OT: MLB Thread XLVII

[GoAwayPanarin]

The Yankees blinked on term. DJ wanted six years and got it. They were close on salary from the get go. The Yankees up until very recently were only offering 5 years. Good contract when all is said and done. $15 million will be a good price for him for most of the contract.

The money is great. He is an excellent hitter and easily Cashman's best find during his tenure as a GM. They still have wiggle room to add some quality pieces which is great.

But 6 years to a player who is 32 and has a history of hand/wrist issues?

 

[Machinehead]

I couldn't give less of a f*** about the term. I want a World Series.

 

[sbjnyc]

Report: 2-Time Cy Young Award Winner Corey Kluber, Yankees Finalizing Contract

 

[nyr2k2]

1Y/$11M. Good deal for them.

 

[LeetchisGod]

1Y/$11M. Good deal for them.

I question how much he has left in the tank.

 

[RGY]

Still need more. Need more arms. I want Brantley.

 

[nyr2k2]

I question how much he has left in the tank.

Possibly nothing. For one year, though, seems like a worthwhile gamble. I'd have taken that for the Mets.

 

[Irishguy42]

If Kluber can remain healthy, especially in the post-season, then that's incredible for the Yankees.


Large 'if'

 

[Mac n Gs]

Possibly nothing. For one year, though, seems like a worthwhile gamble. I'd have taken that for the Mets.

Yeah, this is an easy low risk, high reward situation for the Yankees. I'm hoping the Mets can come through with a Hand contract to solidify the bullpen. I wonder how much longer the Springer situation will play out too. Maybe they're going to wait until Spring Training nears before make a move for a CF? I think Sandy mentioned that they had their eyes on players that could be potentially available in a few weeks or so.

 

[nyr2k2]

Yeah, this is an easy low risk, high reward situation for the Yankees. I'm hoping the Mets can come through with a Hand contract to solidify the bullpen. I wonder how much longer the Springer situation will play out too. Maybe they're going to wait until Spring Training nears before make a move for a CF? I think Sandy mentioned that they had their eyes on players that could be potentially available in a few weeks or so.

I'd take Hand, Odorizzi, and Bradley. And then whatever random depth or reclamation projects they find.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

I like these two deals a lot.

 

[Adam Fox Time]

Kluber is not a guarantee but signing him is just so exciting. Great to get DJ back as well.

This is a great day as a Yankees fan.

 

[darko]

The money is great. He is an excellent hitter and easily Cashman's best find during his tenure as a GM. They still have wiggle room to add some quality pieces which is great.

But 6 years to a player who is 32 and has a history of hand/wrist issues?

And is also the best 2nd baseman in the game and legit MVP candidate.

 

[Barnaby]

The money is great. He is an excellent hitter and easily Cashman's best find during his tenure as a GM. They still have wiggle room to add some quality pieces which is great.

But 6 years to a player who is 32 and has a history of hand/wrist issues?

I'd be much more concerned about knee and back injuries. Overcoming hand and wrist problems or minimizing their impact is very plausible.

I'd have rather had that AAV for 4 years, but the market dictates and DJ has been too good.

 

[Barnaby]

I question how much he has left in the tank.

Everyone does. That's why he signed for a 1 year / 11 million deal. If teams didn't question that he'd be getting 3/75.

It's a bit of a risk/reward.

 

[Ben Grimm]

Subway series. Mets over the Yanks in 7.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Subway series. Mets over the Yanks in 7.

Both teams have plenty of warts.

 

[darko]

Bit of chatter about us acquiring Luis Castillo.

 

[RGY]

Bit of chatter about us acquiring Luis Castillo.

Passan is denying it. But nothing retracted by the Dominican reporters yet.

and then there is this:

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Passan is denying it. But nothing retracted by the Dominican reporters yet.

and then there is this:

This would be a boon but yeah, not happening. At least not yet.

 

[Irishguy42]

While it may not be a done deal, I do wonder if the Yanks are working on something to get Castillo done.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

While it may not be a done deal, I do wonder if the Yanks are working on something to get Castillo done.

Would be surprised if they weren't trying.

The whole "We intend to have him has a member of our rotation" thing is leaving that door open.

 

[Machinehead]

While it may not be a done deal, I do wonder if the Yanks are working on something to get Castillo done.

The Reds will bring up Gleyber Torres and that will be the end of the discussion.

 

[nyr2k2]

That Lucchesi trade is low-key great.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The Reds will bring up Gleyber Torres and that will be the end of the discussion.

This already happened lol.