A-Rod Has Torn Labrum In Hip

probably something caused by osteoarthritis...(if you trust a second year med student lol but it makes a lot of sense)

Hey the Braves have a couple of stop gap infielders in Infante, and Prado. Make the deal.

Could this possibly be a secret suspension handed out by Selig?

GeneseoMC20- Buster Olney said Garrett Atkins on ESPN about an hour ago

Enrique Rojas reports ARod needs hip surgery to remove a cyst. Three hours later, the Yankees release a statement saying ARod has a pimple on his hip.

Damon, Jeter, Teixeira, Matsui, Posada, Cano, Swisher, Nady, Ransom.

Not bad. Girardi will patch it together. April is a slow start for ARod historically anyway lol

"Enrique Rojas reports ARod needs hip surgery to remove a cyst. Three hours later, the Yankees release a statement saying ARod has a pimple on his hip."

I want pictures of the pimple. NY Post tomorrow will have a picture of his pimple and point out the stress quadrants.

"Wow, of course this happens the DAY after Manny goes off the market. You KNOW, if this had come out in time many would be in the Bronx for three years."

I believe that'd be the definition of a knee-jerk reaction..

Rodriguez is only going to be out for April and part of May.

The lineup will still have Tex, Posada, Swisher, Damon, Jeter, Cano, Nady and Matsui.

"GeneseoMC20- Buster Olney said Garrett Atkins on ESPN about an hour ago"

This makes ZERO sense to me.

The Rockies will surely want some solid talent for Atkins, and why would the Yankees add Atkins and then push him to the bench in mid-May?

Buster Olney has made up some pretty crappy ideas lately, almost more than normal.

Hey I got an idea:

How about ANDY MARTE?!? (I'm like an eighth serious..)

Boy am I glad I took Pujols over Arod in my fantasy drafts. Then again, like Arod would have put up better numbers than Pujols, haha.

its probably the injection spot

Russell--You're kidding, right? April is A-Rod's 2nd best month, historically. (August is his best)

"That's why if Manny was still available it would have made sense to grab him. So when A-Rod comes back you don't have to worry about kicking Ransom out of the position."

Adding Manny ONLY would have made sense if the Yankees could trade Nady in a worthwhile deal. Otherwise I would argue they'd be best off just sticking with what they have. Damon, Swisher, Matsui and Nady are enough average to mildly above average corner outfielders making good money.

"Didn't someone sign Andy Marte? In fact wasn't it the Red Sox?"

Marte passed through waivers and was outrighted to AAA by the Indians.

So because of an injury to our 3B we should acquire a CF? Why? Even Manny would'nt of made much sense because it still doesn't address a main issue. A healthy Matsui could still deliver 25-30 hrs and 100 rbi. He would be sitting on the bench if we signed Manny.

I really think we shouldn't panic. Give Ransom some extra at bats and scout around for 3B on the bubble or invitees that may not make the team. We should look for a "Jose Molina" type. Someone with a glove that might deliver a big hit here and there. Maybe Eric Duncan can be revitalized?

"Didn't someone sign Andy Marte? In fact wasn't it the Red Sox?"

No he cleared waivers, he's still an Indian... I think.

As for the loss of Arod... he's gone a month, the yanks will be fine. If they didn't sign Tex they'd probably be worried.

"can you think of any moves the Yankees could make to make up for the offense?"

If this was October they could make up for it by signing my daughter.

The Rockies wanted Kevin Slowey or Scott Baaker and Denard Spann from the Twins for Garrett Atkins.

That would mean Joba Chamberlain from the Yankees. Doubt that happens.

I've actually gotten to the point where I agree with those in favor of a Melky/Gardner platoon.

For a while I was staunchly against the idea, but considering that the Yankees have brought in both Teixeira and Swisher to charge some power and patience into the lineup, I think turning center field over to the young guys is the right thing to do.

Although I think Gardner deserves a shot way before Melky does. He posted great walk rates in the minors, obviously has good speed, and his defense is much better than Cabrera's. If Gardner can calm down, make more contact, and get a little luck (.299 BABIP last year despite his speed), then I think he can be a solid 9 hitter for this team.

And I 100% totally and completely agree with melonis on going after Beltre instead of Atkins.

Beltre is a much better player (defense!!!!) and he's only under contract for 2009.

guess we know where his cousin was shooting up. you would think that if he hasnt been juicing since 03, the cysts would be gone.. maybe the yankees should have kicked his cousin out of the clubhouse a little sooner.. or maybe they doubled the dose so that they could make it "look" like they were doing the right thing
10 weeks couldnt be shorter

Can Bobby Crosby play 3B??

The real solution is, trade some mid-level prospect to the Tigers for Brandon Inge and his $6M contract. Then you have another backup for sore-shouldered Posada, too.

Move Mark Teixeira to third base, he does have experience there. Move Johnny Damon to first base, and put Nick Swisher in left field. When A-Rod comes back, you move Teix back to first and drop either Swisher or Nady via trade depending on who has been better. Because you know that teams will be hungry for some offense by mid-may and you can get a decent deal.

1B - Johnny Damon
SS - Derek Jeter
2B - Robinson Cano
3B - Mark Teixeira
DH - Hideki Matsui
C - Jorge Posada
LF - Nick Swisher
RF - Xavier Nady
CF - Brett Gardner/Melky Cabrera

Ummmm...before we go overboard Giambi had intestinal problems linked to parasites. Had nothing to do with steroids. His other illness, which may or may not have been due to steroids was a tumor.

Cysts can sometimes be caused by steroids but it's unlikely a cyst in the hip bone would be related to steroids since that's not an injection sight. Oddly enough steroids are sometimes used to HEAL a cyst. Most cysts related to steroids are found in more "fleshy" parts of the body like bottocks and stomachs.

For a while I was staunchly against the idea, but considering that the Yankees have brought in both Teixeira and Swisher to charge some power and patience into the lineup, I think turning center field over to the young guys is the right thing to do.
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Mattchu- If Teixeira were to play 3B, I would put Swisher at 1B, since he has plenty of MLB experience playing there as opposed to putting Damon at 1B.

And keep both Swisher and Nady for the whole season, as you know someone is going to get hurt.

Move Mark Teixeira to third base, he does have experience there. Move Johnny Damon to first base, and put Nick Swisher in left field. When A-Rod comes back, you move Teix back to first and drop either Swisher or Nady via trade depending on who has been better. Because you know that teams will be hungry for some offense by mid-may and you can get a decent deal.

Posted by: Mattchu12 | March 05, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Ummmm,ahhhhhh,wow I dont even know what to say but,"Everything you have just said has made everyone dumber."

Move Tex? The Yankees sign a gold glove 1st baseman and move him to 3rd? Just because a guy has played a position doesnt mean you can just up and move that player just like that!

Damon at 1st? Again because he has filled in at 1st doesnt mean he would be any good for the length of a season. Again, Why move TEX?

Nice to see some creativity, but no way this is even a thought to Yankee brass

I dont see at all how you put Huff with Teahan, Crosby, Hall, or Inge. Huff had a monster year last year, and still no one even knows who he is.

Yanksfan78, didnt Giambi have cysts around the same time he had those intestinal parasites. Maybe I dont remember correctly but wasnt there alot of problems in that stretch for Giambi.

And I hear what your saying about how steroids can help with cysts but we still dont know the level of damage that steroids cause. It just seems like players that have done steroids are prone to any/all kinds of bizarre injuries.

Thoughts???

Oh and Mattchu: Maybe the Yanks can trade for T.O. and have him play 3rd base. I hear he used to play basketball. J/k

"And I honestly wouldn't consider Hughes for Atkins fair.

Six years of a starter with #2 upside that's pretty much MLB ready for two years of a bad defensive third baseman with some pop that also happens to play in Colorado?

I think I'd keep Hughes, to be fair."

I agree. I wouldn't even consider Hughes' name in an Atkins deal. But then again, I am still one who feels like Hughes will be the ace of the Yankees in 3 years.

Could the Yanks just pick up Rolen's contract from the Jays? The Jays do want to move that money no?

I don't know, maybe not the thing to do - 10 weeks isn't that long really - unless they can move him again when ARod comes back (and therefore eat most of the contract) - sounds fine to me, ain't my money.

1B - Johnny Damon
SS - Derek Jeter
2B - Robinson Cano
3B - Mark Teixeira
DH - Hideki Matsui
C - Jorge Posada
LF - Nick Swisher
RF - Xavier Nady
CF - Brett Gardner/Melky Cabrera

Posted by: Mattchu12 | March 05, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Why Damon at 1st? Especially since Swisher is already a capable 1st baseman.

Also, do you have any idea how slow Swisher is?!

Damon stays in left or center. He has the range but no arm. Putting Swisher in the OF is like have Abreu's defense in RF. Terrible range but good arm. Guess how much Abreu was worth this year due to his defense?

Tex CAN play third but I predict see a lot of errors... Tex FP at 3rd = .811

You know what, I totally like the idea of having Tex at third for the time being.

You could put either Swisher or Damon at 1st but I would like to see swisher there personally.

I'd rather move Swish to 3B than Teix though. Simply b/c he's played CF, a much more defensively premium position(and no, he is not slow) much more recently than Teix has played 3B.

"Hughes, God willing, will be in the Yanks rotation next year. I absolutely don't think he will be included in any deal for a 3B replacement. I was shocked that Tabata was included in the Nady deal and I can't see Cashman making a move like that again for a stop gap player."

Infinitely agree with this.

ONLY way I see it happening is if A-Rod is out the ENTIRE season. ONLY.

"I dont see at all how you put Huff with Teahan, Crosby, Hall, or Inge. Huff had a monster year last year, and still no one even knows who he is."

Agreed. And Huff is not a thirdbaseman.

And I could see a Huff mid-season trade to a team like the Angels. For something of value.

"I'm no medical doctor or anything but I think people are too quick to assume there's a correlation to a hip bone cyst and steroids."

I've never used roids before and I've gotten cysts. So I agree with you.

I've liked Prado all winter but felt that Nady was too much to give up for him. How is his defense at 3B (his arm) and what is realistic trade value for him? I feel that he could be a good utility guy when Arod returns.

I'd rather move Swish to 3B than Teix though. Simply b/c he's played CF, a much more defensively premium position(and no, he is not slow) much more recently than Teix has played 3B.

Posted by: melonis rex | March 05, 2009 at 12:18 PM

Just because he's played there doesn't mean he belonged there.

His UZR/150 at CF is -10.4, which means his range is atrocious. Which is because he is slow footed.

He may be faster than Tex and I also can't say I would mind just trying it but I don't forsee a difference.

Depends of how well Swish would be able to handle the transition. Just because you can play 1st, doesn't automatically you can play 3rd. It's called the hot corner for a reason. If Swisher is capable at 3rd then by all means, go for it. Tex is a gold glove at first and Swisher's bat has pop so it makes sense.

who cares about the most over paid team in baseball.. its good to see that they have a major concern with A-Roid being out. maybe if he would have taken hgh shots in the ass he wouldnt be hurt. keep bill hall the heck with the yanks.hopefully they dont make the playoffs

here's a question for everyone saying swish should play 3B... how many left-handed 3B are there in baseball? that's why that wouldn't happen...

And by the way, here's another good fit: Chad Tracy from the Diamondbacks. With Tony Clark, Mark Reynolds, and Conor Jackson in the fold, there has been nowhere for him to play for a while.

He got some time at first last year but now with Clark there as a backup and Jackson likely moving back to first with Eric Byrnes bound to return, he has nowhere to play.

No one has commented on the Joel Sherman's article listing Mora, Beltre, Figgins et al as possible replacements to fill in at third.

Can anyone write for the Post or do you have to prove your IQ is under 70?

Tex is being paid a lot of money for a very long time. He is a terrific defensive 1st baseman. And, he was moved from third a long time ago for a reason. He's not going back there.

I like the idea of maybe Teahen from the Royals for one of the pitchers buried in the rash of FA starter signings... Kennedy maybe?

Kennedy for Teahan would be a HUGE win for the Royals.

If we go internally, it'll probably be Cody Ransom or Angel Berroa :P

No way the Royals land Kennedy for Teahen.

Teahen is overpaid and despite his versatility his offensive production has been continually declining.

Kennedy still has solid mid-rotation upside and good probability, it's just that he's not likely to ever get another shot in New York.

If New York is willing to give up as much value as Kennedy for a stopgap, they might as well go for someone better than Teahen.

Then again, I would argue that Teahen is one of the better cheaper options, so long as KC doesn't want too much.

I don't think there's any way you go after a bigger name (Atkins, Beltre, Rolen, etc.) without an assurance that A-Rod's out through practically the whole season.

I think they need to target guys like Inge, Mora and Hall. They could get any of them without trading value, and each has the versatility to be a helpful bench guy when Rodriguez returns.

There is no way that Mora would waive his no trade clause to go be a two month stop-gap. Scratch him off that list.

What about moving Jeter over to third?

If he's solid there, then playing Angel
Berroa at shortstop would drastically improve the teams defense. Obviously nobody can make up for Rodriguez's bat.

If A-Rod has a torn Labrum, how long is Cashman going to rest him for?

Both Utley and Lowell tried that and after months of ineffectivenss, surgery was needed.

Seems the Yanks should do the surgery first, otherwise A-Rod could miss a significant part of the year?

I love how people think the Yankees can just go out and get whoever they want in the trade market. The season hasn't even started, and this guy is already suggesting replacements for A-Rod if he can't play.

The problem...none of them are on the Yankees.

Not every organization is stupid enough to give up those players for what the Yankees would offer.

Inge makes the most sense. He could provide depth at 3B and C. This way if Posada does struggle to catch 100 games then we have 2 back ups (Molina and Inge) w/o having to carry 3 C-only players on the roster.