Comments on: Can You Dig It, CC? http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sun, 19 May 2013 20:09:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65185 Bum Rush Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:10:19 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65185 @ 29 They'd do significantly more for their defense by signing Furcal for a fraction of the cost and shifting Jeter to 1B. Sign Manny to improve the offense and they've upgraded both at a half the dollars and years. @ 29

They’d do significantly more for their defense by signing Furcal for a fraction of the cost and shifting Jeter to 1B. Sign Manny to improve the offense and they’ve upgraded both at a half the dollars and years.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65184 Cliff Corcoran Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:46:28 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65184 I'll take the All-Star's prime over the tail end of the HOFers career, thanks. Besides, Manny is a bat and nothing more. Teixeira improves the defense, which was among the worst in the majors last year. Say what you want about what position he plays, the Yankees need to upgrade their defense wherever they can. I’ll take the All-Star’s prime over the tail end of the HOFers career, thanks. Besides, Manny is a bat and nothing more. Teixeira improves the defense, which was among the worst in the majors last year. Say what you want about what position he plays, the Yankees need to upgrade their defense wherever they can.

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65183 Bum Rush Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:40:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65183 Still don't see how Teixeira, as a good but not great bat, rates over Sabathia in your book. Bats like Teixeira comes on the market every year. A pitcher like Sabathia hasn't been on the open market in many years. Great signing. @ 27 Manny offers the same level of offense at half the contract of Teixeira. A HOF hitter at three or four years or an All-Star hitter at 8 to 10 years? It's a no-brainer. Still don’t see how Teixeira, as a good but not great bat, rates over Sabathia in your book. Bats like Teixeira comes on the market every year. A pitcher like Sabathia hasn’t been on the open market in many years. Great signing.

@ 27

Manny offers the same level of offense at half the contract of Teixeira. A HOF hitter at three or four years or an All-Star hitter at 8 to 10 years? It’s a no-brainer.

]]> By: Joseph http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65182 Joseph Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:58:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65182 I can't help but think the Yanks could use an infusion of offense. Say ARod bats 4th. Who's hitting 3rd and 5th? Uh...Matsui? Nady? Er..Posada? Swisher?! Now that we have C.C. in the fold, and have a current top 3 of Sabathia, Wang, and Joba, I really wish Cash would put the pitching vendetta on pause and throw a big offer towards Mark Teixiera. As others have said, we could certainly use him for obvious reasons, and it would also throw a big wrench in Boston's plans. Yet, hardly any mention of Tex by Yankee brass. I don't get it. Cashman could do a double combo value meal of Sheets and Pettitte, sign Tex, and not spend that much more than if he drops a ton of loot on A.J. or Derek. Does Cashman have something else up his sleeve? Will the Yankee offense be OK as it stands? I know their counting on bounce back seasons from some guys, but there's no guarantee in that. Somebody help me out here, please. I can’t help but think the Yanks could use an infusion of offense. Say ARod bats 4th. Who’s hitting 3rd and 5th? Uh…Matsui? Nady? Er..Posada? Swisher?! Now that we have C.C. in the fold, and have a current top 3 of Sabathia, Wang, and Joba, I really wish Cash would put the pitching vendetta on pause and throw a big offer towards Mark Teixiera. As others have said, we could certainly use him for obvious reasons, and it would also throw a big wrench in Boston’s plans. Yet, hardly any mention of Tex by Yankee brass. I don’t get it. Cashman could do a double combo value meal of Sheets and Pettitte, sign Tex, and not spend that much more than if he drops a ton of loot on A.J. or Derek. Does Cashman have something else up his sleeve? Will the Yankee offense be OK as it stands? I know their counting on bounce back seasons from some guys, but there’s no guarantee in that. Somebody help me out here, please.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65181 RIYank Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:17:15 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65181 I can see a possible downside to the opt-out clause. Sabathia could be peaking (unlikely, but there's precedent) and the price of free agents could be 30% higher than it is today. The Yankees would then either lose a really good pitcher or have to pony up another $20M, or quite possibly more (with an ugly extension into his late 30s). But I think that combination is unlikely, so I'm not really complaining about the clause. I can see a possible downside to the opt-out clause. Sabathia could be peaking (unlikely, but there’s precedent) and the price of free agents could be 30% higher than it is today. The Yankees would then either lose a really good pitcher or have to pony up another $20M, or quite possibly more (with an ugly extension into his late 30s).

But I think that combination is unlikely, so I’m not really complaining about the clause.

]]> By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65180 Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:39:34 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65180 got lots of comments to read, in the meantime, It's a CC day! http://tinyurl.com/6ps6ex http://tinyurl.com/5jev37 got lots of comments to read, in the meantime, It’s a CC day!

http://tinyurl.com/6ps6ex

http://tinyurl.com/5jev37

]]> By: williamnyy23 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65179 williamnyy23 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:16:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65179 I agree completely about the opt out. The only way it hurts the Yankees is if they extend him and increase the annual amount in doing so. The flip side, however, is the Yankees can decide to pass and wind up only having to pay for what should be Sabathia's three best seasons. That's a decision the Yankees can make in three years. I agree completely about the opt out. The only way it hurts the Yankees is if they extend him and increase the annual amount in doing so. The flip side, however, is the Yankees can decide to pass and wind up only having to pay for what should be Sabathia’s three best seasons. That’s a decision the Yankees can make in three years.

]]> By: weeping for brunnhilde http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65178 weeping for brunnhilde Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:33:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65178 Wow, news! This is exciting. Also, my comment box is now unobstructed by the right-hand column thingy! Wow, news!

This is exciting.

Also, my comment box is now unobstructed by the right-hand column thingy!

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65177 Raf Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:24:47 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65177 [20] How 'bout a $hort - Puffy collabo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FIJUZ3Ivo [20]

How ’bout a $hort – Puffy collabo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FIJUZ3Ivo

]]> By: standuptriple http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65176 standuptriple Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:40:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65176 The more I think about it, C may be a Mac Dre (RIP) fan moreso than 40, but good luck finding video. I don't want to taint your judgement and really want to see which way you lean AB. Just please, no Captain Save a Ho. The more I think about it, C may be a Mac Dre (RIP) fan moreso than 40, but good luck finding video. I don’t want to taint your judgement and really want to see which way you lean AB. Just please, no Captain Save a Ho.

]]> By: ny2ca2dc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65175 ny2ca2dc Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:11:02 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65175 What about a Too $hort, Oakland is close enough. What about a Too $hort, Oakland is close enough.

]]> By: Alex Belth http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65174 Alex Belth Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:03:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65174 Any particular E-40 cut strike your fancy? Any particular E-40 cut strike your fancy?

]]> By: Bobtaco http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65173 Bobtaco Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:57:52 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65173 What are we to make of this? http://www3.signonsandiego.com/weblogs/padres/2008/dec/10/yankees-more-attractive-peavy/?padres What are we to make of this?

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/weblogs/padres/2008/dec/10/yankees-more-attractive-peavy/?padres

]]> By: standuptriple http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65172 standuptriple Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:43:36 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65172 Yo Alex, As a fellow Vallejoan, I'd like to throw out the idea of busting out a little E-40 when the CC deal gets announced. Yo Alex,
As a fellow Vallejoan, I’d like to throw out the idea of busting out a little E-40 when the CC deal gets announced.

]]> By: ny2ca2dc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65171 ny2ca2dc Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:36:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65171 Then I'd like to see Wang open the stadium - nice little pass of the torch, with Andy closing the old stadium, and Wang opening the new one. So where does that put the payroll now, with the CC, Swisher, and Marte deals? I can't find Cliff's post that estimated how much money was in play. If we believe PeteAbe that Tex is now off the table, is there still money for 2 of Pettitte, Lowe, Sheets, Manny, Dunn? preferably 1 hitter and 1 pitcher. And oh by the way, WAAAHOOOO! CC! Then I’d like to see Wang open the stadium – nice little pass of the torch, with Andy closing the old stadium, and Wang opening the new one.

So where does that put the payroll now, with the CC, Swisher, and Marte deals? I can’t find Cliff’s post that estimated how much money was in play. If we believe PeteAbe that Tex is now off the table, is there still money for 2 of Pettitte, Lowe, Sheets, Manny, Dunn? preferably 1 hitter and 1 pitcher.

And oh by the way, WAAAHOOOO! CC!

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65170 Raf Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:32:32 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65170 [14] Looking back, I suppose I could have worded that better; I know that you weren't blaming Moose. [14]

Looking back, I suppose I could have worded that better; I know that you weren’t blaming Moose.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65169 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:25:44 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65169 Gotta give CC the Opening Day start. It's a no brainer really. Raf, I'm not blaming Mussina at all. I'm just saying that the team that went with the big bat wound up winning instead of the team that made what seemed like the smarter choice by going for the ace pitcher. Gotta give CC the Opening Day start. It’s a no brainer really.

Raf, I’m not blaming Mussina at all. I’m just saying that the team that went with the big bat wound up winning instead of the team that made what seemed like the smarter choice by going for the ace pitcher.

]]> By: ny2ca2dc http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65168 ny2ca2dc Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:22:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65168 Wow, 80 mil for AJ, no thank you. I really wish Pettitte would just take that $10MM, it's a reasonable deal, and we love him. Now, who's the opening day starter? CC has the talent, but Wang has earned it lately, and Andy has the history (as long as he's back, that is). Though with the opener being on the road (right? way to go MLB, closing the final season of the old stadium on the road, opening the new on on the road...) maybe one guy can open the season, and another open the stadium. Wow, 80 mil for AJ, no thank you. I really wish Pettitte would just take that $10MM, it’s a reasonable deal, and we love him.

Now, who’s the opening day starter? CC has the talent, but Wang has earned it lately, and Andy has the history (as long as he’s back, that is). Though with the opener being on the road (right? way to go MLB, closing the final season of the old stadium on the road, opening the new on on the road…) maybe one guy can open the season, and another open the stadium.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65167 Raf Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:21:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65167 [5] <b>I agreed with the Yankees’ decision to sign Mussina then, but Manny wound up with the rings.</b> True, but it was hardly the fault of Mussina that they didn't win in 01, 03 & 04. [5]

I agreed with the Yankees’ decision to sign Mussina then, but Manny wound up with the rings.

True, but it was hardly the fault of Mussina that they didn’t win in 01, 03 & 04.

]]> By: Cliff Corcoran http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/12/10/can-you-dig-it-cc/#comment-65166 Cliff Corcoran Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:19:01 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=5654#comment-65166 Couldn't agree more, Shaun. I've been rooting for AJ to Atlanta ever since they joined in. Couldn’t agree more, Shaun. I’ve been rooting for AJ to Atlanta ever since they joined in.

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