Cameron in Yanks future?

[jacksonianmarch]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10232008/sports/yankees/yanks_plans_may_include_cameron_134825.htm

 

I would be interested, but not at the expense of a pick and not for anything more than 1-2 yrs.

[26 to 6]

No thanks

[Dojji]

Cameron is just about the anti-Yankee isn't ie? Low OBP tools player?

[jacksonianmarch]

we need a stop gap, that much is for certain. And it isnt like Cameron doesnt work walks. He's walked 193 times over the last 3 yrs. Its the BA that drives the OBP down. But what I'd want to see is if he can still go get it. If he doesnt have that great fielder's instinct and first step, then I dont want him. We need a CFer with a good arm AND solid range. Gardner has the range, not so much on the arm. Melky has the arm, but not the range. Jackson has both but isnt ready yet. Cameron would be a solid addition on the defensive side while providing power at the bottom of the order. The only other options are either in house or Mark Kotsay, who is in obvious decline. Aned the in house options include Melky, who had the worst season of any yankee OFer ever, Gardner, who is a notoriously slow starter and should get his work in at AAA before a mid yr callup, and Jackson, who did well in AA but obviously needs one more yr of seasoning

[Dojji]

You don't need a stopgap. Gardner would be an adequate fill player until Jackson is ready. He might even surprise you. And you could do worse than giving Melky one last shot for that matter.

[Gom]

You don't need a stopgap. Gardner would be an adequate fill player until Jackson is ready. He might even surprise you. And you could do worse than giving Melky one last shot for that matter.

God help us if Melky is in CF.

 

Neither Gardner or Melky are anything more than a 4th OF at best. I am hoping we aquire Manny and move Damon to CF.

 

You know what would be funny? Imagine for a second we signed Manny and put him at DH. You'd have Matsui in LF and Damon in CF. You could see Gardner and Melky play every game the Yankees have a lead in the 7th and beyond.

 

That being said, I don't want Cameron. There are much better options than he.

[jacksonianmarch]

What are they? Damon is a TERRIBLE CFer. AND, Matsui cannot play LF on a chronic basis. We arent getting Beltran. McLouth is not coming to NY. Here are the FA options.

 

Kotsay- wouldnt mind it, but Cameron is better

Cameron- probably the best option all around

Griffey- he isnt an OFer anymore

Edmonds- he wont come to NY and he is a s***** CFer right now

Patterson- he is Cameron without the power, patience, or defense

DaVanon, Matos, Clark, etc. They suck.

[26 to 6]

God help us if Melky is in CF.

 

Neither Gardner or Melky are anything more than a 4th OF at best. I am hoping we aquire Manny and move Damon to CF.

 

You know what would be funny? Imagine for a second we signed Manny and put him at DH. You'd have Matsui in LF and Damon in CF. You could see Gardner and Melky play every game the Yankees have a lead in the 7th and beyond.

 

That being said, I don't want Cameron. There are much better options than he.

That would be one terrible defensive outfield. I'm not against the ideaof getting Manny, but no way Damon should be our regular centerfielder, and no way in hell should Hideki be in left everyday. I still think we should let Matsui or Damon play first, but the organization seems reluctant to do so.

[BoSox21]

Brewers excercised their option on Cameron today

[jacksonianmarch]

Sounds like a trade will be in order.

[26 to 6]

And hopefully the Yankees have no part in it.

[Gom]

Sounds like a trade will be in order.

Can you trade a player who you just picked up an option/arbitration?

[26 to 6]

Can you trade a player who you just picked up an option/arbitration?

Yeah. Even a Free Agent who you resigned I believe. I think you only have to wait until June 15 when you sign a player from another team.

[ARod2212]

Can you trade a player who you just picked up an option/arbitration?

We did it with Sheffield a few years ago.

[Gom]

I know if you trade a player in the first year of a multi-year contract, that player has the right to opt out of his deal. I am not sure with options and arbitration. Thanks for the clarification.

[riverside sluggers]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/11062008/sports/yankees/yanks_eye_cameron__could_move_cabrera_137265.htm

 

The deal for Cameron could have the Yankees giving up Melky Cabrera, Wilson Betemit and a pitcher

[26 to 6]

Don't bother, Brian.