Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 12, 2005 Hillenbrand is suppose to DH and the Red Sox don't want Mike Cameron...but Jerry Seinfeld is sure gonna be pissed off if he ends up getting traded. He recruited him with a videotape of his material and talking about how good Queens was on a Jet trip that was given to Cameron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Nice to see the Phillies keeping pace w/ the Mets & Braves by signing Terry Adams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 13, 2005 hey...they added a championship caliber player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 hey...they added a championship caliber player Yeah, Kenny Lofton...if this was 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Terry Addams is a championship caliber player. He got his ring this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I don't know but that doesn't sound like the usual Mike Cameron... that's cause it's the pissed off Mike Cameron. And this is why they should have got Delgado instead. Cameron didn't really sound pissed, it just sounds like he wants to play center field. If he can, he should. Half of his value is that he's a terrific defensive player. There's little value for a right fielder with a good glove, but sub-par OBP. Given the need of the Houston Astros, I am sure there is a deal out there. I don't think he'll end up with the Astros. Most likely Arizona (for who?), Cubs, A's, or super longshots, the Yankees and the Red Sox. Cubs have Corey Patterson, A's have Mark Kotsay, and the Red Sox have Johnny Damon. For Cameron to earn his salary, he MUST play center field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Beside the money factor, does anybody think the Yankees held off Beltran for the fact Juan Pierre is a FA next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 No. If you're excluding money from the discussion, why would you ever choose Pierre over Beltran? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 13, 2005 No. The Yankees don't look ahead to the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Beside the money factor, does anybody think the Yankees held off Beltran for the fact Juan Pierre is a FA next year? I doubt it. Pierre would be a very nice pickup for most teams, but it seems like faulty strategy to wait a year on the chance that you can sign a different guy (its never a guarantee, even for the Yankees). It does help that Bernie Williams' contract is up after this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I think Bernie will resign with the Yanks and retire after the 07 season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 No. If you're excluding money from the discussion, why would you ever choose Pierre over Beltran? 1. Less money. 2. I'm pretty sure hes just as good D wise as Beltran, minus arm strength. 3. He gets on base a shitload, and can set the table for the rest offesnse. I'd still take Beltran obviously, but Pierres nothing to cry about. EDIT: About the Yankees payroll. Isn't it going to go down next year? Considering Bernie, Brown, Karsay, Gordon, Stanton are all off the blocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 EDIT: About the Yankees payroll. Isn't it going to go down next year? Considering Bernie, Brown, Karsay, Gordon, Stanton are all off the blocks. Yes, but they still have to replace them, and their farm does not look promising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Other players also get a raise. Like Giambi, who makes $11mill in 05 and then it jumps to $18mill in 06. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I'm praying for a buyout. If I were Giambi, theres no way I'd be able to take the heat from the fans and NY media. Also, I was thinking about this today, and I really feel bad for Mike Mussina. They should him name him "almost" or somthing. ALMOST won 20 games, ALMOST won a WS ect .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Giambi has been bashed so F'n hard, I can't find it in my heart to hate on the guy, like so many classless Yankee fans will no doubt do should he suit up for us next season. For his sake I hope he takes the buyout and goes to some small market like KC or Minnesota where he can either make a nice comeback story or continue flaming out, without the biggest media spotlight in the world beating down on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Cashman said today that Jason Giambi will be reporting to Tampa for Spring Training. A buyout aint gonna happen since Giambi took a backloaded contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I don't hate Giambi. I mean, I don't like what he did, but hes still human, and people make mistakes. Honestly, if he turns back into the old Giambi this year (highly doubtful) Yankee fans won't care. I really do hope something is worked out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Beside the money factor, does anybody think the Yankees held off Beltran for the fact Juan Pierre is a FA next year? Oddly enough, I heard a couple of rumblings along those same lines today, except that it was Torii Hunter that was the player in question. I'd take Beltran over either of them, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Beside the money factor, does anybody think the Yankees held off Beltran for the fact Juan Pierre is a FA next year? It's true that 2005 is the last year of Pierre's four-year deal. Pierre will earn about $3.4 million this season, and he made about $2.4 million in 2004. But while Pierre's contract expires after the season, the speedy center fielder isn't necessarily a free agent in 2006. General manager Larry Beinfest said a few weeks ago that Pierre would be arbitration-eligible in 2006. Based on service time, Pierre would not be a free agent until 2007. So the Marlins will have Pierre for two more seasons. Considering his value to the club, and how respected he is by the front office, retaining Pierre seems to be a priority through at least the 2006 season and maybe beyond. All credit to MLB.com Also, Paul LoDuca is officially a Marlin for the next three years. And Jeff Loria is meeting with Delgado personally. I see a Pudge like, unexpected source of funds to open up to make this happen. I have my fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 The Orioles signed James Baldwin to a minor league contract. Steve Kline and James Baldwin in the same offeseason??? SOMEONE PRINT UP THOSE PLAYOFF TICKETS NOW!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Beside the money factor, does anybody think the Yankees held off Beltran for the fact Juan Pierre is a FA next year? Oddly enough, I heard a couple of rumblings along those same lines today, except that it was Torii Hunter that was the player in question. I'd take Beltran over either of them, though. Do you have a link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I'd love to see Hunter in pinstripes, but I can't see Minnesota letting him go, by all accounts he's a great clubhouse guy and loves playing for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I read about the LoDuca resigning, saw that they still have interest in Delgado and swear to god I must've thought it was 1994, 'cause for a second I was wondering why they'd be in the market for another catcher (Delgado) when they just resigned LoDuca. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Yeah, I heard the Marlins were trying to trade for Craig Biggio too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I read about the LoDuca resigning, saw that they still have interest in Delgado and swear to god I must've thought it was 1994, 'cause for a second I was wondering why they'd be in the market for another catcher (Delgado) when they just resigned LoDuca. Huh?? Carlos Delgado is a 1st baseman (he has played 2 games as a catcher, last in 1994). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixrising 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Wasn't Delgado a catcher when he first came up, who was switched to first base very quickly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Wasn't Delgado a catcher when he first came up, who was switched to first base very quickly? Delgado was initially a catcher, then switched to left field and eventually to first base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 Uh yeah, that's why I said I must've thought it was 1994 or something when I originally read Mik's post, since I for some reason initially thought that there was no need for the Marlins to continue talks with Delgado since they resigned LoDuca. Delgado was a catcher when he came, but injuries sent him over to first base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2005 I'd love to see Hunter in pinstripes, but I can't see Minnesota letting him go, by all accounts he's a great clubhouse guy and loves playing for them. Technically he's already in pinstripes. Who's more overrated for their defense by ESPN, Torii Hunter or Derek Jeter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
