this is kinda strange....
a few NY papers today reported Bruney was going elsewhere but both said ......a few teams asked about the Yanks about Bruney but were denied bc he was already going to the Atlanta Braves
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Bruney was probably considered expendable with the hope that Coke and Roberts will improve over the offseason.
If Wang can get his form back he will be a great improvement for the pitching staff. His sinker is just what the Yanks need for Yankee Stadium. They got the infield to back him up!
Not sure of a Halladay deal. Supposedly they want Jesus Montero and either Joba or Hughes. I would give up Joba and Montero, but I would not want to sign Halladay to a deal longer then 3 years.
I am actually hoping that Cashman can keep the "brain trust" in Tampa from forcing a big free agent signing. Let Cashman wheel and deal like the old days and see what he can really do!
It's funny how stuff works out, especially in baseball. At the start of the year, Bruney was the eighth-inning bridge to Rivera and then got hurt and never fully recovered though. Personally, I always liked him arm and stuff.
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this is kinda strange....
a few NY papers today reported Bruney was going elsewhere but both said ......a few teams asked about the Yanks about Bruney but were denied bc he was already going to the Atlanta Braves
That was based on if Soriano of the Braves was going to accept arbitration or not.
Bruney was probably considered expendable with the hope that Coke and Roberts will improve over the offseason.
If Wang can get his form back he will be a great improvement for the pitching staff. His sinker is just what the Yanks need for Yankee Stadium. They got the infield to back him up!
Not sure of a Halladay deal. Supposedly they want Jesus Montero and either Joba or Hughes. I would give up Joba and Montero, but I would not want to sign Halladay to a deal longer then 3 years.
I am actually hoping that Cashman can keep the "brain trust" in Tampa from forcing a big free agent signing. Let Cashman wheel and deal like the old days and see what he can really do!
Now there's talk of a 3 way trade with Dbacks, Tigers, and Yanks. It's up in the air who's involved but the Yanks are after Granderson, although it has been reported the Dbacks are pushing the trade.
Now there's talk of a 3 way trade with Dbacks, Tigers, and Yanks. It's up in the air who's involved but the Yanks are after Granderson, although it has been reported the Dbacks are pushing the trade.
Yeah, it sounds to me like the dbacks were pushing it. AJax, Kennedy, Coke and Dunn seems like a lot to give up for Granderson and a prospect or two especially with Grandersons struggles against lefties. Then again if Ajax develops into a player like Granderson that would be best case scenario so why not lock in a center fielder of his caliber. I am going to leave my trust in Cashman.
Now there's talk of a 3 way trade with Dbacks, Tigers, and Yanks. It's up in the air who's involved but the Yanks are after Granderson, although it has been reported the Dbacks are pushing the trade.
I dont really like this. I'm a fan of Granderson but i really dont like giving up Coke and Austin Jackson.
Coke reminded me of an old yankee that would have been on the team in the 90's. Not great but he's still young and gutsy. Jackson has been talked about so much it be a shame not to be able to see what the guy can do as a Yank.
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Looks like this trade is getting close. MLBTR has Tigers and Dbacks waiting on the Yankees approval.
I don't hate this trade as much as most, if fact I kind of like it. Coke and Dunn are non-factors (looks like it will only be one of the two). It hurts trading Jackson but if he turns out to be what the yankees hope, that is probably a player similar to Granderson with much less power. Why not trade potential for proven success at the same position? Grandersons splits and BABIP are a bit scary but I think that tells you he was swinging for the fences last year, nothing Kevin Long can't fix.
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
Looks like this trade is getting close. MLBTR has Tigers and Dbacks waiting on the Yankees approval.
I don't hate this trade as much as most, if fact I kind of like it. Coke and Dunn are non-factors (looks like it will only be one of the two). It hurts trading Jackson but if he turns out to be what the yankees hope, that is probably a player similar to Granderson with much less power. Why not trade potential for proven success at the same position? Grandersons splits and BABIP are a bit scary but I think that tells you he was swinging for the fences last year, nothing Kevin Long can't fix.
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
I don't understand this part either. Why send him to the Dbacks when it is reported that they are backing out of sending prospects to the Yanks. Drop the Dbacks from the trade and deal straight up with Detroit.
Looks like this trade is getting close. MLBTR has Tigers and Dbacks waiting on the Yankees approval.
I don't hate this trade as much as most, if fact I kind of like it. Coke and Dunn are non-factors (looks like it will only be one of the two). It hurts trading Jackson but if he turns out to be what the yankees hope, that is probably a player similar to Granderson with much less power. Why not trade potential for proven success at the same position? Grandersons splits and BABIP are a bit scary but I think that tells you he was swinging for the fences last year, nothing Kevin Long can't fix.
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
I don't understand this part either. Why send him to the Dbacks when it is reported that they are backing out of sending prospects to the Yanks. Drop the Dbacks from the trade and deal straight up with Detroit.
Yeah, I dont get why they couldn't just get it done without them, guess that was the only way for Detroit to get what they wanted from the Dbacks.
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
i agree. the team showed so much patience with hughes, why not give kennedy a fair shake too?
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
i agree. the team showed so much patience with hughes, why not give kennedy a fair shake too?
I agree, have to think the Yankees are not projecting him to be as good as they did when they drafted him in the 1st roung.
Overall, I think this is a solid trade though. Granderson will be a solid addition. I would definitelyl ike to see them still sign Damon as well.
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
i agree. the team showed so much patience with hughes, why not give kennedy a fair shake too?
I agree, have to think the Yankees are not projecting him to be as good as they did when they drafted him in the 1st roung.
Overall, I think this is a solid trade though. Granderson will be a solid addition. I would definitelyl ike to see them still sign Damon as well.
where can you possibly fit damon though? certaintly not in the outfield with granderson/swisher/melky/gardner
the DH spot is going to get pretty crowded too between damon, matsui, posada.
where can you possibly fit damon though? certaintly not in the outfield with granderson/swisher/melky/gardner
the DH spot is going to get pretty crowded too between damon, matsui, posada.
That is not a question because they are not bringing back Damon and Matusi especially after this trade. Damon can split time with Melky in left and DH. That gives the yanks and incredibly solid outifield of Swisher, Granderson, Damon/Melky and a flexible option at DH which is something I think the Yanks are looking to have. Gardner is going to lose playing time no matter what.
Edit: Melky is also expendable at this point although he is a solid cheap piece
From the Yankees perspective, this deal is almost too good to be true. Heading into his age 29 season, Granderson is a legitimate +4 win center fielder signed to a bargain contract for the next four years. I ranked him as the 22nd most valuable asset in terms of trade value in baseball over the summer, and the Yankees are getting him for a variety pack of role players. He instantly makes their team better, giving them a legitimate all-star center fielder who should thrive in Yankee Stadium. For as much as the Yankees have a payroll advantage, they continue to win because Brian Cashman targets the right players. Granderson is a fantastic acquisition for them.
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A+ for the Yankees, who continue to show that they know what they’re doing. Not a bad deal for Detroit, who needed to save some cash. But man, I’m sorry for D’Backs fans, who just saw their team screw up.
I didn't realize Kennedy is almost 25. I am fine with losing him. He is a ways away from being a regular contributor and 25 is getting up there for a pitching prospect.
Seems like it's a done deal as long as they all pass the physicals. This trade will definitely give the Yanks some leverage in the Damon talks. I would almost be content with Melky LF, Granderson CF, Swisher RF, and Gardner backing up. But I have a feeling they will resign Damon and trade either Melky or Gardner in a deal with Toronto for Doc Halladay.
Curious as to who the Yanks are after if they use the Nationals Rule 5 pick as their player to be named.
So the Yanks are not supposed to trade or sign free agents now? :roll:
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Ha! I can understand that. I'm assuming your a Phils fan by your location of Lunch Meat.... I like their team outside of Rollins, but their fans started getting too cocky this year and it just got annoying....not quite to the Red Sox fans' levels though...
Seems like it's a done deal as long as they all pass the physicals. This trade will definitely give the Yanks some leverage in the Damon talks. I would almost be content with Melky LF, Granderson CF, Swisher RF, and Gardner backing up. But I have a feeling they will resign Damon and trade either Melky or Gardner in a deal with Toronto for Doc Halladay.
Curious as to who the Yanks are after if they use the Nationals Rule 5 pick as their player to be named.
Yeah, I hear you but I would definitely like to see Damon in the mix
Melky is definitely trade bait now. I just don't see how the Yanks can get a Halladay trade done without including Montero and I wouldn't do that.
So the Yanks are not supposed to trade or sign free agents now? :roll:
No, the World just wouldn't be right unless I loathed the Yankees.
Ha! I can understand that. I'm assuming your a Phils fan by your location of Lunch Meat.... I like their team outside of Rollins, but their fans started getting too cocky this year and it just got annoying....not quite to the Red Sox fans' levels though...
Yeah, definitely not to the level of Yankees or BoSox fans obnoxiousness. But the difference is also we're just flat out assholes and enjoy that in and of itself. I have absolutely no problem with Rollins. It's like when people used to tell me they hated Brian Dawkins, but now all of a sudden because he's a Bronco they like the way he plays.
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Would be a good day if the Yanks could get the Pettitte deal done.
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a few NY papers today reported Bruney was going elsewhere but both said ......a few teams asked about the Yanks about Bruney but were denied bc he was already going to the Atlanta Braves
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If Wang can get his form back he will be a great improvement for the pitching staff. His sinker is just what the Yanks need for Yankee Stadium. They got the infield to back him up!
Not sure of a Halladay deal. Supposedly they want Jesus Montero and either Joba or Hughes. I would give up Joba and Montero, but I would not want to sign Halladay to a deal longer then 3 years.
I am actually hoping that Cashman can keep the "brain trust" in Tampa from forcing a big free agent signing. Let Cashman wheel and deal like the old days and see what he can really do!
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That was based on if Soriano of the Braves was going to accept arbitration or not.
Wang probably won't be able to throw until July.
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Yeah, it sounds to me like the dbacks were pushing it. AJax, Kennedy, Coke and Dunn seems like a lot to give up for Granderson and a prospect or two especially with Grandersons struggles against lefties. Then again if Ajax develops into a player like Granderson that would be best case scenario so why not lock in a center fielder of his caliber. I am going to leave my trust in Cashman.
Coke reminded me of an old yankee that would have been on the team in the 90's. Not great but he's still young and gutsy. Jackson has been talked about so much it be a shame not to be able to see what the guy can do as a Yank.
EV - 5
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I don't hate this trade as much as most, if fact I kind of like it. Coke and Dunn are non-factors (looks like it will only be one of the two). It hurts trading Jackson but if he turns out to be what the yankees hope, that is probably a player similar to Granderson with much less power. Why not trade potential for proven success at the same position? Grandersons splits and BABIP are a bit scary but I think that tells you he was swinging for the fences last year, nothing Kevin Long can't fix.
I think the worst part of the trade is including Kennedy. I feel like it is selling him short. He posted solid numbers after he came back in AAA and looked good in the AFL. He adds a whole lot of depth and I would have loved to see him have a shot in spring training next year. I guess the Yankees are probably not as high on him as I am.
I don't understand this part either. Why send him to the Dbacks when it is reported that they are backing out of sending prospects to the Yanks. Drop the Dbacks from the trade and deal straight up with Detroit.
Yeah, I dont get why they couldn't just get it done without them, guess that was the only way for Detroit to get what they wanted from the Dbacks.
i agree. the team showed so much patience with hughes, why not give kennedy a fair shake too?
I agree, have to think the Yankees are not projecting him to be as good as they did when they drafted him in the 1st roung.
Overall, I think this is a solid trade though. Granderson will be a solid addition. I would definitelyl ike to see them still sign Damon as well.
where can you possibly fit damon though? certaintly not in the outfield with granderson/swisher/melky/gardner
the DH spot is going to get pretty crowded too between damon, matsui, posada.
That is not a question because they are not bringing back Damon and Matusi especially after this trade. Damon can split time with Melky in left and DH. That gives the yanks and incredibly solid outifield of Swisher, Granderson, Damon/Melky and a flexible option at DH which is something I think the Yanks are looking to have. Gardner is going to lose playing time no matter what.
Edit: Melky is also expendable at this point although he is a solid cheap piece
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-big-trade/
From the Yankees perspective, this deal is almost too good to be true. Heading into his age 29 season, Granderson is a legitimate +4 win center fielder signed to a bargain contract for the next four years. I ranked him as the 22nd most valuable asset in terms of trade value in baseball over the summer, and the Yankees are getting him for a variety pack of role players. He instantly makes their team better, giving them a legitimate all-star center fielder who should thrive in Yankee Stadium. For as much as the Yankees have a payroll advantage, they continue to win because Brian Cashman targets the right players. Granderson is a fantastic acquisition for them.
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A+ for the Yankees, who continue to show that they know what they’re doing. Not a bad deal for Detroit, who needed to save some cash. But man, I’m sorry for D’Backs fans, who just saw their team screw up.
Curious as to who the Yanks are after if they use the Nationals Rule 5 pick as their player to be named.
So the Yanks are not supposed to trade or sign free agents now? :roll:
No, the World just wouldn't be right unless I loathed the Yankees.
Ha! I can understand that. I'm assuming your a Phils fan by your location of Lunch Meat.... I like their team outside of Rollins, but their fans started getting too cocky this year and it just got annoying....not quite to the Red Sox fans' levels though...
Yeah, I hear you but I would definitely like to see Damon in the mix
Melky is definitely trade bait now. I just don't see how the Yanks can get a Halladay trade done without including Montero and I wouldn't do that.
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Yeah, definitely not to the level of Yankees or BoSox fans obnoxiousness. But the difference is also we're just flat out assholes and enjoy that in and of itself. I have absolutely no problem with Rollins. It's like when people used to tell me they hated Brian Dawkins, but now all of a sudden because he's a Bronco they like the way he plays.