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Nady May Be Out For The Season
According to Peter Abraham of The Journal News:
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, 12:55 p.m.: Nothing official yet, but the word is that Xavier Nady will need surgery and miss the season.
UPDATE, 1:47 p.m.: We just spoke to Nady. He didn’t want to say too much until he sees the team doctor in NYC tomorrow. But he indicated that the MRI showed a tear and surgery will be needed.
Nady left Tuesday's game with elbow pain; he had Tommy John surgery on it back in '01. The injury doesn't affect the Yankees as much as it affects Nady. The Yanks fortunately chose not to trade Nick Swisher this winter, so they'll be OK. But Nady is eligible for free agency after the season.
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And suddenly the Swisher trade goes from smart to pure genius.
Cashman freaking stole Swisher from the White Sox, and of course now he's going to have a very good season in New York.
Way to go Kenny, I'm glad that you managed to land a young middle reliever in exchange for a good outfielder in his prime.
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM
This actually probably helps the Yankees because they're delusional and think Nady is a better player than Swisher.
Posted by: PWHjort | April 15, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Hmm... That trade looks even better for the Bucs now.
Posted by: BuccoNation | April 15, 2009 at 01:02 PM
I was thinking the same thing.
Now Girardi can't put the worse player in the field..
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 01:02 PM
sucks for him, but yea this could be a good thing for the yanks, swish is garunteed to be playing everyday now
Posted by: jpg1200 | April 15, 2009 at 01:03 PM
i always spell guarantee wrong
Posted by: jpg1200 | April 15, 2009 at 01:04 PM
I'm sure glad the Reds didn't go after this guy. They were interested, but i think his seven million dollar salary turned them away.
Posted by: whodey1010 | April 15, 2009 at 01:05 PM
"This actually probably helps the Yankees because they're delusional and think Nady is a better player than Swisher."
It definitely hurts their depth. They are very thin now if another injury comes along.
But I agree, Swisher is a far better hitter and defender over Nady in every aspect of the game. Swish should have been in RF from the beginning but he wasn't because he has more versatility. I can see the Yankees going out and getting a veteran outfielder (or, gulp, Milledge) to build up the depth to give Austin Jackson a little more time.
Posted by: Russell | April 15, 2009 at 01:05 PM
I think the big thing is that now trading Melky isn't an option. Now Melky really needs to be their full time fourth outfielder, so yeah, this does hurt New York's depth and flexibility.
And Nady's FA stock could be screwed now, too..
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Anyone know how this affects his type a/b status if he misses the whole year?
Posted by: CubFanRaysaddict | April 15, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Melky> Milledge
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:09 PM
"Melky> Milledge"
Yeah, to Yankee fans..
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Unfortunate to hear about the X-Man. Really sucks to come off a career year, looking at a big payday this coming offseason, and get derailed by a possible season ending injury. He probably lost a few million.
Posted by: LongSufferingBucsFan | April 15, 2009 at 01:11 PM
yes, he wont be either type A or B if he misses a lot of time
Posted by: csg | April 15, 2009 at 01:11 PM
"Melky> Milledge"
Yeah, to Yankee fans..
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 01:09 PM"
Yeah I think 29 of 30 General Managers take Milledge.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | April 15, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Apparently the yanks are playing Jackson in LF and CF in the minors like they did with Gardner before they brought him up last year.
But say Damon gets injured who will be available?
Winn/Cameron/Willingham/Kearns?
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Wow. Talk about everything falling in the right place. Swisher was a great trade for the Yankees. Now it looks that much better.
Nady was never going to repeat his 08 line. Swisher, meanwhile, will undoubtedly improve.
Posted by: bjsguess | April 15, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Milledge can't play CF (he takes horrible route ) and is not ready for the majors right now. While his ceiling and physical tools is miles higher, Melky (glorified 4th OF) Cabrera is better RIGHT Now. They sent Milledge down to showcase Kearn/Willingham but also he was sucking.
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:16 PM
"Melky> Milledge"
Um, no. Melky is all defense. Can't hit for his life.
Posted by: Russell | April 15, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Melky's a 4th outfielder. Before 2008, his ceiling was higher, but after regressing, he 'is what he is', as they say.
I wonder what Milledge's value is - the Nationals need pitching, and the Yankees have a bunch of mid-tier guys (Kennedy, relievers) in the minors. Dunno how far Kennedy's stock has fallen. I think rushing Austin Jackson is a bad idea.
Posted by: V | April 15, 2009 at 01:23 PM
I have two candidates.Jim Edmonds or.....Derek Jeter.Jeter will have to move off SS shortly anyway,so whats wrong with him helping the team and himself by at least getting aquainted with the position.Jim Edmonds would be a big help in the interim.
Posted by: scoopemup | April 15, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Right on but neither can Milledge right now and he gives way more runs away in the field than he produces as a huge defensive liability.
Dude who is a better replacement right now? I don't think the Yanks give a rat's ass about Milledge's future potential.
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:25 PM
"I have two candidates.Jim Edmonds or.....Derek Jeter"
Nady gets replaced by swisher in the field. i wouldnt mind adding edmonds to the bench, but there is no reason to even bring up jeter and a move to the outfield due to the nady injury.
Posted by: jpg1200 | April 15, 2009 at 01:30 PM
F' Kenny Williams.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | April 15, 2009 at 01:31 PM
I would think John Rodriguez or Shelley Duncan get called up.
Don't get me wrong Lastings could become a nice player someday and probably has much higher trade value than Melky (haha he making what 1.2 million) but he was atrocious in the field early on and bad at the plate as well.
I realize yanks fans vastly overate Melky but hes got a plus arm with good d. I don't think Cash wants to really give up anything of value right now, he's prolly looking for a rental/stopgap.
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:35 PM
I do wonder who they will bring up from scranton to add to the bench though. The only fielder currently on the 40 man is juan miranda, he is tearing it up right now too, but he is limited to first base. There's always shelley duncan who can play 1b and the outfield and berroa who can play 2b, 3b, and ss, but neither is on the 40 man.
Posted by: jpg1200 | April 15, 2009 at 01:36 PM
I wonder if the Yankees will call up future star, Jose Tabata, to replace him?
Posted by: RED SOX DYNASTY! | April 15, 2009 at 01:37 PM
A move to the OF may be in Jeter's future but it makes no sense to do it in the event of further injury this season. Who's going to play SS for NY, and how will they be that much better at SS than whoever the Yankees could get to play LF instead of moving Jeter? I get that it could be a precursor to a long-term solution, but it would make no sense as a stop-gap.
As for Milledge, getting him would totally undo the good that Swisher has done by being in the clubhouse and loosening everybody up. Milledge is a punk in the clubhouse, they didn't even like his antics in Queens. Elijah Dukes cleaned up his act for Washington, but I don't hear anything about Milledge doing the same. Unless his power comes from his antics, I don't see it.
I don't like the idea of having to trade for a replacement OF in case of injury but I see how it could be needed. Hopefully Matsui could manage at least part-time out there, but the lack of depth hurts. The problem is that its hard to keep somebody happy in a bench role if they're good enough to play everyday. If they're not good enough...then they're not really a great bench resource, at least not in the way the Yankees would need them.
On the plus side, this will force Girardi to do what he should have done to begin with and play Swisher in RF instead of Nady.
-JM
Posted by: jagteq | April 15, 2009 at 01:39 PM
I wonder if the Yankees will call up future star, Jose Tabata, to replace him?
Posted by: RED SOX DYNASTY! | April 15, 2009 at 01:37 PM
They'd have to get him back from the Pirates first.
My prediction is that they trade for Josh Willingham Austin Kearns to take nady's spot on the roster and serve as a backup.
Posted by: WestCoastBias | April 15, 2009 at 01:43 PM
"I wonder if the Yankees will call up future star, Jose Tabata, to replace him?"
Considering tabata was traded to get him, that would be an impossibility.
Posted by: jpg1200 | April 15, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Matsui is relegated to DH for awhile.
I say Ca$hmoney sends a PTBNL to ChiSox for Posednik
and Ian Kennedy to LADodgers for J. Pierre and puts the lightest hitting outfield of alltime in Pierre/Gardner/Posednik out there and have Girardi make Swisher the long man outta the pen.
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:46 PM
RED SOX DYNASTY, with that tabata comment, you have continued your legacy as the most uninformed commenter on mlbtr.
Posted by: Jason F | April 15, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Id like to see Cashman sign Catalanotto, Edmonds or Jenkins (in that order) as a fill in for Nady. I think used correctly Frank C. could produce close to the offense that Nady would provide.
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Wow..you people are acting as if Nady sucked last year or something. Sure, his low obp is a problem but so far for the Yanks he's been a good solid #6 or #7 hitter from the right side. It's obvious now that his slow start this year was due to his injured shoulder.
As for Lasting Miledge or Jim Edmonds, why? Damon in LF, Gardner in CF and Swisher in RF. Melky is a capable 4th OF who had a good ST and should be able to fill in when someone needs a rest. Most teams don't carry 5 OF'ers anyway. If they do choose to bring in a 5th OF'er then we're talking about someone who's not going to get a lot of playing time anyway.
It would've been great had this come up a few days ago because I think Delwyn Young would've been a good addition. A young player with upside who can play the OF and act as a back up to Cano at 2b. Too bad. Seems like the same scenario with Nomar and Arod this spring.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | April 15, 2009 at 01:51 PM
or pickup Johnny Gomes who can actually hit Lefties like X-man could. But would he fight when benches cleared against the Rays?
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Wow..you people are acting as if Nady sucked last year or something. Sure, his low obp is a problem but so far for the Yanks he's been a good solid #6 or #7 hitter from the right side. It's obvious now that his slow start this year was due to his injured shoulder.
As for Lasting Miledge or Jim Edmonds, why? Damon in LF, Gardner in CF and Swisher in RF. Melky is a capable 4th OF who had a good ST and should be able to fill in when someone needs a rest. Most teams don't carry 5 OF'ers anyway. If they do choose to bring in a 5th OF'er then we're talking about someone who's not going to get a lot of playing time anyway.
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Cashman should bring in another guy because if say Damon or Matsui cant play then the offense is really lacking. an outfield of Melky-Garder-Swisher while solid defensively is beyond terrible offense wise.
Also say Matsui has a hiccup with his knee who DHs? Melky? We need to minimize the black holes in the lineup
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 02:01 PM
You cross that road if you come to it. You can't expect to get a Lastings Milledge for nothing. Whoever they acquire should not require Kennedy or any other decent prospect because that player won't figure to get signifigant playing time, unless of course there's another injury. If they acquire an unsigned FA then so be it, but I would not look to make a trade which would cost us an arm.
As for having Melky and Gardner in the line up, I don't see that being a major problem here and there anyway.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | April 15, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Wow enough with the Milledge talk. There is no way the new/interim Nats GM trades Milledge with his value at an alltime low. The yankees would be one of the last teams interested anyway as they already have Jackson/gardner/melkman. As its already been said they will ride with who they have and bring up someone if they feel they need a 5th OF.
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 02:14 PM
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Posted by: tommy | April 15, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Hughes/Montero/Horne for Ichiro and some Pepto Bismol
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Melky is more than fine as a 4th OF. Good range, excellent arm, some pop, some speed, decent on-base skills. Not sure how many 4th OF are better than the is.
He's fine to fill in here and there, or for a short time in case of an injury.
If there's a serious injury to one of Damon, Swisher, Tex, or Matsui, then they'll go and get someone.
No need to do that now, when there's no need.
One crazy idea: sign Frank Thomas to give Matsui a day off against tough lefties. His lack of flexibility probably isn't worth a roster spot though.
Posted by: bobo | April 15, 2009 at 02:26 PM
I love Nick Swisher. Now he gets to start full time.
And, scribbletone shares my frustrations (although I'm not a Sox fan), but I think Kenny Williams deserves a good mallet knock in the face for that Swisher trade.
2. If Nady misses the season and Bay is extended by the Sox, Holliday's FA value just went up by a good bit.
Could a Yankees fan tell me what's the deal with Teixeira's injury. I assume its something minor, right?
Posted by: melonis rex | April 15, 2009 at 02:30 PM
"Could a Yankees fan tell me what's the deal with Teixeira's injury. I assume its something minor, right?"
Very minor. Tendinitis in his wrist. Played last night and looked fine.
Posted by: bobo | April 15, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Oh. Will people please stop with the Milledge talk. He isn't going anywhere. Just no.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 15, 2009 at 02:32 PM
You cross that road if you come to it. You can't expect to get a Lastings Milledge for nothing. Whoever they acquire should not require Kennedy or any other decent prospect because that player won't figure to get signifigant playing time, unless of course there's another injury. If they acquire an unsigned FA then so be it, but I would not look to make a trade which would cost us an arm.
As for having Melky and Gardner in the line up, I don't see that being a major problem here and there anyway.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | April 15, 2009 at 02:07 PM
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Check my earlier posts i wasnt advocating Milledge instead im in favor of signing Catalanatto, Edmonds or Jenkins for that spot. Whats 400k (for Frank C or Jenkins) or 1m for Edmonds going to hurt this team?
You dont have a problem committing 2 outfield spots to 2 players that combined prob wont hit over 10 hrs and put up a 310 obp? Seriously. If anything whatsoever happens to Posada, Damon or Matsui this would be a dreadful offense. It would be difficult to keep up in our division with a linup like that.
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 02:38 PM
"Oh. Will people please stop with the Milledge talk. He isn't going anywhere. Just no."
Isn't that a fact...
Milledge only went to the ML because of lack of spots on the BL roster, nothing more and is going nowhere, as in zippity.. Now if the Yanks are interested in taking the contrcts on Austin kearns off of their hands at 2/18M, am sure that the Nats would be more than glad to oblige and Milledge would be called right back up again.
A more useful player that could help the Yanks perhaps that the Nats have is Willingham if the Yanks have some young pitching they could offer for him. He's more of a LF, but can play RF in a pinch also and does have a power bat and is a capable 4th OF if that is what the Yanks are after and swings from the RH side that could compliment them pretty well.
While I do feel bad for Nady with his FA season being ruined with this possible injury, it is kind of humorous with Boras and his big payday season getting totally messed up once again, since you know he was counting on a big pay day this off season.. What do you think? Boras's next Jason Varitek like contract in 2009 off season now. Isn't it nice to see the scrooge get his proper rewards? Only the the real person (Nady) is the one who gets damaged and the puppeter really gets away "Scott" free :-(
Posted by: johns | April 15, 2009 at 02:48 PM
God only knows why KW traded Swisher, over Dye, and Paulie Konerko.
Swisher is going to have a monster season. I along with Melonis Rex and Scribbletone love that dude.
I mean what more could you want from a player?
Oh by the way.
"RED SOX DYNASTY, with that tabata comment, you have continued your legacy as the most uninformed commenter on mlbtr.
Posted by: Jason F | April 15, 2009 at 01:48 PM"
He was attacking the Nady trade. If you couldn't see that then oh well. Just trying to get that out of the way before someone retaliates and the thread is closed.
Posted by: 661dodgerblue | April 15, 2009 at 03:04 PM
I wonder if the Yankees will be in the hunt for Delwyn Young now. Melky is a pretty strong defender at the corners but if he still doesn't hit the Yankees have to make a move for another outfield bat with the aging Matsui and Damon.
Cashman looks like a genius now holding on to both Swish and Nady. Great move.
Posted by: yanks09 | April 15, 2009 at 03:11 PM
"I wonder if the Yankees will be in the hunt for Delwyn Young now."
At least check the site before you post.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/04/pirates-acquire-delwyn-young.html
Posted by: jpg1200 | April 15, 2009 at 03:16 PM
ha sorry i went back to the homepage and saw the story on young. Weird spot for him to go.
Posted by: yanks09 | April 15, 2009 at 03:19 PM
A more useful player that could help the Yanks perhaps that the Nats have is Willingham if the Yanks have some young pitching they could offer for him. He's more of a LF, but can play RF in a pinch also and does have a power bat and is a capable 4th OF if that is what the Yanks are after and swings from the RH side that could compliment them pretty well.
Posted by: johns | April 15, 2009 at 02:48 PM
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I agree the Milledge talk is pointless, the Yanks arent going to give up a quality prospect and the nats arent going to give him away for nothing. I like the Willingham idea considering the yanks could use another right handed bat, but only if Washington wants to drop him for salary relief
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 03:28 PM
"but only if Washington wants to drop him for salary relief"
Which will never happen, because Willingham isn't expensive in the slightest sense and the Nats aren't going to drop him for salary relief. Kearns could/should be dropped for salary relief, but not Willingham.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 15, 2009 at 03:35 PM
"but only if Washington wants to drop him for salary relief"
Which will never happen, because Willingham isn't expensive in the slightest sense and the Nats aren't going to drop him for salary relief. Kearns could/should be dropped for salary relief, but not Willingham.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 15, 2009 at 03:35 PM
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I agree Willingham makes nothing and is a good right handed bat, Kearns would be a much more logical choice but for that money the organiztion might rather try one of the released free agent options. Maybe Cashman would do the deal picking up half Kearns deal for a PTBNL?
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 03:44 PM
On second thought in this market 2.5 million is too much for Kearns just sign Catalanotto.
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 03:51 PM
"On second thought in this market 2.5 million is too much for Kearns just sign Catalanotto".
$2.50 is too much for Kearns let alone 2.5 mill. Franky Catt is a good hitter and I'd love to see him on the Yankees...bring him home to NY.
Posted by: jjyankeesfan2 | April 15, 2009 at 04:04 PM
time for big boy shelley duncan to be called back up and return to 07 form and crush balls in the new yankee stadium
Posted by: nyankss27 | April 15, 2009 at 04:17 PM
With the Mariners planning a firesale and the Yankees having a LOT of pressure to win this season I would think itd be a VERY bright idea to at least talk to the mariners about Ichiro.
Seriously, the Mariners could get a lot for him and the Yanks are deep with prospects.
Are they really going to trust Damon, Matsui and Swisher in the OF for the season? I sure wouldnt because if one or more of those guys gets hurt, then what? An inconsistent Melky? Gardner swinging like a woman? And what if Swisher has another poor year? Then what?
The yanks need to address this now.
Posted by: xethicx | April 15, 2009 at 04:37 PM
"With the Mariners planning a firesale and the Yankees having a LOT of pressure to win this season I would think itd be a VERY bright idea to at least talk to the mariners about Ichiro."
Ichiro will never be traded, although he should be. That team is in no position long term with its absolute dearth of pitching. Japanese ownership will say no.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 15, 2009 at 04:53 PM
xethicx - Ichiro is a great talent, but one...I don't see Seattle trading the face of it's franchise...two, I don't see the Yankees giving up top prospects for a 35 year old slap hitter making 17 mill per...thirdly, that division is wide open this year with the Angels pitching issues...the M's have a chance to win this year.
Yankees need to sign Frank Catt. He's a good hitter, will cost nearly zip and can play LF, RF and 1B. Catt, Damon, Gardner, Swisher, Melky, Matsui and soon Austin Jackson...that is plenty.
Posted by: jjyankeesfan2 | April 15, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Hughes/Montero/Horne for Ichiro and some Pepto Bismol
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I'll pass.
Hughes= Potentianl front rotation starter
Montero= Potential Posada replacement or at the least, a tremendous power hitting prospect.
I like Ichiro's game but keep in mind he's already 35 yrs old going on 36 in October and is owed $68 mil until age 39. That's a lot to committ to an OF in his mid to late 30's.
Yanks don't need to panic. Pick up a decent hitting , versatile corner OF FA as insurance and trust Swisher, Damon and Gardner until they give you reason to do otherwise. As much as people want to slam on him he's been decent so far. Obviously he needs to be a bit more aggresive and get his obp up.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | April 15, 2009 at 05:07 PM
With the Mariners planning a firesale and the Yankees having a LOT of pressure to win this season I would think itd be a VERY bright idea to at least talk to the mariners about Ichiro.
Seriously, the Mariners could get a lot for him and the Yanks are deep with prospects.
Are they really going to trust Damon, Matsui and Swisher in the OF for the season? I sure wouldnt because if one or more of those guys gets hurt, then what? An inconsistent Melky? Gardner swinging like a woman? And what if Swisher has another poor year? Then what?
The yanks need to address this now.
Posted by: xethicx | April 15, 2009 at 04:37 PM
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This is a horrible idea, Ichiro is making way to much money. the yanks need to make a move for dpeth, not bring in a start making a ton of money for 3 more years.
Matsui is not in the outfield he is strictly a DH, hes needs couldnt handle regular tme in LF
The yanks dont need to address anything now, Damon-Gardner-Swisher is fine for now. What they need to do is sign a versatile bat to spell Damon and Swish in the corners.
Posted by: CosaOneNYC | April 15, 2009 at 05:36 PM
I think losing Nady hurts....
I think pitching will be our strength this year, which has been our weak point for awhile now.
I think getting a guy who can hit is a great idea, but not Ichiro...though I would love to have him, we dont need anymore aged players with huge salaries....but is there another Nady type player out there?
Im guessing Cashman is going to wait until the Great Arod comes back and gets some time in the lineup before he evaluates the situation...but another bat would certianly not hurt.
Posted by: Businesstime29 | April 15, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Ichiro really doesn't make a lot of sense for the Yankees, with Gardner already there and Jackson on his way up.
No way in hell do you give up Hughes AND Montero for him, especially.
Either way, all of baseball knows that Seattle's ownership's ties to Japan make it highly unlikely that they would deal Ichiro, as well as the fact that he's the face of their franchise.
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 06:55 PM
if the yankees are looking for anymore extra help in the outfield i think it should be a good power hitting right handed bat which they have in shelley duncan in the minor leagues if not ive been impressed with scott hairston of the padres and lets be honest they are not contending in the NL west so could they part ways with him? thoughts..
Posted by: nyankss27 | April 15, 2009 at 07:16 PM
"With the Mariners planning a firesale and the Yankees having a LOT of pressure to win this season I would think itd be a VERY bright idea to at least talk to the mariners about Ichiro."
I would really love it as a Red Sox fan if the Yankees paid the farm system for ichiro.. a 17M a year guy who is owed 68M over the next 4 years to hit singles AND is 35 years old. Cashman would never think of doing that, it's something Sabean maybe would do, but very few other Gm's that wanted to keep their job would ever contemplate.
I also like the idea of the Yanks bringing in Catalanotto, he won't cost them very much, hits for good Avg, gets on base and has about the same fair-below avg glove as Willingham, just much less power, only won't have to give up any pitching prospects for him. Only knock is that he's LH and they really need a RH guy it would seem.
Posted by: johns | April 15, 2009 at 07:23 PM
I think Willingham definitely makes the most sense. He doesn't really have a spot in Washington now, and it's not like he'd cost much more than a decent prospect.
I'd say that Ty Wigginton would be the perfect fit for the Yankees, because he could man third while A-Rod is out as well as give them a solid RH bat, but unfortunately I doubt that the Orioles have any interest in helping New York.
Posted by: scribbletone | April 15, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Nelson Cruz.
Posted by: KingBen | April 15, 2009 at 07:41 PM
id say nelson cruz too but he might be getting a little help from hitting in arlington i mean look at andruw jones right now... also now the rangers wouldnt want to part ways with him anymore unless a good prospect was involved now
Posted by: nyankss27 | April 15, 2009 at 07:44 PM
"Nelson Cruz."
Makes a lot of sense. Cruz for a pitcher. And the Rangers would want to sell high on him, and now is the perfect time to trade Cruz.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 15, 2009 at 07:47 PM
I read in a post that ROwand is being shopped. Even though I'm all for giving Gardner a chance to prove himself IF...IF....IF Rowand couldbe had cheaply (meaning no major prospects and SF eating most of his deal) then maybe he would be a decent 4th OF and insurance policy if Gardner fails. I imagine Cash would have to get real creative to make that happem. Maybe something along the lines of a:
Igawa, Melky and McAllister/Horne/Aceves for Rowand deal? Maybe? Maybe be not...
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | April 15, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Did anybody else here about Tabata's 40 something year old wife. She kidnapped somebodies baby.
Posted by: whodey1010 | April 15, 2009 at 08:03 PM
ok, ill put it out there. Maybe the Yankees sign Jim Edmonds for depth? What do you guys think?
Posted by: yankfan1 | April 15, 2009 at 08:50 PM
I think Ichiro's contract would be largely irrelevant in NY or San Francisco. With Matsui probably gone next year and Kei Igawa being his normal awesome self I think he would bring in plenty of dough off the field.
Posted by: cingular | April 15, 2009 at 09:55 PM
"RED SOX DYNASTY, with that tabata comment, you have continued your legacy as the most uninformed commenter on mlbtr.
Posted by: Jason F "
If people could actually understand sarcasm and intent over the internet you'd definitely get how much I hope a hooker spits herpes into your eye.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | April 15, 2009 at 10:58 PM
"Makes a lot of sense. Cruz for a pitcher. And the Rangers would want to sell high on him, and now is the perfect time to trade Cruz.
Posted by: melonis rex"
Nelson Cruz is really good, in his prime, and costs 400k.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | April 15, 2009 at 11:02 PM
I'd been advocating a trade to make Nelson Cruz the 4th OF here since the off-season started. Great backup and possible candidate to take over RF in 2010. Rangers have a million outfielders. Give them some near ML ready pitching.
Posted by: KingBen | April 16, 2009 at 07:14 AM
I could see Rick Ankiel traded to the Yankees for Hughes or Kennedy. If the deal is for Kennedy, there would have to be another player involved. Yankees need outfield help and the Cardinals need starting pitching with Carpenter out for several weeks.
Posted by: White Rat | April 16, 2009 at 07:59 AM
"I could see Rick Ankiel traded to the Yankees for Hughes or Kennedy. If the deal is for Kennedy, there would have to be another player involved. Yankees need outfield help and the Cardinals need starting pitching with Carpenter out for several weeks."
Hughes isn't going anywhere. Seriously.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM