It's Thanksgiving 2010. The Yankees have just won the World Series due to a series of scheduling changes designed to increase ratings. The ticker tape parade is tomorrow. Brian Cashman has two things to do on his to-do list: 1. Call Carl Crawford and ask him if he would like to win the World Series in 2011; 2. Call Roy Halladay and ask if he would like to win the World Series in 2011.
But before we get there, decisions have to be made about this year's free agent crop. There are reports that the Yankees will take a hard look at John Lackey. Lackey is a good pitcher who can be brilliant when you need him to be. Think El Duque when he was doing his thing. He is not, however, likely to be worth the possible $100M+ that it will take to sign him. Should the Yankees wrap that much payroll up in a player like Lackey when Crawford and Halladay are a year away from free agency?
I think the big question is, who is this year's Nick Swisher? Who is the player that the Yankees should be looking at, who is not an obvious candidate for difference maker, but would be exactly that?
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randy winn?
you get more production from Damon (admittedly at more cost). If you're going with an older everyday outfielder, you might as well go with Damon.
yeah but winn is not only cheaper... but he did hit .306 i believe, and he is a better fielder
I think if we're talking about a potential impact player, I would love it if the Yankees snatched up Scott Kazmir. He did so bad with the Angels, and he was hobbled by injury, but I think he's worth the risk, and his pricetag should be relatively low after the season he had.
Winn hit for average but far less power. Not to mention, Damon fits in perfectly as a number 2 hitter. Kazmir is a liability in the outfield, having played most of his games at pitcher. He also won't get on base much, so I think Damon is still a better option.
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