Clubhouse Summary
Good article summarizing the current state of affairs in the Yankee universe, including status reports on Sheff, Pavano, Dotel, and Crosby.
posted by Anthony at 6:00 PM
“Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain.”
posted by Anthony at 6:00 PM
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KC has 16 wins. That is remarkable. The next worst team--Pittsburgh--has ten more.
So the old debate remains fresh in our memories after reading this article.
Pitching Vs. Hitting.
What should the Yankees do? Bring in a frontline pitcher that could sure up the East? As we watch Boston and Toronto we see that they two have had some pitching woes. Toronto is starting two no names in Taubenhein and Tallet. And we see the same for Boston: less than mediocre Clement, along with still-wet-behind-the-ears Jon Lester.
It could be an opportunity for the Yankess to have the best staff in the East.
The NY Post looks like they want to sign an outfielder. After giving it some thought, and reading yesterday's debate, this might be our best option. Giving up Cano would be a disaster. He's been so good lately that he's caught the attention of the whole league. And more than likely, Cano would be the penalty for picking up a guy like Zito.
I think now the Yankees should have an idea that Cano is a must keep, regardless of which direction the trading block takes them.
-OG
Boy, Dotel really got shelled in his first rehab appearance. I think he gave up the cycle.
I'm sitting watching the Yankees get spanked by the Indians, and I'm thinking. Maybe this thread is going in the wrong direction. Anth, you made a good point that the A's may not even give up Zito. So bringing in a good starter might not be possible.
Now, I for one would like to see our outfield stay as is. I know Melky is young, Damon has been slumping, and both Sheff and Matsui are out indefinitely. But I don't see spending money on another outfielder when next season we'll have Sheff, Matsui, and Damon out there. I know we'll have to rely on Thompson and Crosby for awhile, but what will we do with the newly acquired outfielder when Sheff and Matsui come back? I know the Yankees live in the now, so they'll want to improve now.
What about a long reliever? I'm sure there isn't anyone out there, because we probably would have picked him up during the off season. But I'll ask you guys. Any prospects in terms of long relief, or do we think Dotel is the answer?
Well, Sheff is a free agent next year, though we might have a team option on him. But after this injury and considering his age (38 next November) and salary, I wouldn't be surprised if we passed on it.
Either way, if we could get an outfielder now who is up for free agency after this season, then it wouldn't matter.
Melky looks like a pretty good hitter, but how far up does his upside go? He has very little power. Even if he develops some, it's going to be of the 12-15 HR/season variety. I like him, but if it gave us an advantage now--whether it be for pitching or offense--I wouldn't hesitate to trade him.
I don't know about long relievers. I'm sure there is someone out there having a good year, and we ceratinly could use a replacement for Aaron Small. He seems to have left it all on the field for last season. If we could get a good setup man--even for Cabrera--that wouldn't hurt.
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