Well not sure if it was discussed on the game thread last night...don't car. Bird to have surgery out 6 weeks. So Yanks are discussing a trade with the A's for 1b Alonzo. Jon Morosi reporting.
He is a UFA next season so I would not give up any of our top players for a 1 and possibly done player. What would you give up for Alonzo?
It is good to have both Holliday and Castro back in the lineup.
And like most of the other nonsense that you post, you would lose that bet.
I am not as concerned. At worst, the Yanks have found a #2- and possible a true #1- in Severino. Montgomery is at least a mid-rotation guy who has a floor of back of the rotation SP.
Adams should at least be a mid-rotation guy- could be more.
Caleb Smith was a SP through the system. I don't think he could maintain high 90's as a SP like he was throwing last night- but a mid-90's LHP with a change and a third pitch would be a plus in Yankee Stadium.
Things are never quite as dire as the sportswriters- who are DESPERATE for a big story to get clicks on- make it out to be.
I agree Phil. I've only been advocating considering including Rutherford or Florial for guys like Gray or now even Fulmer who are controllable for multiple seasons. For a rental? No way
I would note that as an aside, who here knew that Yonder Alonzo (the guys the Yanks are talking to the A's about) is Manny Machado's brother in law?
I think Alonzo finally got things to click this year- and might be a good DH and Plan B for the Yanks at 1B in 2018. So long as the Yanks don't give up high end prospects for him, I would make the deal.
I would hope that if a trade gets made, the Yanks deal from their SP surplus at the lower levels.
yanks getting hits on OF prospect blake rutherford. they want to hold onto him. doubt theyd trade him for a rental, even a good one (alonso)
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I guess we'll see
Frazier, Rutherford, Mateo and Torres. Not being snarky at all but what kind of SP would you expect holding back those 4? I'd suggest not much of one.
You're putting this all in a vacuum here. Just because someone wouldn't deal Mateo for Gray doesn't mean they wouldn't deal him for someone else. And yes, I'm aware that there may be some that don't want to trade him at all, but the simple fact is, Sonny Gray isn't a guy I'd invest much in. And maybe that person isn't even available this season. I would absolutely deal Mateo for the right SP. Fulmer for example, I'd give up much more. But you don't deal Mateo for Gray simply because Gray is the best of a bad bunch. If Mateos lost that much value, you keep him until he regains it.
No thanks to So my Gray. Has more to do with him than Mateo.
Mateo has his plusses and minuses (incredible speed - will steal a lot of bases), but he's not going to unseat anyone in the infield and the OF is overflowing. And Mateo showed some character flaws last year that didn't endear him to the front office. I'm not sure what his disposition is now, but I know the coaches weren't thrilled with his attitude.
Think Rickey Henderson, but without the power or bat.
"In nearly four months since first injuring my ankle, it had been increasingly frustrating to have only questions and no answers. All this time, I have wanted nothing more than to be out there playing the game I love as a member of the New York Yankees.
"My season is not over. I plan to do everything in my power to return and help our team win in 2017."
The phrase "accurate diagnosis" sure jumps off the screen a bit.
I do not believe we need to go send Rutherford for a first baseman; short term thinking imo.
Outside of a Michael Fulmer type, who I doubt is actually available and would cost both arms and a leg, I'd be willing to let this season play out with smaller moves like bullpen help and a cheap first baseman very close to the deadline.
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I wouldn't call him untouchable. In fact, I think it's more than likely that he gets traded. He does have value, though, and they're not giving him away for a rental.
Of any realistic long-term option out there, Votto would be my choice. His presence in the middle of the lineup would be amazing and he's a student of the game that would likely be a real benefit to the younger players.
But unless the Reds eat like $5mm+ per year, his contract and his age are prohibitive to the point I'd rather us go after a rental like Alonso.
I'd be very hesitant to trade Didi. Not so much Castro. Didi is a wonderful fielder with decent pop. Let Torres play 2B or 3B if he makes the team next year, and leave Didi at SS.
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Votto didn't have so many years left the Reds/Yankees would be a great match. Votto/Iglesias.
Of any realistic long-term option out there, Votto would be my choice. His presence in the middle of the lineup would be amazing and he's a student of the game that would likely be a real benefit to the younger players.
But unless the Reds eat like $5mm+ per year, his contract and his age are prohibitive to the point I'd rather us go after a rental like Alonso.
Votto likely isn't a HOFer thanks to the threshold for HOF 1b but if the guy played for a winning franchise he might well be looked as one. Career .966 OPS, 157 OPS= BEAST
The only way you get Blake is if its a blockbuster and DeGrom comes with him.
100% on a HOF trajectory IMO. One of the best hitters I've ever seen.
The Mets are going to do the opposite of what they should and focus on guys who are closer to the big leagues had he not been injured Fowler 100% is the kind of guy they would have focused on. With Wright done Andujar would likely be high on their wish list. At the end of the day I don't expect a deal between the two teams. Silly but true.
I'd hope not either, but the Fowler injury definitely disrupted potential trade plans. I think he was the most likely prospect to be dealt before that horribly unfortunate play.