I mean, it's the main story of the offseason, I think reporters have probably been keeping a lot of info to themselves as Lozano spirals down to earth.Cashman must be pleased to have media like Heyman supporting his information operations.
Great indictment of the 24-hour news cycle and how it forces even respectable media into vulnerable reporting situations. Reporters used to wait for corroboration. Now it’s one source and report.Machado's agent refuted Olney & Nightengale's reports. (Nightengale has been inaccurate a lot lately)
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/agent-dan-lozano-issues-statement-on-latest-manny-machado-reports.html
Meh. Maybe the union ought to look at all the long-term deals that clubs came to regret and start pointing the finger at guys like Ellsbury and Cano.If he signs at $175M, the players union is going to be pissssssed
That the agent says they're wrong does not mean they're wrongMachado's agent refuted Olney & Nightengale's reports. (Nightengale has been inaccurate a lot lately)
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/agent-dan-lozano-issues-statement-on-latest-manny-machado-reports.html
could??NY is now around $213M not counting Gray, so they could still probably fit in Machado and stay under $246M by a bit if that's their goal.
They need a 3B still, but honestly even if that is Gio Urshela (who they have on a minor league deal currently), agreed.I'd go to battle with this team right now. Happy to keep improving but this is a legit championship contender
Braves have too many young pitchers. Cash should take one off their hands.JonHeymanVerified account 18s18 seconds ago
Yankees are working hard now on a trade for Sonny Gray. Appears to be getting more serious. Teams involved have included: reds, giants, brewers, a’s, padres, braves, mariners.
Yep, or the Padres, although I still would love Corey Ray from the Brewers. Either way, let's add more quality depth.Braves have too many young pitchers. Cash should take one off their hands.
Adam Ottavino father John:LOL! I knew this was coming! So far we've got: 1) grew up in Brooklyn; 2) best friends with Kahnle; 3) works out in empty store in Harlem; 4) attended games at the Stadium with his dad as a child; 5) former teammate of Tulo; and 6) former teammate of LeMahieu. Damn, so why hasn't Ottavino signed on with the his beloved Yankees yet? What's it gonna take? Could the holdup be the Yankees reluctance to issue Ottavino his jersey number of choice?
Yeah, that one was obvious. Dude needed to get paid, but also he trains in Harlem currently besides growing up as a Yankee fan.So, Abbey was right in the case of Ottavino.
Congrats! You're +1 on some guy who calls himself Pozo the ClownBumping this from Saturday:
And I couldn't be happier.Congrats! You're +1 on some guy who calls himself Pozo the Clown
Maybe Holder with Gray sweetens the pot for an Atlanta pitcher?I don't think NY moves Kahnle or Holder unless they really get offered something good, Kahnle was a mess last year but maybe Ottavino can get him back to his 2017 form, and Holder is one of the few guys left with options, plus NY doesn't have the same reliever depth in the minors that they've had in recent years due to trading so many of them.
Could be, Tarpley or Harvey could jump into that spot. It depends a bit what they think of guys like Espinal and Cortes, who aren't on the 40 man but could be major league ready.Maybe Holder with Gray sweetens the pot for an Atlanta pitcher?
Yes, but Ottavino replaces Robertson which is roughly a wash. The bullpen held serve really, but didn't add. Paxton is the big addition that wasn't there prior.Despite all the twists and the turns, this offseason for the Yankees has gone almost as predicted, minus Machado. + 2 bullpen arms, + top of the rotation arm, + Happ/CC. Really the only surprises were Tulo and DJL
That's true if you compare the April 2019 team to the September 2018 team, but they will also have both Happ and Britton for the whole season.Yes, but Ottavino replaces Robertson which is roughly a wash. The bullpen held serve really, but didn't add. Paxton is the big addition that wasn't there prior.
The job isn't Gardner's to give. He's a backup outfielder with Stanton startingJon, what are the odds a healthy Clint Frazier takes the LF job from Gardner this Spring Training? Or during the season? He's fun to watch.
Isn't Stanton the DH? https://www.rosterresource.com/mlb-new-york-yankeesThe job isn't Gardner's to give. He's a backup outfielder with Stanton starting
This is tied to Andujar, if they leave him at 3B or if they trade him, that opens up an immediate role for Clint (who said on Twitter today he is fully cleared for spring training).Jon, what are the odds a healthy Clint Frazier takes the LF job from Gardner this Spring Training? Or during the season? He's fun to watch.
That 2019 roster is significantly better than the 2018 one, which is why the griping on NYYF has been driving me up a wall.This is what NY has added since Opening Day 2018:
Gleyber/Andujar (both started the season in the minors)
Voit
LeMahieu
Happ
Paxton
Britton
Ottavino
Here is a list of guys who were on the Opening Day roster last year who are now gone:
Tyler Austin
Brandon Drury
Ronald Torreyes
Neil Walker
Sonny Gray (well, he will be gone shortly)
David Robertson
Chasen Shreve
Adam Warren
They have gone from 84 to 91 to 100 wins and continue to improve.
That forum is a disaster. I've found another forum that is pretty active (Behind the Bombers NY Yankees Forum on tapatalk) and its night and day compared to NYYF. NYYF is only good for scratching an itch in the offseason but they are basically radio callers on a forum.That 2019 roster is significantly better than the 2018 one, which is why the griping on NYYF has been driving me up a wall.