The last few offseasons have been slow. This one probably will be even more so. It's only December 2, though.Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch
The last few offseasons have been slow. This one probably will be even more so. It's only December 2, though.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Yanks are rumored to be close with Kluber.
This is both intriguing and terrifying as a Yankee fan. This early in the offseason, it makes me wonder if we are paying for the Kluber of 18 and not the one who has been a zero for two years runnings.
The other terrifying issue here is that, this early in the offseason, Kluber would presumably be penciled into the rotation. That’s entirely fine on a losing team, but on a team primed to contend for the WS, counting on him from day 1 seems like a fools errand. My hope is they’re signing him to compete with Garcia, Montgomery, and German for the final 3 spots in the rotation and we sign an eventual number two (or even just bring back Tanaka).
The upside here is clearly tremendous. He’s had one fluke injury followed by a wear and tear injury. His ability to bounce back will be interesting for sure, but if we see even some flashes of his CY capability, then any deal for him is a home run. Really interesting to see this rumor come out so early. Very intrigued
Zach Wheeler expected to be dangled due to Phillies financial crunch. This is the kind of deal the Yanks should make
Update.
Zack Wheeler reportedly not available...
Yanks are apparently claiming covid losses as a reason for fiscal frugality. Expected to let Tanaka walk. Planning to sign a lower cost starter to fill his void. Fuck you Yanks if true
Closing the window, when bargains should be plentiful is unforgivable for a team like the Yanks.
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
100%.
So, you switching to the Mets or Sox?
When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?
Of course not. It’s just not forgivable
It's a little early to be thinking that way, no? They did exercise that rather expensive swellopt thing on Britton.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Or it's a negotiating ploy to encourage Tanaka to lower his price tag...
I am sure that Yankees (and most other teams) can afford whatever/whomever they want. That said, I am a little bothered by any team that has laid of everyday regular type employees because of the 'need to cut costs', then goes out and spends tens or hundreds of millions on players who don't need the money.
I'm still not happy about Sale getting his TJS during a crisis.
OK, end of rant.
Still intrigued by the absolute lack of any rumor beyond speculation that DJ is the priority this offseason.
While he’s the offensive straw that stirs the drink, pitching wins championships. We’ve got arguably the best pitcher in the game to start the rotation and a pretty solid 3-6, but unless someone from that group ascends to the 2 slot, we are gonna struggle again in the POs when Cole isn’t pitching. Montgomery is a solid 4-5 guy. German, when the rust is kicked off, is a solid 3. Garcia will likely begin the year as the 5, and maybe he ends up as a 2, but 2021 is essentially his rookie campaign. I sincerely hope Cashman isn’t putting all his eggs in the Severino basket. With TJS, setbacks happen. While his timeline suggests he should be fully recovered and back to normal (18 months) by the playoffs, you cannot count on that in December for a playoff bound team. I enjoyed Tanaka. He’s been really good in the playoffs. Maybe they want power rather than finesse?
Hal sets the budget for Cash quite rigidly. Wouldn't let him do a thing at last year's deadline.
It's not really a big surprise if there's only enough room in Hal's big dollar pie for DJ.
So Cash might have to roll the dice on the rotation. Or maybe he'll swing a trade for a starter.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Rolling the dice on the rotation is what we’ve done since CC became mortal in 2012. Hasn’t really worked out in our favor
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