Jaret Wright to the Orioles

[JeffWeaverFan]

Originally Posted by Yankees1962

No kidding since it only supports your argument that Wright is more than a six inning pitchers. Well, next year we'll find out for sure.

Yeah, pretty much. Not to mention, this statement, ("It was almost automatic that if he put runners on in the sixth, he came out. He didn't really get a chance to prove that he could get them out.") is a factually correct one.

[cmaff05]

Originally Posted by ShaneTravis

Yes he pitched 186 innings for the Braves, in 2004. In the NL East. In the AL East with us-

2005 63 innings pitched with a 6.08 Era.
2006 140 innings pitched with a 4.49 Era.

He is staying in the AL East, and instead of facing the O's he will be facing the Yanks. He is a year older and even if you factor in Leo what did you see in him the last 2 years with us that would say "180 innings pitched @ under 4.5 era?"

I like Jaret, I thought he was a gamer, I wish him well and hope he does excellent against everybody but us. But the man has been in the league for 10 season and has averaged 96 innings each season. Since breaking out as a star with the Indians he has pitched over 150 innings only twice.

180-190 innings pitched at a 4.10-4.30 clip and half your starts in Camden? I would say that is going out on a limb.

If he makes 32 starts and his manager isn't Joey Four Rings, he'll pitch 180-190 innings. I think his ERA there will be around 4.30-4.70

[Yankees1962]

Originally Posted by JeffWeaverFan

Yeah, pretty much. Not to mention, this statement, ("It was almost automatic that if he put runners on in the sixth, he came out. He didn't really get a chance to prove that he could get them out.") is a factually correct one.

We'll see since he'll have plenty of baserunners next season.

[ShaneTravis]

Originally Posted by cmaff05

If he makes 32 starts and his manager isn't Joey Four Rings, he'll pitch 180-190 innings. I think his ERA there will be around 4.30-4.70

His career Era is around 5 and I don't see him having any statistical anomalies from here on out. Well, like I said I wish him well.

[BillBuckner]

Cash is da bomb.

[The Q Bomb]

Originally Posted by BillBuckner

Cash is da bomb.

Too bad he can't pitch.

[TheMelkMan]

I like this trade, since we got something for literally nothing. We pay the 4 million and he's gone anyway, only we get a relief prospect for a bullpen that is somewhat lacking in depth, and the oppertunity to pummel him habitually when we play Baltimore. I'm not sure if this is at all a good trade for Baltimore (depends on Wright's open market value), but from a Yankee standpoint, this trade is all positive. I know that some people will say that the yankees, having lost out on Matsuzaka, should've kept Wright, but the fact is, the yankees have minor league depth (especially with the recent trades), and that is what it allows you to do. If push comes to shove and we can't sign any FA starters for some reason, I'd be ok with Wang, Mussina, Johnson, and 2 of Hughes, Rasner, Clippard, Sanchez, White, Karstens, and Pavano as the long shot. Nice trade to pick up a prospect.

[apalradio]

Originally Posted by TheMelkMan

I like this trade, since we got something for literally nothing. We pay the 4 million and he's gone anyway, only we get a relief prospect for a bullpen that is somewhat lacking in depth, and the oppertunity to pummel him habitually when we play Baltimore. I'm not sure if this is at all a good trade for Baltimore (depends on Wright's open market value), but from a Yankee standpoint, this trade is all positive. I know that some people will say that the yankees, having lost out on Matsuzaka, should've kept Wright, but the fact is, the yankees have minor league depth (especially with the recent trades), and that is what it allows you to do. If push comes to shove and we can't sign any FA starters for some reason, I'd be ok with Wang, Mussina, Johnson, and 2 of Hughes, Rasner, Clippard, Sanchez, White, Karstens, and Pavano as the long shot. Nice trade to pick up a prospect.

I agree with you on the trade being positive, as it forces the Yanks to move beyond the mediocrity that Wright represents. Plus, I like Britton. On the other hand, that rotation you mentioned isn't likely to get it done. There's got to be more in the works.

[Wade_Taylor]

Originally Posted by apalradio

I agree with you on the trade being positive, as it forces the Yanks to move beyond the mediocrity that Wright represents. Plus, I like Britton. On the other hand, that rotation you mentioned isn't likely to get it done. There's got to be more in the works.

Its not only moving past the Wright mediocrity, replacing Wright's performance with a pitcher who can perform at the same or higher level at a fraction of the price. The team saves roughly $4 million by letting Wright go without losing anything tangible in terms of production. That $4 million could be used for another reliever, a couple of bench players or to put the team over the top in a contract with a starting pitcher.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by ShaneTravis

Yes he pitched 186 innings for the Braves, in 2004. In the NL East. In the AL East with us-

2005 63 innings pitched with a 6.08 Era.
2006 140 innings pitched with a 4.49 Era.

He is staying in the AL East, and instead of facing the O's he will be facing the Yanks. He is a year older and even if you factor in Leo what did you see in him the last 2 years with us that would say "180 innings pitched @ under 4.5 era?"

I like Jaret, I thought he was a gamer, I wish him well and hope he does excellent against everybody but us. But the man has been in the league for 10 season and has averaged 96 innings each season. Since breaking out as a star with the Indians he has pitched over 150 innings only twice.

180-190 innings pitched at a 4.10-4.30 clip and half your starts in Camden? I would say that is going out on a limb.

I think those numbers are bit optimistic. But pitching in Camden Yards shouldn't make too much difference, it has played as a slight pitchers park for several years. It's not as pitcher-friendly as Yankee Stadium, but it's no bandbox either.