In 48 hours, in all likelihood:
Sonny Gray won't be a Yankee.
Jacoby Ellsbury will still be a Yankee.
The Yankees will be tied, in reality or aspirationally, to every free agent and trade target of consequence.
Plus it's snowing and my kids are watching Inspector Gadget, so let's do this.
2 Hicks - check
then . . .
3. Gardner - couldn't hold his lineup spot and is a year older. Even those who support re-signing him say he shouldn't start.
4. Frazier - hasn't shown he can hit RHP well enough to hold the main job.
5. Ellsbury - hahahaha
6. Stanton - -0.4 dWar is one thing. Leaving him at DH and Andujar's bat on the bench in Game 4 says it all. You don't trust him in LF.
Yanks have two legit outfielders.
2 Hicks - check
then . . .
3. Gardner - couldn't hold his lineup spot and is a year older. Even those who support re-signing him say he shouldn't start.
4. Frazier - hasn't shown he can hit RHP well enough to hold the main job.
5. Ellsbury - hahahaha
6. Stanton - -0.4 dWar is one thing. Leaving him at DH and Andujar's bat on the bench in Game 4 says it all. You don't trust him in LF.
Yanks have two legit outfielders.
Plus Hicks are Gardner are FA's after this year, and Stanton has an opt out clause. This is really such a BS excuse for not signing Harper....if you sign him you have Judge, Stanton and Harper to rotate amongst RF, LF, and DH. Gardner is the 4th outfielder, which is all he should be at this point anyway.
The Wilpons (deservedly) get a lot of crap from the media and fans and yet the Yankees payroll isn't much larger despite raking in nearly double revenue-wise. The media has given the Yankees a free pass but if they don't spend big this offseason, I can't imagine that continues.
The Wilpons (deservedly) get a lot of crap from the media and fans and yet the Yankees payroll isn't much larger despite raking in nearly double revenue-wise. The media has given the Yankees a free pass but if they don't spend big this offseason, I can't imagine that continues.
This is baloney of the first order.
The Yanks ran payrolls exceeding the luxury tax for years, and only just dipped below it for the past season- still running a payroll around $166M. As of this post, they have $165M committed to the 2019 payroll.
Let's not pretend that the Yanks are the Twins- that is intellectual dishonestly of the first order.
Sign Kikuchi - it's been too long since the Irabu and Igawa drama. Tanaka has worked out reasonably well. Let's roll the dice on 27 with lot to prove and far less guaranteed money than a guy like Happ.
Sign Morton or trade for a reasonable number 3-4.
Trade Gray for prospects. Use prospects to land Gennett.
Then comes stadium and stadium financing fees which were low in the initial years but go higher over time. Then Taxes, Security, Minor leagues, scouting,Fo/Coaches for entire system, Levine,lawyers, lawyers and more lawyers, etc., etc.
Then Players expenses
The point is that there is a lot between revenue and player payroll we dont know about but can assume its different than the Mets. Especially the cost of the Stadium and the delayed cost deal structure with the city
Then comes stadium and stadium financing fees which were low in the initial years but go higher over time. Then Taxes, Security, Minor leagues, scouting,Fo/Coaches for entire system, Levine,lawyers, lawyers and more lawyers, etc., etc.
Then Players expenses
The point is that there is a lot between revenue and player payroll we dont know about but can assume its different than the Mets. Especially the cost of the Stadium and the delayed cost deal structure with the city
Yes, of course. The same goes for every team in baseball so all we have is rough estimates. BUT the Yankees' revenue growth has far outpaced their luxury tax bills in the past ~5 years. The data speaks for itself.
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As he should be. His bat was absolutely great down the stretch. He hits with power to the opposite field.
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Cashman: "We're operating with a really high payroll and we imported a massive player in Stanton last year with a big contract. We're still capable of doing big things, I just think we're more careful about how we go about our business, and for good reason."
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Revenue comes first
Then comes stadium and stadium financing fees which were low in the initial years but go higher over time. Then Taxes, Security, Minor leagues, scouting,Fo/Coaches for entire system, Levine,lawyers, lawyers and more lawyers, etc., etc.
Then Players expenses
The point is that there is a lot between revenue and player payroll we dont know about but can assume its different than the Mets. Especially the cost of the Stadium and the delayed cost deal structure with the city
Yes, of course. The same goes for every team in baseball so all we have is rough estimates. BUT the Yankees' revenue growth has far outpaced their luxury tax bills in the past ~5 years. The data speaks for itself.
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That is a really interesting article 91. It was always going to be difficult for Hal to follow in his Dads footsteps. However, it does seem like he doesnt have interest in doing it the same way.
What are others opinions of Cashman? I have long felt he had such an easier job than a lot of others GMs. For a really long time he certainly had a financial advantage over a lot of others. The 90s/early 00s were awesome of course, but should it have lasted longer? Since those days the Yankees dont have a lot to show for all the money spent. At least not in Yankee terms or expectations. He rebuilt the team over the last few years with some great youth acquisitions and a good farm. However, it seems like we need more to really get to a dynasty type of level. My long winded question is: with all the advantages he has had through the years has Cashman been a great GM or has he continually disappointed?
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Cashman: "We're operating with a really high payroll and we imported a massive player in Stanton last year with a big contract. We're still capable of doing big things, I just think we're more careful about how we go about our business, and for good reason."
Yep Hal says, keep it about $206M...
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Yanks, White Sox and Phillies are 3 teams that will meet with Manny Machado. The 3 alleged mystery teams remain so.
The Yanks might not be a bad place for him to go. He always has had a rep as a solid defender- and the Yanks like their HR.
Now, it could be that the double heel surgery has finished him as a SS- but at the vet minimum, you would think that the Yanks at least owe it to themselves to bring him in and see if anything is left in the tank.
Maybe he's done and they let him go in spring training. Best case, he has enough to hold the job until Didi returns and they have a trade asset.
Won't cost much- and there is a need. Why not go for it?!
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J.A. Happ and the Phillies are 'getting closer' on a three-year deal
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J.A. Happ and the Phillies are 'getting closer' on a three-year deal
I mentioned the other night one of the partners from work claimed the Yankees will sign Harper. Even after reports we are out he texted me not to believe it, Harper will be in the Bronx. I really dont think its happening but the guy is standing by it.
I dont quite get it either, but I saw the rumors and reached out to a friend from Boston who is always knowledgeable and he said theres a good chance all 3 are dealt
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