tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post7494741975573468185..comments2023-11-03T09:23:28.156-04:00Comments on Pinstripe Postings: Joe Knows BaseballMiddle Reliefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413753701900586090noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-32572914478094512512008-10-20T10:29:00.000-04:002008-10-20T10:29:00.000-04:00Crash, yes I meant Ellsbury. Your point is well t...Crash, yes I meant Ellsbury. Your point is well taken with Pedroia. He was given more than an audition and proved he could play at the major league level. If you look over the Yankee history, they have never given their players time to produce instead they trade them for aging veterans who are past their prime or for a few months rent. Cases in point: Doug Drebeck (pitched for Pittsburgh after the Yankees traded him), Bob Tewksbury (pitched well in Minnesota after traded), Tippy Martinez (traded to Baltimore), Larry Gura (pitched for Kansas City),Dioner Navarro now catching for the Rays, and on and on and on.<BR/><BR/>It is becoming obvious that the ownership of the Yankees has no patience when it comes to younger players and that is unfortunate and may help explain why they don't have a first class scouting organization.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-7383939663028900382008-10-20T09:15:00.000-04:002008-10-20T09:15:00.000-04:00How about the Rays. I think in the beginning of th...How about the Rays. I think in the beginning of the year we all knew the Rays were going to be good, but I think we can agree no one had them in the series this year. <BR/><BR/>Old Prof just to address some of your points...yes it looks like Peavy will be staying in the NL. That's too bad. <BR/><BR/>I have no idea who Ellsburg is, you may have meant Ellsbury.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget the core of the most recent Yankees dynasty came from within. Jeter, Posada, Rivera, Williams, Pettitte were at the foundation for the championships. Think about how frustrating that was for Boston fans to see our young players carrying the club to multiple championships. It's hard to believe that those guys are now "old" (Bernie's gone) and we are waiting/need the next wave of young stars. I still think we may have them with Hughes, Joba, Cano, Miranda, and Jackson. We all agree Kennedy and Melky have to go. <BR/><BR/>It's far more difficult to let young players go through the maturation process in NY bcz the focus is always win now. Pedroia was hitting .150 when he was first called up, Francona left him in and let him work through it and as a result he grinds it every day for his manager and team, he's an MVP candidate, and is just incredibly clutch. He would never have been given that chance in NY. Someone hits .150 in NY for the first 2 months and they're out of the line up, unless they're making $20M a season.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-68955041226085023442008-10-20T08:39:00.000-04:002008-10-20T08:39:00.000-04:00Regarding Peavy, he has submitted a list of teams ...Regarding Peavy, he has submitted a list of teams he would be willing to go to, most of them National League. While not ruling the Yankees out, he apparently is not too excited about the prospects of playing in New York. He would still have to waive his no trade clause as well.<BR/><BR/>Regarding locking young talent up at a reasonable price, when was the last time the Yankees developed someone with Gonzalez's ability? They thought they had someone in Cano, signed him to a new contract and got someone who was willing to sit back a loaf.<BR/><BR/>It is time the Yankees take a good look at their scouting within the organization. With all of the draft choices they tend to sign, very very few eventually make it. In addition their top prospects tend to struggle (Hughes, Kennedy and Cox come to mind and in the past, Eric Milton, Brian Taylor can be added to the list). It also points to scouting when the Red Sox come up with Dice-K and Okijima and the Yankees end up with Igwa.<BR/><BR/>It is somewhat frustrating to see players like Masterson, Ellsburg, Lowry, make contributions to the Red Sox (and Pedroia)while it seems it takes forever for Yankee picks to even climb throught the system.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-18510198409081184052008-10-18T14:43:00.000-04:002008-10-18T14:43:00.000-04:00I would throw in Cano and Damonto get those two.I would throw in Cano and Damon<BR/><BR/>to get those two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-1201759991939303642008-10-17T14:01:00.000-04:002008-10-17T14:01:00.000-04:00Just throwing something to see if it sticks...Do t...Just throwing something to see if it sticks...Do the Yankees have enough to offer to attempt to get Jake Peavy <B>and</B> Adrian Gonzalez? The Padres are said to be looking for 2 young pitchers and a MLB ready CF for Peavy (Hughes, Kennedy, MelkY?)...what would it take to get Gonzalez. <BR/><BR/>Old Prof. just in case you're wondering Adrain Gonzalez is a young(26) 1B. He hits for power and average. Last year he finished at .279, 36, 116 RBI, 103 Runs. Gonzalez is signed through 2010 (only $4.5M) with team option for 2011 (at $5.5M) what a deal for the Padres...holy crap. Why can't the Yankees lock up players of this caliber to contracts like that.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-42309682922722439872008-10-17T10:45:00.000-04:002008-10-17T10:45:00.000-04:00Prof, have you ever heard the word "negotiate"? It...Prof, have you ever heard the word "negotiate"? It would be silly for Cashman to fawn all over Manny at this point....especially with Boras as his agent. I'm not saying that it's going to happen, but lets wait untilt the landscapre reveals itself before we say the Yankees won't be players for him.<BR/><BR/>Mid, do you have any space in that Panic Room? And does it get the YES network?<BR/><BR/>Have I said lately how much I HATE the Red Sox. I feel like punching Kevin Youkilis in the face. I hope Joba puts one in his ear again, nest year.The Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706119498881684814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-44085754940583852152008-10-17T10:11:00.000-04:002008-10-17T10:11:00.000-04:00The Peavy trade talks are beginning. Padres have s...The Peavy trade talks are beginning. Padres have sent the preliminary names around to interested teams. This should develop over the next week or so I'll see if I can get names for the Yankees. <BR/><BR/>Saw a note on ESPN that the Braves are very interested in Peavy. A rotation of Smoltz, Peavy, and Hudson may be good enough to win the NL East next year. If Smoltz is in the bullpen, they need another starter on top of Peavy. I know we like to moan about the Yankees injuries but the Braves take the cake in that department. The Braves had 5 pitchers on the 60 day DL, 3 of them were their top 3 starters (Smoltz, Hudson, and Glavine).Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-3668991088749652692008-10-17T09:18:00.000-04:002008-10-17T09:18:00.000-04:00Wow - sorry I've been out of commission, been busy...Wow - sorry I've been out of commission, been busy building a panic room to spend some time in after Nov. 4.<BR/>---------<BR/>Can't believe the Sox came back - that's the kind of thing that tends to tip a series No?<BR/>---------<BR/>ManRam is a Yankee -Middle Reliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413753701900586090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-59427666087769641252008-10-17T08:57:00.000-04:002008-10-17T08:57:00.000-04:00I was absolutely stunned to see that the Sox came ...I was absolutely stunned to see that the Sox came back in that game last night. I was watching some of it, flipping back and forth between stuff, but turned it off after Papelbon gave up those 2 runs.<BR/><BR/>They can't do this again, right?Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-23853395126076594342008-10-17T08:56:00.000-04:002008-10-17T08:56:00.000-04:00Scooter, Cashman has already indicated he is not i...Scooter, Cashman has already indicated he is not interested in bringing Manny to New York. There was a good deal of discussion on ESPN Radio this morning and based on what was being discussed Manny's options may be very limited. Apparently he wants around $22 million per year and at least a 6 year deal. The Yankees aren't interested, the Mets won't pay it. The opinion expressed during the radio program was he would probably end up staying in LA.<BR/><BR/>Crash, with Hughes pitching in the Arizona Fall League like he is, I don't expect the Yankees to put him on the market. The learning curve for the Yankees is they need to give their young pitchers a chance to develop.<BR/><BR/>Rays collapse over the last three innings to had the game to the Red Sox. Sox could ride the momentum into the Series.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-91576835725136931022008-10-16T19:19:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:19:00.000-04:00There's a report saying Pettitte wants to come bac...There's a report saying Pettitte wants to come back for 2009. That sets up a rotation of Wang, Pettitte, Joba, and Hughes. Even if they add a Burnett or Sabathia I'm not sure I like that rotation. It may make Hughes expendable though.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-85059689129419662242008-10-16T14:44:00.000-04:002008-10-16T14:44:00.000-04:00I was thinking that as well. C'mon 57 start drooli...I was thinking that as well. C'mon 57 start drooling over the talk that Sabathia and Manny will be wearing Mets blue next season. <BR/><BR/>Not to deflate that talk but I just heard that Peter Gammons was saying that the Mets couldn't afford Manny. I immediately gasped at that thought especially since they are opening a new stadium and will generate a ton of new revenue from that place. Gammons further qualified his statement by saying the Mets want to stay under the revenue sharing threshold. <BR/><BR/>I was thinking that if the Mets want to trade Beltran to the Yankees, that frees up some salary room.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-84576220086339840882008-10-16T10:41:00.000-04:002008-10-16T10:41:00.000-04:00Crash,I think 57 might even climb out of his hole ...Crash,<BR/><BR/>I think 57 might even climb out of his hole for this one....can't you see him piping in with a...."Manny will be in Queens in '09"?The Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706119498881684814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-46313775489771504892008-10-16T10:02:00.000-04:002008-10-16T10:02:00.000-04:00Scooter...I love it. I have to agree we will all h...Scooter...I love it. I have to agree we will all hate the contract, and probably some of Manny's antics, but you cannot argue with the production. If the Yankees were even considering bringing back Abreu for $16-18M why not go that little extra and bring in someone with Manny's offense. <BR/><BR/>I'm not going to bring up the locker room or team chemistry. Winning cures the "chemistry" problem. I think Manny will loosen up that clubhouse. Old Prof send down your negativity with this one. I'm dying to hear it.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-5272836269404117472008-10-16T09:56:00.001-04:002008-10-16T09:56:00.001-04:00Ooops, my mistake. I stated the Phillies haven't b...Ooops, my mistake. I stated the Phillies haven't been to the series in 25 years. That's obviously incorrect, they were there in 1993, but hadn't won it all since 1980.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-14347441823690951412008-10-16T09:56:00.000-04:002008-10-16T09:56:00.000-04:00I really don't think we can lay the Dodger's exit ...I really don't think we can lay the Dodger's exit at Torre's feet. The Phillies are just the better team. Plus they are at the stage where you could consider them battle tested. I agree with Crash in that the Dodgers aren't in horrible shape moving forward. They MUST re-sign Furcal and they will make a legitimate run at keeping Manny. I like their young pitchers and Broxton is going to be a monster.<BR/><BR/>Now that the Dodgers are out, it would be a complete disaster if somehow the Sox were to come back and beat the Rays. Ughhhh, I can't believe I have to root for the Rays.<BR/><BR/>I just had a thought re: the Yankees outfield. Hear me out.....I would be willing to go into '09 with a combo of Melky and Gardner manning center field with Nady in Right, IF and only IF they could find a left fielder who could go .310 40 125...any ideas who that could be? How about ManRam? Four years 100 mil would get it done. Now I know at some point during that contract we will all HATE it, but it certainly gives them the best chance to win it all in '09.<BR/><BR/>OK...let the beatings begin...I'm prepared for it.The Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706119498881684814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-60575264663585672112008-10-16T09:41:00.000-04:002008-10-16T09:41:00.000-04:00Just saw Old Prof's post about the Dodgers having ...Just saw Old Prof's post about the Dodgers having to rebuild a little after this season. They're in better shape than most. The rotation is pretty much set. Billinglsey and Kershaw were hit around a little this October, but they are young and will be top tier starters for a long time. Additionally they have Kuroda signed for next year, Brad Penny has a team option that will be picked up, and Jason Schmidt should be back next year as he was rehabbing from surgery this entire season. <BR/><BR/>Their problem is offense. But they have some big money coming off the books (Blake $6M, Nomar at $8.5, Furcal $13M, Kent has a $9M option that won't be picked up), so I could see them making some runs at free agents. I wouldn't be surprised to see Casey Blake re-signing. I think they need to sign Russell Martin to a long-term extension as he may be eligible for arbitration. They need to find a way to dump Juan Pierre's contract. He essentially became an $10M 4th OF.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-78438421111686458892008-10-16T09:25:00.000-04:002008-10-16T09:25:00.000-04:00Scooter I certainly would consider it, and I can s...Scooter I certainly would consider it, and I can see Pittsburgh making that their initial asking price. I would not have a problem sending Cano in that deal. I would really like to try to hold on to Hughes though. If that means sending Kennedy and another pitching prospect (or 2), I'm OK with that. The Yankees were trying to exclude Hughes from the Santana deal, so I can't see them wanting to send him in this deal. Plus, as of now Hughes is slated for the rotation (along with Wang and Joba). Trading him means you now have 3 holes in the rotation to fill. It's going to be hard enough getting the 1 or 2 you really want. <BR/><BR/>How about the Phillies moving on to the World Series for the first time in 25 years. Saying that makes you appreciate the Yankees drought of <I>only</I> 7 years a little bit. I was rooting for Joe and Mattingly, but the Phillies really took care of business. I hope the Rays can end it tonight. The only thing that can help mend my broken heart from a Yankeeless post-season would be to see a visiting team clinch the AL Pennant and celebrate in the middle of the field at Fenway Pawk.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-29556221381307721132008-10-16T09:12:00.000-04:002008-10-16T09:12:00.000-04:00Mid, your headline on this blog (which by the way ...Mid, your headline on this blog (which by the way is now several weeks old) screams "Joe Knows Baseball" - apparently he didn't know enough to get to the World Series AGAIN. We was a calming influence on a clubhouse that was at odds, got some players to play everyday and benefitted from Manny finally being Manny the Ballplayer.<BR/><BR/>The results, however, were once again the same - an early exit from the playoffs.<BR/><BR/>Next year will be a retooling year for the Dodgers as Manny follows the money and some of their rotation leave via free agency. Then Joe will have his work cut out for him.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-2404251174632955172008-10-15T21:38:00.000-04:002008-10-15T21:38:00.000-04:00Crash,Would you do Mclouth and LaRoche for Hughes ...Crash,<BR/><BR/>Would you do Mclouth and LaRoche for Hughes and Cano?<BR/><BR/>I think Casman would at least have to consider it.The Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706119498881684814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-34905399955826818712008-10-15T13:33:00.000-04:002008-10-15T13:33:00.000-04:00Another trade possibility is with the Pirates. Ada...Another trade possibility is with the Pirates. Adam LaRoche is on a contract year next season. The Pirates would probably dump him at the trade deadline anyway. He'll hit .275 and has 30 HR potential. Wonder if the Yankees could swing that trade...maybe even a deal for Mclouth and LaRoche.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-364287434169794832008-10-15T13:27:00.000-04:002008-10-15T13:27:00.000-04:00I know Cashman has said he has a budget to work wi...I know Cashman has said he has a budget to work with in and we all know that the Yankees budget is a little more than say the Rays or Marlins. With all the $$ coming off the books this year, they realistically could get 2 starters and a 1B and still come in under $200M (god that sounds so ridiculous). I think they will keep clear of that situation only because they realize they need to build from the draft. Signing the big name guys means no draft picks. <BR/><BR/>To be honest there isn't a lot out there on the 1B market after Teixeira. One intriguing name...Nomar. Don't know if he would come back East or if the Yankees want to take a chance with his injury history. <BR/><BR/>Scooter I still like your trade for Casey Kotchman. He struggled with Atlanta after the trade (.237 2 HR) maybe that diminishes his trade value???Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-77255898642491937012008-10-15T10:17:00.000-04:002008-10-15T10:17:00.000-04:00Prof, If Miranda continues to tear the cover off t...Prof, If Miranda continues to tear the cover off the ball, maybe the Yankees go with a stop-gap or an insurance guy at 1st base...somebody like Kevin Millar. It would certainly free up some cash to go for the BIG pitcher or two that they needThe Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706119498881684814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-36676963408484784682008-10-15T08:21:00.000-04:002008-10-15T08:21:00.000-04:00Unfortunately, the Yankees have probably made a de...Unfortunately, the Yankees have probably made a decision to go through free-agency or a trade to bring in a first baseman, which means Miranda will be another Shelly Duncan. <BR/><BR/>Having a hard time with the idea the Red Sox will be bounced by the Rays.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-65784660893083355522008-10-14T13:34:00.000-04:002008-10-14T13:34:00.000-04:00One last note; Juan Miranda is tearing up the AFL,...One last note; Juan Miranda is tearing up the AFL, batting .667. And Hughes has made 2 starts, 10IP, 0.90ERA, 10K, and 1.10 WHIP.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.com