OT: MLB Thread XLIV

[Machinehead]

Ursula

I mean, he's had one good year, so we'll need some insurance, but it should be his job to lose.

So really, we don't NEED an infield starter.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Yep it seems like we will need a 1B or 3B this year.

Let's get Rendon and Cole.

Unfortunately the ill advised Stanton trade makes this highly unlikely.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Yankees are good in the infield. Imagine DJ slides to 2nd and Gleyber is the SS for the next decade. I'd try Sanchez at 1B. Does Voit have a future with this team? Bring Romine back and sign a back up.

Urshela is a fine 3B. Andujar should be DH'ing if he's not dealt. Maybe Cashman trades Stanton and brings back Gardner for a year until Hicks is better.

 

[Cassano]

I mean, he's had one good year, so we'll need some insurance, but it should be his job to lose.

So really, we don't NEED an infield starter.

True. I am okay with Voit-DJ-Torres-Urshella until TDD. Evaluate after that.

 

[Machinehead]

Although, if you can get Bell, you do.

 

[NYR Viper]

I haven't been following that closely, but are there any infielders that would be available that could be returned for a guy like Andujar?

 

[Machinehead]

I haven't been following that closely, but are there any infielders that would be available that could be returned for a guy like Andujar?

Would the Yankees pull off a trade for this All-Star first baseman?

 

[JimmyG89]

Would the Yankees pull off a trade for this All-Star first baseman?

Bell is atrocious in the field. Not even close to being decent. He also isn't very good at throwing the bases either. His bat is elite, but unless his glove improves, he's an ideal DH.

 

[Bob Richards]

I'm very glad the Mets extended Jake when they did lol

 

[I Eat Crow]

Yeah, I'd pass on Bell. He's more of the same of what we already have. I hate the guy because he killed us in the ALCS, but I'd love to find a way to get another player like Brantley that just knows how to put the ball in play and play good defense.

The Yankees have enough of feast or famine players at the plate with average to poor fielding capabilities in Andujar, Stanton, and Sanchez.

 

[Machinehead]

Bell is atrocious in the field. Not even close to being decent. He also isn't very good at throwing the bases either. His bat is elite, but unless his glove improves, he's an ideal DH.

So....he's a first baseman?

 

[Machinehead]

Yeah, I'd pass on Bell. He's more of the same of what we already have. I hate the guy because he killed us in the ALCS, but I'd love to find a way to get another player like Brantley that just knows how to put the ball in play and play good defense.

The Yankees have enough of feast or famine players at the plate with average to poor fielding capabilities in Andujar, Stanton, and Sanchez.

Offensively, I would disagree.

He walks like crazy and doesn't strike out at all. He's exactly the type of player you mentioned aside from the defense.

He's also a lefty (switch-hitter but menza menz)

 

[NYR Viper]

Yeah, I'd pass on Bell. He's more of the same of what we already have. I hate the guy because he killed us in the ALCS, but I'd love to find a way to get another player like Brantley that just knows how to put the ball in play and play good defense.

The Yankees have enough of feast or famine players at the plate with average to poor fielding capabilities in Andujar, Stanton, and Sanchez.

I agree. I would probably be more inclined to just play Voit at 1b and DH Sanchez (unless he actually takes his off-season training seriously)

 

[JimmyG89]

So....he's a first baseman?

Those 3-6-3 double plays end up in left field. Pickoffs with throws to first end up there too.

Trust me, you want someone that can actually throw the ball to a bag.

 

[Machinehead]

I agree. I would probably be more inclined to just play Voit at 1b and DH Sanchez (unless he actually takes his off-season training seriously)

I mean, if we're criticizing Bell for his defense at first and playing Voit there...

I'm better defensively than Luke Voit.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Sounds about right. 7 year deal should get it done.

Doubt he takes the same length Strasburg just got considering he's 2 years younger. Take those 2 years right on, you're at a 9 year deal.

Funniest is how these guys are like I want a 9 year deal, some longevity in my life. Also I want to be able to opt out every odd year.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Cole will only get 9 years if the Angels get desperate and stupid.

I mean, if we're criticizing Bell for his defense at first and playing Voit there...

I'm better defensively than Luke Voit.

bell is horriawful on D. He makes Alonso look like the 1B equivalent to Simmons.
His bat is crazy and would really play in YS though.

it’s an idea worth visiting.

 

[Irishguy42]

 

[I Eat Crow]

I get a sense that Cashman doesn't want to go over $300 million. We'll see what happens.

 

[Irishguy42]

If they want to stay with 7 years, $280M gives him an AAV of $40M. A deal of 8/300 gives him an AAV of $37.5M.

I would think those are the ideal deals. Going over $300M would be rough, but 8/320 gives an AAV of $40M.

I wouldn't go longer on term than 8 years, and I don't think other teams want to either.

 

[darko]

I get a sense that Cashman doesn't want to go over $300 million. We'll see what happens.

I wouldn't go over 300 mill. Not for a pitcher.

 

[Cassano]

 

[sbjnyc]

Desecration is the right word.

Nike Swoosh to appear on the front of every uniform in 2020

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Desecration is the right word.

Nike Swoosh to appear on the front of every uniform in 2020

Nike alone gets a boycott from me.

 

[2Leetch_94]