tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930474236639439381.post2522461869067096528..comments2024-03-03T07:30:42.721-05:00Comments on Section 36: Was that a Countermove?Section 36http://www.blogger.com/profile/18194098940017348361noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930474236639439381.post-778611031693920362009-12-24T08:54:55.230-05:002009-12-24T08:54:55.230-05:00I need to set you straight on a few things.
First...I need to set you straight on a few things.<br /><br />First: Melky was not considered a rising star. Good Centerfielder is a better description. With Granderson he became expendable.<br /><br />Second: Vazquez has been one of the most consistent innings eaters/strikeout pitchers of the last 10 years, coming off of his best season. He is not an ace, although at times he can carry a staff. He is being brought in to be the 3-4 guy in the rotation, and he is short money with draft pick upside.<br /><br />Summary: The Yankee staff is much better, and much deeper than it was a week ago. Getting Vazquez and Granderson, along with Johnson, and most likely Nady/DeRosa/other Free Agent, make this team better than last year. They also get younger and have financial flexabilty going forward.<br /><br />Bottom Line: The World Champs made the moves they did because they wanted to improve their team and address their weaknesses. It had absolutely nothing to do with any other team. They are the best team in baseball, and they are doing what they need to do to stay there. The Yanks had to play catch up for a few years, now it is the Sox turn. Both teams have gotten better this offseason (on paper of course). Looks like the Sox may still be a step behind.Adam_the_Yankee_Fannoreply@blogger.com