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GoAwayPanarin said:
Not even Schmidt (which was wishful thinking as you said) but even someone like Hampton who is pretty good.
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Hopefully they can compromise by including King, they can keep Thorpe. Makes me think they could be very confident with Yamamoto by including King now.

Perhaps something along the lines of King, Schmidt/Brito, Hampton, and another prospect or two like Randy Vasquez.

Seems like something could be announced very soon. Going to be a very interesting couple weeks leading into Christmas.
 
JCProdigy said:
It's an absolute negative if the Yankees brass expects him to be a starter for most of the season and it keeps them from making a better move that would actually help the team compete. ...and that is exactly what I expect of this front office.

A mediocre defensive OF with a 103 OPS+ over the past three seasons is a nice 4th OF. That's what he should be on a team that wants to contend.
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With all the outfield injuries they have had they could view him as insurance as well as a needed left handed bat.
 
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romba said:
Soto apparently really wants to taste free agency so I'm doubtful we are able to extend him
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He isn't signing an extension right now and has no reason to.

Judge bet on himself and cashed in. Ohtani is about to sign the most ludicrous contract in sports history after having an epic contract season. I'd imagine Soto wants to do the same.

Things can change but if the fit is right Im sure they can work something out. It'll happen after the season but who cares? As long as it happens.
 
GoAwayPanarin said:


Again don't love giving up on Thorpe but it had to happen.



What don't you like about him?

His "down" seasons are career seasons for 99.9% of the league.
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He's an butcher in the outfield and I think we've seen the best from him. I fear like Giambi and Tex he's going to go from a nearly .300 hitter 420 OBP guy to a 250 400 OBP guy with more cheapie right field homers. But you are right he's among the best in the game offensively.
 
Salsa Shark said:
He's a butcher in the outfield and I think we've seen the best from him. I fear like Giambi and Tex he's going to go from a nearly .300 hitter 420 OBP guy to a 250 400 OBP guy with more cheapie right field homers. But you are right he's among the best in the game offensively.
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He’s 25 not 31 like Giambi and other mistakes
 
Salsa Shark said:
He's an butcher in the outfield and I think we've seen the best from him. I fear like Giambi and Tex he's going to go from a nearly .300 hitter 420 OBP guy to a 250 400 OBP guy with more cheapie right field homers. But you are right he's among the best in the game offensively.
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Tex's issues were tied into the shift. He could have (should have) adjusted but he didn't. I'd argue that Giambi was actually a pretty strong investment.

The defense is a fair point but as far as hitters go, Soto is a unicorn. How many guys put up the numbers that he puts up while walking more than striking out in today's game? I disagree that we've seen the best we're going to see from him, hes 25 and is heading into a contract year. If he stays healthy he's going to put up some stupid numbers this year.
 
GoAwayPanarin said:
Tex's issues were tied into the shift. He could have (should have) adjusted but he didn't. I'd argue that Giambi was actually a pretty strong investment.

The defense is a fair point but as far as hitters go, Soto is a unicorn. How many guys put up the numbers that he puts up while walking more than striking out in today's game? I disagree that we've seen the best we're going to see from him, hes 25 and is heading into a contract year. If he stays healthy he's going to put up some stupid numbers this year.
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I do like he doesn't strike out. Agree Giambi is an underrated yankee in many respects.

If he stays healthy he's going to put up some stupid numbers this year.
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I've seen people ripping Cohen for this.

I enjoy to LOL at the Mets as much as anyone but there are few things that say "Hey, we want you" more than taking that long ass flight and personally wining and dining the dude.

Whether or not it works is a different story but it won't be for a lack of effort.
 
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An outfield of Judge and Soto is insane. Good for Yankee fans.
 
GoAwayPanarin said:
I've seen people ripping Cohen for this.

I enjoy to LOL at the Mets as much as anyone but there are few things that say "Hey, we want you" more than taking that long ass flight and personally wining and dining the dude.

Whether or not it works is a different story but it won't be for a lack of effort.
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Cohen should be ripped if he doesn’t get Yamamoto. I don’t want to trade for Soto. He’s hitting free agency 100%. The Mets can sign him then.
 
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