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A little Sunshine...
Topic Started: May 22 2006, 11:21 PM (232 Views)
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I know this isn't the best time for sunshine, but Melky doesn't look so fu<king bad. 306 in 36 ABs. 395 OBP.


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That's super.
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May 22 2006, 11:24 PM
That's super.



:laugh:

I knew that would cheer you up. I figure Kocur will be doing cartwheels too.



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I don't see any chance of this happening with Wright and RJ starting the next two games but they better win these next two games!
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Melky is my fawking boy. :rock:
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May 23 2006, 08:05 PM
Melky is my fawking boy. :rock:

Melky is the next Roberto Clemente.
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May 24 2006, 03:22 AM
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May 23 2006, 08:05 PM
Melky is my fawking boy.  :rock:

Melky is the next Roberto Clemente.

It's true. :peace:
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Then they better not trade him for a 3 month Soriano rental!
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May 23 2006, 09:11 PM
Then they better not trade him for a 3 month Soriano rental!

With Sheff finally deciding he was ready to come back I'm not too sure we to do anything right now. A deal for an ace pitcher or even strong number 2 is always fine by me, but unless we could get a LF for cheap, Melky, and Long will do fine for now.
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May 24 2006, 01:01 AM
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May 23 2006, 09:11 PM
Then they better not trade him for a 3 month Soriano rental!

With Sheff finally deciding he was ready to come back I'm not too sure we to do anything right now. A deal for an ace pitcher or even strong number 2 is always fine by me, but unless we could get a LF for cheap, Melky, and Long will do fine for now.

Explain this whole theory of yours about Sheffield deciding to come back. Why don't you believe injuries? Why would he sit out almost a month? He's money hungry and wants the option picked up, but he also wants to be here, and is approaching 500 HRs. Why would he fake or milk an injury? Were the appointments with the hand specialists made up? Have you ever hit with a hurt wrist? I haven't, but I imagine it hurts like hell.

I agree with the second half of your post though.
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May 24 2006, 02:02 AM
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May 23 2006, 09:11 PM
Then they better not trade him for a 3 month Soriano rental!

With Sheff finally deciding he was ready to come back I'm not too sure we to do anything right now. A deal for an ace pitcher or even strong number 2 is always fine by me, but unless we could get a LF for cheap, Melky, and Long will do fine for now.

Explain this whole theory of yours about Sheffield deciding to come back. Why don't you believe injuries? Why would he sit out almost a month? He's money hungry and wants the option picked up, but he also wants to be here, and is approaching 500 HRs. Why would he fake or milk an injury? Were the appointments with the hand specialists made up? Have you ever hit with a hurt wrist? I haven't, but I imagine it hurts like hell.

I agree with the second half of your post though.

I just don't like the quotes I read from the guy stuff like "I'll come back when I'm ready to come back," and knowing his past. I'm not saying he was faking the injury, I just don't love the guy's attitude so I sarcastically made a comment, I don't know how badly he was hurt, so I'm not even going to speculate on it, I'm just glad he's back because even though I don't care for him, he's probably the most clutch guy on the team since he's been here, after Matsui.
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I agree with that for the most part. I don't like some of the things he says either and I certainly don't condone his behavior in the past as a Brewer and Dodger, but I was pretty satisfied with his answers about everything tonight. For the most part he hasn't caused many problems here, even though he complains about his option and things like that. The New York media also loves to run with that stuff, so we hear about it a lot more than we would if we followed another team in another city. Many of his prior issues had to do with teammates. He doesn't seem to have those problems here and he didn't have them in Atlanta. I give credit to Bobby Cox and Joe Torre for that. They're known as guys who have well run clubhouses and won't put up with that kind of stuff. My main issue with Sheffield is his play in the outfield.
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His answers were good and to be fair, I realize the NY media is notorious for taking stuff out of context. I was also only reading quotes it's not like I heard how he said it, it could've been something harmless that the writers just took and twisted.

Like I said, it was a sarcastic comment, I guess I could make note of that in the future so people know when I'm being serious and when I'm not.
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I want Sheff back next year.


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I like the way Cashman is handling it. I want to see how he does the rest of the way, then decide in the offseason. If he's back, he should split more time with Giambi at DH, and they pick up an outfielder who can play a lot of rightfield and play it well.
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May 24 2006, 03:39 PM
I want Sheff back next year.

FECK HIM :annoyed:
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I'd agree - Cashman is playing it right. I'd negotiate with him before the season is over if he remains healthy the rest of the way.

Why not give him a shot at 1B too? He used to be an infielder, so I'd imagine he wouldn't have a ton of trouble with the transition.


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May 24 2006, 03:50 PM
I'd agree - Cashman is playing it right. I'd negotiate with him before the season is over if he remains healthy the rest of the way.

Why not give him a shot at 1B too? He used to be an infielder, so I'd imagine he wouldn't have a ton of trouble with the transition.

There's no need to negotiate. He has a $13 million club option. It'll either get picked up or declined. That should be done AFTER the season, so they could see what happens all season and postseason, if they make the postseason.

As for first base, it doesn't hurt to tell him, if you're coming back, you need to workout at first base in the offseason and spring training because the team needs some versatility.
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May 24 2006, 04:03 PM
cmnyy
May 24 2006, 03:50 PM
I'd agree - Cashman is playing it right. I'd negotiate with him before the season is over if he remains healthy the rest of the way.

Why not give him a shot at 1B too? He used to be an infielder, so I'd imagine he wouldn't have a ton of trouble with the transition.

There's no need to negotiate. He has a $13 million club option. It'll either get picked up or declined. That should be done AFTER the season, so they could see what happens all season and postseason, if they make the postseason.

As for first base, it doesn't hurt to tell him, if you're coming back, you need to workout at first base in the offseason and spring training because the team needs some versatility.



Sorry - forgot about the option.

1 year at 13 million? Reasonable. I'd say 90% chance it gets picked up.


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The cool thing is I don't even think there's a buyout. It's either picked up or it's not, and they don't owe him anything. I can't guess on a percentage at this point. I haven't scoured the free agent list yet, nor do I know who will become available in a deal. They might decide to go a little younger if someone is out there and could field well. However, if Sheffield can still hit like he has for years, including in the clutch, I'd further support picking it up. Giambi will be a year older at 36. Who knows if A-Rod can carry the team yet. If nobody better is available, they can certainly still use Sheffield's bat, and might put up with the other negatives.
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May 24 2006, 03:39 PM
I want Sheff back next year.

I'd rather go in another direction. We'd more than likely have to take a hit on offense, but improving the defense and getting a guy who still swings a decent bat, wouldn't bother me. Of course, I'd need to see who's out there before saying they should definitely drop Sheff.
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May 24 2006, 03:45 PM
I like the way Cashman is handling it.  I want to see how he does the rest of the way, then decide in the offseason.  If he's back, he should split more time with Giambi at DH, and they pick up an outfielder who can play a lot of rightfield and play it well.

I can't believe I'm going to say this, because I didn't like what I saw last year (granted it was only a few games), but Melky has actually done fairly well since coming up, if he keeps doing well, give him a shot to win the RF job out right next season, and we could bring Sheff back as the DH. Of course that means Giambi in the field more.
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May 24 2006, 04:32 PM
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May 24 2006, 03:39 PM
I want Sheff back next year.

I'd rather go in another direction. We'd more than likely have to take a hit on offense, but improving the defense and getting a guy who still swings a decent bat, wouldn't bother me. Of course, I'd need to see who's out there before saying they should definitely drop Sheff.

Yeah, your last sentence is the key aspect of this all.

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I can't believe I'm going to say this. But Melky has actually done fairly well since coming up, if he keeps doing well, give him a shot to win the RF job out right next season, and we could bring Sheff back as the DH. Of course that means Giambi in the field more.


I'd love for Melky to work out. Even if he's not the everyday rightfielder, maybe he can be brought along slowly as a 4th outfielder who actually plays a lot. They'll be open to giving Matsui days off now that the streak is over and he could play a lot of right if Sheff is DH'ing more, plus give Damon days off in center.
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cmnyy
May 22 2006, 10:21 PM
I know this isn't the best time for sunshine, but Melky doesn't look so fu<king bad. 306 in 36 ABs. 395 OBP.

He's done well.........but wheres the beef? No real power on display, and I don't think you can have a guy like him playing half a season at Yankee stadium with next to nothing power numbers. He is gonna be a good hitter for avg. but in the outfield, and without any speed on the bases, I don't think he is a fit here! I'll gladly trade him for Sori, provided we get Sori signed to a 3 or 4 year deal.
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He's simply not a power hitter. He only hit 27 HR in his minor-league career.
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May 24 2006, 05:59 PM
He's simply not a power hitter. He only hit 27 HR in his minor-league career.

exactly ........so I don't mind using him in a trade at all. Outfielders in Yankee stadium gotta have power or speed or a combo of both!
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I think we have more than enough power. A high BA/OBP guy is a perfect compliment for the rest of this lineup. Get on base, and let the big guys drive him in.


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May 25 2006, 02:20 AM
I think we have more than enough power. A high BA/OBP guy is a perfect compliment for the rest of this lineup. Get on base, and let the big guys drive him in.

I'd like him as #9 hitter.
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May 24 2006, 07:23 PM
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I think we have more than enough power. A high BA/OBP guy is a perfect compliment for the rest of this lineup. Get on base, and let the big guys drive him in.

I'd like him as #9 hitter.



Would give Damon and Jeter (who have power) RBI opportunities.


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May 25 2006, 02:24 AM
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I think we have more than enough power. A high BA/OBP guy is a perfect compliment for the rest of this lineup. Get on base, and let the big guys drive him in.

I'd like him as #9 hitter.



Would give Damon and Jeter (who have power) RBI opportunities.

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