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Odds & Ends: McPherson, Izzy, Hammel

By Drew Silva [April 1, 2009 at 9:31pm CST]

Happy April Fools, or something. Here are your Wednesday night links...

Mike Axisa over at River Ave. Blues believes the Yankees should take a long look at former top prospect Dallas McPherson.
Sam A. Miller of the Orange County Register presents some best-case scenario projections for the 2009 Angels.
Jason Isringhausen is going to stick it out with the Rays. He'll be placed on the disabled list to start the season, but could be pitching for Tampa by mid-May.
Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus discusses some of the Rays' offseason moves with RaysProspects.com. He also touches on Jason Hammel's trade value.
Pirates president Frank Coonelly hosted a chat with fans at MLB.com on Wednesday.
Mariners Rule 5 pick Jose Lugo, a reliever, has been returned to the Twins.
Another Rule 5 pick, catcher James Skelton, has been waived by the Diamondbacks.
If you missed it, take a look at Tim's Tuesday chat.
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Comments

The Rosenthal is old. It has Willie Randolph, John Gibbons, and Ned Yost on the list.

Posted by: icedrake523 | April 01, 2009 at 09:34 PM

Thanks, that was weird.

Posted by: Drew Silva | April 01, 2009 at 09:40 PM

Here is something for April fools Check this out.
Braves sign Yu Darvish.

http://mvn.com/chopnchange/2009/04/braves-sign-yu-darvish----6-yrs120-million.html

Posted by: wisbrave | April 01, 2009 at 09:54 PM

I have to agree with Mike. Why shouldn't the Yanks take a look at McPherson? He'll cost nothing but a roster spot and the Yanks have a short term need at 3B until A-Rod gets back.

Posted by: melonis rex | April 01, 2009 at 10:18 PM

Drew, I get annoyed every time you say you're my friend. Just a little feedback for ya. All the same, I do appreciate your work here.

Posted by: trustinglife | April 01, 2009 at 10:25 PM

The Tigers better take Skelton back or get someone very useful in return. Skelton should have never been left unprotected.

Posted by: LiveFastCyYoung | April 01, 2009 at 11:19 PM

"The Tigers better take Skelton back or get someone very useful in return. Skelton should have never been left unprotected."

Totally agree. A capable defensive catcher that's mashed in high A, showing fantastic patience, and he may even turn out to be a capable defensive second baseman?

The guy has some potentially really valuable characteristics, versatility and patience, and even though he needs to show he can do it at higher levels considering this is his age 24 season, he seems like a potentially solid young player.

Posted by: scribbletone | April 02, 2009 at 11:11 AM

When Dallas was in Anaheim, he showed some of the best dead center/opposite field power I had ever seen in a young prospect. Too bad for him, and us, that his back gave out.

Something deep down told me we should keep our faith in Troy Glaus and he ended up having 2 healthy 30+ HR, 90/100+ RBI seasons and has been healthy 3 of the past 4 seasons. Something for us Angel fans still ponder.

Anyways, Dallas McPhereson is your man at 3B if you are the Yankees -- or a fan -- and you need to replace A-Rod's production temporarily.

I head Dallas was tearing it up again in the Marlins' system again.

Yankee fans won't be disappointed with a healthy Dallas McPhereson, and then when A-Rod returns, you could have some valuable trade bait for another starting pitcher.

And you know Brian Cashman will be out on the trade market for a starting pitcher all season. There's another whole different debate.

Posted by: XxRyana.k.a.RufusxX | April 02, 2009 at 03:53 PM

I always followed Dallas McPherson in his time with the Angels. I mean if the guy can stay healthy all season he could hit 40 homers. That is exactly why the Angels should have given him more time. You could probably sign him for around league minimum, so I don't see a reason not to.

Posted by: Yankee for l1fe | April 03, 2009 at 06:06 AM

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