Not worry. The work is greatly appreciated.
Good luck on the finals. You hang in there and kick some butt!
What did the Yankees learned this Offseason so far?
- Note to Cashman- When your rivals such Boston and Mets knows you are after Matsuzaka - These two teams will have to bid in maximum and competition to overpay for certain player like Dice-K.
I'm hoping that Yankees will never ever again bid only $30 million. I know it was sealed bid. Bid as much you can and what ever it takes.
Obviously Cashman didn't have the time to read Yankees hater Buster Olney daily blog that Olney speculates back then that Orioles Might bid $50 million just to block him from Yankees and Redsox getting him. Redsox Knew That Yankees wanted Matsuzaka , so they are willing to overbid for his rights.
I've never been for getting D-Mat, even when we thought that it would only cost 25 million on the bid.
The guy isn't Pedro Martinez. He's going to be 27 years old - in the heart of his prime - but is coming from years of an abused arm on a 6 day rotation. He's got two plus pitches and a 91-94 mph fastball.
Yeah, he's probably going to be all right. But there is no reason to believe that he'll be any better than Wang or Mussina were in 2006. He's way overpriced. The Red Sox just spend 100 million dollars on a prospect. They better hope that he pans out.
I'll take Phil Hughes. And Tyler Clippard. And Humberto Sanchez. And Ian Kennedy. And 100 million dollars.
Something doesn't smell right?
Is it just me or does something not appear right about the D Mat signing by Boston? $8.6M/year contract when previously Boras wanted a $17M/year contract ($100M/6 yr).
It wouldn't suprise me if there is some back door deal going on with the old Japanese team with the posting fee paid by the Red Sox. I know that MLB said that Seibu could not pay part of the posting fee to D Mat, but I wouldn't be suprised if they end up giving D Mat a 10M bonus for all his years of serivce or some other back door deal.
Something weird is going on which hopefully will come to light.
Also suspicious - Why does Lucchino need to go to Japan to meet with his old team for 3 days when the Red Sox make their intitial offer? I think to set the parameters for this back door deal. They knew that they would not be able to get this done without some kick back from Seibu so Larry the Snake went to talk. It is too odd.
Doesn't suprise me - all of ESPNESN's experts said that Seibu would kick some back to make the deal happen - And since the 51.1 is almost spent over there they needed to get something done.
I for one cannot wait to see the Yankees tee off him. Welcome to the big leagues soon!!
Gil Meche - 11M per year
Vincente Padilla - 10M per year
Adam Eaton - 8M per year
D Mat - 8M per year
What??????????????
And don't give me that "free agent" argument because these contracts are the current MLB market.
He wasn't initially looking for a 100 million dollar contract. He was looking for a 3 year deal worth 40+ million, where D-Mat would be made a free agent after 3 years.
To quote myself in October:
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Matsuzaka is not a free agent in the traditional sense. His team is taking bids using the "posting" system. Each interested team sends the Lions a sealed big of a dollar value. After three days, the bids are opened and the highest team wins the right to talk contracts with Matsuzaka's agent, Scott Boras. They are then free to sign Matsuzaka to a contract. Estimates of a size of bid for Matsuzaka have been between 15 and 30 million dollars, with the number probably more toward the latter. Scott Boras would likely request a 3 year deal worth somewhere around 40 million after the posting fee itself."
Instead, the Red Sox played it tough and smart. They knew that the smartest way to offset the huge posting fee was a 6 year deal. D-Mat wanted to play and had little leverage. I think that it should be a testament to Boras' skill that he managed to get 52 million for D-Mat.
I dunno, I think Boras had plenty of leverage. Why wouldn't Matsuzaka stay in Japan for one more year? I mean, he's not old or anything, and if he showed that he was willing to hold out on a contract that didn't meet his expectations, he could expect to get paid much more than 52/6 the next time around, right?
I'm pretty much shocked by the terms of the contract. I was pretty convinced that Boras was going to get at least 72/6 for his client. I hate to be a conspiracy theorist, but it makes you wonder if there were any shady posting-driven dealings going on between Seibu et al.
D-Mat would actually have to stay in Japan for two years, or at least part of two years. He wouldn't be a free agent until mid-season 2008.
2 years is a lot of time and a lot of money. He wouldn't be so young when seeking a contract in 2008. D-Mat wanted badly to play in the major leagues.
What pitcher on Yankees pitching staff can matchup against Dice-K?
Also, Who is that pitcher on the Yankees staff have The similar stuff and reportiore like Matsuzaka?
I think the last seconds when Bidding for matsuzaka ends; The Redsox somehow alter and change their bid from between $20-30 million to $50 million.
Jan,
Wang and Mussina will be about as good as D-Mat. Hughes will be better.
Honestly guys, I'd be much more worried about Papelbon than D-Mat.
[b]Yankees' minor leaguer suspended[/b]
[quote]NEW YORK: New York Yankees pitching prospect Hector Noesi was suspended Thursday for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance under baseball's minor league drug program.
The Dominican right-hander, who turns 20 on Jan. 26, pitched in five games last season for the Gulf Coast League Yankees from July 31 to Aug. 18. He was 0-0 with a 1.29 ERA and one save, striking out 11 in seven innings.
Noesi received the 40th suspension this year under baseball's drug program. Only three of the suspensions were for violations of the major league plan: New York Mets pitchers Guillermo Mota and Yasuko Iriki, and pitcher Jason Grimsley, who was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/
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Never heard of the guy.
What kind of hitters that gives Matsuzaka trouble handling?
Low ball hitter or High ball hitter? thanks
Damned if I know.
Mike and the Mad Dog challenges Clueless Joe
says Joe "there's no problem here" has to sit Jeter and Arod down in spring training and tell them they're not leaving the room until they settle whatever tension there is between them.
also Mike and the Mad Dog said they have to get rid of the old unit as soon as possible because he's a cancer.
Hidden Message to Damon
This may sound weird, but is there a hidden message to Damon in this deal for D-Mat? This past spring, the Red Sox gave David Ortiz a 4 yr/52 mil dollar extension, which is the SAME contract that the Yankees gave Damon. I shrugged the idea of a hidden message and instead thought of it as a coincedince (sp?). Now, Dice-K has just been signed to a 52 mil dollar deal. Not only that, but he is #18. I find this weird and I am starting to wonder if the Sox did this on purpose.
Goob Job Cashman, Redsox and Damon use the Yankees by letting Damon to free agency and Redsox knew that Damon's skills has diminish and gotten old of sudden. By Redsox not making the playoffs, It seems they are prepare making huge splash this offseason. Acquiring and signing Matsuzaka, J.D Drew and Lugo.
Johny Damon's brought the Curse of Bambino with him the Yankees and notice his back of his jersey number #18. How many years Redsox haven't won world series exception of 2004? It was 1918.
Damon, and Matsuzaka are both wearing #18.
AL EAST is gonna be close one
Baltimore and Tampa will fight to reach 75 wins, while the other three teams will be busy beating each other up.
Boston, New York and Toronto have batting lineup that may be better than any NL team in my opinion. Boston has Ramirez and Ortiz.....2 of the best. New York is stacked with A-Rod, Giambi, Jeter, etc. Don't forget Toronto...a very solid lineup with Johnson, Overbay, Wells, Glaus, Thomas, Rios, Hill, Zaun......all solid bats that will do some damage.
I think it will be a close race. It will come down to pitching. Each of these 3 teams have their weakness in pitching. Bostons bullpen doesn't look to hot. The Yankees starting 5 are the weakest they've been in ages. Toronto can't pitch Halladay and Burnett every night. Boston has a glaring hole in a closer compared to Toronto and New York. BJ Ryan and Rivera..two of the best. Toronto has a weak #4 and #5.
Boston can't beat Toronto in past 2 yrs. Toronto can't beat New York in past 2 yrs. Boston vs New York is always close.
Will Clemens pitch in Boston? Will Toronto acquire a pitcher ? Will New York get some bullpen help?
My prediction to this point, which could easily change with some transactions. Its close to call.
1. Boston...94-68
2. Toronto.....92-70
3. NYY.....91-71
4. Tampa Bay.....75-87
5. Baltimore..... 68-94
Boston can't beat Toronto in past 2 yrs. Toronto can't beat New York in past 2 yrs. Boston vs New York is always close.
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if this is true, it shows that the yankees will be the best.
can I point something out?
yankees team era- around 4.2-4.3
red sox team era- 5.0
these were from last year
daisuke cant match that era all buy himself, and no ones pitching staff is gettng any younger
it will be close but yankees will win
every year the red sox seem to be in first the whole season, but then the yankees sneak up on them and win the al east.
they've also done it every year for the past decade
yanks will eiter get the pennant or the wild card, or the sox will get the pennant or the wild card. its gonna be fun to watch
Matsuzaka Vs. Phil Hughes
Over the last 2 days, there has been a lot of moaning b/c the Red Sox landed Matsuzaka. The "sky is falling" crew lead by the Bronx Bombers troll seem ready to cede the season. That's wrong thinking and here's why.
Most people have seem to have forgotten about our secret weapon - Phil Hughes, who will be in AAA in April.
Phil is generally considered to be one of the top 3 prospects in all of MLB and arguably the best pitching prospect. I believe he is also 20 or 21. Phil has been compared to a young Roger Clemens / Curt Schilling, is built like a brick $hit house and has incredible stuff. He will also only cost us league minimum.
The Red Sox added Matsuzaka and a $100m commitment. Matsuzaka was big in Japan, which is generally considered a step above AAA, but a step below MLB. Call it AAAA. He is also has a small frame, has thrown a lot of innings, and has faced Japanese hitters, who are, generally a lot smaller physically than their counterparts in the U.S.A. Although a 94 mph fastball may blow away a 5'6, 150 Japanese hitter, I am not so sure that act will work just as well in the MLB.
As an aside, Hideki Matsui, a big guy for Japanese baseball hit about 50 home runs in 2002, but came here, had trouble adjusting at first (think back to April, May 2003 and all the double plays) and only hit 16 home runs in 2003. To date, he has come nowhere close to his power numbers in Japan.
In any way, my point is this....the Red Sox may have added the best player in Japan, but realistically, he is probably only 1 level above Phil (AAAA vs. AAA experience), who is the best player in AAA. Matsuzaka is also a lot smaller and with a lot more pressure on him.
If Matsuzaka is the goods, we counter by adding Hughes in June / July, who could be equally good, if not better (Clemens and Schilling are pretty good comps), pay him only $330k vs. $17m and still have another $16m to add another pitcher.
Not ready, you say? Well, many, many posters once argued Cano and Wang were not ready. Remind me how that worked out.
Finally, you could argue that Phil is not ready for the bigs....how do you know the AAAA pitcher, Matsuzaka and his $100m contract are ready?
All is not lost, my friends.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=K2zOf8mNwjc
Seung Yeop Lee 401th Homerun owns Igawa on this youtube clip
Why Did George Let go Mazzili so quickly? Mazzilli did great Job coaching outfield and helping Melky how to play outfield especially leftfield. Also, Mazzili Teaches Melky how to become a better outfielder and throwing the cutoff man.
I have question, Who will be Outfielder coach for the Yankees next year?
Would the Yankees and Cashman Interested and offering contract to Shannon Stewart?
If the Yankees trade Melky and Proctor for Mike Gonzalez. Shannon Stewart is still a good hitter. Offer him - 1 year - 4 million with team option for 2nd year.
Do you The Yankees have Interest making an contract offer to free agent Chin-hui Tsao?
Tsao was highly regarded as a prospect while in the Colorado minor league system, but after he made his MLB debut in late 2003, he has been frequently injured. He missed nearly all of the 2004 and 2005 seasons, and the entire 2006 season. This leaves his future, in light of these injuries, in doubt. Following the 2006 season, the Rockies did not tender Tsao a contract offer, making him a free agent. He was non-tendered by Rockies and making him a free agent.
An interesting name is Chin Hui Tsao. His minor league record was tremendous and his stuff was ridiculous (high 90s to 100 fastball with killer slider and change.) Throw his name out and ask if the Yankees are interested? Seems like a worthwhile gamble. He's taiwanese like Wang. Tsao and Wang can help each other and talk in Taiwanese.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IoUSHId3VLc
Chin-Hui Tsao strikes out seven
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Tsao Throws between 159km- news162km
Maybe I'd sign Tsao to a minor league deal, but doesn't he have major arm problems?
I am not at all afraid of the Red Sox. I'm probably going to do a post on it tonight. Along with Brett Smith.
We're going to win a lot more than 91 wins next season.
I hope Yankees sign him and check his medical records.
I have secret formula and masterful plan for the Yankees making the playoffs next year and eventually going to world series.
Do you guys Remember Kenny Rogers Fiasco? Rogers was caught redhanded by Foxsports. He cheated and use the pinetar all regular season.Tigers eventually make their first trip making the playoffs.
How about Big Unit and Pavano put some pinetar in their gloves and hands throughout whole regular season ala Kenny Rogers? When The Yankees do makes playoffs; they stopped using pinetar. thoughts?
Tsao is Recovering from right shoulder surgery .
August 21, 2006
Chin-Hui Tsao hasn't been able to do much rehab since his 15-pitch bullpen session on August 1, according to the Rockies website. Tsao, who hasn't pitched this season while recovering from shoulder surgery, might not be able to return until 2007.
http://www.rototimes.com/mlb/player/3755
Phil Seibel to the Angels for Brendan Donnelly.?
Does Donnelly who has been controversial and was caught using pinetar in his glove. Donnelly and Tavarez former cheaters and pinetar users.Maybe Both of them can teach Matsuzaka how to use some pinetar.
Sox get Donnelly
http://www.boston.com/sports/bas...as/extra_bases/
Not a bad move for the Red Sox. He'll be an average reliever. The Red Sox could benefit from a bullpen of average guys after the debacle last year.
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