Rumor has it they plan on using him only as a DH. Tex is going to be there at first for a long time.
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That's what I mean.
Nick Johnson will be playing DH and only DH because, however stellar he is defensively, he can't stay on the field when playing both offense and defense.
Teixeira is why I don't see them throwing top dollar at a first baseman when a cheaper option remains that allows you o improve another facet of your ball club.
Nick Johnson will be playing DH and only DH because, however stellar he is defensively, he can't stay on the field when playing both offense and defense.
Teixeira is why I don't see them throwing top dollar at a first baseman when a cheaper option remains that allows you o improve another facet of your ball club.
He's a DL waiting to happen.
I know you like him a lot but he's just OK to me, I and the Yankees would rather have Cecil.
Cheaper? This is the Yankees you know.
They will try to make a big push for Mauer that's for sure.
Like you said....maybe at DH he will not get hurt.
Nick Johnson???s injury history
Here???s a quick and dirty view of Nick Johnson???s injury history via Fantasy Pitch F/X.
During the course of his 8-year career, Johnson has spent roughly 589 days on the bench due to medical issues.
However, he has never been a team???s designated hitter for a full season. Perhaps the change will alter his fortunes.
How can you not like Johnson?
They basically have a better player batting second behind Jeter and in front of the big boppers than they had the last few seasons with Damon.
They basically have a better player batting second behind Jeter and in front of the big boppers than they had the last few seasons with Damon.
Obviously not in the speed department, but Nick Johnson has always been an on-base specialist.
Meh....I just think they can do better and next year may be his last, he is only signed for one year.
I'm not 100% against him but he reminds me of Nady, whom I do like. Who got hurt real quick.
Damon wasn't that bad at all, really.
He adjusted to that short Yankee porch real quick.
I'm not 100% against him but he reminds me of Nady, whom I do like. Who got hurt real quick.
Damon wasn't that bad at all, really.
He adjusted to that short Yankee porch real quick.
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I just want to point out that he replaced Matsui and not Damon.
Matsui was our DH while Damon was our outfielder.
Matsui was our DH while Damon was our outfielder.
In the order, he'll replace Damon.
Getting on-base 43% of the time will help that line-up.
Getting on-base 43% of the time will help that line-up.
Providence Journal:
The Red Sox have decided Jacoby Ellsbury will play left field, and Mike Cameron will man center for the 2010 season.
When Francona called Ellsbury with the decision, the 26-year-old outfielder was a bit disappointed.
"He was worried that it was a demotion, which it is not," explained Francona. "I kind of insured him of that. I just think we're tying to put guys where we think they can make the biggest impression. Cam was great, for a guy who is 37-years-old and played center field his whole life, he said, 'Hey, I'll play anywhere.' So it was just a decision based on what's best for our team."
The Red Sox have decided Jacoby Ellsbury will play left field, and Mike Cameron will man center for the 2010 season.
When Francona called Ellsbury with the decision, the 26-year-old outfielder was a bit disappointed.
"He was worried that it was a demotion, which it is not," explained Francona. "I kind of insured him of that. I just think we're tying to put guys where we think they can make the biggest impression. Cam was great, for a guy who is 37-years-old and played center field his whole life, he said, 'Hey, I'll play anywhere.' So it was just a decision based on what's best for our team."
A number 2 hitter who's that slow, it's going to be interesting.
It's interesting everyone forgot how average Cameron was with the Mets, I was really disapointed with his play here.....both sides couldn't wait to part.
It will be interesting to see them both cover the outfield together....they can cover some ground out there.
It's interesting everyone forgot how average Cameron was with the Mets, I was really disapointed with his play here.....both sides couldn't wait to part.
It will be interesting to see them both cover the outfield together....they can cover some ground out there.
Thrifty Red Sox Finally Land Another Third Baseman
In what can only be described as another brilliant bargain basement signing, the always-frugal Boston Red Sox signed Adrian Beltre to a one year, $9M contract with a $5M player option for 2011. The deal, which also includes a $1M buyout, comfortably lifts the scrappy small town underdogs over the luxury tax threshold.
Beltre apparently came down a bit from his initial contract demands of 5 years and $65M which was analogous to me applying for a job and asking for the corner office, a secretary and a wet bar. He settled for a temp job in a cubicle with easy access to the water cooler. However, what the deal sacrifices in luxury, it attempts to make up for in flexibility. It offers Beltre the chance to redeem himself coming off a miserable year in which he hit .265/.304/.379 and played in only 111 games, missing significant time due to a... um... well... how do I say this... an injury.
The Sox are banking on last year being an anomaly and Beltre's defensive abilities being all they are cracked up to be, which is to say pretty damn impressive. His average UZR/150 over the last 4 years has been 12.3, which makes up for the fact that his on-base percentage over that same time period has been .321.
While Beltre supposedly turned down longer deals worth more money from other teams let's wait and see how it turns out before declaring it a "steal" or anything of the sort like I sarcastically did in the first paragraph. Fire Brand of the American League lists his home/road splits over the last three years to show that his production was suppressed by playing in Seattle:
Oh, and there's also the small consideration of Mike Lowell's contract which the Sox will either have to eat or exchange him for a player equally as useless/overpaid. They could hold on to him but given that both he and Beltre are right handed, there's no platoon option. I suppose he could be a fall back DH if Ortiz struggles again, but that's a waste of a roster spot.
The signing of Beltre certainly makes the Sox better next year, but how many teams can afford to replace a player that was making $12M this coming season (and who should be able to play come opening day) with a guy who is making $9M?
The spendthrift ways of last season have been jettisoned in favor of big budget acquisitions in Boston this year. Apparently the items on the sale rack weren't all they were cracked up to be.
In what can only be described as another brilliant bargain basement signing, the always-frugal Boston Red Sox signed Adrian Beltre to a one year, $9M contract with a $5M player option for 2011. The deal, which also includes a $1M buyout, comfortably lifts the scrappy small town underdogs over the luxury tax threshold.
Beltre apparently came down a bit from his initial contract demands of 5 years and $65M which was analogous to me applying for a job and asking for the corner office, a secretary and a wet bar. He settled for a temp job in a cubicle with easy access to the water cooler. However, what the deal sacrifices in luxury, it attempts to make up for in flexibility. It offers Beltre the chance to redeem himself coming off a miserable year in which he hit .265/.304/.379 and played in only 111 games, missing significant time due to a... um... well... how do I say this... an injury.
The Sox are banking on last year being an anomaly and Beltre's defensive abilities being all they are cracked up to be, which is to say pretty damn impressive. His average UZR/150 over the last 4 years has been 12.3, which makes up for the fact that his on-base percentage over that same time period has been .321.
While Beltre supposedly turned down longer deals worth more money from other teams let's wait and see how it turns out before declaring it a "steal" or anything of the sort like I sarcastically did in the first paragraph. Fire Brand of the American League lists his home/road splits over the last three years to show that his production was suppressed by playing in Seattle:
2007: (H) .264/.319/.426 (R) .288/.320/.538
2008: (H) .230/.303/.400 (R) .292/.349/.512
2009: (H) .250/.283/.364 (R) .279/.324/.393
But do you notice another trend? His slugging percentage has been declining over the past three years regardless of where he was hitting. 2008: (H) .230/.303/.400 (R) .292/.349/.512
2009: (H) .250/.283/.364 (R) .279/.324/.393
Oh, and there's also the small consideration of Mike Lowell's contract which the Sox will either have to eat or exchange him for a player equally as useless/overpaid. They could hold on to him but given that both he and Beltre are right handed, there's no platoon option. I suppose he could be a fall back DH if Ortiz struggles again, but that's a waste of a roster spot.
The signing of Beltre certainly makes the Sox better next year, but how many teams can afford to replace a player that was making $12M this coming season (and who should be able to play come opening day) with a guy who is making $9M?
The spendthrift ways of last season have been jettisoned in favor of big budget acquisitions in Boston this year. Apparently the items on the sale rack weren't all they were cracked up to be.
Matt Holliday Signs With Cardinals
Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports (via Twitter) that if Holliday finishes in the top-10 in MVP voting in 2016, his vesting option would be worth $17MM for 2017.
Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports (via Twitter) that if Holliday finishes in the top-10 in MVP voting in 2016, his vesting option would be worth $17MM for 2017.
Randy Johnson To Announce Retirement
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nick johnson is good but matsui is 1 mill more
never the less his OBP is can only be topped by mauer or pujols
should be a great fit in the lineup
never the less his OBP is can only be topped by mauer or pujols
should be a great fit in the lineup
Let's hope he is. Let's also hope he stays healthy at least for one year.
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being a DH and i talked with my friend it shouldnt be a problem
He's had hand injuries and he does have to run the bases.
He can still get hurt.
I believe he's just a one year rental, look for the Yankees to get a heavy hitter at DH next year.
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I can see the Yankees re-signing Xavier Nady to play left. He'll come cheap and if he doesn't work out they'll go shopping. personally i think Granderson is going to implode in NY. They should have kept Cabrera...
Think so? Why?
He has a good head on his shoulder they say. Maybe he can change his free swinging ways.
It may take more than a year to adjust to playing in NY.
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He'll come cheap after being injured last year, and can handle the atmosphere. The key though may be his salary..
So far Vazquez has sucked big time.
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Yes.
He's an NL pitcher. Can't handle the pressure of NY and the AL east.
Exactly, if he doesn't win some games the Yankee fans will eat him alive.
His next start has been pushed back to Monday so he won't be pitching against the Red Sox this weekend. BOOOOO!! There goes Boston's chances of winning one game.
I was impressed with that team last year, they have a couple of good players.
I didn't like for Vazquez at all, Melky was a good 4th outfielder..I think a better one than Thames.
Austin is hitting for a higher average than Curtis and nick is hitting .141 with more strikeouts 22 than walks 21.
Thankfully someone in Yankee management is thinking. Even better if his next start were somewhere in Triple A.
