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MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox + Mets = Screw Yankees

Posted by on 18 July 2011, 5:31 pm
New York Mets SS - José Reyes

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The Boston Globe recently featured a story by Nick Cafardo that suggested the Red Sox should have interest in New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes; as acquiring Reyes talents would put Boston over the top.

Fact is no matter the team, if any, were lucky enough to trade for Reyes, they would without question get better. On a team as skilled as the Red Sox his addition would be lethal.

No doubt the Red Sox’s weakest link is Marcus Scutaro at shortstop. Still, one would think that Boston’s off-season acquisitions of Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez would suffice when added to a line-up that already has Dustin Pedroia, Big Papi, Kevin Youkilis and Jacoby Ellsburyto breed enough confidence but I guess Mr. Cafardo doesn’t agree.

The Mets price mid-season for Reyes would and should be huge. So, is it worth it for Boston to cripple their already depleted farm system and possibly plus another significant player?

My guess, if anything the package that could entice the Mets would have to include the likes of a Papelbon and a truckload of prospects. Boston skipper Terry Francona can rotate around Daniel Bard, Dan Wheeler and Alfredo Aceves in the closing role.

Who knows if Paps’ contract has a no-trade because you can bet he will pass on going to queens and wait to hit the free agent market at the end of 2011 instead. He is not the same closer he once was that is for sure.

That is just my thoughts on the situation, but according to Cafardo the Red Sox need for a better shortstop is grave.

Any team with a player as talented as Jose Reyes is getting more than just a good shortstop, as he is a five tool player.

The Globes Cafardo’s idea of the Red Sox obtaining Reyes would defiantly stick it to the Yankees.

Hopefully this was like the idea I had last week, when the Yankees were trading with the Phillies for Roy Halladay. Kidding…..

 

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New York Yankees Need One More Win in Cleveland Before Heading To Tampa

Posted by on 29 July 2010, 12:32 pm

New York Yankees CC Sabathia had a rare loss in his old stomping ground Tuesday night, falling 4-1 to the Cleveland Indians.

The Yankees are in first place, with a margin of only two games before they get caught.

This added a lot of pressure on an already erratic AJ Burnett. It was mandatory that Burnett put the team in a winning position.

Burnett surpassed all that was required, as he dominated the Indians batters. Burnett’s teammates helped make sure he had a chance to shine again and the Yankees won 8-0.

Another factor in the Yankees success is using David Robertson in the eighth inning.

It is no secret where the Yankees biggest weakness lies—in the bullpen.

With Alfredo Aceves on the DL since May, the Yankee bullpen has become a total mess. Chan-ho Park, Joba Chamberlain, and Boone Logan are not reliable at all and it has spelled trouble whenever they were called on.

Robertson was right in the mix, with a bad beginning to 2010.

The timing could not have been more perfect for Robertson to get find his form again.

Robertson thrived as the eighth inning guy even under the lights of the 2009 World Series. Translation: The pressure does not bother Robertson.

Skipper Joe Girardi realizes that he can count on Robertson to get the outs needed with no regrets.

Robertson’s small role has made the biggest difference since the All-Star break.

Still, the bullpen is the biggest roadblock for the Yankees. Most Yankees fans take comfort in the idea that Hughes will join Robertson once Andy Pettitte gets off the DL in a few weeks.

For now, the Yankees will head to Tampa following the fourth game against the Indians. Friday night starts a three-game set at Tropicana Field against the second place Rays.

This weekend series will be a literal battle royale for first place in the AL East. Both teams have their work cut out for them, as both are on fire right now. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees Need One More Win in Cleveland Before Heading To Tampa’ »

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New York Yankees Bullpen Blows Job

Posted by on 3 July 2010, 2:15 am

The New York Yankees knew pitcher AJ Burnett was under pressure in yesterday’s start.

Not only was Burnett up against his old team the Toronto Blue Jays, but was having his worst month on the mound to date.

Who knows if pitching coach Dave Eliands return was all that was needed, but Burnett pitched like an ace. Burnett kept the Blue Jays scoreless just shy of seven innings, with 6 strike-outs and three walks. His total pitches to strikes were 106-68 which means more than half his pitches were strikes.

Knowing Burnett deserved and needed this win, why would Joe Girardi put in Chan-Ho Park?

Park has allowed 6 home-runs and 19 runs to score this this season, a hitter’s dream on the mound. So why put him in against the home-run loving Blue Jays makes no sense too me.

Girardi was looking at his trusty binder, as Park had success against the Blue Jays back on June 5th. A game that the Yankees lost and Park came in the 12th – 13th inning. The pressure all around is different in that situation. Park’s latest run has allowed eight hits and seven earned runs in 6 1/3 innings, not the guy you want in a tied game.

Park has been awful or injured for the majority season. Girardi cannot afford to allow Park to have anymore chances to figure himself out. Park was a starter for the majority of his 17 years in the league and his pitching has been declining for some-time now. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees Bullpen Blows Job’ »

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