tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post3618976325068496811..comments2023-12-20T01:09:56.175-08:00Comments on Respect Jeter's Gangster: Mariano and SorianoFernando Alejandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-41322512967100947752012-10-25T07:35:16.705-07:002012-10-25T07:35:16.705-07:00There's no way Mariano will sign for $2-$3 mil...There's no way Mariano will sign for $2-$3 million. Remember, Pettitte was originally offered Kuroda's contract of $10 million back in January, but he wasn't sure if he wanted to return, so the money went to Kuroda. So when he showed up for spring training, and got the itch to pitch again, all that Cashman had for payroll was $2.5 million. My guess is that Mariano will get something like $10 million. If Mariano doesn't know, then I'm sure his agent knows, that there aren't really any great closer options available (unless they want to repeat the Soriano mistake again), and the Yankees seem more than happy to overpay for one season contracts.<br /><br />And yes, our best AAA players are big league players signed to minor league contracts. Not good!Fernando Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-55747500267418173562012-10-25T03:16:56.855-07:002012-10-25T03:16:56.855-07:00The Yankees will make a qualifying offer to Sorian...The Yankees will make a qualifying offer to Soriano, which he will decline. He will leave and the Yankees will get a draft pick.<br /><br />The Yankees will re-sign Mo, but nowhere near $15 million. He will get $2-3 million. He is in the same situation as Pettitte in 2012 as he basically did not play in the previous season.<br /><br />The Yankees have a lot of good prospects - in A ball. AAA is bleak. I saw the AAA team play a few times this year and it was a little sad.Rich Mahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078545531672950308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-68197494276239809062012-10-24T13:25:25.389-07:002012-10-24T13:25:25.389-07:00We're very light on prospects. Our current cr...We're very light on prospects. Our current crop is a troubling combination of overhype and recent surgeries, often in the same player. Not good.Roberto E. Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444871305156352058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-80337070843973163612012-10-24T10:17:00.375-07:002012-10-24T10:17:00.375-07:00My predictions: Soriano will be gone, Mariano wil...My predictions: Soriano will be gone, Mariano will be with us for one more year, and Roberton, Joba and and and ________ will take care of those games Mariano can't close. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-91702870646705974072012-10-24T09:20:51.666-07:002012-10-24T09:20:51.666-07:00Is it me, or are we really light on prospects?Is it me, or are we really light on prospects?Fernando Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-2766813615803853182012-10-24T09:03:54.445-07:002012-10-24T09:03:54.445-07:00I also think we have to let Soriano go. I actuall...I also think we have to let Soriano go. I actually grew to like his shirt untucking thing, but I agree, he will be too expensive. Robertson can't be the closer because "Sweet Home Alabama" just isn't an intimidating enough song to jog out to. I am hoping Joba can pull it together so I can start wearing his jersey again with pride. I spent $85 bucks on that thing.cheshirecat9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-26976590609925659292012-10-24T08:51:14.570-07:002012-10-24T08:51:14.570-07:00Robertson won't be the closer, but I think you...Robertson won't be the closer, but I think you have to let Soriano go. He's just too pricey. I say you give Mo Soriano's $14M (though he may take $12 or $13), which still clears Mo's $15M of payroll from this year to spend elsewhere. Internal closer options are thin I think, but maybe Joba could serve in that capacity if he stops suffering stupid injuries, pitches consistently, and otherwise gets his act together.Roberto E. Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444871305156352058noreply@blogger.com