be respectable.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
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Also
Once they get to playoff time, guys like A-Rod and Jeter and Swisher and Tex are playing every inning of every game in the field, so it would be nice to have a guy they can plug in to be the DH. Though I suppose they could acquire one at some point during the season if they need it.
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Not sure the White Sox would do it, but how about AJ for Dunn
I know Dunn wasnt great last year but perhaps a move will do him good.
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No
No no no no no
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jan 14, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Why not?
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A "move" made him easily one of the worst players on that team
Trust me, I know. I had to watch a lot of those games and to put it fucking mildly, “HE GONE!”
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jan 14, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Hawk makes me laugh when Yanks arent playing Sox
Cant believe Dunn fell off so badly so quick. You think a move back to NL would fix him?
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Maybe he hates DHing
Always a possibility. It’s not an easy adjustment.
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I can agree with that
DHing certainly isnt for everybody.
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NO!
He was absolutely horrible last season and he’s making 15 million a year through 2014. He was worse than horrible. He was historically bad.
I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.- Kobe Bryant
A.J. Burnett's only fan!
Ha, alright I was reaching
Just dont want Pena or Matsui
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Definitely don't want Matsui
Pena actually might be a nice fit. A Pena/Jones platoon at DH is something I could live with.
Wow I miss Montero. Why couldn’t Seattle ask for Martin instead?
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Id prefer Damon over Pena
Like I said last night, blame ARod, Jeter and Tex for Montero being gone. If it wasnt for them being so ancient, the Yanks wouldnt need the DH slot open.
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I wouldn't blame Tex
He’s not that old and he needs very little DH time. It’s Jeter and A-Rod’s aging bodies more.
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Not blaming Tex for his age, blaming him for playing 1B,lol
If they were that sour on Montero’s catching skills, couldve moved him to 1B. Cant with Mr No Trade at 1B.
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lol well Tex is a good player
Gold glove defender and a switch hitter with power. Hopefully he fixed his LH swing this offseason, because if he could return to 2009 form it would make the loss of Montero a bit easier. And help the Yankees win more games by not being a near automatic popout against righties.
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A.J. Burnett's only fan!
This would really put the OMGSTRIKEOUTS crowd over the edge.
Jesus Montero fangirl
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jan 14, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
His contract is huge and not something worth taking a risk on. Also it runs longer than A.J.’s.
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Its longer but the money isnt that far off
If not for his bad season last year, it would be a nice fit but I guess people feel he is Dunn..er done.
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