The Official Pudge Rodriguez Performance Thread

[simmy886]

Uh, let's hope they're not crossing swords before they charge into battle...mmmkay?

Not that there's anything wrong with that

[R.V.47]

Peter Gammons was talking about Pudge on the Michael Kay show. He said that the Detroit coaches got really fed up with the way Pudge was handling their pitchers...to the extent that they didn't even ask him to come to pitchers' and catchers' meetings anymore. So...I wouldn't assume that he will be the best pitch-calling catcher for us, but he's a great upgrade offensively and he can still throw people out.

He cannot catch Moose or Pettitte, if he doesnt plan on going through the proper preperation and if he thinks he can pull that stuff with Girardi hes mistaken. I was shocked when I heard about that with Detroit knowing Leyland is the manager.

[z32razer]

"Ahhhh, Fresh Meat!" <<< Any DotA gamers here will know why I said that.

Anyways, I'm really excited about our team now for some reason. Although, I was a fan of Farnsworth, but ya gotta give in order to get.

Good move!

[wang+cano=future]

i think, from what i've read, that the minimum we can offer is $9m. he'd take that without hesitation because he knows no one else is offering anywhere near that. i liked that we signed molina for two years and stand by that decision.

i'm right that there is some way of them not offering arbitration and then signing him for $5m per year?

I think Pudge would def. take the $9 million from arbitration and then the Yanks will have 3 catchers next season. That is why I think they may not offer arbitration at all, and thus will receive zero picks if he signs elsewhere.

And yes, you are right, the Yanks can not offer arbitration (which would make him a FA) and then sign him for $5 million if he would accept that.

[TheInfallibleOne]

i think, from what i've read, that the minimum we can offer is $9m. he'd take that without hesitation because he knows no one else is offering anywhere near that. i liked that we signed molina for two years and stand by that decision.

i'm right that there is some way of them not offering arbitration and then signing him for $5m per year?

Offer arbitration, at exactly 9 million. Cite declines in performance, age factors, and injury risk with respect to the position and they win. Tell him he will only be a backup to Jorge all year, and he will want to go elsewhere. Gotta play hardball with the guy if we want those 2 draft picks.

[a2ruYankee]

I like Pudge... but give up Farnesworth for him?

I dunno....

thoughts?

[JfromJersey]

I like Pudge... but give up Farnesworth for him?

I dunno....

thoughts?

I would never trust Farnsworth in a big spot, especially if we made it to the playoffs again. We got a small taste of that in the last series against the Red Sox when Mo had to bail him out.

[Dustin563]

The question is will the Yanks offer him arbitration with Posada-Molina signed next season? I would think that Pudge would accept it if it is offered........

Really? Why? He knows he won't play if he signs.

[-tz]

He hasn't even suited up yet, and his performance thread ... Official at that ... is already two pages long?

[Dave B]

That was an AWFUL at bat.

Nowhere to go but up, I guess.

[LIYanks]

The steroid-less Pudge is just not the same.

[Dave B]

Yeah, that's it. If he was on steroids he wouldn't have swung at those balls.

[Torre Must Go]

Maybe Molina should be catching Pettitte (and Mussina) and not Pudge.

[primetime714]

This is the one thing I was worried about in acquiring Pudge was how he'd work with the pitching staff especially the guys that have been doing well with Molina (Pettitte, Moose, Joba).

Maybe Pettitte just doesn't have it tonight, but he definitely doesn't seem to be comfortable with Pudge. Hopefully they get on track and are good to go after this start.

[TheYankee]

This is the one thing I was worried about in acquiring Pudge was how he'd work with the pitching staff especially the guys that have been doing well with Molina (Pettitte, Moose, Joba).

Maybe Pettitte just doesn't have it tonight, but he definitely doesn't seem to be comfortable with Pudge. Hopefully they get on track and are good to go after this start.

He's had, what, 12 hours tops to learn his pitchers? I'm sure they'll all sit down with him when they have time and this will be a near non-factor in a week.

[NYYFans4Life123]

Darn it would have been a HUGE inning if it wasnt for Pudge.

[Mark19]

So a K, a GIDP and possible involvement in Pettitte missing with his pitches. Not an illustrious start.

[wexy]

He can always hit into a triple play his next at bat.

[bxbomber328]

I'm sorry, Pettite was throwing fastballs as straight as an arrow. And this ump is not helping out because he is being really tough.

[The Q Bomb]

Glass half full? He can't have a worse night!

[smr15]

Is this for real?

Are people here really ragging on Ivan R. based on one game?

I swear, I just don't get this kind of attitude. Some of you just can't wait to hate.
Negativity reigns supreme I suppose.

Have at it.

Me, I'll give the guy more than one game before I crown him with the "team bitch" crown the rest of you can't wait to put on his head.

Sheesh.

Pathetic.

[yanksphan]

He can always hit into a triple play his next at bat.

and kick some puppies on the way home.

[dabomb2045]

Is this for real?

Are people here really ragging on Ivan R. based on one game?

I swear, I just don't get this kind of attitude. Some of you just can't wait to hate.
Negativity reigns supreme I suppose.

Have at it.

Me, I'll give the guy more than one game before I crown him with the "team bitch" crown the rest of you can't wait to put on his head.

Sheesh.

Pathetic.

There is no doubt a group of people here who cant wait to jump on players and tear them apart with their ridiculous negativity

[ICEBERG18]

I called his 2B play in his 2nd AB and the Yankees getting blown out tonight. I figured that I was feeling way too good about things, watch the Yankees get blown out tonight.

[Huktonfonix]

It doesn't help that none of us much liked Pudge before he put on the pinstripes. I've got to admit I catch myself wanting him to fail (same with Damon) until I realize it hurts the Yankees.