Mark Feinsand
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BREAKING: David Robertson has agreed to a two-year deal with the Phillies that guarantees him at least $23 million. Hell earn $10M in 2019, $11M in 2020, with a $12M club option ($2M buyout) for 2021. Hes passed a physical and the deal is complete.
Robertson wasn't nearly as good as he's been in the past and was somewhat a liability in those high leverage situations - much more so than in previous seasons. I'm not too upset about the loss.
Successive arm injuries, never came back. Was in the Braves system for awhile, may still be there. To my knowledge hasn't pitched professionally since 2016.
It is a complete joke that they aren't in on either of these guys. And their outfield depth is very bad, and thats with Cespedes coming back....
Adding Familia, Diaz, Cano and Ramos while dumping Bruce and Swarzak is good work from BVW. Still time to go.
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yankees seem focused on Zach Britton for the pen. he is believed to have multiple offers. but nyy wants to bring him back.
That's weird. It's still on their home page but can't click through. They also deleted the tweet. I think because the title was definitely over the top, as if he was breaking that they had signed Manny. Here's a tweet with a quote from the segment.
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Feels like this balloon should get popped soon one way or the other.
I like Tarpley, sits 94-95 and his FB dives down hard. He was one of the players sent back from the Bucs for Ivan Nova. Scranton - YS3 Shuttle the first few months of 2019.
Feels like this balloon should get popped soon one way or the other.
All a guess.
A 100-loss team... not even the main attraction in that same city... he'll just get buried there.
That said, I believe the Yanks are still 1 starter and 1 or 2 relievers away from filling out their opening roster, with youngsters on tap to step in for injuries. In terms of relievers, they really should focus on someone who can effectively close games ---Chapman has been out for some stretches in the last couple of years and Betances can't be relied upon in those 9th. inning situations ---he's great in the 7th or 8th but something seems to happen when he enters the 9th. It was the same with Robertson --hope he does well in Philly, but he was a "scary" closer when called upon in that role ---seemed to get in trouble before closing it out, generally through missing the strike zone. Seems to argue for a push to sign Britton, presuming they feel he's back to being the shut down pitcher he was in prior years.
BTW, did anyone catch the MLB Network showing of the Larsen Perfect Game the other night? Lost in the story was Maglie's nice effort. I was struck by the pitchers and their lack of "nibbling", which is the reason for modern high pitch counts. Also, the hitters had a greater tendency to swing at first pitches, knowing that the pitcher was always going to be in or around the strike zone. The pace of the game was different.
Interesting to see a well dressed crowd at the game --shirts, ties and hats!
The Phils have Seranthony Dominguez who has closer stuff but was put in the role last year at 23 and did a pretty decent job until he got a little tired at the end of the year.
The Phils have Seranthony Dominguez who has closer stuff but was put in the role last year at 23 and did a pretty decent job until he got a little tired at the end of the year.
I actually think his better role at this point is akin to the way Tito used Andrew Miller in Cleveland. High leverage at whatever time in the game, perhaps more than one inning.
I think he can be a fine closer in the NL, though. Not dominant.
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but can Yanks fans tell me is he still a legitimate dominant closer?
The Phils have Seranthony Dominguez who has closer stuff but was put in the role last year at 23 and did a pretty decent job until he got a little tired at the end of the year.
I actually think his better role at this point is akin to the way Tito used Andrew Miller in Cleveland. High leverage at whatever time in the game, perhaps more than one inning.
I think he can be a fine closer in the NL, though. Not dominant.
Thanks. I can see Kapler using him and Dominguez as closers. Dominguez has a 100 MPH sinker with pinpoint accuracy.
If he can learn the ins and outs of being a closer. Watch out. Guy was unhittable for large portion of the year.
the hold up is 4 years? I'd sign him to 4 years in a heartbeat. 4/$50 or so. Done.
The guy was virtually unhittable from 2014-2016.
I would bet on him having a really nice 2019 if he has no setbacks and I think he'll be back here.
I'm right there it's ya on this.
I think he'll be back at 100% healthy and one of the best relievers in the game. I'd feel really good about having him,Betances and Chapman as the back end of the BP and hope Cashman locks him up.
Don't discount this factor.
Remember- the only current Yankee represented by Boras is Ellsbury. The Yanks have generally purged the roster of Boras clients.
It should also be noted that Boras represents Harper, but not Machado.
It might be that what Britton brings to the table is so singularly unique that you need to keep him- but I am not sure that the Yanks will even go to 3 years, let alone 4.
Or even as a second guy if they do land Britton.
A bit lackluster the past 2 seasons, but only 29 years old and the numbers really look perfectly fine if you view him as #3-5 option out of the bullpen.
I'm not convinced they still need to add 2 bullpen arms, though. I think Tarpley has shown enough promise to pencil him in there.
Chapman
Britton (hopefully)
Betances
Green
Holder
And then I think it's a safe enough approach to hope you can fill 2 spots with pretty good results out of:
Tarpley
Kahnle
German
Acevedo
Adams
The Yankees mounted a very aggressive pursuit of Tulowitzki, I'm told, which included personal recruiting by Aaron Boone. They were really into him, and he was really into them as a longtime Yankee fan.
One more thing, the Yankees and Tulowitzki did not even discuss the possibility of a utility role, moving around positions, Im told. Their pitch to him was fully centered around an opportunity to play short
Not that this alone is a huge deal since his best position is third but combined with the time it's taking and Rosenthal's report yesterday has got me worried that he's going to take the most money which isn't going to be the Yankees.
I don't think anything regarding Tulo is going to impact whether or not they sign Machado. At this point, it's probably just a matter of how far ahead of us the Phillies or White Sox are with their offers and whether or not we can get close enough to get him to come here instead.
I'm guessing that's what he's waiting for. To see if the NYY offer gets close enough where he can take it without leaving too much $$$ on the table.
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I still think NYY lands Machado and deals Andujar for pitching.
I still think NYY lands Machado and deals Andujar for pitching.
I think so, too, though I am less confident by the day.
Believe there are 2 more seasons to wait on Trout, if Im not mistaken.
Verified account @Ken_Rosenthal
#Yankees progressing toward deal with free-agent reliever Zach Britton, sources tell The Athletic. Could be finalized soon.
Interesting product.
Verified account @JeffPassan
Zach Britton's deal with the Yankees will be in the range of $13 million a season, sources tell ESPN. The deal guarantees three years, includes a club option for a fourth season that can be exercised after Year 2 and, if not exercised, Britton can opt out after that second year.
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Britton deal with #Yankees is three years for about $40M, source tells The Athletic. NYY can exercise fourth-year option after second year. If they do not, Britton can opt out. Option would take deal beyond $50M. Opt-out details first reported by @JonHeyman and @JeffPassan.
Good backup for Chapman and helps with Betances, too. Plus next year when Betances goes FA, they have his replacement if necessary. (I want Betances back)
Now get Ottavino or another better than avg RP.
And Manny!
Happy to have him back.