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Steinbrenner said money would be available to address needs, particularly in finding a shortstop and starting pitcher. But it did not sound as if he was ready to invest big dollars or long years on anybody. He returned to what has become a mantra for him in recent years: “I shouldn’t have to spend $230 million in payroll to win a world championship. No one else has.”
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Things you don’t say for $200, Alex.
Appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter, Yankees closer David Robertson was asked who the better leader is: his manager, Joe Girardi, or Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
The reliever, who played his college ball at Alabama, answered the question honestly. Maybe too honestly.
“That’s a tough question, you’re putting me on the spot with that one,” Robertson said. “This is nothing against Joe Girardi, but I’m going to have to give it to Nick Saban because he’s got three national championships with Alabama.”
Ouch.
Following his appearance on ESPN, the Birmingham native — who grew up in Tuscaloosa — said that he in no way meant to disrespect his skipper.
“Joe is the best,” Robertson told the New York Daily News. “He’s the only manager I’ve ever played for and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I picked it off of championship history, but obviously they are both at the top of their game, in my opinion.”
Robertson, who won a World Series with the Yankees in 2009 and was an All-Star in 2011, took over for Mariano Rivera as closer this season after serving as the setup man.
He was excellent in his first — and possibly only — season succeeding Mo, recording 39 saves in 44 opportunities and pitching to a 3.08 ERA.
The 29-year-old will become a free agent next month, and with Dellin Betances potentially waiting in the wings it remains to be seen if general manager Brian Cashman will re-sign Robertson.
If we pick up Lester/Scherzer and a power hitter i'll consider it a decent offseason.
Still can't believe the A's traded Cespedes for Lester with the risk of losing him after half a season.
A lot of rumors going on here in Philly about the Phils. Changes in ownership, forcing team president out, etc. But right now is probably the best time to get a deal done with the Phillies. Former GM Pat Gillick is basically running things now since the team prez is out dealing with cancer, so you won't have to deal with Amaro.So unless Tomas, I'd see if Amaro was finally an adult and willing to make a move that is fair for Marlon Byrd. 2 years left, good power hitter. For Shortstop I'd look at Alexei Ramirez. Good at the plate, hits very well for 6-7 in the order, and is a decent fielder. Has 2 years left on his contract.
I'm a little shocked that so many of you want them to sign Scherzer or Lester.
I know they're aces and true #1 pitchers but you give them the 5-7 year contracts that they're looking for at $20-25M a year and in 2-3 years its the CC situation all over again.
So unless Tomas, I'd see if Amaro was finally an adult and willing to make a move that is fair for Marlon Byrd. 2 years left, good power hitter. For Shortstop I'd look at Alexei Ramirez. Good at the plate, hits very well for 6-7 in the order, and is a decent fielder. Has 2 years left on his contract.
A lot of rumors going on here in Philly about the Phils. Changes in ownership, forcing team president out, etc. But right now is probably the best time to get a deal done with the Phillies. Former GM Pat Gillick is basically running things now since the team prez is out dealing with cancer, so you won't have to deal with Amaro.
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how do you feel about Jimmy Rollins? A lot of what I read says that the team wants to get rid of him and the Yankees would be a suitor. Only 1 year left on his contract, decent in the field, and he's decent at the plate as long as you get over his tendency to swing at the 1st pitch and pop it up.
Japanese right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda could command as much as $130 million over six years from the Yankees or Red Sox, according to a report from Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.
The Osaka-born 26-year-old from the Hiroshima Toyo Carp is most interested in playing either in Boston or New York and, as Cafardo reports, the expectation is that the deal could be between $120 and $130 million over a six-year contract.
Baseball America's Ben Badler with a report from an international director on Maeda from 2013:
"He could be a fourth starter at the big league level. I really like his command and he has a good slider. He doesn’t have much plane, he really has to hit his spots, but he has good stuff. It’s not overpowering stuff, but he’ll keep you in games.”
They could, according to a report from the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, who says the Yankees might be among three teams — including the Red Sox and Dodgers — who might be willing to offer the 28-year-old $100-million, five-year deal.
The report said the best move for Sandoval's might be to put him in the American League, where he could shift to DH later in his career. Sandoval has battled weight issues since entering the league and has played seven seasons with the Giants.
Fans last year, after D-Rob had a good year as the set up guy: "D-Rob is perfect for the 8th inning, leave him there!"
Fans this year after Betances has a good year as the set up guy: "OMG MOVE HIM TO THE 9TH!"
Because that makes sense.
The Yankees may be interested in re-signing mid-season acquisition Chase Headley, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. A move to bring back the third baseman would appear to be a strong indication that Alex Rodriguez is not expected to be an option there, Heyman explains.