Yes, Ken R says so, Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal ยท 34m 34 minutes ago
Sources: #Yankees close to signing free-agent 3B Chase Headley to four-year deal.
They should play Alex at shortstop. He can pad his stats, get injured and the Yanks collect the insurance money. Everybody is happy. (Only kidding slightly)
Seems about as good as we were going to do. It's a bit frustrating though as I feel this team will struggle to score runs again next year. I know i'm spoiled and used to some higher scoring teams.
[7] I should add, that other than a too old Tex, I like our infield. And if Tex can get his bat around i'll be happier. I just don't think it will happen. The normalization of the shift has destroyed his batting average.
Questions in the rotation not withstanding, I really like the look of this team in the field.
McCann (who I think everyone believes will bounce back), Tex who if nothing else will give you 20 homers and defense, Prado and Didi, Headley. And then Gardner, Ellsbury, Beltran/Young. Look at that! A roster that actually looks like it has complementary pieces!
[5] It's not unappealing, but not very interesting either..I'm struggling to find players I enjoy watching. (I'm not a 'root for the laundry' type anymore I think..)
If Pineda, Tanaka & CC are all healthy they can contend. If not..well, Boston sucks too so at least there's that..
Looks like a yes!
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/yankees-chase-headley-nearing-four-year-deal.html
Yes, Ken R says so, Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal ยท 34m 34 minutes ago
Sources: #Yankees close to signing free-agent 3B Chase Headley to four-year deal.
I like Headley. Solid citizen, really nice fielder. He's not someone to get excited about but this seems like a decent deal.
[3] Also gives the Yanks some flexibility with Alex and Tex.
It's not an unappealing team.
They should play Alex at shortstop. He can pad his stats, get injured and the Yanks collect the insurance money. Everybody is happy. (Only kidding slightly)
Seems about as good as we were going to do. It's a bit frustrating though as I feel this team will struggle to score runs again next year. I know i'm spoiled and used to some higher scoring teams.
[7] I should add, that other than a too old Tex, I like our infield. And if Tex can get his bat around i'll be happier. I just don't think it will happen. The normalization of the shift has destroyed his batting average.
Our man Cliff:
http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/12/15/new-york-yankees-resign-chase-headley
Questions in the rotation not withstanding, I really like the look of this team in the field.
McCann (who I think everyone believes will bounce back), Tex who if nothing else will give you 20 homers and defense, Prado and Didi, Headley. And then Gardner, Ellsbury, Beltran/Young. Look at that! A roster that actually looks like it has complementary pieces!
[8] Maybe if Teix and every other dead-pull lefty could react like a professional and actually try hitting away from the shift, they'd be able to...
be able to...
be able to...
be able to...
SCREEEEEE
Sorry, I'm a bit of a broken record on that topic.
Interesting that he took less money because the thinks the Yankees are poised to make the playoffs. Wish I could share his optimism.
Get the Scherz thing and we're good to go!
Great analysis as always from Cliff, who is not one to sugarcoat.
10) yup
[11] i'm right there with you.
[13] and yes, want the Scherz. We need him when our first basemen might hit .212.
[5] It's not unappealing, but not very interesting either..I'm struggling to find players I enjoy watching. (I'm not a 'root for the laundry' type anymore I think..)
If Pineda, Tanaka & CC are all healthy they can contend. If not..well, Boston sucks too so at least there's that..
I like this infield! It reminds me of the late 90's teams ... Teixeira notwithstanding.