The OFFICIAL 2019 New York Yankees Thread

[mj2sexay]

I thought Happ did a great job here, and I honestly think given his makeup that even at 36 that third year shouldn't be a deal-breaker in bringing him back.

[SixFeetDeep]

Way to keep it official.

[SixFeetDeep]

I thought Happ did a great job here, and I honestly think given his makeup that even at 36 that third year shouldn't be a deal-breaker in bringing him back.

Agreed. Even though he’s older he is a control pitcher and hasn’t shown any signs of dimished velo the last few years

[mj2sexay]

Way to keep it official.

I learned from the best.

It seems some teams are looking to take advantage of the fact that while pretty much everyone except the Red Sox and Giants reset their luxury tax burden, the pitching market is thin. So far I've heard Kluber and Paxton's name bandied about as well as speculation on MadBum. There's also guys like Greinke who aren't realistic due to remaining contract obligations and the presence of an NTC they probably wouldn't waive to come here.

[AlioTheFool]

Kluber and/or Paxton would be a major get for Cashman. I feel like they come with price tags that I don't necessarily want to pay though.

I don't want Greinke. I think he's a great pitcher who wouldn't be able to handle New York. Hell, he has never felt like he could handle NY.

I'm all in favor of bringing back Happ.

[AlioTheFool]

Gary Sanchez is going to have a left shoulder surgery, Cashman says. Still expected to be ready for Opening Day. Has been dealing with problem for a while. #Yankees

Gary Sanchez's left shoulder has bothered him off and on since 2017, Brian Cashman said. He needed an injection in '17 and two this past year.

This was an interesting news item. I wonder how much this affected his swing. It would be really nice if it gets cleaned up and he goes back to being the hitter he's shown himself to be.

[SixFeetDeep]

freaking A

[AlioTheFool]

I really don't understand how a guy who pitched 51 innings in 10 games is a "two-way" player. He may be done as a pitcher altogether, which just makes him a decent DH.

Andujar hit more doubles than any other rookie and plays the infield. The baseball writers screwed Judge on the MVP last year and screwed Andujar this year.

[MBGreen]

I really don't understand how a guy who pitched 51 innings in 10 games is a "two-way" player. He may be done as a pitcher altogether, which just makes him a decent DH.

Andujar hit more doubles than any other rookie and plays the infield. The baseball writers screwed Judge on the MVP last year and screwed Andujar this year.

Betts is pretty good doe

[AlioTheFool]

Betts is pretty good doe

I don't understand. Yes?

[MBGreen]

I don't understand. Yes?

nevermind...my brain died.

[Badger]

nevermind...my brain died.

It was never alive.

[MBGreen]

It was never alive.

bork?

[Badger]

https://twitter.com/BronxBomberBall/status/1063505529744605190?s=19

[AlioTheFool]

https://twitter.com/BronxBomberBall/status/1063505529744605190?s=19

That might be doubly-good news for the Yankees. The Reds were a team I was seeing having interest in Paxton. Maybe they take Gray and are out the race for him.