melky Stories - Pinstripe Alley
The Deal(s) I'd Make
ESPN: Multiple sources consider it likely the Padres will deal Peavy in the weeks ahead, and that it is a virtual certainty he will be traded before the July 31 deadline next season. The Padres are seeking at least two young pitchers in return, along with someone who can become the team's...
Now Leading Off, the Centerfielder, Johnny Damon
After a red hot start, Melky Cabrera has collapsed. He's hitting .244/.305/.353. For the good of the Yankees, for the good of the country, for the good humanity, it's time to put Johnny Damon back in centerfield. Matsui isn't coming back anytime soon, and Giambi has shown he can play...
That's "Mr. Fourth Outfielder" to You
Last year, at age 22, Melky hit: .273/.323/.390, 24 2B, 8 3B, 8HR. PECOTA projected him to hit (50th percentile): .276/.336/.406, 23 2B, 8 3B, 8 HR. He's on pace to hit: .293/.363/.485, 24 2B, 0 3B, 30 HR. At the same number of career ABs (but at age 25), Bernie hit: .289/.384/.453; this was a huge...
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