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1. Hal Chase
1912
2. Roger Peckinpaugh 1914-1921
3. Babe Ruth
1922
4. Everett Scott
1922-1925
5. Lou Gehrig
1935-1941
6. Thurman Munson 1976-1979
7. Graig Nettles
1982-1984
8. Willie Randolph
1986-1989
9. Ron Guidry
1986-1989
10. Don Mattingly 1991-1995
11. Derek Jeter
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| Saturday, December 19, 2009 |
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Yep...Damon is gone. |
| It looks like Johnny Damon will definitely not be returning to the Bronx. He apparently dropped his asking price from a 3-4 year contract at $13 million per year to as low as two years at $10 million per year. However, after resigning Pettitte and Johnson and acquiring Granderson, the Yanks only offered Damon 2 years at $7 million per year. That seems a bit low, although he is 36. There's still a hole to plug in left field and I'm still not a believer that it can be properly filled by any combination of Melky and Gardner. I hope they prove me wrong because I am now starting to suspect that any moves that Cashman has left this offseason will not involve left field. Labels: Contract negotiations, Damon, Outfield |
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| Friday, December 18, 2009 |
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Johnson signed. Damon gone? |
| The New York Daily News is reporting that that signing of Nick Johnson is a guarantee that Johnny Damon will not be back. The New York Times doesn't disagree. I understand the need to have a solid DH and ensure that with Matsui definitely gone, the Yanks must also plan for the possibility that Damon will also not be in the lineup. That's a lot of production (and speed, in the case of Damon) to lose, even with the addition of Granderson. However, there is still a gaping hole in left field, and I have to believe that the best approach at the moment is to, at a minimum, keep Damon in mind as an option. Melky and Gardner both have their strong points and appropriate roles to play. I personally love the idea of Gardner as a pinch runner for the late innings of close games. However, I don't see either of them, or even some combination of the two, as a regular, everyday left outfielder. Bringing Damon back would allow Cashman to focus on the last piece of the puzzle remaining: one more starting pitcher. A little compromise on both sides would make a lot of sense. Labels: Damon, Johnson, Offense, Outfield, Pitching |
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
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Outfielders and pitching... |
| Today the Yanks held Curtis Granderson's press conference, officially welcoming him to the team. But the Granderson acquisition notwithstanding, one can't help but wonder, with Matsui gone and Damon not looking like he'll be back, what will their 2010 outfield look like defensively and offensively? It doesn't look like Jason Bay will be in the Bronx anytime soon. There has been talk that Nick Johnson may return to fill the DH role, which I have to believe makes them less likely to resign Damon with their self-imposed salary constraints. But I just can't see either Melky or Garner as regular starters. Then there's the starting rotation. CC, AJ, Andy and then it drops off from there. They need more than those three and (insert two names here). It's a shame that Philadelphia got Halliday, but what's done is done. Now who's available? Ben Sheets? His career numbers are respectable, but he missed all of 2009 after offseason surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon. He was also injury-prone before that. I'm not seeing a lot of options left, but apparently Hal is leaving the door open. I can't wait to see how they plug these holes. Labels: Outfield, Pitching |
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| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
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Matsui close to deal with Angels |
| After seven years and one World Series MVP with the Yankees, it looks as if Hideki Matsui's time in New York is over. He is reportedly close to signing a 1-year, $6.5 million contract with the Angels. Despite his focus, dedication, unquestionable work ethic and consistent production when healthy, his bad knees have limited his role to that of a DH and as Brian Cashman has stated, the Yankees are looking for flexability. Derek Jeter once called Matsui the best teammate he ever had. That's impressive, considering both the source of the comment and the quality of players that Jeter has played with over the years. The man who didn't say much will be missed a whole lot - both on and off the field. Labels: Contract negotiations, Matsui, Outfield |
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| Friday, December 11, 2009 |
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Damon to return to the Bronx? |
| There continues to be a gap between the 3 - 4 years that Scott Boras insists for Johnny Damon's next contract and the 2 years that the Yankees are willing to give him. Damon would be a great fit next to Curtis Granderson in the outfield and in front of Jeter in the order. Despite the fact that he's 36 years old, Damon is not showing signs of age having come off one of his best seasons, hitting .282 with 24 home runs, 36 doubles and 82 RBIs in 2009. However, Cashman and the rest of the front office have been showing more discipline in recent years, being more selective about the big-name free agents they persue and more stingy with the length of contracts that they sign. We will soon find out how much Damon wants to remain in the Bronx. Labels: Contract negotiations, Damon, Outfield |
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
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In exchange for Bruney... |
| The Nationals sent 25-year old right fielder Jamie Hoffman to the Yanks today in exchange for Brian Bruney. With the exception of 14 games with the Dodgers in 2009, Hoffman has spent his 5 years in the minor leagues. I don't expect Hoffman to be competing for an outfield spot in the immediate future especially with proven players like Melky and Gardner in the mix. Labels: Bruney, Hoffman, Outfield |
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
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It's official: Granderson to the Yanks |
| Today the Yankees officially completed the deal that sends Ian Kennedy to Arizona and Phil Coke and Austin Jackson to Detroit, but more importantly brings Curtis Granderson to the Bronx. Granderson has the potential to do great things for the Yanks as the 28-year old left-hander looks to continue to hit for power, average, play a strong outfiield and bring some speed with him as well. This move solves one of the two issues that the Yanks' front office has to deal with during the offseason - pitching and the outfield. With Granderson, New York no longer has to feel pressure to bring Damon or Matsui back, although they would be wise to consider either. My guess is that Jeter will lead off, followed by Granderson, Teixiera and A-Rod. That should prove to be a very productive and dangerous 1 - 4 in the lineup. Up next, pitching. The acquisition of Roy Halliday would make this a great offseason. Labels: Granderson, Kennedy, Outfield, Pitching, Prospects, Trade |
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| Sunday, April 26, 2009 |
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Matt Holiday would consider playing in New York |
It's very premature to begin any serious talks about trades for big name players, but it's not a stretch to point out the fact that the Yankees outfield is weak. Granted Nick Swisher has surpassed expectations. By season's end, he may prove to be a solid guy in the field as well as in the plate. Xavier Nady might post some decent numbers if he can return from the DL with no further issues. However, after those two, the performance drops off significantly. Brett Gardner has amazing speed and good plate discipline. Along with an accurate arm of average strength, he has a lot of potential. However, he's yet to prove he can hit at a major league level. Admittedly, he has not had enough time to develop yet. However, he won't survive until he can hit better than sub .250. Melky Cabrera doesn't appear to be able to grow past hitting for moderate average and minimal power. Johnny Damon is 35 and is not getting any older. His weak arm is a liability. Hideki Matsui's 4-year $52 million contract will expire after the 2009 season. So far, he has played in approximately half the games in the first three years of this contract. He's still struggling with his knee having surgery, and this season he appears to be relegated to DH duties when he does play. These are not the pieces that come together to make a strong outfield, either on the field or at the plate.
This is why the idea of Matt Holiday is intriguing. The 29-year-old left fielder has a .318 average and 128 homers in about 5 years of professional service. Defensively, his range is good and his overall fielding has been dramatically improving. His current contract with the Athletics expires this year and he has recently mentioned the temptation of being able to play in the Bronx.Labels: Damon, Gardner, Holiday, Matsui, Nady, Outfield, Swisher, Trade |
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| Friday, July 25, 2008 |
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Yankees acquire Nady and Marte from Pirates |
Tonight the Yanks traded three young prospects and Ross Ohlendorf for Rightfielder Xavier Nady and relief pitcher Damaso Marte. First, to address who they gave up:
Ross Ohlendorf is a 25-year old right-handed reliever who was 1 - 1 with a 6.53 ERA in 6 games this, his first major league season. Jose Tabata is a 19-year old right-handed outfielder who has shown signs of being an average hitter in the minor leagues. George Kontos is a 23-year old, right-handed starting pitcher who consistently has a high WHIP. Phil Coke is a 26-year old, left-handed starting pitcher whose ERA seemed to float around the mid to high 3's and also had a high WHIP. You never know who will pan out and who won't. Just because some of these guys are in the mid-20's doesn't mean they can't come around and develop into an impact player. You can't predict the future, you can only go on the information you have available to you at the time. Based on that thought, I'd say they didn't give up too much.
As for who they received in return:
Xavier Nady is a 29-year old right-handed right-fielder who has a career average of .281 and 75 career homeruns. However, he has never played a full season in his major league career and appears to have the type of power to hit 20-25 home runs per season if he was an every day player. This season he has been an everyday player for the Pirates and is hitting .330 with 13 home runs. Here is a quote from Stats Inc.
"Even though his swing can get a little long and he still has to learn to lay off the breaking stuff outside, there were noticeable improvements in Nady's approach last year. He didn't give away as many at-bats and didn't try to yank everything. He came to the plate with a plan, and when the pitcher made a mistake, he hit it a mile. There still are questions about what position Nady will end up playing, but given the dimensions of Petco Park, he's probably best suited to first base. He's a smart base runner, but with only station-to-station speed. "
Damaso Marte is a 33-year old left-handed middle reliever. His career ERA is 3.21 and he is 21 - 21. He's right around 1 K per inning pitched and his WHIP is a little over 1.
Clearly, this move is at least partially a reaction to the status of Posada and Matsui. The Yankee bats have been quiet and with the prospect of either or both of them being out of the lineup for the remainder of the season, the Yanks had to make a move. With the addition of Marte, they now have a left-handed reliever. Other than Pettitte, Marte is the only left-handed pitcher they have. This, no-doubt, was also a factor in the acquisition of Marte.Labels: Hitting, Marte, Nady, Offense, Outfield, Pitching, Trade |
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| Thursday, April 05, 2007 |
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Damon out, but Bernie's not in |
Apparently, Johnny Damon's calf injury is worse than simple cramps. He was scratched from the lineup yesterday before the game was cancelled due to rain. At this point, nobody knows how long he will be out. He will probably be getting some tests done in the next few days which may determine whether or not he is placed on the DL. Brian Cashman clearly stated that this did not open the door for Bernie, but I disagree with this. Melky Cabrera now has all the playing time he wanted, but they are now one injury away from having to pull up someone from AAA who is probably not going to be ready to play on a major league level. I have to wonder what would have been the problem with signing Bernie. You lose a roster spot and a million dollars. You gain a very experienced player who has a good presence in the locker room and a guy who can still swing the bat and play the field. Labels: Bernie, Cabrera, Damon, Outfield |
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| Wednesday, January 24, 2007 |
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Pride |
| You have to love the guys who just shut their mouths and play ball. That's what Bernie Williams has been doing for the Yankees for the last 16 years. He's a class act, driven by pride, who never failed to hustle, and during his prime was one of the best players in the game. He never whined, complained or criticized a teammate. I could list all his regular season and postseason stats here and rattle off all of his awards, but suffice it to say he has been an impact player and has four rings to show for it. But his numbers have significantly fallen off the last two years, and with his contract expired and the Yankees roster getting crowded, Bernie finds himself in limbo. He has expressed his desire to not retire and his desire to not play anywhere but the Bronx, so it appears as if the ball is in the Yankees' court. But with Matsui, Damon and Abreu as the regular starting outfielders, and Cabrera as the backup, Bernie's future in pinstripes is anything but a guarantee. My heart wants to see #51 circling the bases and striding around the outfield at Yankee stadium next year, but the reality is that the only #51 in pinstripes in the stadium may be out in monument field. I hope they make room. Labels: Bernie, Heroes, Outfield |
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3 BABE RUTH
4 LOU GEHRIG
5 JOE DIMAGGIO
7 MICKEY MANTLE
8 YOGI BERRA
8 BILL DICKEY
9 ROGER MARIS
10 PHIL RIZZUTO
15 THURMAN MUNSON
16 WHITEY FORD
23 DON MATTINGLY
32 ELSTON HOWARD
37 CASEY STENGEL
44 REGGIE JACKSON
49 RON GUIDRY
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| 40 HALL OF FAMERS |
Frank Baker 1916-19, 1921-22
Yogi Berra 1946-63
Wade Boggs 1993-97
Roger Bresnahan 1901-02
Frank Chance 1913-14
Jack Chesbro 1903-09
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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