[quote="SJU61982" post=399881][quote="SJUFAN2" post=399874][quote="EliteBaller K" post=399856]
Forget Bauer, could be another Gray[/quote]
You could say that about any pitcher who never pitched in NY, no?
What worries you?[/quote]
I know you weren't asking me, but I just can't see the Yankees being willing to put up with Bauer's extracurricular stuff. My guess is that they don't make him an offer.
Honestly, their best bets for pitching next year may be a return to form for Severino and German. I also hope that Paxton is willing to sign a 1-year, reasonable deal (not far-fetched, take another shot at young free agency after next year), and that's three guys who, when they're on (admittedly, a big if), give you ace quality stuff, and the cost is 0 players.
I also think that Mark Texiera's idea of trading Voit, and signing Didi, is not that crazy at all. In fact, I think it's perfectly rational (although I make sure I have Didi in the fold before I trade either Voit or Urshela - I don't think their value will ever be higher then it is right now). The Yankees really do need a lefty power bat. They're so right-handed that even 1 lefty bat is not going to achieve good balance, but it would be a start.[/quote]
Interesting ideas. Should be a fun/weird off season.
If I were going to make any moves here what I'd try to get done:
1 - Make a run at Lindor.
2 - Call the Cubs and see if there's a deal to be made around Rizzo for Voit.
Those two switch hitters would solve our need for lefty bats.
3 - I'd like to sign Bauer but I don't see it happening, and not because he's a social media addict, but because he and Cole apparently hate each other. So I'd be looking for a young-ish pitcher headed to arbitration that might be available.
4 - Need an electric, young back of the bullpen arm. Not sure where that's coming from.
5 - Need to address C.
Forget Bauer, could be another Gray[/quote]
You could say that about any pitcher who never pitched in NY, no?
What worries you?[/quote]
I know you weren't asking me, but I just can't see the Yankees being willing to put up with Bauer's extracurricular stuff. My guess is that they don't make him an offer.
Honestly, their best bets for pitching next year may be a return to form for Severino and German. I also hope that Paxton is willing to sign a 1-year, reasonable deal (not far-fetched, take another shot at young free agency after next year), and that's three guys who, when they're on (admittedly, a big if), give you ace quality stuff, and the cost is 0 players.
I also think that Mark Texiera's idea of trading Voit, and signing Didi, is not that crazy at all. In fact, I think it's perfectly rational (although I make sure I have Didi in the fold before I trade either Voit or Urshela - I don't think their value will ever be higher then it is right now). The Yankees really do need a lefty power bat. They're so right-handed that even 1 lefty bat is not going to achieve good balance, but it would be a start.[/quote]
Interesting ideas. Should be a fun/weird off season.
If I were going to make any moves here what I'd try to get done:
1 - Make a run at Lindor.
2 - Call the Cubs and see if there's a deal to be made around Rizzo for Voit.
Those two switch hitters would solve our need for lefty bats.
3 - I'd like to sign Bauer but I don't see it happening, and not because he's a social media addict, but because he and Cole apparently hate each other. So I'd be looking for a young-ish pitcher headed to arbitration that might be available.
4 - Need an electric, young back of the bullpen arm. Not sure where that's coming from.
5 - Need to address C.
