2021-2022 Off Season Thread

[ojo]

Whose report? That defies credibility. Can't imagine Cashman at this stage even thinking about hiring a manager who would give him the kind of push-back you're going to get from Buck.

Scherzer was quoted as saying he’s in favor of Showalter to become the Mets’ next skipper.

[HelloNewman]

I did hear something today on the Kay show, however, that Max Scherzer is lobbying the Mets to hire Showalter as manager. Even beyond the obvious baseball considerations, that would be a heck of a PR coup by Cohen and the Mets. The contrast between the highly organized, intense Showalter and the feckless, in-over-his-head puppet Boone will make great media fodder.

[ojo]

I did hear something today on the Kay show, however, that Max Scherzer is lobbying the Mets to hire Showalter as manager. Even beyond the obvious baseball considerations, that would be a heck of a PR coup by Cohen and the Mets. The contrast between the highly organized, intense Showalter and the feckless, in-over-his-head puppet Boone will make great media fodder.

This is where your non-profile pic aligns as a pro-union stance.

[ymike673]

I did hear something today on the Kay show, however, that Max Scherzer is lobbying the Mets to hire Showalter as manager. Even beyond the obvious baseball considerations, that would be a heck of a PR coup by Cohen and the Mets. The contrast between the highly organized, intense Showalter and the feckless, in-over-his-head puppet Boone will make great media fodder.

Yeah. Would be a great move by the Mets.

[Tock Ada Shot]

I did hear something today on the Kay show, however, that Max Scherzer is lobbying the Mets to hire Showalter as manager. Even beyond the obvious baseball considerations, that would be a heck of a PR coup by Cohen and the Mets. The contrast between the highly organized, intense Showalter and the feckless, in-over-his-head puppet Boone will make great media fodder.

Hiring Showalter would turn the Mets into a real class act of quality baseball.

[False1]

I can see them doing this ^

I hope Judge doesn't get more than 7yrs/$210M. Please Just Say No to 8 years! Signing Judge might be part of the reason why they decided not to go for Seager or Correa. Maybe when Judge came out and said "I want to be a Yankee for life", this whole strategy was put into place.

Barring a collapse in production or material injury, Judge will get more than $210MM. I supposed it's possible given his age when this deal is being negotiated you might be able to try to angle for 7 years, but you'd have to juice the AAV I'm sure if you have any hopes of signing him. I would absolutely take the over on $210MM. Someone will pay this man.

Isn't Rizzo going to get at least 3yrs/$45M? Would it be better to trade for Olson (aka GiveUpTopTalent) and only be committed to about $30M for 2 years? I dunno.

He turned down a 5/$70MM extension from the Cubs a few months ago. There are teams that need good first baseman. He is also going to get paid. He'll be a lot closer to $100MM than he will be to $45MM is my guess, and I'd wager he'll go over. I'd prefer they get Olson as part of a broader strategy, but only if they aren't going to rest on their laurels after that. Personally, I'd prefer Freeman even more but that seems unlikely.

Either way, Luke Voit (and possibly Gleyber Torres) should be shopping for good moving companies in December, IMO. Come on NL, ADOPT THE UNIVERSAL DH!

I really wanted Gleyber to work out but he has a Sanchez Part II vibe for me at this point. Was always likely to be a significant defensive liability, but hoped to see progress there and that the bat would carry the day. I say trade him now if he has any value, you have DJL for 2B, fix 1B and SS, and if Peraza/Volpe force hands you can juggle IF positions if need be if the time comes. I'd honestly keep Voit with the idea that Stanton plays a ton more OF, Voit is primary DH and backup 1B and elite RHB off the bench. But, I think that ship has sailed and they are committed to selling low on him.

A 2yr deal for Iglesias (IMO Simmons will be too expensive in the big picture) would be fine by me, giving Peraza and/or Volpe a chance to make an impact in 2023. If they can get the rest of the offense rolling, they won't need much offensive production out of the SS position, and the defense gets better.

If this were part of a broader strategy whereby either a) they saved resources going this route so they could massively upgrade with FA $$ and/or trade chips for other glaring areas of need or b) they started a rebuild, I could see this being viable. Unfortunately, if this happens it will probably be c) bringing back the same team for the most part but now with a surefire light hitting SS. If they're trying to win now this would be a foolhardy move without a bunch of other dramatic upgrades.

I guess if they put band-aids on 1B and SS and get a TOR starter, they'll live with Sanchez/Higashioka for another year and perhaps give Florial a real opportunity to be the 4th OFer/backup CFer. I kind of like an OF consisting of Gallo/Hicks/Judge/Florial/Stanton.

Honestly I think this would be foolhardy as you are wasting another prime year of Cole, Judge and a few other guys that are going to either be gone or be on the downswing. Instead of bandaids, start over if this is the mentality.

[JDPNYY]

Just read a report that the Yankees kicked around the idea of Showalter as manager. On the surface, I would have liked this. I'm not a fan of Boone (poor strategery, poor holding players accountable, very poor 2021 results in getting the most out of his players, very poor fundamentals (particularly in 2021)).

Actually we really don't know how good a "manager" Boone is. He carries out orders from above and spins badness in a positive light when across from the media. That is what he is being paid to do and he handles that job description flawlessly, always.

As a traditional baseball team manager - we have no idea on earth how well he would handle that job. Any thoughts on that would be pure speculation.

[TexasYank23]

Where is our Steve cohen

[yank4life2005]

https://yanksgoyard.com/2021/11/02/y...monster-video/

[Mixwell]

Where is our Steve cohen

George passed years ago and left us with his spoiled, apathetic son.

[sjb23]

George passed years ago and left us with his spoiled, apathetic son.

Idea for new HBO series Succession: Part Two

[Mixwell]

Idea for new HBO series Succession: Part Two

Based on recent seasons of the real thing, I don't expect it to hold many people's attention for very long.

[YFIB]

Based on recent seasons of the real thing, I don't expect it to hold many people's attention for very long.

Which makes it the perfect metaphor for the direction the Yankees are headed in

[sjb23]

MLB hot stove: Finding best fits for unsigned top 50 free agents, including Carlos Correa and Clayton Kershaw (cbssports.com)

I thought this was a good read because it has pros and cons for each possible Yankee move.

It's a piece written by Mike Axisa.

[ymike673]

Where is our Steve cohen

He passed away 10 years ago.