Results tagged ‘ Robinson Cano ’
Chat or Chuck: Pedro Martinez
I have to blog about it, I’m sorry. According to a report in the NY Daily News, Yankees 2B Robinson Cano said that he would like Pedro to come to the Yankees. Pedro has consistently said that he wants to pitch in 2010, and has made it clear that he wants it to be for the Phillies. When asked about the Yankees, he kind of dodged the question. We have to do it, lets take a look.
Why Chat?:
- He’s led the league in ERA five times.
- He has a 2.93 career ERA.
- He has led the league in strikeouts three times.
- He has led the league in WHIP six times.
- He is a three time Cy Young winner.
- He has led the league in H/9 and SO/9 five times.
- He has led the league in SO/BB four times.
Why Chuck?:
- “I actually realized that I was somebody important,
because I caught the attention of 60,000 people, plus the whole world
watching a guy that if you reverse time back 15 years ago, I was
sitting under a mango tree without 50 cents to pay for a bus.” - “I know I achieved a lot, and I know I have my little share of respect.”
Chat or Chuck?:
Chuck, Chuck, Chuck, Chuck, Chuck!!!!!!! Im, sorry, but Cano should have kept his mouth shut to begin with. Nobody talked about him on the Yankees until now. Yes, the Yankees now realize they have a chance to sign one of the best pitchers in the history of the game, but I don’t listen to the kind of junk he says on a daily basis for ANYBODY. Plus, I don’t want to give up the “who’s your daddy,” even if it is for just one game a year.
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Poll of the Day:
Should the Yankee consider Martinez?(survey)
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NY Note #4
After Jeter, what current Yankee has the best shot at seeing his number retired? Given how his time in the Bronx has been riddled with controversy, would A-Rod even have a shot?
Jeffery Lung
Chicago, IL
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Interesting question, Jeff. With all the free agent talks and trade talks that the Yankees are always involved in, very seldom do we get to step back and speak about the legends. Your right, Jeter is a given. But who else?
When a first saw this question, I thought about the core four. Jeter, Rivera, Posada and Pettitte. Jeter’s in. Rivera — who’s number is already retired for Jackie Robinson — is in as well. As for Posada, I don’t think he has a real Yankee legacy like Rivera and Jeter. Pettitte, though, with all of those domianant years, does deserve it. Although I doubt that will happen.
Who else? Well, you have to think about the Yankees that will be around forever, guys who the Yankees would never let go. To me, those are Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain and Robinson Cano. Of those, I think Cano will do it. He is an MVP type player, and there is no doubt in my mind that he will win multiple batting titles. Hughes and Chamberlain are iffy.
Then A-Rod. I say no. To me, it won’t be the controversy that will keep A-Rod’s number out, it will be the fact that his greatness had already been defined when he came to the Yankees. For that reason, the number 13 on pinstripes isn’t so iconic. Free agents that come to the Yankees don’t leave behind the legacy that the lifetimes do, like a Jeter or a Pettitte. But it’s still possible. Think of other free agents that came to the Yankees. Reggie Jackson and Babe Ruth both didn’t start with the Yankees and both had their numbers retired. But, then again, A-Rods no Babe. Jeffery Lung is a writer for Red State Blue State
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Chat or Chuck: Matt Holliday
Hes the one we have all heard about. The most prized possession of the 2009-2010 off season. After a shaky ending in his time in St. Louis, Holliday is up in the air and ready to sign a big long term deal.
Player Profile:
Matt Holliday
Age/Type FA: 29/A
Career (6 Seasons): .318 BA .933 OPS 152 HR 1030 H
Best Season (2007): .340 BA 216 H 137 RBI
Why Chat?:
- He led the league in hits, batting average, RBI’s, and doubles in 2007.
- He will only be 30 years old at the beginning of next season.
- He is consistent, hitting over .300 in his past five seasons.
- The Yankees need an outfielder with the absence of Damon and/or Matsui.
- He wants to play on the east coast.
- He has experience in the postseason, including the world series.
Why Chuck?:
- He is a type A free agent and the Yankees will need to give up high draft picks again.
- He won’t be cheap and will demand a long term contract.
Chat or Chuck?:
Chat. This is the guy the Yankees need. This is the guy that can make the difference. Lets face it, Damon and Matsui will not be on the Yankees together next year, and the Yankees need to fill that hole. Holliday will make this team younger, and can be part of a core that will become a dynasty. The combination of Holliday, Teixeira, A-Rod, Sabathia, Chamberlain, Hughes, Cano, Burnett, and Cabrera looks nice for the next five years.
Predictions:
The Yankees have made it clear that there first priority is a starting pitcher. Having said that, the Yankees will go aggresivley after someone to fill that spot and will then come aggressively after Holliday later in the off season, with a big, long term deal.
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What should the Yankees do about Holliday?(surveys)
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Chat or Chuck: Hideki Matsui
For the Yankees, this one is probably the biggest question of the offseason. Do you keep the reigning World Series MVP at 37 years old, or do you let him go? It will be a tough decision, but lets weigh the options.
Why Chat?:
- Quite simply, he is the reigning World Series MVP.
- His approach is perfect for the new stadium and he is sure to hit a lot of home runs following his 28 this season, the second best total of his career.
- He can provide protection for hitters like A-Rod or Cano.
- He wants to play for the Yankees more than anyone else, so the Yankees could probably get him cheap.
- He is a great hitter.
Why Chuck?:
- He is going to be 37 years old.
- His knees prevent him from playing the outfield, so he has zero versatility.
- The Yankees don’t really need him.
Chat or Chuck?:
Chuck. It’s time for Matsui to pack it up. Like I said, the Yankees just don’t need him. He may be a great hitter, but for anything else he is useless, and you need versatility to win games these days. The Yankees are better off going for a younger, better player in Holliday who can play the outfield. Also, the Yankees need to clear out that DH spot for some of their older players. Matsui, you were a great Yankee, but your time is up.
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Poll of the Day:
Should the Yankees resign Matsui?(polls)
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2009 Yankees Season Awards Ceremony
Here they are, as voted on by you, the fans, your 2009 YANKEES SEASON AWARDS!!!
last year to a .320 batting average, 204 hits and 25 home runs this year. His hits rank 3rd in the AL league. Congratulations Robinson Cano on your 2009 season award!
IP over 2. Perhaps it was his foot injury last year in Houston, but with Wang’s production this year, it’s amazing the Yankees were able to do what they have done. You won an award… but no congratulations.
My 2009 AL Awards, Your Opinions
AL MVP: Mark Teixeira
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Tables Turn, Yanks Take Series in LA la Land
A.J. Powers Yanks past Halos for first time since ’04.
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9/14 Angels vs. Yankees Preview
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- Swing Early: This season, opposing hitters are hitting .316 on the first pitch against Weaver.
- Fourth Times a Charm: Opposing hitters are hitting .301 in the fourth inning this season off Weaver. That’s the best of any inning.
- Double Positive: When Napoli is catching for Weaver, opposing hitters are hitting .306, as opposed to .215 with other catchers. If he doesn’t play, then the best opposing hitter against Chamberlain on the Angels will not be hitting. So either way, the Yankees get something positive.
Bombers Bats Overcome Shaky A.J.
Yankees 9 
Orioles 6
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Yankees | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
| Orioles | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | #P | AVG | OBP | |
| D Jeter SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0.333 | .399 |
| J Damon DH | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 0.288 | .368 |
| M Teixeira 1B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0.281 | .380 |
| A Rodriguez 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.269 | .400 |
| J Posada C | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0.28 | .357 |
| R Cano 2B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0.32 | .350 |
| N Swisher LF-RF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.248 | .368 |
| E Hinske RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.241 | .323 |
| J Hairston Jr. LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.286 | .392 |
| M Cabrera CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0.273 | .333 |
* The Starter
A.J. Burnett: 5.1 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, 2 HR
* Wrap Up
Yankees now go 36 games over .500, the most since 2000. Burnett has been pretty horrible lately and is going to need to get on track. Boston beat Tampa, but who cares. If the Yanks keep winning, it wont matter anymore. The Yankees maintain their 6.5 game lead in the east.
* Coming Up Next
Sabathia (15-7, 3.56) vs. Berken (4-11, 6.33)
* Player of the Game: You Vote!
Pettitte Flirts With Perfection, Yanks Take Opener
Hairston boots Pettittes perfect game, Yanks still get it done.
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