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My Tentative Lineup For Next Year
Topic Started: Aug 14 2008, 10:14 AM (854 Views)
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I was deliberating in the shower, considering this season is over, what manuevers the team should make. I'm not going to assume any trades or major overhauls, such as moving Jeter in the lineup or position, aside from Dejesus, since he'll be on his last year with KC, and we could really use a guy like him. Nady and him can play on their last years, so they might have big years. Matsui needs to go. Trade him back to Japan

1B- Johnny Damon(He's been mediocre in the OF and his arm is a killer. I can't honestly tell myself I want Adam Dunn at the end of the day. I hate strikeouts. This would be doable and not tie down 1B for any amount of time)
SS- Derek Jeter
3B- Alex Rodriguez
DH- Manny Ramirez(This team needs a clutch hitter. Get him here with a chip on his shoulder against Boston. Get it done)
CF- Milton Bradley(.448 OBP. Could easily take over the 2 hole and create massive RBI opportunities. Switch-hitter that kills lefties too, so brings better balance)
2B- Robinson Cano(They ain't gonna move him)
RF- Xavier Nady(Back in his natural position)
C- Jorge Posada(Expect mediocre production and injuries from here on out)
LF- David Dejesus(New York native. Not a star, but a real good player. Don't K much, some speed, and is versatile to play every OF spot. Give KC Melky, Edwar or Veres, and a prospect)

It's definitely enough of a change from the gutlessness of the past few years and it's pretty damn doable.
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What I expect of them is something like

CF- Damon
SS- Jeter
1B- Teixiera(For unfathomable money)
3B- Rodriguez
LF- Matsui
C- Posada
RF- Nady
2B- Cano
DH- Miranda/Or they actually give in and bring Abreu back for multiple years and he bats 3rd :wall:
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I want:

LF - Damon
SS - Jeter
DH - Ramirez
3B - A-Rod
1B - Teixeira
RF - Xady
C - Posada
CF - Who knows? Jackson could be ready by June 1st, if not earlier.


What will happen:

DH - Damon
SS - Jeter
RF - Abreu
3B - A-Rod
1B - Posada
LF - Xady
C - Pudge
CF - Muelky/Gardner
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Aug 14 2008, 12:19 PM
I want:

LF - Damon
SS - Jeter
DH - Ramirez
3B - A-Rod
1B - Teixeira
RF - Xady
C - Posada
CF - Who knows? Jackson could be ready by June 1st, if not earlier.


I want the same.
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I should photoshop a Yankee cap on him, slap a VC logo on there and we're ready to go! :rock:

Give him Mattingly's #23 as well. Un-retire it.
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What is with the DeJesus dick riding?


Matsui can't play the OF any more. They should move him in a deal.
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I'd LOVE Milton Bradley = the exact guy we need
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Mantlemurcer
Aug 14 2008, 12:40 PM
What is with the DeJesus dick riding?

DeJesus sucks.
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Aug 14 2008, 12:40 PM
What is with the DeJesus dick riding?


Matsui can't play the OF any more. They should move him in a deal.

I guess he's off Austin Kearns.

Matsui has to be dealt. He has to approve it, so try to renew talks with a team like SF.
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Aug 14 2008, 12:46 PM
I'd LOVE Milton Bradley = the exact guy we need

Agreed. I been saying that for some time but certain puritan sunshiners feel he's not morally fit to wear the pinstripes. :smirk:
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Aug 14 2008, 01:06 PM
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Aug 14 2008, 12:46 PM
I'd LOVE Milton Bradley = the exact guy we need

Agreed. I been saying that for some time but certain puritan sunshiners feel he's not morally fit to wear the pinstripes. :smirk:

Bigger concern with Bradley is injuries...He would actually be a good stop gap measure until Austin Jackson is ready.

And YB, there are no sunshiners left on this board, everyone here is as miserable as you are when your prune juice ain't workin'. :peace:
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Milton has behaved of late, but as MM pointed out, he's almost never healthy. If you were to tell me he'd be a one-year stopgap for Austin Jackson, I may agree to it. However, YB, you have proposed three-year deals for decent money in the past. I am complete opposed to that for Bradley. If he gets hurt or misbehaves, that becomes another unmovable contract.
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Aug 14 2008, 10:20 AM
What I expect of them is something like

CF- Damon
SS- Jeter
1B- Teixiera(For unfathomable money)
3B- Rodriguez
LF- Matsui
C- Posada
RF- Nady
2B- Cano
DH- Miranda/Or they actually give in and bring Abreu back for multiple years and he bats 3rd  :wall:

Yeah, this is a little bit more realistic. I like your first lineup a lot better, but we know it isn't happening. It is nice to dream but sadly at the end of the day, that's all it is.
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Mattingly23
Aug 14 2008, 12:14 PM
Milton has behaved of late, but as MM pointed out, he's almost never healthy. If you were to tell me he'd be a one-year stopgap for Austin Jackson, I may agree to it. However, YB, you have proposed three-year deals for decent money in the past. I am complete opposed to that for Bradley. If he gets hurt or misbehaves, that becomes another unmovable contract.

I think if he gets hurt AND misbehaves he'd be unmovable, but as players have shown us in the past one out of the two is usually fine for other teams.
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I'd LOVE Milton Bradley = the exact guy we need

Agreed. I been saying that for some time but certain puritan sunshiners feel he's not morally fit to wear the pinstripes. :smirk:

They definitely need a guy like him. I could see him pulling a Prince Fielder or worse and punching one of our scumbag pitchers after a gutless effort. I would love to see him here next punching Phyllis Hughes in the face after a typical gutless 5 ip, 5 er performance. :rock:
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I've read several times that Cashman targeted this offseason as one in which to clear a lot of dead weight and retool with free agents and trades. So if he's back, and it looks like Hank likes him, I think he will go after a lot of the same guys we all want.
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Miranda isn't a full-timer either..Can't hit lefties for sh*t.
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DeJesus is a solid player. I wouldn't mind having him down at the bottom of the order. Very reasonbale contract as well.
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Aug 14 2008, 02:46 PM
DeJesus is a solid player. I wouldn't mind having him down at the bottom of the order. Very reasonbale contract as well.

So why would KC deal him?
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Because they're a sh*t orgainzation.
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Read a rumor that Magglio Ordonez may become available this offseason if Detroit tries to shed salary. May be an alternative to Manny.

I wouldn't mind Bradley. What's the word on his defense? I know he used to be solid but him and Hamilton have been switching back and forth between center and right. Could be just they're both good or they both could be subpar.
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Aug 14 2008, 02:13 PM
Read a rumor that Magglio Ordonez may become available this offseason if Detroit tries to shed salary. May be an alternative to Manny.

I wouldn't mind Bradley. What's the word on his defense? I know he used to be solid but him and Hamilton have been switching back and forth between center and right. Could be just they're both good or they both could be subpar.

He is or was way better than solid. It seems the best way to keep him on the field is to DH him frequently.
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Aug 14 2008, 02:51 PM
Because they're a sh*t orgainzation.

They deal when the guy makes big bucks, not when its reasonable money.
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Aug 14 2008, 02:21 PM
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Aug 14 2008, 02:13 PM
Read a rumor that Magglio Ordonez may become available this offseason if Detroit tries to shed salary.  May be an alternative to Manny.

I wouldn't mind Bradley.  What's the word on his defense?  I know he used to be solid but him and Hamilton have been switching back and forth between center and right.  Could be just they're both good or they both could be subpar.

He is or was way better than solid. It seems the best way to keep him on the field is to DH him frequently.

I know he came up with the billing as a 5 tool player but since has torn his ACL and had other assorted ailments so it makes sense to try and keep him healthy I just wasn't sure if he's still as good out there. I'm a big fan of switch hitters and plugging his high OBP anywhere in the lineup would be a boost.
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Aug 14 2008, 11:40 AM
What is with the DeJesus dick riding?


Matsui can't play the OF any more. They should move him in a deal.

Because it's almost common sense that we should get the guy. He's not a superstar, but a real nice fit for this lineup batting 9th. He'd be on his walk year, so you could determine if he should stay. A New York native that plays LF, CF, and RF well. Why not?
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Aug 14 2008, 01:48 PM
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Aug 14 2008, 02:46 PM
DeJesus is a solid player. I wouldn't mind having him down at the bottom of the order. Very reasonbale contract as well.

So why would KC deal him?

Because he'll be on his last year of arbitration eligibility. I also read that he was gonna be available come the off-season, so naturally I want the guy. It's not like he's a total stud that's untradeable
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Well, if Bradley really needs to DH to fit into the lineup, you can't get Manny. It'd basically be Bradley over Manny. I don't know how many of us can support that notion
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Aug 14 2008, 06:25 PM
Well, if Bradley really needs to DH to fit into the lineup, you can't get Manny. It'd basically be Bradley over Manny. I don't know how many of us can support that notion

Contract may dictate it. Manny wants 5 years 100...you have to be crazy to dole that out.
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Aug 14 2008, 05:27 PM
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Aug 14 2008, 06:25 PM
Well, if Bradley really needs to DH to fit into the lineup, you can't get Manny. It'd basically be Bradley over Manny. I don't know how many of us can support that notion

Contract may dictate it. Manny wants 5 years 100...you have to be crazy to dole that out.

If someone gives him anywhere close to that, they'll regret the back end big time. I want 2 years with an option on a 3rd, but I'm not opposed to 3. It was like Pedro getting 4. You knew he probably wouldn't be good for the back 2, but the front 2 make it worth it
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