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Cosmo3
The Yankees had “major questions” in the infield before ARod was suspended. In fact, probably more so then than now
MB923
Which is why they signed some depth and will probably see how it goes in ST. They don’t need an AS or great hitter at every position you know. Not to mention the Offseason is not over for weeks.
Spit Ball
I think what is concerning about the Yankees infield is that they could possibly be below average at second, short and 3rd.
MB923
True but they already have an excellent C, a good 1B (If Tex is healthy), one of the best overall OF in baseball, and if they sign Tanaka they could have a good rotation. As mentioned, you don’t need to have a great player at every position. I’ll take 5 well above average hitters (McCann, Tex, Beltran, Gardner and Ellsbury) along with a power hitting DH (Soriano) if it had to net me a below average 2B and 3B
Jeter is a toss up at this point. He could be 2012 Jeter and get a ton of hits. He could be 2013 Jeter and get hurt.
As I said, the offseason is not over for weeks.
John Smith 2
I say Tanaka wants to become a Yank. BUT, if true the wife wants LA, he goes to LA; wife usually controls. If not true, he is already a Yank. Just IMO
jljr222
People are still trying to put Phillips on the Yankees roster, but I don’t know if I want Phillips more than Gardner. I really like the idea of having two dynamic basestealers in the lineup with solid outfield defense between he and Ells.
If we do move Gardner, I hope it’s for a solid pitcher if one is available, otherwise keep him. But why wouldn’t the Angels meet with Tanaka if they’re serious suitors? Seems kind of weird, unless they felt a meeting wasn’t necessary. The whole dynamic just gets weirder and weirder.
Kev D7
Agreed, I just want to start the season with both Ellsbury and Gardner back-to-back in the Yankees lineup and covering CF and LF.
TheRealRyan 2
I agree. If you’re going to struggle with infield defense, at least make the OF a place where fly balls go to die.
LazerTown
Not to mention that if they trade Gardner that puts Soriano and Beltran most likely out there on a regular basis, or if they go with Ichiro, is Ichiro + Phillips really better than Johnson + Gardner.
ed27
I don’t know if it will make any difference but I would have to think MLB would like Tanaka to sign anywhere but with the Yankees. The outcry over the salary relief from A-Rod’s suspension allowing New York to get Tanaka would be a headache for Selig and force the issue of suspended player salaries onto the front burner. I doubt the union would look kindly on any deal that would make the salaries of suspended players count against the cap as it would restrict spending.
J Robert Hanson
Okay Angel fans, prepare yourselves emotionally for another less than mediocre year.
Mikenmn
The Yankees should strongly consider trying to get below $189M this year, and if that means leaving Tanaka out, then they should. At this point, they are at best a fringe contender and I don’t see how adding him suddenly makes them into a 95 win team. And, next year, A-Rod is back on the books. Now is the time. Get below the level, and if spending is your thing, do it next off-season.
abes_seed
Yeah Arte doesn’t need to meet with players… He just calls them and says, “Here, take my money!”
Rally Weimaraner
Maybe the Japanese media got LAA and LAD mixed up, If the Angels were going to get into a serious bidding war for Tanaka they would have met with him first.
Read_to_Achieve
According to the report, the front runners are Yankees, Dodgers, and Angels, and probably in that order too.
obsessivegiantscompulsive
Surprise, surprise, a Boras client (Weiters) wants to test the market. Could have forecasted that when Weiters signed with the Orioles in the first place.