Curtis Granderson is 30 years old, and hit .249.
For this, we give up our best prospect in years. We give up Coke which is probably fine. And Ian Kennedy?
If he goes, he'll become a good pitcher. If he stays, he won't.
What does this say about Melky? About Gardiner?
They both hit better than Granderson who, by the way, is no longer fast.
I think this bites.
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This is what happens when someone slips LSD into Cashman's Diet Coke.
And if you go to other Yankee sites, there are people jumping up and down thinking this is soooooo wonderful. They're the regulars at those blogs, too.
Brilliant. Kevin Brown is next.
Why it's good: http://hittrackeronline.com/parks/Granderson_Curtis_2009_scatter.jpg
Granderson will just turn 29 by opening day 2010.
His .249 BA was the lowest of his career. His career BA is .272. Look at 2007, his best season (.302/.361/.552 - 26-27 SB), and tell me you're not just a little intrigued.
He drew 71 walks in 2009, the highest figure of his career.
He hit 13 triples in 2009, something that someone who is "no longer fast" is unlikely to do.
He's an above average OF who can play CF or LF.
He has three years left on his contract at a total price of about $26 million, about half of what Jason Bay will want for those same years.
The Yankees can now negotiate , with Damon from a stronger position. They also can trade Cabrera/Gardner for bullpen help.
Unless either Kennedy or Jackson turns into an All-Star, this seems like a great deal for the Yankees.
What if Kennedy and Jackson BOTH turn into All-Stars?
Did you see Gardner swing in the World Series? Did you see him inexplicably play twelve feet behind the bag when we were in control in Game 6 and let the ball go 87 feet over his head? Granderson is a class act! I will miss Coke and IPK.
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