an offer the Cubs could not refuse. Well, first of all, don't all trades kind of need both teams to, you know, not refuse them? But secondly, since I think the gist is that the Cubs would have to be overwhelmed, this IS Jake Arrieta we are talking about, right? I mean, I know he's having a pretty good season, but it is the National League, and most importantly, it IS jake Arrieta. Right?
How is he guessing? Cabrera both failed at least one drug test and had evidence in the Biogenesis scandal. There is no guess work. He was proven to have cheated. Plus, with the money he is making as a result, he probably continued to cheat.
I am glad the Yankees listened to their Major League scouts
and got Headley instead of looking at his stats for the whole year. He is now supposedly healthy and had been hitting for about a month. I love the passion he is playing with and when healthy he really is a very good 3B offensively and defensively.
Of course, next year could get tricky with A-Rod returning. Either A-Rod becomes the DH or one of them moves to 1B and DH to spell Teixeira. If they could somehow rid themselves of Teixeira and Beltran, this move will fit nicely beyond this year.
The overwhelming problem on this team is still their offense. Just about every single night, they are getting the pitching, both starting and relief, to be in and win every game. They don't need to trade for another pitcher. They need a bat.
I also agree with all the critics here. There is no reason to be bunting with Gardner on 1B. You either steal or hit and run. This offense simply can't afford to give away outs, especially at the top of the order.
The reality is Jeter doesn't belong in the 2 hole anymore if this is their mindset. The reality is also that Ellsbury doesn't belong in the 3 hole. Garndner and him should be 1-2 in either order. But, they don't have a legitimate 3 hitter either. IF Headley continues to hit, they could experiment with him 3rd and Jeter maybe 7th. But, we all know that won't happen.
RE: I am glad the Yankees listened to their Major League scouts
and got Headley instead of looking at his stats for the whole year. He is now supposedly healthy and had been hitting for about a month. I love the passion he is playing with and when healthy he really is a very good 3B offensively and defensively.
Of course, next year could get tricky with A-Rod returning. Either A-Rod becomes the DH or one of them moves to 1B and DH to spell Teixeira. If they could somehow rid themselves of Teixeira and Beltran, this move will fit nicely beyond this year.
That's if they resign him which is not a guarantee, maybe not even a likelihood at this point. He will command significant money on the open market.
agree with others; no way should he be hitting 2nd; but clueless joe is just like torre - just too loyal to a fault. need to move him down and bring others up in the lineup. and yes, would be nice to hit-n-run one of these yrs. really want cash and clueless joe gone if the we don't make playoffs in this terrible al least :-)
And judging by his body, it's likely he's still got some vitamins he's slamming. Dude is jacked
#Dodgers, #RedSox talking Jon Lester and Matt Kemp trade, source confirms @GordonEdes report.
Sources: Yankees have discussed Jake Arrieta. Told it would take an offer the Cubs could not refuse.
Of course, next year could get tricky with A-Rod returning. Either A-Rod becomes the DH or one of them moves to 1B and DH to spell Teixeira. If they could somehow rid themselves of Teixeira and Beltran, this move will fit nicely beyond this year.
I also agree with all the critics here. There is no reason to be bunting with Gardner on 1B. You either steal or hit and run. This offense simply can't afford to give away outs, especially at the top of the order.
The reality is Jeter doesn't belong in the 2 hole anymore if this is their mindset. The reality is also that Ellsbury doesn't belong in the 3 hole. Garndner and him should be 1-2 in either order. But, they don't have a legitimate 3 hitter either. IF Headley continues to hit, they could experiment with him 3rd and Jeter maybe 7th. But, we all know that won't happen.
Of course, next year could get tricky with A-Rod returning. Either A-Rod becomes the DH or one of them moves to 1B and DH to spell Teixeira. If they could somehow rid themselves of Teixeira and Beltran, this move will fit nicely beyond this year.
That's if they resign him which is not a guarantee, maybe not even a likelihood at this point. He will command significant money on the open market.