bobbob1313 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jhonny Nunez also going to the Sox. He looks like a decent prospect, but I still think the Yankees got by far the better end of this deal. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yankees are prepared to offer CC a six year-$150 million deal tomorrow and if they get him the Yanks will shift their energy to sigining Derek Lowe or AJ Burnett....thats just sick Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jhonny Nunez also going to the Sox. He looks like a decent prospect, but I still think the Yankees got by far the better end of this deal.By getting Nick Swisher? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 By getting Nick Swisher? Yes. A 28 year old who has legit 30 HR power, can play all 3 outfield positions adequately and walks 100 times a year? He's not a .219 hitter, his BABIP was extremely low last year. He'll be alright, and the Yankees didn't give anything up. They might've gotten the two best players in the trade. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yes. A 28 year old who has legit 30 HR power, can play all 3 outfield positions adequately and walks 100 times a year? He's not a .219 hitter, his BABIP was extremely low last year. He'll be alright, and the Yankees didn't give anything up. They might've gotten the two best players in the trade.Swisher blows. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Swisher is due for a rebound season. His BABIP was really low this year. I don't think he's a plus defender in CF though--more like average. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Swisher is due for a rebound season. His BABIP was really low this year. I don't think he's a plus defender in CF though--more like average. Ok, an average defensive center fielder is pretty valuable, given everything else he can do, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yep. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Does Kenny Williams have a plan with his team, or does he kind of just go by the seat of his pants? Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jules, who is your ballclub man? Just curious Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Former Razorback Cliff Lee wins the AL Cy Young. The only real bright light on last season. Now let's see what the Indians can do this off-season. The question is, do we keep Shoppach and Martinez at C? Shoppach has done amazing filling in, and his bat was red hot. We could keep both, put Martinez in at DH or keep him at C on Shoppach off days, but it would be interesting to see if GM Shapiro will offer Martinez up. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 2008 Silver Slugger Award winners: 2008 WINNERS American League1B Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Does Kenny Williams have a plan with his team, or does he kind of just go by the seat of his pants?This is potentially a really good trade for the Sox. Textbook Kenny Williams. Swisher is owed 21 million dollars and doesn't have a position on the White Sox. He's not an every day center fielder. His best position is probably 1st base, and that's not open. He's a better corner outfielder, but he's not going to start there either. For this team, it doesn't make sense, not at that kind of money, regardless of the potential "bounce back" season. If Williams had known what Quentin would do, he likely woudn't have traded for Swisher in the first place. Marquez could be a perfect U.S. Cellular pitcher, a sinkerballer in a home run park. Betemit gives them depth at problematic third base. Honestly, I like the trade a lot for the White Sox. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 they sold really low on swisher. They gave up way more last offseason than they got this offseason, and he's due to bounceback. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 FJM is calling it quits. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 FJM is calling it quits. This is terrible. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The only real bright light on last season. Now let's see what the Indians can do this off-season. The question is, do we keep Shoppach and Martinez at C? Shoppach has done amazing filling in, and his bat was red hot. We could keep both, put Martinez in at DH or keep him at C on Shoppach off days, but it would be interesting to see if GM Shapiro will offer Martinez up. Whats the word in Cleveland about Matt LaPorta? Do they think he will be in the show in 2K9? Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 FJM is calling it quits. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I have no idea who or what this refers to. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Maybe I'm an idiot, but I have no idea who or what this refers to.Ditto. Something tells me it doesn't refer to Joe Morgan or Tim McCarver, though. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Ditto. Something tells me it doesn't refer to Joe Morgan or Tim McCarver, though.It might stand for "Fuckin' Joe Morgan," in which case it would be a cause for celebration. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 "Fire Joe Morgan" the website is calling it quits. I had to Google. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow. I was sort of right. But so what if the site is disappearing? Doesn't the site name say it all? Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 "Fire Joe Morgan" the website is calling it quits. I had to Google.But ... their mission is not yet accomplished! Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow. I was sort of right. But so what if the site is disappearing? Doesn't the site name say it all? They are hanging it up. Retiring. It's sad. Some of the best baseball analysis on the web, and they do a damn good job of calling out bad sportswriting. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 They are hanging it up. Retiring. It's sad. Some of the best baseball analysis on the web, and they do a damn good job of calling out bad sportswriting.Ah. Link to post Share on other sites
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