Stanton to the yankees

[rjackson44]

Your thoughts,

[Jason]

Wow the rich keep getting richer That is quite the formidable lineup they now possess. Ill have to check and see what they gave up in return.

Edit to add it looks like they got him for next to nothing other than taking on the full salary.

[oldjudge]

I'm a Yankee fan and I don't like it. This is like the A-Rod deal which was a real albatross. There was enough pop on the team already. We need to improve our starting pitching and get Betansis back to the way he was, or get a new set up guy. We are fine on outfielders. We have Gardner, Hicks and Judge. All of those guys are solid fielders. What we need are a new third baseman, now a new second baseman, and an upgrade for Bird at first. Sanchez is the best hitting "catcher" in baseball. He just needs to learn to catch.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I'm a Yankee fan and I don't like it. This is like the A-Rod deal which was a real albatross. There was enough pop on the team already. We need to improve our starting pitching and get Betansis back to the way he was, or get a new set up guy. We are fine on outfielders. We have Gardner, Hicks and Judge. All of those guys are solid fielders. What we need are a new third baseman, now a new second baseman, and an upgrade for Bird at first. Sanchez is the best hitting "catcher" in baseball. He just needs to learn to catch.

Agreed...how many times have we seen the Yanks do this and it not work out....many more than actually do. I look forward to watching it fall apart.

[ullmandds]

Did this happen??? If so I am not a fan! While I like Stanton I thought the Yankees were done with these ridiculous bloated long-term contracts not one has proven to be smart in the past.

[58pinson]

I've hated their guts since I was a 9 year old suburban NYC kid rooting for any National League team that played them in their annual trip to the World Series. During the season I adored guys like Frank Lary and Camilo Pascual who could get the best of them.

It's torture to live in the NYC area and have to put up with the seeming constant coverage they get on the media, especially the radio (WFAN). I pay Sirius just to have an out when it gets too heavy.

This deal? That lineup needs Stanton like Carter needs liver pills. But what do I know? Zilch I guess. That said, their team and system look super loaded and I'm prepared for some suffering. Of course nothing is better than watching a hated rivel get close and miss while reaching for the brass ring. I can hope.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by 58pinson

I've hated their guts since I was a 9 year old suburban NYC kid rooting for any National League team that played them in their annual trip to the World Series. During the season I adored guys like Frank Lary and Camilo Pascual who could get the best of them.

It's torture to live in the NYC area and have to put up with the seeming constant coverage they get on the media, especially the radio (WFAN). I pay Sirius just to have an out when it gets too heavy.

This deal? That lineup needs Stanton like Carter needs liver pills. But what do I know? Zilch I guess. That said, their team and system look super loaded and I'm prepared for some suffering. Of course nothing is better than watching a hated rivel get close and miss while reaching for the brass ring. I can hope.

I believe Carter died of liver disease.

[1952boyntoncollector]

hes going to the dodgers with another guy Andrew toles will go to marlins as well as one of their stud pitchers, like Urias. and maeda, cingrani. joc peterson...i dont care if they say yankees have a deal 3 hours ago...at least i can only hope

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I'm a Yankee fan and I don't like it. This is like the A-Rod deal which was a real albatross. There was enough pop on the team already. We need to improve our starting pitching and get Betansis back to the way he was, or get a new set up guy. We are fine on outfielders. We have Gardner, Hicks and Judge. All of those guys are solid fielders. What we need are a new third baseman, now a new second baseman, and an upgrade for Bird at first. Sanchez is the best hitting "catcher" in baseball. He just needs to learn to catch.

The a-rod trade was great. The problem was that they resigned him after he opted out

[insidethewrapper]

League should check this out ( Jeter and New York connection ). Does Jeter work for New York or Miami ? Will the league allow this trade ? I hope Miami doesn't become the Kansas City of the past and send all their good players to New York.

[orly57]

As a Marlins fan, I can tell you I've never cared for him as a player. He's a one-trick pony. With all his power, he's only had over 100 RBI in two years of his 8 in the league. He has a career 268 batting average. 1140 strikeouts in 3,577 at bats. He has no speed, and isn't exactly a gold-glover. This year he was a monster, but:
Career hits: 960
Strikeouts: 1,140
Homeruns are great, but the RBI totals are underwhelming:
59
87
86
62
105
67
74
132 finally this year
Marlins fans have lost so many great players. The Miggy trade is among the wort in sports history. And if Stanton continues the way he did this year, then it will be a huge loss, but my memory isn't very short. I don't think Stanton is worth the money when you consider his career numbers. He's fun to watch hit bombs on Sportscenter guys, but I watch 100 of his games a year. Sorry, but he's just not miguel Cabrera.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

League should check this out ( Jeter and New York connection ). Does Jeter work for New York or Miami ? Will the league allow this trade ? I hope Miami doesn't become the Kansas City of the past and send all their good players to New York.

Jeter tried to trade Stanton to both the Giants and Cardinals but stanton used his no trade clause and said no to them and would only allow a trade to 4 teams. So what is jeter supposed to do when his player handcuffs him on moves and the team is trying to cut on payroll to fix debt the team has.

[iwantitiwinit]

My thoughts....."B O O M"

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

League should check this out ( Jeter and New York connection ). Does Jeter work for New York or Miami ? Will the league allow this trade ? I hope Miami doesn't become the Kansas City of the past and send all their good players to New York.

As a KC native, I had the same thought.

The Yanks need to work on their SP rotation, among other things already mentioned, 3b, 1B, 2B........

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

As a KC native, I had the same thought.

The Yanks need to work on their SP rotation, among other things already mentioned, 3b, 1B, 2B........

Sorry this thread is just too funny. People commenting about the Yankees and then not knowing much about the Yankees.


They don’t really need rotation help, they need ONE pitcher. They currently have Tanaka, Gray, Severino, Montgomery and then a bunch of pitchers in the minors who will be ready this year.

They don’t need a 1B because they have Greg Bird. They don’t need a 3rd because they have Chase Headley for 2018. And they have the number one prospect in all of baseball(Gleyber Torres) to play 2nd this year.


Also the Yankees are now stacked in the outfield. So they can now package Clint Frazier with another player for a SP.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Stanton won't win or lose them a championship. Neither will Castro.

Fact of the matter is Cashman who has been brutal and should have been fired by now made some nice deals to load up the farm over the past 600 days. Now they can take on a Stanton while still having 3-4 years of minimum salary big prospects to try to win a ship.

They need pitching yes, however they can pick up a rental before the deadline for cheap, and already have Tanaka Severino and Gray which isn't horrible.

PLUS... you never know if a rookie is gonna come out of nowhere and carry them down the stretch.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Getting Stanton would be great, but I would like to know just who is being traded away for Stanton. If it is Elsbury and/or Headley going in the trade (which Elsbury likely wont go due to his salary), getting Stanton would be great. Giving up Gardner would be tough, but giving up Castro would be the toughest if it is confirmed he is part of the deal. Makes sense it could be Castro because the Marlins traded Gordon to the Mariners.

[Big Six]

Haters gonna hate. Love Bird...he will be the real deal.


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[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Big Six

Haters gonna hate. Love Bird...he will be the real deal.


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There's no hating on Bird from me, he just can't stay healthy. That said, and keeping it real, Hosmer would be great in pinstripes and what a lineup that would be for NY. I don't know if NY will make a play for him since they added salary in Stanton. Boston will certainly be in play for him though. I will be shocked if Hosmer is in a KC uniform next season.

[CMIZ5290]

I hope the Yankees fall on their collective asses. The Payrolls in MLB are ridiculous and not fair.