Quick Bits: Defense, Damon, Minor Leagues, Playoffs
November 19, 2009 by iYankees · Leave a Comment
To go with your coffee—some caffeinated bits.
Jerry Crasnick (ESPN) has an excellent read out on fielding analysis in baseball.
Joe P. at River Ave Blues tackles the subject of Johnny Damon’s defense (yes, he’s bad).
Another item on Damon—he’s sitting at home waiting to hear from GM Brian Cashman.
Baseball America provides us with a list of this [...]
Yanks want Lackey?
November 9, 2009 by iYankees · 3 Comments
From Jon Heyman (via Moshe at TYU):
The world champion Yankees have top free-agent pitcher John Lackey on their free-agent shopping list, sources said. The Yankees aren’t expected to be as aggressive this winter on the free market as last offseason and they haven’t firmed up all their plans as yet, but one league source said [...]
A Set of Precursors?
November 30, 2007 by iYankees · Leave a Comment
Today the Mets traded one of their top young players, Lastings Milledge, to the Nationals for Ryan Church and Brian Schneider. I don’t necessarily understand this trade, especially since Minaya was looking to work in Milledge when trading for an ace pitcher. Then again, maybe he’s just signaling defeat now that the Red Sox and [...]
Pitching Points
November 28, 2007 by iYankees · Leave a Comment
Pitching is always the underlying strength or weakness of a ballclub and this winter, every team will be looking to better themselves in some facet related to their pitching. However, with limited options, many teams are gearing up for trades or picking up defective pieces that may be able to offer up some positive returns.
Jerry [...]
