Signing this guy and Tulo rather than Machado? Yeah, I'd say that's pretty good evidence.
Passing on both Harper and Machado so that they can rummage through Goodwill for reclamation projects and mediocre fill-ins seems shortsighted to me, but who am I to throw stones?
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DJ LeMahieu hit .276/.321/.428 last season with 15 home runs. His addition would give the Yankees a good defensive option at second base should Gleyber Torres need to slot in at short.
but I'm bummed that they're all but out on Machado. Getting a player of his caliber at 26 seems like a no brainer and felt like a foregone conclusion at the start of the offseason.
At this point, they'd really have to deal Andujar to sign Machado - and I think they're content to take what they perceive will be better value from Miggy making far less money right now.
Machado is the better player - no doubt. But for a guy with 30 HR who can hit for average, Andujar's making peanuts makes the overall value better.
They must think he'll improve defensively.
I was hoping they'd ink Machado - but as the offseason has progressed, it's become more and more clear that the Yanks just don't have him in their plans.
It's also not out of the question for Andujar to become a top flight hitter. It's really just a matter of whether or not he can handle being a 3B long-term or if it's going to kill his value to the point where he's got to be moved off.
Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 13s14 seconds ago
The #Whitesox and #Phillies have been aggressive in their interest all winter for Machado while the #Yankees never made an offer.
Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 13s14 seconds ago
The #Whitesox and #Phillies have been aggressive in their interest all winter for Machado while the #Yankees never made an offer.
Yeah, that is a bullshit tweet imo. Supposedly only the White Sox made an offer. Nobody is making a true offer to have it shopped around.
Andujar can hit. I don't think anyone doubts that. But he can't field his position at all and he swings at everything. Maybe he shows some improvement in one or the other, but it's highly unlikely that he improves significantly in both, and unless he does he'll always be a flawed player.
RE: Harper would mean no Machado! Could this mean they are
Plate discipline is obviously an issue - but he's not a super hacker. He struck out under 100 times in about 150 games. That's really not that bad for a guy with his hitting profile.
4.6 oWAR is fantastic - which is where he was at last year.
First,the obvious out of the Machado running But,secondly,the Yankees are saying he's going to be their super sub.Problem with that is he's only played 2B his whole career.So,if he plays,Gleyber gets moved to SS. Gleyber needs to stay at 2B & really learn the position.They jerked him around in the minors,playing him at 3B,SS & 2B. And,DJ's splits for 2018-home-.317;road .229
Andujar can hit. I don't think anyone doubts that. But he can't field his position at all and he swings at everything. Maybe he shows some improvement in one or the other, but it's highly unlikely that he improves significantly in both, and unless he does he'll always be a flawed player.
I've heard he's been in Tampa for a few weeks now working to improve. I like that and kind of solidifies everything I've heard about him being a hard worker who not know is a great teammate but wants to improve and is willing to put in the work.
LeMahieu has been worth $15m-plus per year by FanGraphs metrics for four years running and thats the version of WAR that by *far* likes him the least and here we are again with the overpay stuff.
a decent size contract; not one that's going to sit on the bench more than once a week. I'm more interested in how this effects the infield plan from August thru next season. When Didi comes back are they really going to put a 12 mil player on the bench if Voit is hitting? Is Andujar going to get moved off third (1st or OF?)? Is Didi going to get dealt / not resigned and Torres shifts to SS and Lemahieu to 2B next year? They can say its the Neil Walker role but your not paying a guy 12 mil a year in this free agency climate to play 4 games a week.
I don't like him and don't want to root for him. We all have different preferences as fans but I don't care about winning at all costs. Its fine if you feel different.
but this strikes me as a move primarily to shore up our infield defense...which is a serious question mark going into the season with only a 34 year old Tulo coming off foot problems and Andujar, who we all like but is a bit of a butcher at 3B.
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DJ LeMahieu hit .276/.321/.428 last season with 15 home runs. His addition would give the Yankees a good defensive option at second base should Gleyber Torres need to slot in at short.
I am not sure I agree with this move. Isn't this the kind of player you pick up in February on a make-good one year deal?
DJ has VERY limited experience at 3B and 1B- though he has not played either spot in over 4 years. Thus, he is really only a 2B at this point- albeit a VERY good defensive 2B. The money indicates starter, which would also mean Torres must move off of 2B.
DJ was the primary #2 hole hitter in the Colorado lineup. A good OBP guy might be a good idea in front of Judge, Sanchez and Stanton- but is this the best fit?
We also need to remember that the Yanks had Torres play a lot of 3B, 2B and SS in the minors. He MIGHT be moving to 3B? Defensively, Torres would be an upgrade at 3B, but his mental lapses might hurt there too. His bat is enough there too.
What to do with Andujar then?
I would understand signing Machado, but I am not sure I understand this move as it appears to all but guarantee that one of Torres or Andujar gets traded.
so YOU'RE the 1!
But barring an enormous surprise, this is it for Manny. Which is incredibly disappointing
Not necessarily IMO. What it does say to me is if they sign Manny they'd definitely trade Andujar.
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so YOU'RE the 1!
Good one.
Signing this guy and Tulo rather than Machado? Yeah, I'd say that's pretty good evidence.
Passing on both Harper and Machado so that they can rummage through Goodwill for reclamation projects and mediocre fill-ins seems shortsighted to me, but who am I to throw stones?
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Not necessarily IMO. What it does say to me is if they sign Manny they'd definitely trade Andujar.
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DJ LeMahieu hit .276/.321/.428 last season with 15 home runs. His addition would give the Yankees a good defensive option at second base should Gleyber Torres need to slot in at short.
2/24 is not backup money.
It has occurred to me that if Cashman had made the decision to trade Andujar, he would do it regardless of Manny outcome.
Not sure but I hope so. Fuck Machado.
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Not sure but I hope so. Fuck Machado.
Yes, we don't want our team to be better!
It means Gleyber is the SS if Tulo don't make it.
Machado is the better player - no doubt. But for a guy with 30 HR who can hit for average, Andujar's making peanuts makes the overall value better.
They must think he'll improve defensively.
I was hoping they'd ink Machado - but as the offseason has progressed, it's become more and more clear that the Yanks just don't have him in their plans.
It's also not out of the question for Andujar to become a top flight hitter. It's really just a matter of whether or not he can handle being a 3B long-term or if it's going to kill his value to the point where he's got to be moved off.
The #Whitesox and #Phillies have been aggressive in their interest all winter for Machado while the #Yankees never made an offer.
Lowrie was a better fit for this NYY lineup.
Lowrie was a better fit for this NYY lineup.
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Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 13s14 seconds ago
The #Whitesox and #Phillies have been aggressive in their interest all winter for Machado while the #Yankees never made an offer.
Yeah, that is a bullshit tweet imo. Supposedly only the White Sox made an offer. Nobody is making a true offer to have it shopped around.
It's possible, but I'd be beyond shocked
Not even close. Once they took on Stanton's contract, that closed the door to anyone mega-contract free agent.
God I hope so. But not holding my breath.
4.6 oWAR is fantastic - which is where he was at last year.
It's all about the glove.
I've heard he's been in Tampa for a few weeks now working to improve. I like that and kind of solidifies everything I've heard about him being a hard worker who not know is a great teammate but wants to improve and is willing to put in the work.
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LeMahieu has been worth $15m-plus per year by FanGraphs metrics for four years running and thats the version of WAR that by *far* likes him the least and here we are again with the overpay stuff.
I think we're, for the most part, probably looking at the 2019 Yanks.
Another BP arm is probably coming... not sure if they'll move in on Ottavino or go cheaper on someone like Warren.
But I think as far as hitters go, save for a smaller piece or two, we're probably not going to see many more additions.
1. Positional versatility
2. Defense
I don't love the numbers away from Coors with the stick, but that's not why NYY signed him.
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Not sure but I hope so. Fuck Machado.
Yes, we don't want our team to be better!
I don't like him and don't want to root for him. We all have different preferences as fans but I don't care about winning at all costs. Its fine if you feel different.
Probably not going to see any championships, either.
Sign me up anytime the 2019 Yankees add a gold glove infielder with a 350 OBP and a 1:2 BB/K ratio.
Now go get Harper and we're good to go.
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5m5 minutes ago
DJ LeMahieu hit .276/.321/.428 last season with 15 home runs. His addition would give the Yankees a good defensive option at second base should Gleyber Torres need to slot in at short.
I am not sure I agree with this move. Isn't this the kind of player you pick up in February on a make-good one year deal?
DJ has VERY limited experience at 3B and 1B- though he has not played either spot in over 4 years. Thus, he is really only a 2B at this point- albeit a VERY good defensive 2B. The money indicates starter, which would also mean Torres must move off of 2B.
DJ was the primary #2 hole hitter in the Colorado lineup. A good OBP guy might be a good idea in front of Judge, Sanchez and Stanton- but is this the best fit?
We also need to remember that the Yanks had Torres play a lot of 3B, 2B and SS in the minors. He MIGHT be moving to 3B? Defensively, Torres would be an upgrade at 3B, but his mental lapses might hurt there too. His bat is enough there too.
What to do with Andujar then?
I would understand signing Machado, but I am not sure I understand this move as it appears to all but guarantee that one of Torres or Andujar gets traded.