if he has a solid ST and shows no signs of the TJ surgery - he'll do just fine. Signing of Giancarlo puts Red Thunder on the chip block for maybe another descent starter & prospects. I am so anxious for this to beginby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Deep freeze is set to melt Monday morning - heading toward 40 ABOVE midweek. 38 days till P&Cs report - anxious to see how the IF plays out.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
With only 41 days until P&Cs report to Tampa, YES HotStove with Bob Lorenz & Jack Curry returns to air tonight at 7. Things have been quiet in the Universe since Aaron Boone was named Manager and the signings of Giancarlo and CC during the Holidays. Now we wait to see if holes for another starter, 3rd & 2nd base are filled through trades, FA or from our minor league system - staying uby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
WOW the Holiday Season has come & gone - now we can focus on the 2018 Season. Today Michael Kay returns to YES with sports talk radio simulcast; Thursday YES Hot Stove with Bob Lorenz & Jack Curry returns and in less that 45 days spring training will begin as pitchers & catchers report.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
When we wake up tomorrow we will finally be able to say next ST begins - so excited for the Yankee season ahead. Yet there is that shadow of doubt that something will go wrong like major injury to one of the big guns. But that's what makes the game on the field more interesting than the game on paper. Everyone celebrate safely - HAPPY NEW YEAR and stay healthy - Hugs Guysby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
can't wait for Thursday when YES HotStove returns with Bob Lorenz & Jack Curry. Too often 'leaks' about Yankee interest hits the headlines to drive up bargaining points by agents like BorA$$by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Last season was a rookie year of the ages for a young right fielder who became known simply as 'The Judge". Almost down to the last day of ST, he was not sure where he would be starting 2017 - in the Bronx or in Scranton for the AAA Railriders. Aaron fought to prove himself and WOW did he ever take the AL by storm - shattering records previously held by Mark McGwire, Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Can never have too much pitching BUT we don't need him bad enough to send 2 or 3 quality prospects - we can use Chance Adams, Justus Sheffield when CC needs a break - let's see how ST & April go and not panic. See who blossoms out of ST and early season - this is the fun of watching the youngsters come up.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Clint has the makings of a MLB player of star quality & brings excitement the way Gardy did when he burst on the scene. But to get a quality pitcher, it's going to take a descent prospect - I draw the line at 1 A type - would not part with more top flight like Andjuar and/or Chance Adams. I would like to see Andjuar get a chance at 3rd to test his mettle before Machado hits FA/ We don't needby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I don't see Cash blinking for anyone -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
it's too much to give up - I read the articleby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Just hope we don't give up too much for him - I was ok with Frazier because there is a logjam in the OF for now. BUT another top-level prospect like Andjuar or Adams I don't know. Miguel was keyholed as our next 3rd baseman once he was refined in fielding. Adams had been expected to see his first MLB appearance in the Bronx = we know CC won't make 30 or more starts and there are bound to be pitchby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Before the flurry of activity of the weekend gets started, wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas - be safe especially if you're traveling a big storm is expected tomorrow. Have fun with family & friends; enjoy those parties, good food & drink and may the New Year bring us #28by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
that's my guy - at first I thought it was my computer but just kept trying before sending an SOS to G-man- thanks Troyby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
desire to finish the job won over the $$$$$$ - CC would have gotten more money but wants to win another ring with the Yankees. A respectful contract was all it tookby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
No way Gleyber is dealt - expecting him to be the future keystone sacker.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
While I can see the validity of the lawsuit, I wonder about the can of worms it might open. A player falling into the stands or bullpen because the wall is too low; Other types of injuries related to field conditions. I remember Mickey Mantle getting his foot tangled in a drainage ditch & tearing his knee; getting caught up in the fencing at Memorial Park in Baltimore and breaking his leg. Mby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
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