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Post by mc74 on Nov 22, 2022 14:11:17 GMT -5
Could the Yankees package Torres with Hicks or Donaldson to get rid of them? I doubt it but it’s not impossible as Twins did that to get Gary. They might have to accept bad contract for bad contract in regards to Hicks but Donaldson only has one more year so if they really really don’t want him they can just cut him and eat the money That might be the case with Hicks just to add something to sweeten the pot, but not for Donaldson. With one year left on his deal, they can simply let the contract run its course while someone else takes over his spot.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 23, 2022 15:14:33 GMT -5
Hunter Renfrow traded to Angels
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 23, 2022 15:15:02 GMT -5
Meeting between Giants and Aaron Judge "went well" and they are expected to make an offer soon
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Nov 23, 2022 15:51:23 GMT -5
Meeting between Giants and Aaron Judge "went well" and they are expected to make an offer soon Please just use it to leverage NY.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 23, 2022 19:00:55 GMT -5
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Post by Vampiro138 on Nov 24, 2022 2:52:23 GMT -5
went to a christmas thing at Wrigley Field today, and sadly the Cubs didnt announce that they signed Judge, Correa or DeGrom. Park would have went nuts!
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 17:41:05 GMT -5
Yankees current offer is reportedly worth over $300M to Judge
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Nov 24, 2022 18:24:23 GMT -5
Yankees current offer is reportedly worth over $300M to Judge Years?
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 18:51:26 GMT -5
Yankees current offer is reportedly worth over $300M to Judge Years? 9 years, $337Million is the number I heard thrown around There is expectation that he will remain a Yankee even before the contract came out
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Post by sfvega on Nov 24, 2022 19:48:02 GMT -5
9 years, $337Million is the number I heard thrown around There is expectation that he will remain a Yankee even before the contract came out If it's 9 years, his agent is not having an MVP season.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 20:09:54 GMT -5
9 years, $337Million is the number I heard thrown around There is expectation that he will remain a Yankee even before the contract came out If it's 9 years, his agent is not having an MVP season. Well, it would take him to age 40 season and he would sign the biggest FA deal in MLB history along with having the 2nd highest AAV behind Scherzer so that is most likely what they are focused on
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Post by sfvega on Nov 24, 2022 20:18:10 GMT -5
If it's 9 years, his agent is not having an MVP season. Well, it would take him to age 40 season and he would sign the biggest FA deal in MLB history along with having the 2nd highest AAV behind Scherzer so that is most likely what they are focused on If the Yankees lose him, they're entirely f***ed in the short term. You have one of the highest payroll teams out there over a barrel. They'd better bleed the Yanks dry. I know Judge wants to be there, but still, secure the bag.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 20:25:07 GMT -5
Well, it would take him to age 40 season and he would sign the biggest FA deal in MLB history along with having the 2nd highest AAV behind Scherzer so that is most likely what they are focused on If the Yankees lose him, they're entirely f***ed in the short term. You have one of the highest payroll teams out there over a barrel. They'd better bleed the Yanks dry. I know Judge wants to be there, but still, secure the bag. I mean for all intent and purposes that is still securing the bag. Rumor out there is Judge wants the big deal and I assume with that 9 year deal he will at least have two opt out dates, probably in the first 3 years as well as an option at the end based upon milestones I can see something like the Gerrit Cole deal where he has an opt out year but Yankees can kill that opt out if they guarantee another year on the back end of the deal for higher money
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Post by mc74 on Nov 24, 2022 22:28:52 GMT -5
Yankees front office are very confident Judge is coming back. Judge gave Hal his word that he would give him the final say and they don't believe there is a number anyone else can offer that Hal won't be willing to at least come very close to matching. The consensus is if Judge hasn't signed with the Yanks by the end of the winter meetings, then that's when they'll be concerned. Hal may also commit to spending more to put better players around Judge.
As far as the youth go, they are very interested in going with Cabrera, Volpe, and Peraza in the middle infield to start next season.
The Yanks checked in with all the top SS FAs, but they would have more interest in Correa or Bogaerts for 3rd base. If they can move enough money, they might pick up another big name. Correa seems the most likely because that seems to be Judge's preference, however, trade isn't unlikely either.
Front office is very concerned DJ won't be healthy to start the season as the medical staff doesn't think surgery would improve the toe and are trying to let it heal naturally.
They are going to move Torres and they are going to try very hard to unload Hicks and JD. They don't think it's going to be difficult to move Torres or Hicks, although JD is a different story. Sounds like they're willing to eat upwards of half his money and include specs to off set some of the other money. IKF is a bit of a different story. With DJ being hurt, they may keep him as a utility guy. They feel he could play 2nd and 3rd at a high defensive level and still provide contact and speed offensively. If they think DJ's is going to be healthy or they get another 3rd baseman target, then they would move him. They have already had multiple teams call with high interest in IKF, so they don't see any issues being able to move him.
They are still looking for their guy at LF. They are all over the trade market and FA, and if all else fails, Cabrera as the everyday LFer would be their last option if it came down to that.
They are all over the place in the pitching market. They are really confident in their top 4, including Montas. Montas' shoulder was never healthy since they acquired him, but they truly believe that he'll be the guy they hoped for when they traded for him. He's also been working with Blake a lot remotely, especially on his off-speed stuff. They've checked in with potential FA targets, but believe their best chance to upgrade the rotation is via trade. Apparently, the Yankees and Taillon have mutual interest in him coming back, which sounds like he's willing to take less money to come back, maybe dependent on whether Judge re-signs or not.
In the BP, King and Gil are already back throwing. King is expected to be 100% by Spring Training with Gil to follow, and as mentioned earlier, they also are looking for a strong LH bullpen arm. They have already talked to Chaffin.
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Post by mc74 on Nov 24, 2022 22:50:20 GMT -5
Aaaand more news regarding the Yanks because they may soon have themselves a promising young international talent in their system. A player by the name of Munetaka Murakami set the Japanese HR record, won the triple crown & MVP, plus 76% of his hits last year went for extra bases. In addition, his favorite player is Hideki Matsui. He wears his number in honor of him, and he wants to follow in his footsteps and play with the Yankees.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 22:50:23 GMT -5
Yankees front office are very confident Judge is coming back. Judge gave Hal his word that he would give him the final say and they don't believe there is a number anyone else can offer that Hal won't be willing to at least come very close to matching. The consensus is if Judge hasn't signed with the Yanks by the end of the winter meetings, then that's when they'll be concerned. Hal may also commit to spending more to put better players around Judge. As far as the youth go, they are very interested in going with Cabrera, Volpe, and Peraza in the middle infield to start next season. The Yanks checked in with all the top SS FAs, but they would have more interest in Correa or Bogaerts for 3rd base. If they can move enough money, they might pick up another big name. Correa seems the most likely because that seems to be Judge's preference, however, trade isn't unlikely either. Front office is very concerned DJ won't be healthy to start the season as the medical staff doesn't think surgery would improve the toe and are trying to let it heal naturally. They are going to move Torres and they are going to try very hard to unload Hicks and JD. They don't think it's going to be difficult to move Torres or Hicks, although JD is a different story. Sounds like they're willing to eat upwards of half his money and include specs to off set some of the other money. IKF is a bit of a different story. With DJ being hurt, they may keep him as a utility guy. They feel he could play 2nd and 3rd at a high defensive level and still provide contact and speed offensively. If they think DJ's is going to be healthy or they get another 3rd baseman target, then they would move him. They have already had multiple teams call with high interest in IKF, so they don't see any issues being able to move him. They are still looking for their guy at LF. They are all over the trade market and FA, and if all else fails, Cabrera as the everyday LFer would be their last option if it came down to that. They are all over the place in the pitching market. They are really confident in their top 4, including Montas. Montas' shoulder was never healthy since they acquired him, but they truly believe that he'll be the guy they hoped for when they traded for him. He's also been working with Blake a lot remotely, especially on his off-speed stuff. They've checked in with potential FA targets, but believe their best chance to upgrade the rotation is via trade. Apparently, the Yankees and Taillon have mutual interest in him coming back, which sounds like he's willing to take less money to come back, maybe dependent on whether Judge re-signs or not. In the BP, King and Gil are already back throwing. King is expected to be 100% by Spring Training with Gil to follow, and as mentioned earlier, they also are looking for a strong LH bullpen arm. They have already talked to Chaffin. What I have seen is they won't really spend big on SS unless Judge leaves They are looking to add another starter and have talked about Rodon. They said they want to keep Benintendi as well but are also interested Bellinger and I think they most likely give him a good one year deal to try to sign him if they can't Andrew If I had to guess Yankees list would be: Sign Judge Get a starter and/or relief pitcher Get rid of Hicks and JD In an ideal world if they are going all in and saying damn luxury tax this year (because they really have no choice with Judge contract) than they can get Verlander on a big money two year deal and Bellinger on a decent one year deal
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Post by mc74 on Nov 24, 2022 23:07:01 GMT -5
Yankees front office are very confident Judge is coming back. Judge gave Hal his word that he would give him the final say and they don't believe there is a number anyone else can offer that Hal won't be willing to at least come very close to matching. The consensus is if Judge hasn't signed with the Yanks by the end of the winter meetings, then that's when they'll be concerned. Hal may also commit to spending more to put better players around Judge. As far as the youth go, they are very interested in going with Cabrera, Volpe, and Peraza in the middle infield to start next season. The Yanks checked in with all the top SS FAs, but they would have more interest in Correa or Bogaerts for 3rd base. If they can move enough money, they might pick up another big name. Correa seems the most likely because that seems to be Judge's preference, however, trade isn't unlikely either. Front office is very concerned DJ won't be healthy to start the season as the medical staff doesn't think surgery would improve the toe and are trying to let it heal naturally. They are going to move Torres and they are going to try very hard to unload Hicks and JD. They don't think it's going to be difficult to move Torres or Hicks, although JD is a different story. Sounds like they're willing to eat upwards of half his money and include specs to off set some of the other money. IKF is a bit of a different story. With DJ being hurt, they may keep him as a utility guy. They feel he could play 2nd and 3rd at a high defensive level and still provide contact and speed offensively. If they think DJ's is going to be healthy or they get another 3rd baseman target, then they would move him. They have already had multiple teams call with high interest in IKF, so they don't see any issues being able to move him. They are still looking for their guy at LF. They are all over the trade market and FA, and if all else fails, Cabrera as the everyday LFer would be their last option if it came down to that. They are all over the place in the pitching market. They are really confident in their top 4, including Montas. Montas' shoulder was never healthy since they acquired him, but they truly believe that he'll be the guy they hoped for when they traded for him. He's also been working with Blake a lot remotely, especially on his off-speed stuff. They've checked in with potential FA targets, but believe their best chance to upgrade the rotation is via trade. Apparently, the Yankees and Taillon have mutual interest in him coming back, which sounds like he's willing to take less money to come back, maybe dependent on whether Judge re-signs or not. In the BP, King and Gil are already back throwing. King is expected to be 100% by Spring Training with Gil to follow, and as mentioned earlier, they also are looking for a strong LH bullpen arm. They have already talked to Chaffin. What I have seen is they won't really spend big on SS unless Judge leaves They are looking to add another starter and have talked about Rodon. They said they want to keep Benintendi as well but are also interested Bellinger and I think they most likely give him a good one year deal to try to sign him if they can't Andrew If I had to guess Yankees list would be: Sign Judge Get a starter and/or relief pitcher Get rid of Hicks and JD In an ideal world if they are going all in and saying damn luxury tax this year (because they really have no choice with Judge contract) than they can get Verlander on a big money two year deal and Bellinger on a decent one year deal If the Yanks did that on top of going into the season with a more well-rounded lineup instead of relying on the same tactics over & over again, they'd probably have a better shot of getting over their postseason woes.
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Post by Cyno on Nov 24, 2022 23:11:56 GMT -5
I mean, that was definitely the plan last year. Only thing is that all their contact hitters got serious injuries around or after the All-Star Break like DJ and Benintendi. Or couldn't even sniff hitting for power and having garbage defense like IKF. That on top of the bullpen being the walking injured and Chapman being Chapman doomed this team from even being competitive in the ALCS.
They already have Bader on hand at least so that should definitely help a lot.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 23:16:22 GMT -5
What I have seen is they won't really spend big on SS unless Judge leaves They are looking to add another starter and have talked about Rodon. They said they want to keep Benintendi as well but are also interested Bellinger and I think they most likely give him a good one year deal to try to sign him if they can't Andrew If I had to guess Yankees list would be: Sign Judge Get a starter and/or relief pitcher Get rid of Hicks and JD In an ideal world if they are going all in and saying damn luxury tax this year (because they really have no choice with Judge contract) than they can get Verlander on a big money two year deal and Bellinger on a decent one year deal If the Yanks did that on top of going into the season with a more well-rounded lineup instead of relying on the same tactics over & over again, they'd probably have a better shot of getting over their postseason woes. Ideally, they could keep Benintendi as he fits very well and Bellinger I think would end up just being Gallo 2.0 tho obviously major defensive value After the way the injuries have gone they need depth. They look content with going on the young options tho if they could get back Carpenter and he produces half of what he did they will take it. They just need to have the options
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Nov 24, 2022 23:18:59 GMT -5
I mean, that was definitely the plan last year. Only thing is that all their contact hitters got serious injuries around or after the All-Star Break like DJ and Benintendi. Or couldn't even sniff hitting for power and having garbage defense like IKF. That on top of the bullpen being the walking injured and Chapman being Chapman doomed this team from even being competitive in the ALCS.
They already have Bader on hand at least so that should definitely help a lot.
Yeah, Bader taking fulltime duty in Center will shore up things and if you can get Bellinger you can move him around between OF and 1B tho defensive wise they would still be fine with Stanton (who is an underrated defender) Everything in the INF except 1B is up in the air
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