OT: MLB Thread - Part XIX: Yankees Hire Boone. Joe Buck Still Unenthused

[HockeyMomx2]

OH I agree, I'm just saying he's the most athletic one of the 3 lol. and yes it would be an awful idea just to get Frazier a spot on the team. He can be used to acquire a top SP which is a need this year (well a pitcher, doesn't have to be a "top" one)

Which is why he'd most likely be laying himself out there on a regular basis trying to catch every damn ball that's even close. Between his athleticism and his confidence in his ability, there isn't a ball out there he doesn't think he can't catch. The wear and tear on his body and more likely injuries are enough reason for me to say NOPE to Judge in CF.

 

[darko]

Between Judge, Frazier and Stanton could one of them play center at a passable level?

Frazier could. His range is the best out of the 3.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

In Cash we trust..

 

[Cassano]

Gardner has a team option for 2019 which I did not know about, perhaps he can play CF in the next 2 years until Florial is ready and the Yankees can actually keep Frazier after all.

This.

He's pretty much in the upper echelon of outfielders in WAR nearly every season he's played in. Highly underrated throughout his career. Amazing asset at the top of the order with his ability to work counts.

 

[2Leetch_94]

The 'problem' with having such a loaded farm system is you're never going to be able to keep and play everybody. Many will bust, and some will need to be used as trade chips to acquire talent in other areas of need. Whether Cole is the right fit, or Fulmer, Duffy, or whoever else, they all have risks. There's no Chris Sale's available this time around and doesn't seem like that's going to be changing for quite a while.

This is the tough part, trying to figure out which prospects to part with while still trying to make a trade with other teams that have their own opinions and scouting on these guys. Takes two to tango.

 

[Cassano]

The 'problem' with having such a loaded farm system is you're never going to be able to keep and play everybody. Many will bust, and some will need to be used as trade chips to acquire talent in other areas of need. Whether Cole is the right fit, or Fulmer, Duffy, or whoever else, they all have risks. There's no Chris Sale's available this time around and doesn't seem like that's going to be changing for quite a while.

This is the tough part, trying to figure out which prospects to part with while still trying to make a trade with other teams that have their own opinions and scouting on these guys. Takes two to tango.

I know Sale struck out 300 batters last year and is a top 5 SP at worst, but the value the White Sox got in return was nuts.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

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Have heard the asking price for Eric Hosmer remains in the $200 million range. This may seem crazy, but I don’t think the Padres would do that

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Also heard that JD Martinez doesn't want to DH and wants to play the OF and is also looking for 200M..

That Stanton deal is looking mighty nice...

 

[darko]

Lol @ Hosmer wanting 200 mill.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Lol @ Hosmer wanting 200 mill.

I hope he gets it from Boston tho!

 

[darko]

I hope he gets it from Boston tho!

We all do haha.

At most I'd give him something like 5/80. Maybe 5/100 if desperate.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

So if Cashman trades Frazier in a deal for Cole, He was looking for a pitcher in a deal for Miller, he essentially would have turned Andrew Miller into 2 SPs, Cole (via trading Frazier) and Sheffield (via trading Miller).

 

[HockeyMomx2]

So if Cashman trades Frazier in a deal for Cole, He was looking for a pitcher in a deal for Miller, he essentially would have turned Andrew Miller into 2 SPs, Cole (via trading Frazier) and Sheffield (via trading Miller).

The man sees things in a way I just could never come close to. Every time I find myself thinking 'WTF are you doing and why!?', he then makes the corresponding move to complete the piece he's filling and I go 'ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh'.

 

[Cassano]

So if Cashman trades Frazier in a deal for Cole, He was looking for a pitcher in a deal for Miller, he essentially would have turned Andrew Miller into 2 SPs, Cole (via trading Frazier) and Sheffield (via trading Miller).

Miller is worth that price to be fair.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

BREAKING: According to a source, the Yankees have agreed to a one-year deal with CC Sabathia worth $10 million. The deal is pending a physical.

 

[BB58]

Still worried about his knee.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Knee issue or not, bringing him back for what he'll do for the room was necessary.

Dude took a discount to stay here. Much love to CC.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Can do a LOT worse than CC as your 4 or 5

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Cashman now has some leverage in trade market.
Opposing GM: Gleyber
Cash "No"
GM " Sheffield"
Cash "No
GM "Florial"
Cash "I'll think about it,,, um no"
GM "Frazier
Cash "ehhh... maybe.. No"

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

2 years ago Yankees were old and boring

Fast forward 15 months. #Yankees have a murderers row 2 line up, A pretty good rotation, the best bullpen in the game and they're hoarding prospects.. not bad Brian, not bad

 

[Cassano]

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

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Just announced: #Dodgers get Matt Kemp from #Braves for Adrian Gonzalez, Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy, Charlie Culberson and cash.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Uh... What?

A week to late LA.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Uh... What?

A week to late LA.

This!

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Braves will be buying Gonzalez out thus making him a free agent.

Why does it seem like a foregone conclusion that he is going to end up on the Mets?