tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post167963819938170047..comments2023-12-20T01:09:56.175-08:00Comments on Respect Jeter's Gangster: We've Figured Out The Yankees Plan!Fernando Alejandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-67841163308932568032012-11-19T19:10:08.992-08:002012-11-19T19:10:08.992-08:00That's very troubling if true.
I agree with...That's very troubling if true. <br /><br />I agree with Fangraphs that the Jays got a good deal with Melky. They are paying him to be an average OF and there's a good chance he will be significantly better than average. It's not like the benefits from whatever animal's testosterone he took for the last two years will completely disappear.<br /><br />Melky would have been a great fit. If the Yankees couldn't top the Jays' offer, what is their strategy? Pray for a nonstop stretch of Shane Spencer-esque callups?Rich Mahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078545531672950308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-46622668796363276562012-11-16T17:58:08.206-08:002012-11-16T17:58:08.206-08:00I think its a sign that they don't want to sig...I think its a sign that they don't want to sign anyone into 2014 in fear that it will make them too inflexible. They don't know what their needs may be after 2013 (ie. Sabathia needs Tommy John (God forbid)). I did the math, and with a payroll of $177 million and with the guys they have signed into 2014, they need to average about $4.4 million for the 21 other players on the roster in 2014.Fernando Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-10870019749094065232012-11-16T13:35:55.795-08:002012-11-16T13:35:55.795-08:00I think we missed out on one of those opportunitie...I think we missed out on one of those opportunities for a short-term deal.<br /><br />http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/blue-jays-to-sign-melky-cabrera.htmlRich Mahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078545531672950308noreply@blogger.com