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| Tuesday, December 26, 2006 |
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The Big Useless |
| Rumors are running rampant about the the potential trade of Randy Johnson. While his 37-19 record during his first two years in the Bronx is respectable, his regular season ERA of 4.37 is not. Furthermore, the Yanks have had absolutely no trouble getting through the regular season to the playoffs. They have reached the postseason for twelve consecutive years. Their problem, especially the last six years, involves them not making it all the way through the postseason. More often then not, they are eliminated by a team that is not nearly the caliber than they are. In fact, other than losing to the Marlins in the World Series in 2003, I don't believe they have been eliminated by a superior team in the playoffs since their most recent playoff run began in 1995. They need players who specifically can carry them when it matters most - in October. This is why the recent reacquisition of Andy Pettitte was so important. This is also why dumping Randy is equally important. In three postseason appearances for the Yanks, Randy is 0-1 with an ERA of 6.92. As if any other reasons were needed, he is 43 years old and coming off back surgery. The $16 million reserved to pay his salary in 2007 would be freed up to potentially make a run at Barry Zito, a man who, for reasons explained previously in this blog, should be pursued. If (and I say IF knowing that it is still a big IF at this point), Johnson is dumped and Zito is acquired, this will top off what has already been a very successful offseason for the Yanks to this point. Can anyone say "icing on the cake"? Labels: Pitching, Randy |
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So now, with only minor details to be cleaned up, "Unit" is gone-- a good move for all concerned. Zito spends the rest of his career in San Francisco-- too bad, but life goes on. So that leaves us with (in no particular order) Wang, Moose, Andy, Igawa (still untested in the majors), and (who knows!)Pavano might even decide to play for a change! Not too bad for a starting rotation! And for Randy we got a reliever (Luis Vizcaino, two minor league pitchers who are close to moving up (Ross Ohlendorf and Steven Jackson), and a minor league shortstop (Alberto Gonzalez). This brings back strength to our farm system.
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Earle Combs 1924-35
Stan Coveleski 1928
Bill Dickey 1928-43, 1946
Joe DiMaggio 1936-42, 1946-51
Leo Durocher 1925, 1928-29
Whitey Ford 1950, 1953-67
Lou Gehrig 1923-39
Lefty Gomez 1930-42
Goose Gossage 1978-83, 1989
Clark Griffith 1903-07
Burleigh Grimes 1934
Ricky Henderson 1985-1989
Waite Hoyt 1921-30
Catfish Hunter 1975-79
Reggie Jackson 1977-81
Willie Keeler 1903-09
Joe Kelley 1902
Tony Lazzeri 1926-37
Mickey Mantle 1951-68
Joe McGinnity 1901-02
John McGraw 1901-02
Johnny Mize 1949-53
Phil Niekro 1984-85
Herb Pennock 1923-33
Gaylord Perry 1980
Branch Rickey 1907
Phil Rizzuto 1941-42, 1946-56
Wilbert Robinson 1901-02
Red Ruffing 1930-42, 1945-46
Babe Ruth 1920-34
Joe Sewell 1931-33
Enos Slaughter 1954-55, 1956-59
Dazzy Vance 1915, 1918
Paul Waner 1944-45
Dave Winfield 1981-88, 1990
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So now, with only minor details to be cleaned up, "Unit" is gone-- a good move for all concerned. Zito spends the rest of his career in San Francisco-- too bad, but life goes on. So that leaves us with (in no particular order) Wang, Moose, Andy, Igawa (still untested in the majors), and (who knows!)Pavano might even decide to play for a change! Not too bad for a starting rotation! And for Randy we got a reliever (Luis Vizcaino, two minor league pitchers who are close to moving up (Ross Ohlendorf and Steven Jackson), and a minor league shortstop (Alberto Gonzalez). This brings back strength to our farm system.