The OFFICIAL 2019 New York Yankees Thread

[Heismanberg]

You guys are really about to get James Paxton and Patrick Corbin, huh?

[AlioTheFool]

You guys are really about to get James Paxton and Patrick Corbin, huh?

Looks like the Paxton deal is done.

I hate to give up Sheffield, but you're not getting Paxton at any discount.

Severino, Paxton, Corbin, Tanaka, Sabathia is a nice rotation. I assume that if/when they sign Corbin, it takes Happ off the table.

[SixFeetDeep]

You guys are really about to get James Paxton and Patrick Corbin, huh?

Trade for Syndergaard

[SixFeetDeep]

Looks like the Paxton deal is done.

I hate to give up Sheffield, but you're not getting Paxton at any discount.

Severino, Paxton, Corbin, Tanaka, Sabathia is a nice rotation. I assume that if/when they sign Corbin, it takes Happ off the table.

I don’t think the Yankees FO loves Sheffield as much as we did. Remember how many times you asked me why he hadn’t been called up yet?

[MBGreen]

The jays, rays and orioles should just fold their teams

[Badger]

https://twitter.com/ktsharp/status/1064665105361788928?s=09

[SixFeetDeep]

@Cashman Announce Patrick Corbin

[AlioTheFool]

I don’t think the Yankees FO loves Sheffield as much as we did. Remember how many times you asked me why he hadn’t been called up yet?

Yeah, maybe that's the reality. I still think he's going to be great and obviously, the Mariners see something there too, but maybe the Yankees weren't convinced of enough success in the short-term to make him a priority to hold on to.

[AlioTheFool]

So let's say they sign Corbin. What's the next move after that? Keep pursuing pitching? I think they should at least consider re-signing Happ even after Paxton and Corbin. Injuries happen and they should look to make the rotation as strong as possible, even if it's an embarrassment of riches (more so than usual for the Yanks).

If Kluber is still an option, I'd still pull the trigger on that one if I'm Cashman. In order of preference, assuming they sign Corbin, I'd go after:

• Kluber
• Happ
• Keuchel

I also think Machado has to be signed. I'm done worrying about the attitude nonsense. The dude is going to hit. I'd also sign Harper if he's truly willing to play first.

It's time to go full-on Evil Empire.

[SixFeetDeep]

Rumor that the Indians wanted Sheff and Florial for Carrasco

Cash Ninja

[mj2sexay]

Rumor that the Indians wanted Sheff and Florial for Carrasco

Cash Ninja

Lol, freak that.

[SixFeetDeep]

When Manny Machado told The Athletic in the postseason that he doesn't like to hustle -- saying that he'll never be the " Johnny Hustle "-type and that it's not his "cup of tea" -- he put himself in danger of losing perhaps tens of millions of dollars in what was set to be a gigantic, maybe even record-breaking, free agency this winter.

He walked those back in a report posted to MLB.com early Wednesday morning.

According to reporter Mark Feinsand , Machado said he didn't really mean it:

"When I was asked that question, I was definitely on the defensive, and I was wrong to answer it the way that I did, because looking back, it doesn't come across how I meant it," Machado said. "For me, I was trying to talk about how I'm not the guy who is eye wash. There's a difference between fake hustle for show and being someone who tries hard to win. I've always been the guy who does whatever he can to win for his team.

"But I know how I said it and how that came across, and it's something I take responsibility for. I look forward to talking with each GM and owner that we meet with about that, or any other questions they have."

When your agent tells you that you fucked up

[Pope]

Machado is Dominican the only thing Dominicans know how to hustle is drugs or girls

Edit: also taxi companies

[AlioTheFool]

Rumor that the Indians wanted Sheff and Florial for Carrasco

Cash Ninja

He got Paxton a lot cheaper, but Carrasco has been a lot more healthy. I probably would've paid that price for Kluber.

I'm all-in on Machado. I don't give a excrement what he said. Cano was "lazy" and no one had a problem with his production. Sanchez is "lazy" and if he starts clubbing homers again, all is forgiven. Machado would be a huge addition to the lineup. Do it Cashgod. Corbin first though.

[AlioTheFool]

The Toe-night Show is now over.

Torreyes was DFA'd to make room for former Angels pitcher Parker Bidwell.