Archive for October 27th, 2008

John B’s recipes for disaster

Jeeze Mike T. You may need to add some more fiber to your diet. Maybe a little prune juice with breakfast?
Burnett: For some reason I think Burnett will work for the Yanks. Is he a risk? DEFINITELY. But that was my point. The Yanks need to continue to take some risks. The Yanks have [...]

John B’s recipes for disaster.

Burnett – No thank you. Take away his games against the Yankees and his ERA climbs from 4.07 to 4.57. If he plays for the Yankees he can’t pitch against the Yankees. Burnett is 32. I don’t want to give him a 4+ year contract when he has a history of [...]

World Series

Let me go out on a very thick reinforced limb here and say the Phils win the Series. That makes the last six series 3 and 3 for AL and NL victories.
We always take it as written in stone that the AL is better than the NL as far as number of superior teams [...]

Peavy

I think it needs to be explored. In the end you’re right we don’t want someone who needs to be convinced. But sometimes – people have preconceived notions about things which really do not reflect reality. And by talking to someone, you can change people’s ideas. I would explore it, see [...]

Marlin trade?

Could the Yankees possibly grab Cameron Maybin (CF) from the Florida Marlins? I would trade Cano for him. Maybin is 21 with exceptional speed, a great arm, and power. He has a great upside.
The Marlins may trade Uggla – but they would prefer to keep him. Could the Yanks grab Uggla too? Maybe send [...]

Peavy

Russ…I know I was a big proponent of a trade for Peavy…but I’ve changed my mind:
1. I don’t want someone who a) Doesn’t want to play in the Northeast and B) wouldn’t jump at the chance to play for the Yankees. To me, these are a recipe for disaster. Peavy MAY not have the makeup [...]

Poor Melky!

Getting bashed the way he does. No seriously, I agree. Open the wallet they will as they must because as you say – Boston will be there, but Tampa isn’t going anywhere either.
I think the Yankees need to become involved in the discussion on two key players:
1) Texeira: Although I’m [...]

Open the wallet

The Yanks need to open the wallet big time this offseason. Because they need to worry about more than just the Red Sox.
The Red Sox have a good young core. And they’ll be creative in the offseason. The Sox aren’t going anywhere for a while.
The Rays will be in the hunt again next [...]