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Well, we're all screwed then
New York Yankees Official Thread - RIP Former Manager Petey Rose
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Well, we're all screwed then
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Been talking with a buddy this morning. And more I’ve talked to him (he holds the opposite opinion), the more I’ve convinced myself that Yankees should really go after Pete Alonso.
- The Mets and Alonso stories feel really weird. Not same situation, but something feels off like it did with Yankees and Cano.
-Walker is the most complete player because of his glove, but if it is similar years and Pete is 10-20% more money…. I’m going Pete, I know he can play in NY.
-If Stanton misses any time Pete can immediately go to DH for 40+ games.
-They will never replace Soto’s walk per game. But they do need to replace his 65-80 XBHs a season. Pete has done that every year.
-If you can stay at 3 years, top 3 1B AAV, it isn’t the hardest deal to move. May eat a bit of the money, but you know he’ll hit for power, and because of it some team will chase a short term rental for him.
-Just because you have Alonso, does not preclude them from going after Vladdy. Because it’s short term.
-I like Pete as an option compared to Bregman who is same age and is looking for 8 years type deals
- The Mets and Alonso stories feel really weird. Not same situation, but something feels off like it did with Yankees and Cano.
-Walker is the most complete player because of his glove, but if it is similar years and Pete is 10-20% more money…. I’m going Pete, I know he can play in NY.
-If Stanton misses any time Pete can immediately go to DH for 40+ games.
-They will never replace Soto’s walk per game. But they do need to replace his 65-80 XBHs a season. Pete has done that every year.
-If you can stay at 3 years, top 3 1B AAV, it isn’t the hardest deal to move. May eat a bit of the money, but you know he’ll hit for power, and because of it some team will chase a short term rental for him.
-Just because you have Alonso, does not preclude them from going after Vladdy. Because it’s short term.
-I like Pete as an option compared to Bregman who is same age and is looking for 8 years type deals
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The bats are a pretty similar profile - Walker gets on a bit more, Alonso hits more HRs
Obviously Walker has the better glove - prefer him, cheaper, but don’t really care all that much
Obviously Walker has the better glove - prefer him, cheaper, but don’t really care all that much
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From 1B: Yankees got 16HRs, 75 RBIs, 23 - 2Bs, 51-BBs
From LF: Yankees got 15Hrs, 59-RBIs, 26-2B. 73-BBs..
The walks from LF are really good. But everything else is mid-20s ranking.
As I said in the last post, they won't ever be able to replicate Soto's hitting in 1 player.
But if they have massive improvement from what they got in:
130 games of Cabrera, DJ and Berti at 3B
162 of all the guys playing 1B
140 games with Verdugo in LF
1/3 of a season with Grisham in CF
Volpe growing as a hitter in year 3. He got better with contact, worse with power
Then you can replicate the hits, 2Bs, HRs, RBIs. And try to make a small dent in the walks. Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather have Soto for a decade than whatever the Yankees will do offensively, but my worry has decreased a bit. I'm still taking the Yankees out of the AL East
From LF: Yankees got 15Hrs, 59-RBIs, 26-2B. 73-BBs..
The walks from LF are really good. But everything else is mid-20s ranking.
As I said in the last post, they won't ever be able to replicate Soto's hitting in 1 player.
But if they have massive improvement from what they got in:
130 games of Cabrera, DJ and Berti at 3B
162 of all the guys playing 1B
140 games with Verdugo in LF
1/3 of a season with Grisham in CF
Volpe growing as a hitter in year 3. He got better with contact, worse with power
Then you can replicate the hits, 2Bs, HRs, RBIs. And try to make a small dent in the walks. Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather have Soto for a decade than whatever the Yankees will do offensively, but my worry has decreased a bit. I'm still taking the Yankees out of the AL East
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At this point get both. Alonso for 1B, Walker in LF where he’s played as well. 
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At this point get both. Alonso for 1B, Walker in LF where he’s played as well.
I think they gotta give Dominguez the chance.
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I think he was kidding 
Figure out IF and then fill the squad out with relievers/get DJ/Stro off the payroll
Figure out IF and then fill the squad out with relievers/get DJ/Stro off the payroll
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I think he was kidding
Figure out IF and then fill the squad out with relievers/get DJ/Stro off the payroll
We never kid about Martian.
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Martian in CF now we talkin
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I have a strange feeling if Bellinger plays CF and is our starter, Dominguez starts in Triple A and gets plenty reps there. Our LF isn’t necessarily easy and he showed some deficiencies last year. Do not get me wrong by me saying that. I absolutely want him in our lineup.
dblplay1212
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I'll say it again, Alonso is just so cringe. You can't come back from picture of pumping weights in your whole baseball fit. His obsession with the HR Derby is weird. Really hope we go a different direction. Sign Walker and bring Gleyber back and let's roll.
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No, it’s time for a change. Time with Gleybar needs to end.
I don’t like Alonso, can’t give you a reason. I don’t have a lot of faith in him I guess.
I don’t like Alonso, can’t give you a reason. I don’t have a lot of faith in him I guess.
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I’m not going to opt away from a guy because of cringe.
dblplay1212
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I get what you're saying, but this is entertainment, and it's hard to root for people you don't like. Everything about Arod irk'ed me so I was irrationally critical of him bc of it. Still don't like him. Damon was the same way. No chance of liking him after that slam.
dblplay1212
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We have to find someone at 2b/3b. Not sure there's anyone out there that I'd rather have. I like Bregman more as a player but he's asking for crazy money.
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I’m not saying no to Alonso because he’s cringe or whatever, I don’t believe in him. He’s good but I don’t think he’s that good. Not a believer.
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Nick Swisher might be the most cringe guy they’ve ever had, and he’s beloved.
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I hate Swisher's super happy company man act 
And NOOOOOO to Alonso, I can't stand him ....
And NOOOOOO to Alonso, I can't stand him ....
dblplay1212
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Whaaaaaat? I didn't view him as cringe at all. He was just always happy.
Arod takes cringe title.
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Kim seems to be trending a bit at 2B
Can play everywhere but the bat was down considerably last year. Excellent glove though.
I like the running ability too
Can play everywhere but the bat was down considerably last year. Excellent glove though.
I like the running ability too
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All the best to Nasty Nestor ...
- Mar 22, 2003
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Yeah I’d love to do Walker and something like Kim/Torres. Think it’s a considerably better team than last year.
dblplay1212
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Now Nestor is someone I'll always root for. He's a fun guy.
