tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post2459281478890099211..comments2023-09-26T04:41:26.184-04:00Comments on "It's great to be young and a Yankee.": I'm wondering if 4 isn't enough in terms of people available to play outfield...Crazy Yankee Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13122967122482170769noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post-52003221409482408922017-09-18T16:59:00.226-04:002017-09-18T16:59:00.226-04:00I agree with i think everything you said except Ma...I agree with i think everything you said except Matsui. He was probably the best situational hitter the Yankees had (I'd say Jeter if he didn't ground into so many double plays). But, I think they had a logjam at DH and so letting him go makes sense.<br /><br />But, I am with you. Melky and Austin Jackson and Coke are too valuable to trade as part of a Halladay or Santana deal....yet they're fine for Curtis Granderson (not a good fit at all) and Javy Vazquez (meh)?PWR-C2-640WDChttps://www.procurepod.com/category/networking/switches.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post-60288227495369111922009-12-28T19:43:40.270-05:002009-12-28T19:43:40.270-05:00Welcome back CYC...
I like Vasquez as #4 lots of g...Welcome back CYC...<br />I like Vasquez as #4 lots of guys gonna try out for #5..Ace, Joba, Hughes, Serge Meattray,Bad Chad Guadin...lets see if "The Hughes Rules" get crazier than Joba's.<br /> I have heard speculation that Granderson could hit 2,3, 6,7,8,even 9er as a double speed threat like they did with Gardner.<br /> Nick the Stick not sure about, too one dimensional, would rather of had DeRosa, more versatile and frees up DH for any walking wounded.<br /> Anyway glad your back the hot stove was getting cold without the humorous ramblings of the Crazy Yankee Chick that as Kramer would say " Am I so sane that I just blew your mind!"<br />Happy New Year Chickjimm nynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post-17474033845339627162009-12-27T01:40:18.221-05:002009-12-27T01:40:18.221-05:00This is a great sports blog you have here man. It’...This is a great sports blog you have here man. It’s a very good read. I have a sports blog myself but I specifically cover the New York Giants. I’ve been a fan all my life and it’s great writing about them. I would like to exchange links with you to help spread some traffic around. It can’t hurt us, it’s a win/win on both sides.<br /><br />Please let me know if this is possible. Take care and keep up the good work.<br /><br />Jason<br />GIANTStalk.comJasonhttp://www.giantstalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post-83226760907017087472009-12-27T00:02:57.291-05:002009-12-27T00:02:57.291-05:00Welcome back, CYC - you were missed. I hope that ...Welcome back, CYC - you were missed. I hope that you and yours had a Merry Christmas.<br /><br />As for the moves, I like them so far. When a player moves from potential to plateau, they are no longer one of "the kids" to protect - they're just there. Melke fell into that place to me. He's a slightly below-average ML outfielder, a respectable starter but not much more. I think the kid from A ball was a bigger portion of this trade than Melke.<br /><br />The "so far" is the most important aspect. It's not even NY, pitchers and catchers won't report for several weeks. More moves may be made, so I don't get all wrapped up over what may well be a moving target. Once everyone shows up in Tampa, then I'll become concerned. It's a long season, I have to rest up in order to start fretting in April :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post-71956583379171776162009-12-22T20:58:39.333-05:002009-12-22T20:58:39.333-05:00The CYC is back after a long hiatus from the 2009 ...The CYC is back after a long hiatus from the 2009 World Series Title...<br /><br />I do agree with some of your points.. It seems like Cashman is showing no mercy this offseason. All of sudden the "young core" of Yankee players are expendable. I can not blame Cashman at the time for not dealing our young pieces for a Halladay or Santana because we really did not see how some of the youth would have played until this year finished through. Everyone thought the Yankees would not make many moves this offseason. Now after three moves it seems like Yankees still are not done. <br /><br />I must say though you can not deny the Curtis Granderson move. The Yankee outfield was always a weak point. The Bombers were getting older in left field with a log jam at DH. Melky as well as Gardener are both #4 outfielders. Now do not get me wrong, I loved Melky. He brought a ton of chemistry and we know Cano is hurting right now without his buddy, but Granderson is a solid player. <br /><br />He can solidify centerfield with his speed and his power swing should be perfect for Yankee Stadium. I do not expect him to club 40 homeruns, but he should do fine. We'll see how he does adjusting to playing in NY.<br /><br />The Vacquez move surprised me, but then again Cashman had to make a move to bolster the pitching staff. The Red Sox are loaded now with Lester, Beckett, Lackey, Dice K, Wakefield, Buckholtz with Bard, Okijima and Papelbon in the bullpen. The Red Sox may try to get Adrian Gonazlez by trading a young pitcher like Buckholtz. <br /><br />The arms race is ongoing in the AL East like usual. The Yankees could not go into this season depending on just CC, Burnett, Pettitte, and possibly Joba/Hughes. I would rather have Vacquez over signing a Sheets/Bedard who are questionable coming off injury.<br /><br />Vacquez triggers bad memories for Yankee fans, but he's not being asked to be #1 or #2 starter like he was in 2004. Cashman never wanted to deal Javy Vacqyez for Randy Johnson, but upper management pressured him to do it after 2004. I mean this was 5 years ago and a lot has changed about Vacquez. It seems like a steal to trade Melky/Dunne for a potiental Cy Young candidate from last year in Vacquez with his Strikeout totals and ERA. I know it's the NL, but he's only being asked to a #4 maybe even #5 if Hughes is ready. The Yankees also get Boone Logan who can replace Phil Coke.<br /><br />It is funny to think at the beginning of this decade Cashman hesitated to get rid of the Yankees core that won them four world series in five years in the late 1990's. The Yankees were hurting because they were aging and they over spent for free agents that did not fit the chemistry of the team. We can only hope these offseason moves bolster the team and keep it somewhat younger. I hope these recent trades are not the same errors that ended up haunting the Yankees throughout the middle of this decade. <br /><br />We will see how it goes, but I am very worried about the chemistry issue that we both agree on. I think it played a huge part in this team winning a title and you have to wonder what effect it will have. I do believe Cashman had a plan before he made this trade in order to get another LF for this team. Will it be Damon, Bay or even Holliday? Only time will tell....Steve Cucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055434568544165281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851986562628551289.post-20357070028318160332009-12-22T20:14:44.368-05:002009-12-22T20:14:44.368-05:00I agree with almost everything you said except Mat...I agree with almost everything you said except Matsui. He was probably the best situational hitter the Yankees had (I'd say Jeter if he didn't ground into so many double plays). But, I think they had a logjam at DH and so letting him go makes sense.<br /><br />But, I am with you. Melky and Austin Jackson and Coke are too valuable to trade as part of a Halladay or Santana deal....yet they're fine for Curtis Granderson (not a good fit at all) and Javy Vazquez (meh)?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933204710281857229noreply@blogger.com