New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

[Blazer]

Again I agree that is their POV on the DH, although I don't think it's a good strategy if there are other reasonable options out there that fit short/long term goals. For example, if Berkman could be had on a 1 year deal. Or (unlikely, but can dream) if Napoli could be signed for a reasonable deal he could be primary DH, eliminate the need for BUC and emergency 1B.

But also agree that RF and Pettitte are much higher priorities and that I wouldn't advocate trading top prospects for a DH.

I don't think it's optimal to have your primary DH to also act the only BUC. A low cost option as BUC is one I would use in that situation.

[False1]

I don't think it's optimal to have your primary DH to also act the only BUC. A low cost option as BUC is one I would use in that situation.

Why? It frees up a roster spot they can use to carry an extra OF, an extra IF (with an aging IF this isn't trivial) or an extra reliever. If the starting C were to get hurt during a game where the DH is the BUC, let's say you lose 2 AB's. That's really not a trade off if it gives you the extra roster flexibility.

[Blazer]

Why? It frees up a roster spot they can use to carry an extra OF, an extra IF (with an aging IF this isn't trivial) or an extra reliever. If the starting C were to get hurt during a game where the DH is the BUC, let's say you lose 2 AB's. That's really not a trade off if it gives you the extra roster flexibility.

That's the reason. If you look back at 2011 the Yanks carried 2 C's in addition to Posada, the FT DH.

[SatchelPaigeYankee]

Why? It frees up a roster spot they can use to carry an extra OF, an extra IF (with an aging IF this isn't trivial) or an extra reliever. If the starting C were to get hurt during a game where the DH is the BUC, let's say you lose 2 AB's. That's really not a trade off if it gives you the extra roster flexibility.

i agree that the lost catcher thing is overblown and that the thinking is a holdover from the days when a catcher's very life was at stake every time he crouched back there. how many times last year did our catcher have to be taken out of the game?

plus, pitchers don't stay in games past the 7th inning anyways. you'd maybe lose one PA

[False1]

That's the reason. If you look back at 2011 the Yanks carried 2 C's in addition to Posada, the FT DH.

So what though? It cost you maybe 2 AB in one game if it happens. For that, you save a roster spot all year. Seems like a hell of a good trade off to me.

[JL25and3]

That's the reason. If you look back at 2011 the Yanks carried 2 C's in addition to Posada, the FT DH.

But Posada wasn't the BUC in 2011. They didn't consider him a catcher at all.

[TheGameEpisode2]

I like the idea of Berkman coming back to DH and back up 1st and RF at points in the season.

Actually now that I'm thinking about it, I'm building that bandwagon.

[snapple]

I like the idea of Berkman coming back to DH and back up 1st and RF at points in the season.

Actually now that I'm thinking about it, I'm building that bandwagon.

I think I did within the first few pages of this thread.

[TheGameEpisode2]

I think I did within the first few pages of this thread.

And I will continue to ignore it and pretend it was my own original idea!

[Jax Teller]

snapple: "This disrespect will not go unpunished."

[kan_t]

The Yankees have "renewed (their) longstanding interest" in free agent utility man Jeff Keppinger, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...hovaA1vCuiW.99

[kan_t]

Although he is drawing interest from other teams around the league, Ichiro Suzuki prefers to re-sign with the Yankees according to his agent Tony Attanasio. Attanasio told George A. King III of The New York Post that his client is willing to wait to see if New York wants him back after working out new contracts with Mariano Rivera and potentially Andy Pettitte.

"They are going after pitching first which is what the Yankees normally do," said Attanasio. "There has been a lot of interest [from teams], but he enjoyed playing for the Yankees so much it’s hard for him to say no to the Yankees. His preference is to stay there instead of going someplace else, but we will wait and see."

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...ewS7SYDYWv6.99

[grizy]

Just give him 5m with incentives....

[Gob Rules]

The Yankees should re-sign Ichiro and trade Granderson for prospects. Move Gardner to center and sign some other dude to play LF.

[X marked]

The Yankees should re-sign Ichiro and trade Granderson for prospects. Move Gardner to center and sign some other dude to play LF.

I'd then trade granderson to the doddgers for ethier and a prospect

[TheGameEpisode2]

Re-sign Ichiro, Pettitte, Rivera, Ibanez (pinch hitting extraordinaire), and Martin.

Sign Jeff Keppinger (play 3B, SS, 2B), Scott Hairston (platoon with Gardner), Lance Berkman (DH and backup first), and Dallas Braden (who can compete for the fifth spot with Nova and Phelps).

[teknetic]

I'd then trade granderson to the doddgers for ethier and a prospect

You'd be lucky to get 15 homers out of that outfield.

[Ram Man]

You'd be lucky to get 15 homers out of that outfield.

Ichiro can hit home runs any time he wants to.

[YankeeFan1421]

Realistically, if the Yankees can't move him to Miami or Seattle or LA, they have to put Arod at DH for 120+ games. There is no way they can continue to put him at third and expect him to stay healthy, and he's no longer a plus defensively anyway. There is some decent value out there for a productive third baseman. But DH is going to not be a weigh station any longer for them if ARod is still there...he will be primarily a DH and hope he can be decent.

[Build4Future]

I'm sick of signing old dues that flame out in October

I want some young hungry wolves

[parkerstrong]

I'd then trade granderson to the doddgers for ethier and a prospect

Gosh I hope not. Either's contract is awful.

[JL25and3]

Ichiro can hit home runs any time he wants to.

That's what they've always said about him. If it's true, someone should have told him years ago that he was doing his team a serious disservice. Me, I don't believe it.

[Hitman23]

That's what they've always said about him. If it's true, someone should have told him years ago that he was doing his team a serious disservice. Me, I don't believe it.

Yeah I've always felt that comment was bs as well. I'm sure he could hit more home runs if he tried but so could any player who knows how to make contact well.

[grizy]

Young hungry wolves usually end up dead.

[BennyTheJetRodriguez]

That's what they've always said about him. If it's true, someone should have told him years ago that he was doing his team a serious disservice. Me, I don't believe it.

I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic. People who believe Ichiro (or Boggs back in the day) can hit homeruns at will are people who think batting practice is just like live pitching.