he's already got something lined upby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Can't stop laughing - Peter Angelos has told Duquette not to trade Manny to the Yankees - taking it further to get a guarantee from any team they trade him to they won't trade him to the Yankees now or at the trade deadline. Doubt any team is going to agree to that. Come next off season watch Manny become a Yankee if Cash sees a need after we test Tyler Wade, Gleyber Torres, Miguel Andjuar - exciby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
if he couldn't win it last year, how does expect now that he's older and we all know the toll the extra year takes - timing, reflexes plus his injury factor. When was the last time he played a full season without landing on the DL? Find a team he would be willing to go to and make a dealby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
we might have an abundance of OFers but cutting salary like part of Ellsbury's is also key in getting a top pitcherby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Preliminary thoughts on a possible trade with the Pirates for starter 27 year old Gerrit Cole. Pirates want Chance Adams plus Clint Frazier. Two top prospects for a 3/4 pitcher - going to have to convince me it would be worth it. And I'm not mortgaging the farm to get a one-year rental on Machado - he wants to test FA after 2018.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
reports are the White Sox are close to a deal for Manny but speculation that they will flip him to NYY. - which would make Andjuar expendable and he's one of our tops minor leaguers not needs work on fielding.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
The winter meetings concluded with the Yankees losing five minor leaguers in the Rule 5 drat - not a big deal (at least for now). Rumors are out there that the O's are looking for offers on Manny Machado. Probably looking for young, talented arms ready for the majors plus. MHO that's too much for the Yankees to give up even if Pete Angelos was willing to deal with his arch enemy. The O's won't lby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Coming across the YES newswire: the Twins have signed Michael Pineda to a 2 year $10 mil contract.- no Michael Kay show today so will have to wait for the YES HOTSTOVE.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Carlos Mendoza - sounds like he has worked with Gleybr and other young guys.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
things worked out for the best - there is enough difference between Japanese & American baseball- takes time for most to adjust especially pitchers going from pitching on the same day every week to every 5th dayby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
As normal YES is covering the winter meetings with daily coverage. Maybe because of the acquisition of Giancarlo then today's trade of Chase Headley & his $13 mil contract, manager for less than a week, Aaron Boone has been on the first two shows. I'm not sure if Joe G appeared on two shows during his 10 years as Manager - Wonder if Aaron will still be smiling & energetic in August &by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
that should be Bryan Mitchell. Dumping Headley's $13 mil is big and Mitch had ups & downs so while he might shine in the NL not upset to see him go. Expect Blaser (or what ever his name) to be used as a chip to get a pitcher.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
think it was a mistake to let Thompson go - sounds like Tony Pena won't be back either. We've got a team but the coaching staff leaves a lot to be desired. Let's see who fills in the rest of the staff - looks like Boone's picking the staff he wants. So if the teams falters - watch the coaches get axed soon. (even if it's next October. don't be surprised if we have this discussion in June/July/by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
at this rate I'm not thrilled with the coaching staffby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
a day late, and ALE shortby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
With Rob Thompson signed in Philly - Aaron Boone mentioned during his interview on Giancarlo's PC that Josh Bard (LA Dodger system) will be the Yankee bench coach.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Coming out his PC - he might not be totally at ease with the media - but we know being a Yankee is different from being a Marlin - Plus it's the winter meetings where there is an influx of media. The Yankees were his first choice - great smile. Sounds like he's going to be a team player already in touch with Aaron and willing to play where he is needed: right, left or DH. Learning all new pitchby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Giancarlo has #27 as he dons pinstripes for the first time - laughing as he as to bend over to speak into the microphone. This is going to be so much fun. He towers over Cash, Jason Zullo & Hal. Listening to his answers = if they transfer to his playing, we're should rock the leagueby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
just checked the YES schedule & it's listed for 2 pmby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Speculation has the Yankees holding a press conference today at 2 - watching YES right now because we know they will cover it live. so far no announcement.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
physical could even be today - have to wonder where he will be introduced to his pinstripes - New York seems out unless they wait until Friday for the PC; Legends Field is close to Buena Vista or do they bring Giancarlo to BV and do things there since Brian is there. What will Jason Zullo decide anyone else getting excited for 2018 MLB to beginby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
In the deal, the Marlins are expected to receive three-time All-Star and fan favorite second baseman Starlin Castro, as well as two prospects from the Yankees' talent-rich farm system, RHP Jorge Guzman and INF Jose Devers. Castro, 27, made his third career trip to the MLB All-Star Game a season ago, and finished the year with a .300 batting average for the first time since 2011. The eight-year vby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
ramifications of a pending trade - but wonder who canceled Starlin or Steinerby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
With Cash & Co. in Buena Vista for the winter meetings next week, Jack Curry & Bob Lorenz will be on every night with YES Hot Stove for updates on transactions, interviews, - maybe we'll even get some news on (a) details on the Stanton/Castro trade (b) Yankee coaching staff.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
the only one mentioned so far is Castro & his $ 10 mil - was so hoping it would be Ellsbury - bet Cash isn't done yet -with salary cap in mind though not expecting a spectacular arm but just maybe oneby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Gardy leading off, Didi 2nd - Bird 6th, - ok Mr Boone we've done the hard part - your turn to fill out the bottom of the order - Oh by the way - who's not playing RF and who's switching positions??????by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Still not singed & sealed but looks like we have two RFers who hit the stratosphere with bombs while amassing Ks. Looks like to bring the cap in place - Castro & his $10 mil will be going South which opens second for Gleybr Torres. Of course barring Stanton not opting out in 2020 - 7/8 years from now you will be bashing this contract. Something else I like is Hal & Cash are working onby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
First it won't happen without a lot of financial juggling - the Yankees are on a mission to come under the salary cap. Second we have a young outfield - I wouldn't move Aaron out of RF for him. Not sure Stanton could cover the cavernous CF - and unless they suits can make a trade that would include swapping Stanton & Ellsbury contracts (both are non=trade clauses) -because we still have Hickby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
In my eyes this makes him a liar so we don't want him any way. The Angels might play in Anaheim but that's a suburb of Los Angeles - not small market.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Winter meetings will be held next week in Florida - expect some trades, deals & FA signings to start hitting the headlines. So here we go: 1) Will the Yankees sign CC to perhaps a one-year deal with incentives? 2) Now that Dee Gordon has been traded, will the Marlins finalize a deal to trade Stanton? Definitely cleaning house to rebuild - but will they stay in Miami? 3) Will Ohtani reby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com