LeMahieu to the Yankees

[yanksfan0134]

Originally Posted by SethMurphy

You do realize that this guy signed a 2-year, $24 million with the Rockies, right?????

https://www.baseball-reference.com/p...urphda08.shtml

At this point in his career, he’s probably more of a 1B. McMahon looked like balls last year, and Hampson/Rodgers need a chance to prove themselves.

[devo]

This is interesting.

The Yankees now have Andujar, Torres, Gregorious, Tulowitzki and LeMahieu on the roster, so unless they’re planning on trading Andujar, I don’t see how Machado fits anymore.

My guess is that the Yankees are now officially out on Machado.

[Hollywood42]

Didi's still out for half the year, IIRC, and I don't think anyone is planning (or wants to be planning) on using Tulo for a full season. But yeah I'd agree they're probably closing the door on Machado, barring some sort of trade. Could still see Andujar moved somewhere

Originally Posted by devo

This is interesting.

The Yankees now have Andujar, Torres, Gregorious, Tulowitzki and LeMahieu on the roster, so unless they’re planning on trading Andujar, I don’t see how Machado fits anymore.

My guess is that the Yankees are now officially out on Machado.

[rman112]

Don't like the signing.. or Gleyber at short.

[Links242]

Machado to Phillies or White Soxes it is.

[SethMurphy]

Originally Posted by Links242

Machado to Phillies or White Soxes it is.

It was always going to be that way. Yankees haven't made him an offer, and probably weren't going to.


But this just makes it really crowded for everyone in that IF. It's reported they will play DJ at 1B/2B/3B.

So on opening day you have these players for the positions

1B - Luke Voit, Greg Bird, DJ LeMahieu
2B - Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu
SS - Troy Tulowitzki, Gleyber Torres
3B - Miguel Andujar, DJ LeMahieu

I'm not sure if Tulo can play any of the other spots than SS. But it will definitely mean more days off for all players involved when healthy, plus Didi Gregorius returns a few months into the season to play at SS.

[NeedChapmans]

Wow. I guess it's official now ... Yankees with it's weakest LH line-up ever. Plays well against a team like Boston with so many lefties, but against a team like Tampa Bay, Yankees will struggle hard in 2019.

Very interesting line-up creation based on their stadium.

[IndySportsCards]

Originally Posted by devo

This is interesting.

The Yankees now have Andujar, Torres, Gregorious, Tulowitzki and LeMahieu on the roster, so unless they’re planning on trading Andujar, I don’t see how Machado fits anymore.

My guess is that the Yankees are now officially out on Machado.

Thank God. I already hated the Yankees enough as it is.

[ToppsNowFan]

This indicates to me that Andujar as 1000% being traded OR that the Yankees are getting Bryce Harper OR Both.

I refuse to believe that after losing to the Red Sox in the playoffs, and seeing the Red Sox win it all the SAME YEAR, that the Yankees are okay with not FULLY stocking and restocking the supplies. DJ, Tulo, Paxton, Bridwell, Britton, all nice, but they are not Bryce or Manny.

The YANKEES HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BIG... HAVE TO....

So, either

1. An Andujar deal is imminent to land a Pitcher and clear room for Manny in the IF
2. The Yankees are making a big deal to make room in the OF for Bryce(Trade Stanton or Trade Clint Frazier + in a package). They absolutely need a left handed power bat in the lineup with Didi out probably the whole year. As stated, the right field porch is there for a reason... It needs to be taken advantage of. Greg Bird and Aaron Hicks are not the power answers.

The Boss would've had BOTH Manny AND Harper signed before Thanksgiving if the Yankees got beaten by the Sox and then saw the Sox win the Series. It would be totally unacceptable for what is happening now with the team by Hal to be happening with George. Heads would have rolled and rolled fast. Larry Rothschild would've been thrown out of the Stadium the same night Severino tipped his pitches again!!!

There will be a revolt by fans if something big still isn't in store this offseason. The Yankees know that. That is why I KNOW something big is still going to be happening.

Mark My Words.

[yanksfan0134]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Wow. I guess it's official now ... Yankees with it's weakest LH line-up ever. Plays well against a team like Boston with so many lefties, but against a team like Tampa Bay, Yankees will struggle hard in 2019.

Very interesting line-up creation based on their stadium.

Weak how? In terms of home runs, sure, but I think they’ll still produce.

[Eckstein197]

Originally Posted by ToppsNowFan

This indicates to me that Andujar as 1000% being traded OR that the Yankees are getting Bryce Harper OR Both.

I refuse to believe that after losing to the Red Sox in the playoffs, and seeing the Red Sox win it all the SAME YEAR, that the Yankees are okay with not FULLY stocking and restocking the supplies. DJ, Tulo, Paxton, Bridwell, Britton, all nice, but they are not Bryce or Manny.

The YANKEES HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BIG... HAVE TO....

So, either

1. An Andujar deal is imminent to land a Pitcher and clear room for Manny in the IF
2. The Yankees are making a big deal to make room in the OF for Bryce(Trade Stanton or Trade Clint Frazier + in a package). They absolutely need a left handed power bat in the lineup with Did out probably the whole year. As stated, the right field porch is there for a reason... It needs to be taken advantage of. Greg Bird and Aaron Hicks are not the power answers.

The Boss would've had BOTH Manny AND Harper signed before Thanksgiving if the Yankees got beaten by the Sox and then saw the Sox win the Series. It would be totally unacceptable for what is happening now with the team by Hal to be happening with George. Heads would have rolled and rolled fast. Larry Rothschild would've been thrown out of the Stadium the same night Severino tipped his pitches again!!!

There will be a revolt by fans if something big still isn't in store this offseason. The Yankees know that. That is why I KNOW something big is still going to be happening.

Mark My Words.

I believe both of those things WONT happen. Seems like the Yankees want to stay under the cap and not pay any luxury tax. Hal seems to want to roll into this season with what he has. Yanks are out on Machado with this deal and haven’t even given Harper an offer. Yanks looking like they’ll be shut out

[Links242]

Originally Posted by yanksfan0134

Weak how? In terms of home runs, sure, but I think they’ll still produce.

I dont think you are comprehending Chapman's statement.

It is a weak LH lineup.
If this is the opening day roster it IS the weakest LH lineup I can ever recall.

[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by yanksfan0134

Weak how? In terms of home runs, sure, but I think they’ll still produce.

On their 25-man roster, they'll have exactly 3 lefties and one switch. Gardner, Ellsbury, Bird and Hicks as the switch.

Let's be honest here; Ellsbury and Gardner are 35 and 175 pounds soaking wet, while Bird can't hit anything. It is a brutally bad left handed line-up.

[rman112]

Originally Posted by Eckstein197

I believe both of those things WONT happen. Seems like the Yankees want to stay under the cap and not pay any luxury tax. Hal seems to want to roll into this season with what he has. Yanks are out on Machado with this deal and haven’t even given Harper an offer. Yanks looking like they’ll be shut out

Yeah, it's pretty obvious that Hal does things MUCH differently than his father.

They also made a pretty big move last year. They're not exactly lacking in star power.

[yanksfan0134]

Originally Posted by ToppsNowFan

This indicates to me that Andujar as 1000% being traded OR that the Yankees are getting Bryce Harper OR Both.

I refuse to believe that after losing to the Red Sox in the playoffs, and seeing the Red Sox win it all the SAME YEAR, that the Yankees are okay with not FULLY stocking and restocking the supplies. DJ, Tulo, Paxton, Bridwell, Britton, all nice, but they are not Bryce or Manny.

The YANKEES HAVE TO DO SOMETHING BIG... HAVE TO....

So, either

1. An Andujar deal is imminent to land a Pitcher and clear room for Manny in the IF
2. The Yankees are making a big deal to make room in the OF for Bryce(Trade Stanton or Trade Clint Frazier + in a package). They absolutely need a left handed power bat in the lineup with Did out probably the whole year. As stated, the right field porch is there for a reason... It needs to be taken advantage of. Greg Bird and Aaron Hicks are not the power answers.

The Boss would've had BOTH Manny AND Harper signed before Thanksgiving if the Yankees got beaten by the Sox and then saw the Sox win the Series. It would be totally unacceptable for what is happening now with the team by Hal to be happening with George. Heads would have rolled and rolled fast. Larry Rothschild would've been thrown out of the Stadium the same night Severino tipped his pitches again!!!

There will be a revolt by fans if something big still isn't in store this offseason. The Yankees know that. That is why I KNOW something big is still going to be happening.

Mark My Words.

No shot in hell that Stanton gets traded. First off because he’s owed like 30m+ per year and also his value is probably at his lowest right now.

[yanksfan0134]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

On their 25-man roster, they'll have exactly 3 lefties and one switch. Gardner, Ellsbury, Bird and Hicks as the switch.

Let's be honest here; Ellsbury and Gardner are 35 and 175 pounds soaking wet, while Bird can't hit anything. It is a brutally bad left handed line-up.

No, I know. I just didn’t know if you meant literally weak in terms of power. I could seriously see them going after Harper for this reason alone. Does he fit our lineup? No, but that doesn’t matter. A guy like him will have room made for him. I could be completely wrong, though and this could in fact be our actual lineup.

[ToppsNowFan]

Originally Posted by yanksfan0134

No shot in hell that Stanton gets traded. First off because he’s owed like 30m+ per year and also his value is probably at his lowest right now.

Why is his value at his lowest right now? He has a great season coming off an MVP. If the Dodgers do not land Bryce, they absolutely need a big bat and name to sell seats. They cleared their OF for the hopes of Harper, but if Harper doesn't want to go there, there is nothing they can do. Stanton would LOVE to go home to LA. He grew up 15 minutes from the stadium. Yankees should pull a power move and make it happen. Can easily do it if they offered Harper the right deal. Again, Poppa George would've signed Harper and let Cashman worry about moving Stanton after that.... Will see what happens, but the Yankees have a big big move coming. May not be Harper OR Manny, but it will be something.

[Links242]

Originally Posted by ToppsNowFan

Why is his value at his lowest right now? He has a great season coming off an MVP. If the Dodgers do not land Bryce, they absolutely need a big bat and name to sell seats. They cleared their OF for the hopes of Harper, but if Harper doesn't want to go there, there is nothing they can do. Stanton would LOVE to go home to LA. He grew up 15 minutes from the stadium. Yankees should pull a power move and make it happen. Can easily do it if they offered Harper the right deal. Again, Poppa George would've signed Harper and let Cashman worry about moving Stanton after that.... Will see what happens, but the Yankees have a big big move coming. May not be Harper OR Manny, but it will be something.

Ding Ding Ding.

[rman112]

Originally Posted by ToppsNowFan

Why is his value at his lowest right now? He has a great season coming off an MVP. If the Dodgers do not land Bryce, they absolutely need a big bat and name to sell seats. They cleared their OF for the hopes of Harper, but if Harper doesn't want to go there, there is nothing they can do. Stanton would LOVE to go home to LA. He grew up 15 minutes from the stadium. Yankees should pull a power move and make it happen. Can easily do it if they offered Harper the right deal. Again, Poppa George would've signed Harper and let Cashman worry about moving Stanton after that.... Will see what happens, but the Yankees have a big big move coming. May not be Harper OR Manny, but it will be something.

Stanton's season was not great.

[estebahn73]

ToppsNowFan, I feel you brother. I truly hope that even one of your 2 predictions will come true but I'm afraid that it won't happen. I think this maybe it. Today's Yankees aren't the same Yankees under George. They are cost conscious and conservative. I think they truly believe they are good enough to win the WS with the current team. How do I know? Because they said so. I think they are delusional. If they don't pull off any big trade or signing it would be truly a disappointing offseason. I will have more free time to do other things in 2019. I'm just going to watch Judge's highlights after each game....

[yanksfan0134]

Originally Posted by ToppsNowFan

Why is his value at his lowest right now? He has a great season coming off an MVP. If the Dodgers do not land Bryce, they absolutely need a big bat and name to sell seats. They cleared their OF for the hopes of Harper, but if Harper doesn't want to go there, there is nothing they can do. Stanton would LOVE to go home to LA. He grew up 15 minutes from the stadium. Yankees should pull a power move and make it happen. Can easily do it if they offered Harper the right deal. Again, Poppa George would've signed Harper and let Cashman worry about moving Stanton after that.... Will see what happens, but the Yankees have a big big move coming. May not be Harper OR Manny, but it will be something.

He had a good year, but not great. His struggles in the playoffs definitely did not help his case. That being said, I truly think he’s a big part of the Yankees future. Could I be wrong? Of course, but honestly at this point I’d rather have Stanton than Harper.

[ToppsNowFan]

Originally Posted by yanksfan0134

He had a good year, but not great. His struggles in the playoffs definitely did not help his case. That being said, I truly think he’s a big part of the Yankees future. Could I be wrong? Of course, but honestly at this point I’d rather have Stanton than Harper.

I respect your opinion, but in Yankee Stadium I would rather have Harper the next 9 years than Stanton.

A Left Handed power bat in Yankee Stadium would be something to behold.

Haven't had a really great one in a while. Tino, Cano, and Teixeira were very good ones, but I think Bryce in Yankee Stadium would shatter their comparable Power numbers.

Hope I get to find out if I am wrong one day... Prob not, but still a chance until he signs somewhere else...

[Hollywood42]

No clue how the Yankees could expect to trade Stanton to anybody without keeping a vast majority of the contract, which would defeat the point

[duwal]

Originally Posted by LCM1223

Hope he gets the batting title again with like a .351 avg stick it to the Coors haters

Yeah I'm sure that will all of a sudden manifest after a career average of .264 away from Coors Field......

[yanksfan0134]

Originally Posted by ToppsNowFan

I respect your opinion, but in Yankee Stadium I would rather have Harper the next 9 years than Stanton.

A Left Handed power bat in Yankee Stadium would be something to behold.

Haven't had a really great one in a while. Tino, Cano, and Teixeira were very good ones, but I think Bryce in Yankee Stadium would shatter their comparable Power numbers.

Hope I get to find out if I am wrong one day... Prob not, but still a chance until he signs somewhere else...

Part of me is hopeful we land him, but at the same time, last years stats are really making it tough. Ideally, I’d love to keep Stanton as our DH and have an OF comprised of Judge, Hicks and Harper, but I know it’s just not feasible. IF, and it’s a big if, we sign Harper, would would have to move Hicks. That means that one OF spot would be taken up by Gardner/Frazier.

Hicks is such a good defender out there in center that the difference between Harper and Hicks’ defense is very far apart. Is it worth signing this guy to add only more home runs to our lineup? Honestly, I doubt it would make sense to the Yankees to do that. That’s just my opinion, though.