2021-2022 Off Season Thread

[ThePinStripes]

Verlander will be 39 in spring training but he’s had a helluva career. If he’s not ready to retire I think he’s worth the risk.

They already signed the #1 most obvious spiked tack pitcher. Do they really need to sign #2?

[primetime714]

Verlander will be 39 in spring training but he’s had a helluva career. If he’s not ready to retire I think he’s worth the risk.

Might be worth it from an upside perspective outside of Scherzer perhaps no other player or at least pitcher can increase a team’s championship chances like Verlander. And sounds like Scherzer is going to break the bank and set a new AAV record at 40M+. And the fact that the Astros offered a QO it has to mean that so far there’s reason for optimism about his health. If the Yankees are committed to win now this move would fit well with if paired with the right other moves.

From a value perspective I think Eduardo Rodriguez is the best value in this FA pitching market given his durability and track record.

I’d go trade market otherwise. Luis Castillo would be ideal, along with a few others (Montas, Manaea, Marquez, etc)

[primetime714]

Yanks should make a push for Olson, Murphy and Mannea.

They need to clear some guys from the 40 man roster.

I doubt Murphy is available or if so it’d take a king’s ransom. Montas is another to add if we’re dealing with the A’s.

[primetime714]

I'm all for Gomes @ 2yr/$10M.
I certainly can envision Seager in Yankee pinstripes, but 10 yrs scares the hell out of me. I think the most I'd go is 7 yrs - and even that's a stretch for me. I really dislike any long-term contract over 5 years, just in principle.

I’d be ok with Gomes, I think Manny Pina is better, Gomes is solid and would usher an end to Sanchez which is sorely needed.

Yea if I’m giving out 10 years, I think it has to be Correa who can stay at SS longer term. Seager is a GREAT player who I’d definitely love to see in pinstripes but 10 years or 300M is a little too rich in my opinion. I’d go to 8 years for Seager though before shifting “down market”

[Obnoxio]

With those two minor league guys, I’d think they would look for 2-3 deal for a SS.

RE: with Verlander, seems like you’d be paying for his year of rehab.

[ymike673]

All these writers saying Cashman will go after Seager. Sure he will make an offer but once Seager signs with another team we will hear the standard Cashman excuses. Meanwhile Brian will go hard after a pitcher who has pitched 1 game since 2019 and might have been using the same sticky stuff as Cole. Can't wait for the Gardner re-signing come February. And Sanchez will still be the #1 catcher.

[kan_t]

Verlander will be 39 in spring training but he’s had a helluva career. If he’s not ready to retire I think he’s worth the risk.

I treat him as Kluber 2.0. I'm not against the signing as long as Cashman doesn't use that as an excuse for no more money to spend on someone like Seager/ Correa.

Also they need to add another top starter who could give you innings. Otherwise the rotation would have the same problem just like last season. Verlander and Severino had just pitched 12 innings combined for the last two season. Penciling them as your No.2 and 3 starters is disaster waiting to happen.

[yank4life2005]

I doubt Murphy is available or if so it’d take a king’s ransom. Montas is another to add if we’re dealing with the A’s.

Yes probably so with Murphy since he just came off of a GG win and is controllable for several years.

Would love another LHP in Manaea along with Montgomery in the rotation.

Roberto Perez would be an idea sign IMO on a short 2 year deal to bridge the gap to Wells if he ever develops his catching skills.

[jnewmark]

WOW ! Just me, but Heaney isn't even worth $8.50.

So if he has a great year with LA, was it a mistake to let him walk, or is he just one of those players who can't seem to do anything right as a Yankee ? Obviously, the Dodgers seem to think there is something there worth all that money.

[ThePinStripes]

All these writers saying Cashman will go after Seager. Sure he will make an offer but once Seager signs with another team we will hear the standard Cashman excuses. Meanwhile Brian will go hard after a pitcher who has pitched 1 game since 2019 and might have been using the same sticky stuff as Cole. Can't wait for the Gardner re-signing come February. And Sanchez will still be the #1 catcher.

Can’t wait to hear how proud he is of himself for saving Hal money.

[TexasYank23]

Seager would be a huge mistake - already slowing down and only going to get bigger

[philleotardo]

Seager would be a huge mistake - already slowing down and only going to get bigger

So, one of the proposed moves is to sign a Simmons-like stopgap until Volpe or Peraza is ready, which I think is horrible. I feel like signing Seager, with the expectation he could move to 3rd for one of the young guys is perfectly acceptable. During a player contract , we tend to judge whether it’s worth it by whether he continues to rake and less on defense. If he signed, whatever, 9/260…moved to 3rd in a year or two but hit well throughout, that’s probably worth it.

[ymike673]

So, one of the proposed moves is to sign a Simmons-like stopgap until Volpe or Peraza is ready, which I think is horrible. I feel like signing Seager, with the expectation he could move to 3rd for one of the young guys is perfectly acceptable. During a player contract , we tend to judge whether it’s worth it by whether he continues to rake and less on defense. If he signed, whatever, 9/260…moved to 3rd in a year or two but hit well throughout, that’s probably worth it.

Seager for 5 years would be ok for that reason. But not sure I would want a longer contract.

[Zimmer's Helmet]

So, one of the proposed moves is to sign a Simmons-like stopgap until Volpe or Peraza is ready, which I think is horrible. I feel like signing Seager, with the expectation he could move to 3rd for one of the young guys is perfectly acceptable. During a player contract , we tend to judge whether it’s worth it by whether he continues to rake and less on defense. If he signed, whatever, 9/260…moved to 3rd in a year or two but hit well throughout, that’s probably worth it.

Seager makes all the sense in the world just for this reason alone. His LH bat is badly needed and his hitting style profiles as one that will age well with time.

Correa may not age well in 5 years and Story is largely a product of Coors.

[yank4life2005]

With Boras as Seager's agent, we all know it will be a 10+ year deal with multiple opt outs and a full NTC.