How the Yankees are over .500, and in first place nonetheless, is a mystery in itself. They've lost Mariano Rivera, Joba Chamberlain, Brett Gardner, and their savior, Andy Pettitte. Their offense struggled but has found it's momentum.
But, the team has expendable parts that could be used to attempt to lure a key player to New York to help continue their success.
5) Freddy Garcia-Coming off his only good starts of the year, Garcia's trade value, although still somewhat low, is higher than ever. In my opinion, there is a 100% chance he is NOT a Yankee in 2013, so getting what you can now is highly reccomended.
4) Eric Chavez-A good player whose career has been hampered by injures, the 34-year-old is certainly in the home stretch career-wise. Eduardo Nunez is ready to help, and if he can cut down on the errors, he will be an everyday third baseman within the next few years.
3) Andruw Jones-Jones sits in a crowded outfield with Swisher, Granderson, Gardner (when ready), DeWayne Wise, Darnell McDonald, and a plethora of minor leaguers. Whether he is traded or not, he is unlikely to return in 2013.
2) Jayson Nix-He's been a solid outfielder and pinch hitter this season, but the Yankees have minor league outfielders and are in need of help.
As good as these choices are (or aren't), there is one man whose trade value is very high now and, per Hank and Hal Steinbrenner will likely not return following the season...
1) NICK SWISHER-Swisher is having another solid year for the Yankees, though not his 2010 numbers. As I stated before, the Steinbrenners have indicated that in an effort to cut payroll, he may be let go following the season. In his fourth season, three postseasons of mediocre numbers will just not do. If he cannot hit in October, he will NOT return, at all.
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Showing posts with label trade proposals. Show all posts
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Thoughts on the Trade Deadline
It is well known that July 31 is the baseball trade deadline each and every year. Contending teams trade away players, prospects, or cash, for players to help them win now, whereas non-contenders trade for prospects to help them win sooner rather than later. Here are my thoughts on how the Mets should handle this year's trades.
5) Andres Torres-The 34-year-old outfielder has a history of being plagued by injuries and this year is no exception. He went down on Opening Day with a calf injury and missed a considerable amount of the first months of the season. He doesn't bring a ton to the table but could be used in a package deal. With Duda, Hairston, and Captain Kirk as well as Jason Bay in the wings, the Mets should try and get what they can for him before he departs as a free agent.
4) Miguel Batista-Still going (semi)-strong at age 41, Batista is certainly in the latter phase of his career. In the midst of a disappoining year, the Mets may want to cash in before he retires.
3) Jon Rauch-Olympic Gold Medal in 2000, tallest man to hit a home run (off of Roger Clemens no less), first win at Nationals Park, blah blah blah. The man has a 3-7 record, an ERA over 4, and oh yeah, turns 34 in September. GET HIM OUT!
2) Jason Bay-Quite possibly the worst signing in the last few years. In all likeliness we will be stuck with Bay until July of next season, when his contract reaches it's last few months. If Bay leaves, Mets fans all over will rejoyce.
All these men are good choices, but none, not even Bay, can trump the #1 choice...
1) MIKE PELFREY- He's out for the season, he's been an okay pitcher at best in his Mets career, he's coming off Tommy John surgery, and he's the most overpayed player on the team for what you get out of him. Why the Mets wasted nearly $6 million on him is way beyond me.
Anyone here that shouldn't be, anyone I left out? Sound off below with your choices.
5) Andres Torres-The 34-year-old outfielder has a history of being plagued by injuries and this year is no exception. He went down on Opening Day with a calf injury and missed a considerable amount of the first months of the season. He doesn't bring a ton to the table but could be used in a package deal. With Duda, Hairston, and Captain Kirk as well as Jason Bay in the wings, the Mets should try and get what they can for him before he departs as a free agent.
4) Miguel Batista-Still going (semi)-strong at age 41, Batista is certainly in the latter phase of his career. In the midst of a disappoining year, the Mets may want to cash in before he retires.
3) Jon Rauch-Olympic Gold Medal in 2000, tallest man to hit a home run (off of Roger Clemens no less), first win at Nationals Park, blah blah blah. The man has a 3-7 record, an ERA over 4, and oh yeah, turns 34 in September. GET HIM OUT!
2) Jason Bay-Quite possibly the worst signing in the last few years. In all likeliness we will be stuck with Bay until July of next season, when his contract reaches it's last few months. If Bay leaves, Mets fans all over will rejoyce.
All these men are good choices, but none, not even Bay, can trump the #1 choice...
1) MIKE PELFREY- He's out for the season, he's been an okay pitcher at best in his Mets career, he's coming off Tommy John surgery, and he's the most overpayed player on the team for what you get out of him. Why the Mets wasted nearly $6 million on him is way beyond me.
Anyone here that shouldn't be, anyone I left out? Sound off below with your choices.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Why the Yankees Need a Trade...NOW!
Andy Pettitte has a career ending injury
CC Sabathia is on the DL
Failing Fred just plain sucks
Hiroki Kuroda is too erratic
The Yankees offense just flat out sucks
Does this sound like a winning team to you?
That's why the Yankees need a trade, NOW!
And the man of the hour is...Zack Greinke.
I have to say it, I was dead wrong. As far back as I can recall, I always felt Greinke was an overrated player whose wins were the product of his offense. That is hardly the case as of late, however.
The Yankees have a few pieces that are expendable, namely.
Nick Swisher-The Steinbrenner's are trying to cut payroll and the consensus amoung sports journalists is that that includes letting Swisher walk following the season. If that is the case, the time is right.
Andruw Jones-The borderline Hall of Famer still has a lot of talent that can add to a contending team's playoff chances. However, with DeWayne Wise, Granderson, and Raul Ibanez, his time is running out.
Eric Chavez-Chavez has played great this season, but at age 34, he's no spring chicken. With Laynce Nix and Eduardo Nunez waiting in the wings, his tenure in New York is nearing the end.
Chris Stewart-Backup catchers are always expendable, and Cervelli is waiting.
Freddy Garcia-Despite, (or perhaps, because of) the fact that his performance has deemed him worth less than the mound dirt at the New Yankee Stadium, he will not return. Someone could take Failing Fred and put him in the bullpen and always use him as a spot starter, which may be the only thing he's good for at this age.
The fact of the matter is, as they are now, the Yankees are not a good team. Pettitte needed many wins to lift the team into the playoffs. With him gone, this team is not going to be 10 games over .500 for long. The Red Sox, Rays, Orioles, and even Blue Jays can easily overtake the team for first, second, third, or even fourth place.
And that, my friends, is not the Yankee Way.
CC Sabathia is on the DL
Failing Fred just plain sucks
Hiroki Kuroda is too erratic
The Yankees offense just flat out sucks
Does this sound like a winning team to you?
That's why the Yankees need a trade, NOW!
And the man of the hour is...Zack Greinke.
I have to say it, I was dead wrong. As far back as I can recall, I always felt Greinke was an overrated player whose wins were the product of his offense. That is hardly the case as of late, however.
The Yankees have a few pieces that are expendable, namely.
Nick Swisher-The Steinbrenner's are trying to cut payroll and the consensus amoung sports journalists is that that includes letting Swisher walk following the season. If that is the case, the time is right.
Andruw Jones-The borderline Hall of Famer still has a lot of talent that can add to a contending team's playoff chances. However, with DeWayne Wise, Granderson, and Raul Ibanez, his time is running out.
Eric Chavez-Chavez has played great this season, but at age 34, he's no spring chicken. With Laynce Nix and Eduardo Nunez waiting in the wings, his tenure in New York is nearing the end.
Chris Stewart-Backup catchers are always expendable, and Cervelli is waiting.
Freddy Garcia-Despite, (or perhaps, because of) the fact that his performance has deemed him worth less than the mound dirt at the New Yankee Stadium, he will not return. Someone could take Failing Fred and put him in the bullpen and always use him as a spot starter, which may be the only thing he's good for at this age.
The fact of the matter is, as they are now, the Yankees are not a good team. Pettitte needed many wins to lift the team into the playoffs. With him gone, this team is not going to be 10 games over .500 for long. The Red Sox, Rays, Orioles, and even Blue Jays can easily overtake the team for first, second, third, or even fourth place.
And that, my friends, is not the Yankee Way.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Better 'Safe' Than Sorry
The Super Bowl champion Giants safeties were mediocre in 2011 and overall preformed at a low, relatively ineffective level. The G-Men need a somewhat retooled defense if they expect to repeat in 2012.
With Deon Grant expected to retire following Super Bowl XLVI, his only career Super Bowl championship in 10 seasons, the Giants must lay low and replace him with Tyler Sash. If Reese drafts a safety this year, he should be placed opposite Sash and Antrel Rolle MUST be traded immediately!
This would not only free up cap space, it would allow the G-Men to improve their defense.
With Deon Grant expected to retire following Super Bowl XLVI, his only career Super Bowl championship in 10 seasons, the Giants must lay low and replace him with Tyler Sash. If Reese drafts a safety this year, he should be placed opposite Sash and Antrel Rolle MUST be traded immediately!
This would not only free up cap space, it would allow the G-Men to improve their defense.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Time Is Wright
The New York Mets are in dire need of rebuilding.
They have three key pieces which can earn them solid pitchers are:
David Wright
Johan Santana (when healthy)
Jason Bay
All three of them need to be traded before 2013. They can earn good prospects for the Mets to use in the near future.
A future without Wilpon.
They have three key pieces which can earn them solid pitchers are:
David Wright
Johan Santana (when healthy)
Jason Bay
All three of them need to be traded before 2013. They can earn good prospects for the Mets to use in the near future.
A future without Wilpon.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Swishing It Up
After 1 spectacular season, 2 solid ones, and three horrendous postseasons, the Yankees triggered their option on RF Nick Swisher. Their reasons were simple:
1) They like him
2) Can you find someone better?
I can't argue with the first claim.
The second one is dubious.
His stats during three seasons in New York are:
424/1590 H/AB
81 home runs
256 RBIs
1-time All-Star
However, in 24 postseason games, he has been a complete disaster, hitting only .169 in THREE YEARS!
The Yankees deserve an upgrade, but they aren't willing to commit to Carlos Beltran because of health reasons, and the right fielder market this season is weak, topping off with Beltran, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel, and (don't get me started about!) J.D. Drew.
But then you get to a familiar face, a borderline Hall of Famer, and a man whom I have liked since the Yankee Dynasty began.
Andruw Jones
The 10-time Gold Glove centerfielder could be a valuable piece of the Yankees if he is placed in right field. He is the youngest man to ever homer in the World Series (1996 Game 3 at the age of 19 off of Andy Pettitte)!
He has proved that he can be an excellent fielder and hitter, and is familiar with the Yankees and the players, so why not try it?
What have they got to lose?
Oh, yes, there's that?
Swisher strikes out with the bases loaded in game 5 of the 2011 ALDS. Not to be confused with him striking out with the bases loaded in the 2009 ALDS.
1) They like him
2) Can you find someone better?
I can't argue with the first claim.
The second one is dubious.
His stats during three seasons in New York are:
424/1590 H/AB
81 home runs
256 RBIs
1-time All-Star
However, in 24 postseason games, he has been a complete disaster, hitting only .169 in THREE YEARS!
The Yankees deserve an upgrade, but they aren't willing to commit to Carlos Beltran because of health reasons, and the right fielder market this season is weak, topping off with Beltran, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel, and (don't get me started about!) J.D. Drew.
But then you get to a familiar face, a borderline Hall of Famer, and a man whom I have liked since the Yankee Dynasty began.
Andruw Jones
The 10-time Gold Glove centerfielder could be a valuable piece of the Yankees if he is placed in right field. He is the youngest man to ever homer in the World Series (1996 Game 3 at the age of 19 off of Andy Pettitte)!
He has proved that he can be an excellent fielder and hitter, and is familiar with the Yankees and the players, so why not try it?
What have they got to lose?
Oh, yes, there's that?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Why Jesus Should Be Cut Loose
The Yankees highly-touted rookie Jesus Montero MUST be traded!
The Yankees need decent pitchers, which thusfar only Nova and CC have proven to be. Phil Hughes, if healthy, can be a solid #3 starter, and 'Failing Fred' CAN'T BEAT GOOD TEAMS!
That leaves two spots for Hector Noesi and someone else to take. That is not the only reason that he needs to be cut, however.
The reasons are as follows...
*He has no position (can't catch)
*Can't play good enough defense
*He is a hot chip on the market now
The Yankees need 3 things:
*A future Shortstop (Nunez)
*A future third baseman (Ramiro Pena)
*PITCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
In April of 2012, A-Rod, Jeter, and Montero should rotate as the designated hitter, but come August, will it be down to two?
The Yankees need decent pitchers, which thusfar only Nova and CC have proven to be. Phil Hughes, if healthy, can be a solid #3 starter, and 'Failing Fred' CAN'T BEAT GOOD TEAMS!
That leaves two spots for Hector Noesi and someone else to take. That is not the only reason that he needs to be cut, however.
The reasons are as follows...
*He has no position (can't catch)
*Can't play good enough defense
*He is a hot chip on the market now
The Yankees need 3 things:
*A future Shortstop (Nunez)
*A future third baseman (Ramiro Pena)
*PITCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
In April of 2012, A-Rod, Jeter, and Montero should rotate as the designated hitter, but come August, will it be down to two?
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