NFT: Yankees Acquire Dustin Ackley

This one I don't get

Head scratcher

This is a largely inconsequential trade, imo, so whatever.

I guess Cashman finally got his guy

Not some utility guy who is finding it difficult to hit his own weight.

Someone had to say it.

Why bother?

Then I realized I mixed him up with Kyle Seagar

he'll be lighting up Yankees stadium and will lead the charge to a championship.

...as soon as we get a little more help for the rotation or the pen...

He had some pretty decent hype a few years ago but hasn't come close to being a consistent hitter. I don't think he's played 2b in the last 2 seasons

Dustin Runnels !!!

is he going to replace on the roster?

either going to replace Jones or.....Jones?

where young promise and bats go to die. Ackley was once the #2 overall pick coming in as a polished bat drawing comparisons to a then in prime Utley.
Who knows maybe getting out of that negative environment for hitters called Safeco can light a spark?

to push Jones out then i'm fine with the swap. Jones offered zero on defense and his bat could be replaced by just about anyone. He was a shitty utility guy. Ackley is an upgrade and maybe has some upside with the change in scenery.

Not a major move but interesting provided this in no way impacts what we do at 2B.

Where is he going to play?

No worse, perhaps, but an upgrade?

Stephen Drew part 2,

Are you serious. He's worse then Jones.

and they clearly targeted him for whatever reason at least two years ago. If they see something they like then why not if it doesn't cost you anything.

Jones wasn't adding anything. Ackley will offer more versatility and the same floor. Maybe he has an upside we haven't seen since he was a rookie?

In comment 12394606 blueblood'11 said:

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Are you serious. He's worse then Jones.

I watch lots of mariners games and Ackley isn't worse than Jones. I'm not saying he is going to be appreciably better but I get the sense that a change of scenery may do him well.

This is a minor move in any event.

In comment 12394600 Greg from LI said:

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No worse, perhaps, but an upgrade?

Plus Ackley is a RH fielder so I don't see him at 1B. (I may be proven wrong about that.)

In comment 12394604 Mike Graves said:

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Stephen Drew part 2,

Drew was older and less likely to outperform his prior years. He also cost us alot more in salary.

At this point in time you are pissing in the wind. But if for some reason or stroke of lightening he becomes the prospect everyone thought he was when drafted then I will bow to your foresight.

RAB comments have Joe saying that Ackley is not going to be the second baseman, that they're going to move him around a bit. Not sure what that means.

In comment 12394616 blueblood'11 said:

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At this point in time you are pissing in the wind. But if for some reason or stroke of lightening he becomes the prospect everyone thought he was when drafted then I will bow to your foresight.

What can I say - I like him more than most and i'm cautiously optimistic that there is a reason the Yankees have being after him for a while.

In comment 12394619 Greg from LI said:

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RAB comments have Joe saying that Ackley is not going to be the second baseman, that they're going to move him around a bit. Not sure what that means.

I smell a conversion to the mound upcoming..

but I think we're downgrading the bench with this trade. Apparently he's going to be a utility guy off the bench... and I'm sure Joe will work him into the lineup often for whoever he's giving the day off to at the time. I'd rather see Flores backing up an OF spot. I'd rather see Refsnyder getting time at 2B with Drew backing him up. He hasn't played much 1B in his career so I wouldn't trust him playing there. This move literally makes no sense.

over Jones. They needed a left handed outfield bat that plays solid defense. There maybe some upside left and he's under team control for the next two years. I like it and the Yankees cleared one 40 man roster spot.

In comment 12394619 Greg from LI said:

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RAB comments have Joe saying that Ackley is not going to be the second baseman, that they're going to move him around a bit. Not sure what that means.

I just don't get it. This team needed another left handed hitter? They ran out 8 of them the other day. They can put a lefty at any position on the field.

with this trade.

In comment 12394615 RasputinPrime said:

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In comment 12394604 Mike Graves said: Quote: Stephen Drew part 2, Drew was older and less likely to outperform his prior years. He also cost us alot more in salary.

I meant production wise

What fucking sense does this trade make at all if any. I mean really.

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For Severino or someone else?

Just grasping at straws here

In comment 12394655 Eli Wilson said:

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For Severino or someone else? Just grasping at straws here

This, and gives them freedom to use Refsnyder as a trade chip.

Will reserve complete judgement until 4pm tomm. If they do nothing else then I am going to say WTF? Flores had a solid glove and could run when he came up. Would have rather have had him but I will wait another 22 hrs.

He expects Severino could be part of the solution after his 10 k performance. He is not on the 40 man roster right now. This would open a spot for him.

Mark Feinsand ‏@FeinsandNYDN 31s31 seconds ago
We'll talk to Girardi soon, but I'm told by someone that the plan is to use Ackley at second base. Hmmm. Perhaps Drew is on the move?

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In comment 12394699 Dave in Hoboken said:

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Mark Feinsand ‏@FeinsandNYDN 31s31 seconds ago We'll talk to Girardi soon, but I'm told by someone that the plan is to use Ackley at second base. Hmmm. Perhaps Drew is on the move?

The bat of Drew and the glove of Refsnyder! A brilliant solution .

they like him. He played very very well in the second half last year so you could have something - you never know.

He is a Boros client. He also has a screw loose. He spend most of his winters in the upper peninsula of Michigan with is wife freezing his ass off. His family doesn't like the wife so he wont speak to them after growing up very close.

maybe a close shave, the bright lights on NY and a short porch in RF will do him some good. He has big time talent but doesn't love the game it seems.

his arm is suspect for RF. he is an average 2B but hasn't taken balls there since Cano came over

But, I don't get the rumor about using him at 2B. He hasn't played there in 2 years.

and good hard hit ball %... Sounds like the Analytics teams is expecting an adjustment. I think they're going to super ute him.

just showed an updated photo of him on the pregame show.

In comment 12394619 Greg from LI said:

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RAB comments have Joe saying that Ackley is not going to be the second baseman, that they're going to move him around a bit. Not sure what that means.

it means Cashman hasn't told him yet.

And can play multiple positions. This move strengthens the bench.

their power numbers this season (in a small sample) are comparable, Jones doesn't steal bases, he is "versatile" in the sense that he sucks at multiple positions, and he is clearly topped out offensively at his age. Ackley should benefit from a change of scenery, he can play additional positions, he can steal a base or two, and he cost us two DFA candidates. And if they use this as an excuse to DFA Ryan too, even better.

Another weak hitting 2nd baseman. Just what they need.cashman, is making the team worse not better.

In comment 12395137 Mike B from JC said:

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Another weak hitting 2nd baseman. Just what they need.cashman, is making the team worse not better.

Jones and Ryan are shitty bench bats who can't steal bases. Ackley is more versatile even if his performance at the plate doesn't improve and he's a better runner than either. So no, the team is not worse. Depending on what happens in the next 24 hours the bench could be significantly better.

If the Yankees went after Dan Haren?

Experience AL SP, record of success, in his FA year. Had a pulled muscle in his side early in the year and only came back about 8 starts ago, so he does not have big numbers to run up the price.

In comment 12395295 The 12th Man said:

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If the Yankees went after Dan Haren?

I would think they might as well call up one of the kids and let them pitch. Haren isn't a difference maker. That's what they need at this point. He's just an okay NL starter. And I realize a difference making SP is hard to find at this point but oh well. I guess you hang onto your prospects in that case.

Iwakuma wouldn't be bad at all if he checks out medically. But I believe he has first round compensation so the Yankees would have to give up that type of talent at a minimum in order to get him. I don't know if any teams value Iwakuma that highly at this point.

Great.