Comments on: Quote of the Day: Brian Cashman isn’t excited about the corner infielder market

By: bigharold

bigharold — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:04:06 +0000

Logic and reason?? Are sure you know how things work around here?

This latest injury will likely get the Yankees off to a sluggish start but it’s hardly the end of the world. I’d much rather the Yankees started the season with Granderson, Teixeira and A-Rod in the line up but it is what it is. All the Yankees need do is avoid tanking the first month and a half then it’s game on. The Yankees might well start the second half of the season the freshest in baseball too. Regardless, the playoffs don’t start on June 1at, it’s 162 game season.

By: Darkoestrada

Darkoestrada — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:10 +0000

Carlos lee isn’t going to do any good for anyone. The Yankees shouldn’t panic. Losing teixeira and Granderson for 4-6 weeks hurts but its hardly a season ender. They should focus on finding the best defensive 3rd baseman available. Then youkalis can play first and you have a really solid overall defense. With the speed, defense, and pitching the Yankees have, they can still compete even with the big loss in power. Maybe not having tex and grandy will be a difference of 2 or 3 wins over 6 weeks, which could be crucial in a tight division, but they will still have a chance to compete for a playoff spot when everyone is healthy. It’s just not worth giving up an asset for a big name player who will have to go back to the bench in may.

By: polonelmeagrejr

polonelmeagrejr — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:19:48 +0000

not unless they bring back Horace Clark

By: sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo

sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:47:14 +0000

didn’t they just cut Canzler for a rather unnecessary middle reliever from Seattle?

By: yanks33

yanks33 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:30:05 +0000

Nice job letting Brandon Laird go…

By: JustMeMike

JustMeMike — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:54:14 +0000

How about a deal?

Take 1B Justin Morneau off Minnesota’s hands. At $14 million per the Twins might be eager to let him go.
Just saying… contract is expiring after this season so the Yanks won’t care about fiscal impact. Carlos Lee isn’t a bad idea. Hafner can’t play the field and if he’s hurt you won’t have the Double DH factor to deal with when Tex gets off the DL. Dan Johnson ain’t the answer. Neither is Juan Rivera..

Cashman is likely playing the not-worried card publicly. Privately is another thing.

By: pisano

pisano — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:31:21 +0000

We all only wish that were possible, it would solve a big problem at 3rd base.

By: jwbiii

jwbiii — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:25:06 +0000

So you want to trade a #4 starter with one year of team control who is out with a bad back for a player who finished fifth in the MVP voting and has two years of team control. Finish this sentence: Brett Gardner and

By: protius

protius — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:20:37 +0000

Phil Hughes, straight up.

By: jwbiii

jwbiii — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:14:24 +0000

So who would you suggest they send to San Diego?

By: yankschase28

yankschase28 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:48:08 +0000

Good way of putting it.
The way spring is going so far the yankees are gonna have their worst lineup. Ever.

By: cackalackyank

cackalackyank — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:44:06 +0000

Problem is if the Yankees tell A-Rod not to come back they either have to pay him the full value of the contract anyway, or find a trade partner (LOL) and pay only most of his contract.

By: cackalackyank

cackalackyank — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:41:22 +0000

Did Scott Rolen retire? Just sayin.

By: soobster

soobster — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:36:15 +0000

Go get Chase Headley and tell A.Rod not to come back.

By: pisano

pisano — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:30:18 +0000

Obviously, this is not the start the Yankees were looking for, at this rate, this could be a very long and painful season. I understand this is spring training, but the injuries to Granderson, and Tex are not short-term fixes, when you’re out 8 to 10 weeks and a possible slow start added to that, they could be panic for the Yankees. It won’t take long to find out.

By: sdelmonte

sdelmonte — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:30:03 +0000

That is really tacky, Brian.

By: Kevin S.

Kevin S. — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:27:11 +0000

Well if they can stay alive until Game 162, they’re set.

By: 13arod

13arod — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:26:54 +0000

But what if dan johndon gets hurt just sign carlos lee

By: Kevin Gillman

Kevin Gillman — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:22:02 +0000

Hey, Dan Johnson is in spring training right now.

By: indaburg

indaburg — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:17:34 +0000

Harsh, but true.