New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

[Donnybaseball72]

Why was Cashman wearing a Redskins shirt during the presser today?

He's from DC. However I'm sure as hell that Cherrington wearing a Jets shirt wouldn't fly too well in Boston.

[goin for 27]

With Jeter coming off the injury, and being another year older next year - - combined with ARod possibly having to turn in his glove for good....

Perhaps it is time to see if Jeter would do a Ripken, move to 3B, and sign say S Drew to take over at SS?

Crazy?

[BronxBombers92]

He's from DC. However I'm sure as hell that Cherrington wearing a Jets shirt wouldn't fly too well in Boston.

I thought that was a SWB RailRiders shirt?

[just-blaze]

Not necessarily; it depends on how much they offer. Cashman can do a two-year contract that plugs a hole at a reasonable price for 2014.

Maybe. Doubtful that the FO is going to go over a year, bargain or not. I also dont see a FA taking a 2 year deal at a bargain.

I think the FO's mo this offseason is to fix the team through trades, overpay on a year deal, or bargain bin. Possibly let the farm fill lesser roles.

[NelsonMuntz]

With Jeter coming off the injury, and being another year older next year - - combined with ARod possibly having to turn in his glove for good....

Perhaps it is time to see if Jeter would do a Ripken, move to 3B, and sign say S Drew to take over at SS?

Crazy?

Not crazy, but also not likely.

[rajah]

Maybe. Doubtful that the FO is going to go over a year, bargain or not. I also dont see a FA taking a 2 year deal at a bargain.

I think the FO's mo this offseason is to fix the team through trades, overpay on a year deal, or bargain bin. Possibly let the farm fill lesser roles.

I did not say a bargain. I said a relatively low price.

And I think you are wrong about the Yankees not doing any multi-year deals this winter. I would bet they do at least one multi-year deal, probably not for a star like Hamilton, but they would give Hairston two years if the price was right. And they would give the ex-Rays IFer a two year deal at the right price, and probably Drew as well. They can't be talking to Cody Ross without knowing that they would have to give him a multi-year pact.

The problem with Hairston is that he had a career year in 2012 and probably will get more than he is worth from some team. It is not that he will get two years.

[ElDandy]

The two year deal for Scott Hairston story has been debunked for whatever that's worth. I doubt he gets a two year deal but crazier things have happened. Something tells me they're going to be in "wait and see" mode for anything significant on the outfield market. I doubt they make any moves there before the Winter Meetings end and aren't going to pick up someone who'll prevent them for making a move if a guy like Josh Hamilton's market completely evaporates or if they can swing a deal for Upton.


My guess is they'll patch up the infield and sign another starter to a mL deal before they get an outfielder (a returning fogey like Ichiro or Ibanez notwithstanding).

[Zimmers' Helmet]

I wonder whether Hamilton would accept a 1 year deal for $30 million

[jk20]

Wouldn't mind seeing Grady Sizemore on a minor league contract. Could be a low risk, high reward player. His injury background is a bit scary tho.

[2PhonesMaccabee]

I thought that was a SWB RailRiders shirt?

I think you are right

RailRaiders Shirt
http://railriders.milbstore.com/stor...oduct_id=35380

BCash Photo
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...230pm-eastern/

Redskins Polo
http://www.nflshop.com/family/index....FQ-f4AodwUAAzQ

[dont_ya_know24]

could cash consider a youkilis/chavez platoon?

[longtimeyankeefan]

could cash consider a youkilis/chavez platoon?

I think it more likely that you would see a Nunez/Chavez or maybe even a David Adams or Corban Joseph/Chavez platoon than signing both you Youk and Chavez.

[apalradio]

I wonder whether Hamilton would accept a 1 year deal for $30 million

I heard someone pose this very question on MLB this afternoon, and wondered. Is $30 million worth it? I like the concept of overpaying a guy for a one year deal, but that sounds like crazy money to me.

[Zimmers' Helmet]

Wouldn't mind seeing Grady Sizemore on a minor league contract. Could be a low risk, high reward player. His injury background is a bit scary tho.

Actually, he's already slated to miss substantial time in 2013:

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/ml...ening-day-2013

[Zimmers' Helmet]

I heard someone pose this very question on MLB this afternoon, and wondered. Is $30 million worth it? I like the concept of overpaying a guy for a one year deal, but that sounds like crazy money to me.

It is an absurd amount of money, but perhaps the only way the Yankees can land an impact bat to replace the losses of Swisher/ARod while honoring the magical $189 million threshold for 2014.

[apalradio]

It is an absurd amount of money, but perhaps the only way the Yankees can land an impact bat to replace the losses of Swisher/ARod while honoring the magical $189 million threshold for 2014.

Yikes. what if he has a great year, then goes out on the open market for a multiyear deal next winter? Holy smokes! He'll be asking five years, $200 million at least.

[SatchelPaigeYankee]

I wonder whether Hamilton would accept a 1 year deal for $30 million

why would he do this? he had a fine yr last year. 130 ops+

[Flaz]

Joel Sherman lists the possible replacements:

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yanke...dW6KMTlDI6RxCL

1. Stephen Drew
2. Chavez
3. Nakajima
4. Keppinger
5. Headley
6. Reynolds
7. Youkilis
8. Rolen
9. Hairston Jr.
10. Scutaro

Read the full article with explanations...

Let's get Reynolds and see if he & Granderson can team up to strike out 500+ times in one season.

Seriously, I have a gut feeling Yuk will be a Yankee.

[goin for 27]

The payroll thing....

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN
NYY have been open to talks about Curtis Granderson. If they move his $15m salary, it would provide more flexibility to do other things.

[BeantownYankee]

The payroll thing....

Working like the A's & Royals, although the Royals seem more inclined to spend money these days

[Mr.Muhozi]

http://www.theonion.com/articles/yan...adline:default

I lol'd

[Flaz]

The payroll thing....

If they move Granderson, then they better bring in Upton or someone similar who can provide some power.

Imagine the outfield being Ichiro, Gardner, Ibanez / platoon journeyman. Good luck with that.

[Zimmers' Helmet]

why would he do this? he had a fine yr last year. 130 ops+

He did, but he also finished poorly and teams seem to be leery of giving him a long term deal. If he doesn't find a long term deal to his liking, he may be inclined to take a one year deal at an elevated salary and re-enter free agency next winter.

It may not be the worst idea for Hamilton, who could potentially hit 50 HR playing in YS and further enhance his value as a FA for 2014.

[TheScooter]

Josh Hamilton in NY? He has one relapse per year outside of NY. That guy in NY with all the temptations in Manhattan? I was sitting in the bleachers in the summer of 2009 when Texas was in town. The bleacher creatures started chanting "Rehab". Hamilton turned around gave them the finger.

It was this game

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=290827110

[CyYoung4Vazquez]

If they move Granderson, then they better bring in Upton or someone similar who can provide some power.

Imagine the outfield being Ichiro, Gardner, Ibanez / platoon journeyman. Good luck with that.

Exactly. This is becoming ridiculous. If they replace him with some aged veteran (only because that person is willing to take a one year deal) I'm going to become enraged. This team plays in New York and is a billion dollar organization. There is NO reason for them to act like they're the Royals.