This weekend, the Yankees mongered rumors that they shall be "aggressive" in pursuit of Japanese outfielder Selya Suzuki.
What a crock.
Don't fall for it. They're waving a shiny object, trying to keep us interested. Hal won't sign an expensive Japanese OF, especially a RH hitter. The Yankee OF will be Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, Joey Gallo, Brett Gardner - (yes, count on it) and maybe Miguel Andujar, though I suspect Miggy will disappear between now and opening day. We will also receive occasional cameos from Giancarlo Stanton, who will come and go, as his tweakable frame allows.
If that doesn't put you back to sleep, well, that's what Lockout Theater is for.
The Redsocks and Blue Jays - whose owners worry more about wins than shaving luxury taxes - are supposedly hot after Suzuki. Now that's a rumor worth mongering.
been advocating for him for a while now.
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Would LOVE to have him. How I loathe Steinbrenner. A cheap, detestable scumbag. Believe or not I’m restraining myself.
ReplyDeleteHe is supposedly going for 5/55 so figure 5/75. Not that much at today's prices.
ReplyDeleteI’ve seen his stats from Japan. Quite impressive. Even if he hits .265 / .325 / .445 with 20 HR and 80
DeleteRBI, at $11m - $15M a year for 5 years, I believe that is a steal.
Especially if he can play good defense / fielding. I’d rather trade Gallo and NOT resign Gardy Party just to get some better hitters / more athleticism
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