Comments on: Observations From Cooperstown: Swisher, Granderson, and Klimkowski

By: Eddie Lee Whitson KO

Eddie Lee Whitson KO — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:33:49 +0000

Re: Pitching, I’d rather invest in two “value” starter FAs like Harden and Sheets and keep Phil and Joba and consider those four to hold down two spots int he rotation (assuming Pettitte re-signs). Halladay is a great pitcher, but his best years are behind him now (not to say he’s washed up), would rather keep our youth and play the value stocks. With the starting staff at least we have a solid foundation off of which to build.

The outfield is another issue ~ sure you listen to offers, that’s part of what GMs do. But, like it or not, Swish is the cornerstone of the outfield right now. So, unless the yanks are planning other fairly large moves (not for Curtis Granderson, mind you), I wouldnt expect to see St Nick going anywhere. BTW, I am still a fan of the rent-a-cameron until Ajax is ready.

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:12:26 +0000

mlbtraderumors.com saying the Yanks “appear willing to part with Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain in the hunt for Roy Halladay” … I know Joba was driving me nuts during the season, and I’d certainly rather part with him than Hughes at this juncture, but for some reason I want both guys to stay, for now. Maybe if Halladay was younger, though I imagine he’ll be real good for three or four more years.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:50 +0000

[5] I don’t think anyone would, but my point has been that if they were gauging interest in Swisher, the amount owed in 20011 could be the reason why.

By: kpedrok

kpedrok — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:55 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about it. Every player is ultimately “available” at this time of year. If Cashman doesn’t put him out there he isn’t doing his job. I think Swisher will stay given the production and the cost of it.

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:13 +0000

Swish gets $6.75m for 2010, $9m in 2011.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:33:20 +0000

[4] More than I thought. That’s was a fairly back-loaded contract, hm. Still, who will take Swisher’s 9 million off the Yankees’ hands? If anything, they would have to eat the contract.

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:10:52 +0000

[3] 11:$9M That's not insignificant.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:49:46 +0000

[2] How much is Swisher owed in 2011? About 5 million, I think…that’s not opening up too much in terms of payroll flexibility.

I think that Swisher’s name is being floated for, rather, the opposite reason: he’s relatively inexpensive. In fact, he is one of the few tradeable commodities the Yankees have (excepting the young pitchers and guys on the farm). He’s young, productive, and (fairly) cheap.

Who else could the Yankees trade? Whom else would anyone want or afford. Cano and Swisher are the only names that come to mind.

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:23:44 +0000

I agree with [1]. The only thing I would add is that their payroll commitments for 2011 are already quite high w/o Jeter and maybe Mariano factored in, so if they wanted more payroll flexibility in 2011, now might be the time to move Swisher.

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:57:18 +0000

I don’t think they’re “shopping” Swisher. It’s just that he’s available, like a lot of players on the team. They’re not trying to get rid of him but he’s not untouchable, is all.