Pinstripe Alley Discussion: The DH
by Brandon C. on Feb 2, 2012 10:03 AM EST
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PrintRecently we have discussed many topics here at Pinstripe Alley, and the designated hitter is one of them. I've heard some crazy ideas, and some not so crazy ideas, like my pitch for the Yankees to sign Casey Kotchman.
Here's your chance to explain who you think the Yankees should sign/trade for to play DH, or if you think the Yankees should give Eduardo Nunez more playing time.
Other options include Jorge Vazquez, Andruw Jones on a permanent basis, and some I cannot even think of.
In other news, the Yankees are still talking to Eric Chavez' representatives, but do not seem to be near a deal. Personally, I'd rather the Yankees sign someone that does not get injured every day of their life.
As for the Pinstripe Alley writers search, we are nearing a conclusion. I will email all the candidates our conclusion when we finalize the decision, then I will write a quick post here saying who got the jobs.
Anyway, discuss the DH!
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look at that ass
Boone Logan is a good boy. So is David Robertson. Team A.J.
by goyanks69 on Feb 2, 2012 10:09 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Perfect to size to have copious amounts of smoke blown up it
by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 2, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
kotchman=bad
the kotchman one was a terrible idea. why do the yanks need a definitive DH. I don’t understand why it would be so bad to rotate it every day with guys who need a break.
they're not going to be giving someone a break every single day
Even if Jeter and Ardo each get a day “off” every week, that leaves 5 days to fill. I doubt GGBG DHs at all, and Tex, Cano, Grandy, Martin, and Swish don’t each need a DH day. Figure 2 days a week total for everyone other than the fogeys, and that still leaves 3 days of Andruw Jones DHing, most of which will probably come against right-handed pitchers.
Personally, I’d rather see them get a back-up infielder who doesn’t get hurt and is really good with a bat, and have him platoon with Jones at DH, and spell A-Rod and Jeter on occasion. Perhaps that person is Nunez.
agree
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I don't want bad older players on the roster...
What about the man depicted above? Well Andruw is a bad older player, but he does one specific thing very well – hit left-handed pitching.
But for guys like Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, Raul Ibanez, etc., they don’t do anything very well anymore and the best arguments for them are that they “used to be good” or “aren’t completely horrible.”
We don’t need that. It’s not worth a roster spot. After you take out the at bats Andruw gets vs. lefties and the games Eduardo Nunez plays at 3rd and short, we’re only talking about 200-250 plate appearances for the mythical DH that we “need.” We can piece together these at bats by adding another bench player through free agency or from within.
I’m not against trading for an everyday DH if it’s someone younger and good, but I am against forcing in someone who can’t really play a position (like the players mentioned above) or who can only play 1st (like Kotchman) when the offensive payoff is very minimal.
If we end up hurting for offense, DH is probably the easiest thing to acquire on the trade market. Waiting until July to address it would give A-Rod and Jeter more time to DH in the first half, which will hopefully result in them being more productive down the stretch.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Feb 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
No shit
How many writers they need? The old adage, “Quality, not quantity”, out the window lately. Some recent posts by a few members here have actually been better than we have been getting…
Romine!
Please go on
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I mean you have not been a fan of the FP writers’ work lately?
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front page
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I’ve been really impressed by many of the recent fanposts. That’s all I’m going to say about that.
Romine!
Oh, don’t think we haven’t taken that into account. I just hope the front page writers work hasn’t been disappointing.
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It hasn't been dissapointing just not as great as usual.
Which is to be expected you have to have an off day once in a while.
The writing
hasn’t been just that, writing. I like reading something that is well written, has some insight, makes me think, may have a story within the story and isn’t written on a fifth grade level. Writing.
Romine!
Story within the story. Sounds like inception. I like it.
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BWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGG
/Inception’d
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well I'm out
I write on a 4 grade level!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
give yourself some credit
It’s more like a 5th grade level. At the very least, a 4th grader in like, late May, who’s ready to go on to the 5th grade.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I still have to finish my Science Project
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
If I said yes...
Could I possibly get the possible job that much faster?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I took the recent fanposts to be part of the job application process
Which is to say, perhaps some of them will now be FP writers as well.
by waw on Feb 2, 2012 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
Muahahah such a mystery
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Maybe then we won't see the same article written twice within a couple of days?
I’m still trying to figure out what that was all about.
by waw on Feb 2, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh, I really hope that didn’t reflect poorly on me. The awkward was bad enough.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 2, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Your post was terrrific.n
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Thanks. Yesterday was just a bit weird and I didn’t have answers for the people who were asking them, so I tried to lay low about it.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 2, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it was just a mixup. It’s certainly 0% your fault. If anything it’s my fault for not addressing it sooner.
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is it really so terrible that we got two different perspectives on Jorge Posada's HOF chances?
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that’s not really what it was, which is why it seemingly threw a lot people off, but I don’t suppose it matters at this point.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 2, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
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by Brandon C. on Feb 2, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
See, I’m trying so hard I’m posting stuff like this
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I Rec'd it
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Sucking up!
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Nah
I just always record your single letter/# posts!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I’m working on the process as we speak, that was a mix-up that I do apologize for. As for the quality vs. quantity, that’s a lot of the reason we’re adding writers. We need quantity (managerial reasons, stats, yknow) but we definitely need quality, and I understand a lot of the posts lately have not been quality. Heck, I’ll admit this isn’t a “quality” post, it’s a post that I wrote to make up for a missed post by another writer that I won’t call out.
We’re working on adding writers so we have both quality and quantity. I hope you understand.
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If you need more Q things
I can make Quiche!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
And I can Quip like no other!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think we lack for quips around here
Nor pictures of animals, for that matter.
But food, on the other hand, that’s always a valued contribution! Now, how you get the food out to me remains a matter for discussion…
by waw on Feb 2, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t like quiche!
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How about Quesadillas?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
I like em
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Then it's settled
I provide FOUR Q’s. Quality, Quantity, Quips, and Quesadillas!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Stop making a case for yourself!
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Can I make a Quiche for myself?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
I have A quilt
But I do not know how to, so you’ve got me there!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for addressing it
I certainly did not intend to call you or anyone else out on it, but it did seem unprofessional when compared to the usual standards that this site has met (in my eyes). I can understand that more writers would ease the load on everyone, and so bringing in more writers makes sense. Especially considering you have recently lost two excellent writers.
I think that the expectations of the readers for new, well-written content will only go up as we get closer to the season. We are all excited about it! So, let’s get that opening day lineup settled already ;-)
by waw on Feb 2, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know what happened here
It ate my comment and doubled up my subject line. Yay, SBN.
by waw on Feb 2, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly, it’s my job to address it, and I feel it does need to be addressed. If I was a reader and not manager, writer, or any type of position here, I’d be frustrated with the site, so imagine my frustration as manager.
We’re trying to make it so we can add quantity AND quality, and with our new additions (which we will have VERY soon) we will be getting that.
Until then, there have been some bumps in the road, but I assure you we will get better from here. It’s tough losing two of our best writers and replacing them.
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Nope. Not even a little.
It’s appreciated though.
I don't always start non-Twitter hashtags, but when I do it's #JEDI4PSA
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 3, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Oh gosh, I didn’t even get that part of it. Haha, derp.
Also appreciated, david.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 3, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
How do you know that?
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I only got the Jedi part, so not completely.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 3, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Irrelevant, but why not
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 3, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yes?
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 3, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Sure did.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 4, 2012 7:26 AM EST up reply actions
Just give me VLAD
I know he is old, but i rather have him then Jones. Vlad has crazy plate vision. Not a popular choice, but in this line up he can do damage.
by Jonathan Reynoso on Feb 2, 2012 10:59 AM EST reply actions
Since Jones is already signed
I’d rather they sign a lefty (Damon is my preference) or no one.
Romine!
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by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 2, 2012 11:15 AM EST reply actions
I wrote a letter to Brian Cashman
Dear Brian Cashman,
I have been good this year, so please bring me an X-Box, an iPad, and a million dollars. Thank you,
LTL
Wait, that might have been a different letter.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
What did you send to Kim Jones?
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I won't say
But it was enough to make her switch jobs.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
have a rec
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by natteringnabob on Feb 2, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
I would like
the Yanks to trade for Billy Butler. I know, I know. The Royals would never do it. But, if the Yanks managed it, that would be a huge boost to our lineup. If we don’t get Billy Butler, I would prefer to just keep it how it is. I really like Eduardo Nunez and I hope he gets a bigger role this season. Keeping that DH slot open would ultimately mean Nunez would get more time to shine, which I’m all for.
Kotchman is a huge DP and groundball machine
Slow runner and had a ‘11 BABIP of .335 versus a career .277. I’d consider him if only he could hit for more power.
can you believe that Kotchman...
was traded for Texeira almost straight up! (was traded with Marek to the Braves… what a terrible trade lol)
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12 0r 13 pitchers on the roster?
Doen’t our team’s ability to support a full-time DH hinge on whether we have to carry 12 or 13 pitchers on the 25 man roster? And doesn’t that come down to whether we unload Burnett or not? I know we can put Nova or Hughes in AAA, but the way Cashman has been talking lately, that is highly unlikely. With Jones a sure thing for DH when lefties are pitching, that leaves about 200 AB’s, discounting for Arod, Jeter, and Tex rest stops. How much is 200 AB’s worth at +replacement value?
If Nova
even sniffs AAA this season, the Yankees are idiots.
Romine!
by david d on Feb 2, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I don’t necessarily agree. If he’s AWFUL to start the season, and let’s say Hughes is in AAA starting or something, I wouldn’t mind swapping the two. But there’s basically a 0.0000001% chance of that happening
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superior players like Phil Hughes
I’m not sure he’s earned the right to be called superior yet. I hope he does.
by waw on Feb 2, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I'd go Vlad or Damon
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
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by BSerious72 on Feb 2, 2012 12:09 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Chavez + Prospect for depth
I think we should add Eric Chavez and have him and Andruw split DH duties and spell players in the field.
I don’t know what Eric Chavez’s WAR was, but he looked good before he hurt his foot last year.
Pre-injury production (.303/.410/.424) and post-injury swoon (.252/.294/.339).
…also still-solid defense (9.5 UZR/150, 0 TZ, 1 DRS),
But he’s fragile, so we re-sign Chavez, plus add a guy we can stash in the minors who could contribute if we need him, hopefully a prospect or a reclamation project.
Maybe the Marlins will move Matt Dominguez for one of our young pitchers, Warren or Phelps. Dominguez is a no-hit-great field type of player though, but he’s young, 22. His glove is MLB ready, but his bat may never be.
or maybe we can take a flier on Chris Johnson or Brett Wallace from Houston …if we can get them on the super cheap.
The post season proves we need a clutch hitter at DH
Bring back Damon or Matsui for one year.
Either player who would be OK with a limited DH role allowing Jeter & Arod to rotate in once a week would be fine.
by YANKEES FOREVER on Feb 2, 2012 12:18 PM EST reply actions
Really??
Yankees’ 2011 postseason DH’s hit something like .500/.600/.600
by Scooby Snacks on Feb 2, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Just go to spring training
and see what you’ve got. Trading anyone for a part time lefty dh is crazy, imho. (Unless it’s AJ) The rosters will thin out and there will be more options to sort through without giving up + prospects. If you insist on signing anyone, then make the call for Damon.
I'm thinking leave Jones in for the time being
and use the spot frequently for some of the older guys. Jones’ OPS against righties was .780 in 2010 and 2009, which isn’t terrible. He’ll likely regress somewhat against lefties and be better against righties, making a solid DH for the year. Plus, a veteran bat should be easier to procure via trade before the deadline after teams fall out of contention if he isn’t working out.
He will likely regress against lefties because he’s older, but the same should happen against righties as well. He was below league average against them last season, and his only above average season against righties, outside of 2010, came back in 2006.
It’s probably fair to say that 2010 looks like an outlier and that we should expect more of the same of Jones against right handed pitching.
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by Frank Campagnola on Feb 2, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Jones was pathetic aginst right-handed curve balls
Right now, as the roster stands, if we use Arod or Jeter as a DH, our only option is to give Nunez or Pena more at bats (both right-handed batters). We need a utility infielder that can bat left-handed more than a full-time left-handed DH.
Agreed on the utility infielder. However, there isn’t one one the free agent market that can hit right handed pitching well over the course of ~300-400 ABs while DHing and spelling Jeter and A-Rod.
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by Frank Campagnola on Feb 2, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Matsui.....Cheap and CLUTCH
Why not Godzilla? (1) He would come cheap and for just a one year deal. (2) He finished strong in 2011 so I know he still has more left in the tank. (3) He would have no ego problems giving up some at-bats for A-Rod/Jeter/Tex at the DH spot. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY (4) has proven that he can hit in the clutch post season games, something that we sorely missed last year. Of course, I have great memories of Godzilla so I may be a little biased over some of the other choices mentioned but to me there is no substitute for cltch hitting. There is only so much horrible post season hitting I can take from the likes of Swisher, texiara, etc. Bring Godzilla back!!!!!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST reply actions
I guess it's Oswalt or bust for them
Unless they have an unexpected trade in the works.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Who else is available even via trade though?
And who would they trade to make anyone important worth that team’s time? The only one I could see would be Ells.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
They have 3-4 decent prospects left, but without them, the farm would be empty.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
At this point
I think anyone they trade who is going to get them someone decent is going to take more than just a prospect or two.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know who they’d be willing to part with, but Middlebrooks + Lavarnway or Bogaerts would definitely get something, probably better than decent.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 2, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps
Haha, I just really want them to trade Ells out of desperation!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know much about their farm system
But no one really knew Pineda was available until the trade was made. It would have to be something like that, AND the Sox would have to have players the Red Sox want. So I suspect it’s Oswalt or face the real possibility that they’ll be fighting the Jays for 3rd place.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
It's fun to talk about the Red Sox's failings, I think!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
almost as fun as talking about the Mets' failings
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I personally think it's more fun
Reading OTM when the Red Sox are awful is just too enjoyable!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
OTM when the Red Sox are losing is delightful
I can’t decide what’s the greatest schadenfreude game thread in history – the last of the season last year, or the Luis Castillo game. I may have to go with 2011.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
I mean the Amazin' Avenue thread from the Luis Castillo game, of course
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I even remember my friend's Facebook posts after that
It was something else. But no, I get more enjoyment from OTM misery.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
That's indeed the rumor
So if they don’t get Oswalt, then the Scutaro trade make little to no sense.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Dang. They’ve got a real solid rotation.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 2, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
The Mets might finish in 5th place in that division.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
That whole division is going to be interesting to watch next year.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
actually, they need to watch out for 6th place
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Is that where they're SO bad
That they just fall from the NL East to the NL Central?
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
they just leave a blank space in the standings
It’d be:
1. Phillies
2. Marlins
3. Nationals
4. Braves
5.
6. Mets
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ouch
That’s harsh
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
If they're that bad
just mark them down as disqualified from the MLB for 2012 and have their AAA team play in their place.
I like the Dickerson/Vazquez options
Fifth outfielder, backup DH; Backup DH, Backup 1b. Low cost, some pop, versatility.
You never know what your history is going to be like until long after you're gone.
I like the concept of sliding guys in and out of the spot now and then to give the older guys days off but the bottom line is there are soooo many games when we want our best lineup in there. There are so many games when we want our best defensive team on the field(which after seeing Nunez last season is definitely A-Rod at 3B, which I think is a huge difference). When are these games? The MOST important ones. It’s the series with the Sox and Rays, maybe Rangers, Tigers, and Angels as well…..and oh yea in the PLAYOFFS. I don’t think there is any reason not to add a guy if we think they’re better than Chavez/A. Jones, and definitely is no reason not to add a guy because we need the DH spot for A-Rod and Jete. That’s just not true. The only way we shouldn’t add someone is if we think Chavez/A. Jones(Nunez should be in a PR role in this scenario) are the better options. And when it comes to Damon or Matsui, I personally don’t think that’s the case But this idea that we need the DH spot everyday is just false. Just sign one of them for 2-3 mill and get it over with.
Kotchman to Indians
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by Brandon C. on Feb 2, 2012 4:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
is that confirmed?
If it’s true, it will severely limit the chances he signs with the Yankees.
by long time listener on Feb 2, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree, I think it increases his chances of signing with Yankees.
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I thought the expression was
time will smell
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 2, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
more playing time for nunez
they should go after a untility type who can play all over who wields a decent stick and can field and throw.the yanks lack a good enough bench in my opinion and we need to change that
hustle and hustle with muscle
Eric Chavez
Everyone needs to give this guy a break. Yes, he’s prone to injury. But, as a part time player, he did a good job. He hit, ran well, fielded great, and had a great attitude. Yes, he broke his foot running the bases. So what. Cheing Ming Wang did it in Houston during interleague play. A-Rod hurt his knee, had a torn labrum, and hurt his thumb. Granderson pulled his groin running the bases. Jeter hurt his shoulder and neck sliding into 3rd base. Cody Ransom (when w/the Yanks) pulled a thigh muscle while running the bases. No one was down on them. But, this guy, you don’t want him back. While healthy, he played a better 3rd base than A-Rod ever did. Plus, when he was hitting the ball, everyone loved him. And, the 2 hr’s he hit were over 400+ feet. He can still swing a great bat. He’s a golden glove 3rd baseman. Give him a fair chance. Honestly, I’d rather had him playing 3rd base during the playoffs over A-Rod. Because A-Rod played hurt. And, he hurt the team because he couldn’t hit. Chavez while with Oakland was a Detroit killer. So you tell me what the Yanks should do. I say, resign this man and let him play. Everyone gets hurt. So cut him some slack.
I agree
Unless we get rid of Burnett and free up some roster space, we have no choice but to keep our options flexible for DH. Injury-prone or not, Chavez at least leaves us the option of a fielder. No one loves Johnny Damon more than I but we can’t afford a DH that can’t play the field right now.
Chavez had a wRC+ of 79 last year
Thats atrocious, and thats when he actually played. A-Rod also had a better year fielding than Chavez did. There is absolutely no reason to bring Chavez back on this team. He’s far too injury prone, but he doesn’t hit even when he is healthy. He’s a defensive specialist who can’t stay on the field at this point.
"I could never wear another uniform. I will always be a Yankee"- Jorge Posada
Thanks for the memories Jorge
DH for the Yankees
Raul Ibanez..
Simple. Left hand bat for the short porch, He hit 20 homeras and 84 Rbi’s in a bad season. He would be a perfect fit for the DH role.
Steve Lovergine
except the fact Ibanez sucks.
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