Some “rumors” swirling but nothing concrete that the Padres could be interested in Mr. Boone. Nothing is solid enough but a bit of discussion on twitter
Not really, NY has been absolutely loaded with talent during his whole tenure.Maybe they like that Boone won 60 percent of his games over 4 seasons. I get the anger, Jon and Crow, but Boone had a lot to do with his team’s outcomes.
San Diego has talent, too. Just couldn’t get players to mesh. Boone might be too smart to walk into that situation but then again, his real strength is in the clubhouse.Not really, NY has been absolutely loaded with talent during his whole tenure.
That's the way I see it too. I won't be surprised at all if Boone goes elsewhere and does well.San Diego has talent, too. Just couldn’t get players to mesh. Boone might be too smart to walk into that situation but then again, his real strength is in the clubhouse.
Abbey hates him. But I think when Yankee braintrust sits down to analyze this season, they will assess blame on key injuries to DJ, Britton, O’Day and the decision to sign Kluber with his injury history. If Hal Steinbrenner is totally honest, he pins blame on Cashman, Boone, Thames, and about 10 others. Fire Boone is a knee-jerk reaction.That's the way I see it too. I won't be surprised at all if Boone goes elsewhere and does well.
I also don't think his weaknesses are set in stone. I'm sure he has learned a lot so far as a manager and will continue to do so.
Hate is too strong a word. Sorry for that. But it’s too easy to pin blame on one guy who doesn’t even play.I don’t hate him, he seems like a perfectly nice person. But he was a bad hire and has consistently hurt the team with his managing decisions, especially in the postseason (not this year). He should have been fired this summer and now that his contract is up, it would be insane to double down on this proven mediocrity.
I'm certainly not pinning all the blame on him, but he is the most easily replaceable and upgradeable piece and that is where NY absolutely needs to start. Nevin should go too, but he is Boone's buddy so he will go when Boone does. Thames probably too (sorry Marcus, I always liked you) and then NY can focus on personnel moves.Hate is too strong a word. Sorry for that. But it’s too easy to pin blame on one guy who doesn’t even play.
Certainly that is the proper order. Boone first. Stay or go? Who’s out there? EE had a good take earlier. Find an experienced manager … who can run a game and a pitching staff. How many of those exist and are between jobs? Boone might stay because nobody is out there capable of stepping into this cauldron.I'm certainly not pinning all the blame on him, but he is the most easily replaceable and upgradeable piece and that is where NY absolutely needs to start. Nevin should go too, but he is Boone's buddy so he will go when Boone does. Thames probably too (sorry Marcus, I always liked you) and then NY can focus on personnel moves.
Is Cashman grooming anyone to replace himself eventually?It does not need to be an experienced manager, I disagree with that part. Alex Cora was Houston’s bench coach before coming to BOS, Joe Espada is Houston’s bench coach now and was with NY for a while before that. Start with him, try Raul Ibanez again, Beltran for me would be great, just hire someone smarter than Boone. He’s not an idiot but he’s not smart enough for this specific job.
Yes. https://www.audacy.com/wfan/sports/yankees/jean-afterman-reflects-on-her-path-to-yankees-front-officeIs Cashman grooming anyone to replace himself eventually?
Thanks, Jon. I love that analysis. The future is good, even if the division is a monster.Cashman had a terrible 2020-2021 offseason but the upcoming core is exciting and the difference between this core and the previous one is where they are on the defensive spectrum, next wave is all shortstops and center fielders (and borderline catchers, guys who are in maybe the #16-#30 range for NY's prospects but we'll see if any of them ever make it), and the current one was a 2B/RF/C/1B (Gleyber, Judge, Sanchez, Bird). Three of those guys have been All-Stars and the other hit maybe the most memorable HR in the last decade of NY baseball, so it's clearly a very high bar for the next core, but the thought of multiple genuine SSs and CFs in NY's defensive infield and outfield is exciting. Volpe is a superstar with the bat but only average defensively at SS? Put him at 2B and let Peraza take SS, or push Peraza to 3B and give Roderick Arias SS. The Martin is too bulky to stay in CF long-term (possible)? Move him to right and let Florial or Pereira take CF.
So I do think NY's 2022 is a one year window for the current core, but the (hopeful) core behind is getting closer. I think Cashman's job will be to maximize 2022 while not mortgaging the next core, and the obvious way to do that is to spend money in the FA market with a lot of serious talent out there, even though we all know the majority of longer term deals end up being bad for the team. As usual, I am glad I am not making Cashman's decisions, many obvious All-Stars (Correa is a long-time dream pickup) but the ideal for NY would be this year's equivalents to Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray and Keekay Hernandez, huge impact guys on much shorter deals. Easier said than done, show us whatcha got, Cashman.
Doubt it. The front office doesn’t care about fan reactions the way they used to. Though, I’d argue that the no lefties in the lineup would have probably not been a major issue for Cashman without some pressure.Any chance this is more of a trial balloon to see how the fanbase reacts? I find it hard to believe they would bring him back.
Yup, this looks right and fits with what I mentioned earlier that a lot really depends on ownership and how they view being over the tax. But really, there’s no way to stay competitive and under the tax. The core that came up in 2016/2017 is becoming expensive and there aren’t enough high-quality pre-arb players. Like jon mentioned earlier, ownership should commit to being two to three years over the tax and build a bridge to when the next crop of highly rated players will graduate. Scherzer for 2 years/$70m and Verlander for 1 year/$25m. You can dip under the tax again in two years.I have to take a deeper look at Cot's but if this analysis is right, mega changes are coming. https://viewsfrom314ft.com/a-look-at-the-yankees-payroll-entering-the-offseason/
Essentially, with post arbitration estimates factored in, the Yankees will be at 220m next year for all the players who aren't free agents.
Within the arbitration estimates are
$7.9m for Sanchez
$6.2M for Urshela
$5.9M for Torres
$2.4M for Frazier
$1.7M for Andujar
Noteable big salaries for next year
$17.5M for Chapman
$15M for DJ
$14M for Britton
$10M for Hicks
Every player I just named should be talked about in trades.
I guess the point is that if you’re going to go over the limit, why go over ten or twenty million? And you guys have made the point that your next crop of talented position players are all SSs and CFs, so committing to Correa or Seager doesn’t fit the players you have coming up soon.I’m pretty sure both of those guys hate NY. Oddly, I would consider bringing Kluber back. He was hurt but not bad. Had he gotten time in October I think he would have done quite well.
Cashman’s job isn’t easy, that’s for sure. I agree on Correa and Seager but I’d still rather see roster changes in the lineup than the rotation. Do both, sure, but we’ve got a lot of pitching talent. I don’t say no to Scherzer but can’t see Verlander happeningI guess the point is that if you’re going to go over the limit, why go over ten or twenty million? And you guys have made the point that your next crop of talented position players are all SSs and CFs, so committing to Correa or Seager doesn’t fit the players you have coming up soon.
NY has a whole infield to fill longer term, all four positions are open or upgrade possibilities. Also Seager is a 3B ideally, I think.I guess the point is that if you’re going to go over the limit, why go over ten or twenty million? And you guys have made the point that your next crop of talented position players are all SSs and CFs, so committing to Correa or Seager doesn’t fit the players you have coming up soon.
I would imagine that San Diego tries as hard as they can to lure one Bruce Bochy out of retirement. He lives in San Diego, so it might even work.Some “rumors” swirling but nothing concrete that the Padres could be interested in Mr. Boone. Nothing is solid enough but a bit of discussion on twitter
I like this idea from the story: If they sign Correa, by the end of 2023, he could be playing third, Volpe could be at second and Peraza at short.Good piece on Peraza/Volpe:
https://sny.tv/articles/scouts-anthony-volpe-oswald-peraza-yankees-shortstop
Agree. Lot of people will be paying attention to him this October. He turned down 6/125 from the Astros so you imagine he's gonna storm out the gate asking for Lindor money and maybe wind up in the 200-250 range.What kind of contract is Correa going to be looking for? He's not a guy I'd back up the truck for with the intent to get him to change positions so early in the deal.
I think he gets 280 at a minimum, especially if he finishes this postseason hot, and maybe more. As PW said, DET have long been rumored for him and now HOU is starting to talk about trying to bring him back.Agree. Lot of people will be paying attention to him this October. He turned down 6/125 from the Astros so you imagine he's gonna storm out the gate asking for Lindor money and maybe wind up in the 200-250 range.
First or only domino to fall?