The Official 2012-2013 New York Yankees Offseason Thread IV

[bronxbombers88]

What young kids do we have that will be ready to play and impact in 2014 / 2015? The Yankees always take forever to give them a chance and never give them a real shot.

I agree. This is baseball, the kids either know how to play or they dont. Look at how they treated Joba and Hughes.

[Rylinkus]

I agree. This is baseball, the kids either know how to play or they dont. Look at how they treated Joba and Hughes.

If that were the case why do teams have minor league clubs?

[bronxbombers88]

If that were the case why do teams have minor league clubs?

Not for teams to spend 10 years developing a player.

[bronxbombers88]

A player like Sanchez is learning how to play the position better. I am not saying there is absolutely no development. But for some of these OF prospects, they are not going to "learn" how to hit .320 with 40 hr.

[Rylinkus]

Not for teams to spend 10 years developing a player.

I think the problem we have is that it's hard to develop prospects in the majors on this team as the fans go overboard at any signs of failure. Most players aren't Buster Posey or Mike Trout. Most have struggles. And if we bring guys up too soon we're going to need to deal with the growing pains in NY. I'd like to see more integration of our younger players. But I do think it's difficult. Aside from Adams, I'm not sure which minor league player people think fits our team as we stand? I guess Dickerson, simply because we need another OFer and he's probably our best current option. But @ 30, he's not exactly what I'd call a prospect.

[Rylinkus]

A player like Sanchez is learning how to play the position better. I am not saying there is absolutely no development. But for some of these OF prospects, they are not going to "learn" how to hit .320 with 40 hr.

No, but they are going to learn to hit offspeed pitches, develop better swings, and better plate discipline.

[bronxbombers88]

Growing pains in NY are never going to go away. I see your point but that can't be used as an excuse. I know not every player is a Trout or Harper but player development can only do so much.

[LeoYankee]

Free Dick and Puppy!

[bronxbombers88]

No, but they are going to learn to hit offspeed pitches, develop better swings, and better plate discipline.

But at what point to you bring them up. Some of those guys I have been hearing about for a few years now. All I am saying is I would have rather seen one of those guys come up then giving Ichiro a 2 year deal.

[yankeefan54]

Free Dick and Puppy!

In to traffic. But seriously stop babying ball players. Theyve only been playing all there lives

[YANKSGUY]

I hope raul is gone. He was clutch last year but besides that he was pretty cold. Would have loved him a few years ago.

You're right, who likes clutch? LOL!!!!!!!!

[rrzubnyy]

Kubel:

Pro: He can hit HRs.

Con: Doesn't hit for average, doesn't get on base at a high clip, frequently strikes out, isn't very good with the glove, bats LH and doesn't hit LH pitching very well, has a career .069 post-season average, and is owed 16M over the next two years

In other words, he's a LH version of Cody Ross

Plus they need a righthanded bat.

[YANKSGUY]

Raul was a great teammate and person

And don't forget...clutch....but you're glad he's gone.

[YANKSGUY]

So who is the Yanks DH for 2013?

It's only DECEMBER!!!!!!!!

[rrzubnyy]

Bring it!

Bring Kubel?

Kubel is 2-29 in the postseason with zero RBI!!!!!!

And you blast Swisher!