July 9, 201016 yr I have zero problem with the Yankees acquiring a player through a trade. Every team has the ability to develop players in their farm system and use them to acquire other players. I may not always like the concept of throwing money at players to acquire them (and the unfortunate player policy of taking the best deal to help out the whole player union), but a trade, by all means, fair game.
July 9, 201016 yr Yanks are close to acquiring Cliff Lee from the M's. Interestingly enough, Lee is scheduled to pitch against the Yanks tonight........ So after the game, does he shower in the home or visitor locker room?
July 9, 201016 yr I have zero problem with the Yankees acquiring a player through a trade. Every team has the ability to develop players in their farm system and use them to acquire other players. I may not always like the concept of throwing money at players to acquire them (and the unfortunate player policy of taking the best deal to help out the whole player union), but a trade, by all means, fair game. The thing is, the Yankees give up their prospects because they know that they can afford to get proven big leaguers through FA to replace the holes left by prospects. I agree that trades are fair game, but the power of the purse impacts trades on a much deeper level...
July 9, 201016 yr Author The thing is, the Yankees give up their prospects because they know that they can afford to get proven big leaguers through FA to replace the holes left by prospects. I agree that trades are fair game, but the power of the purse impacts trades on a much deeper level... Not as deep as you'd think. The Reds, Rangers, Rays, Phillies, Twins, and Yankees all wanted Lee. That means all knew they could afford him and thought they had the prospects to get him. The Yankees were the only team to pay up for him though. Nothing to do with the Yankees having a never ending stream of cash.
July 9, 201016 yr With Peavy likely gone for the year, don't be surprised to see the Sox inquire about Zambrano since he and Ozzie are good friends. I think the Cubs fire sale begins pretty soon.
July 9, 201016 yr So after the game, does he shower in the home or visitor locker room? Whose jersey does he wear in the All Star game? And if traded to the Reds today, would he NOT get to play in the All Star game at all?
July 9, 201016 yr Author Whose jersey does he wear in the All Star game? And if traded to the Reds today, would he NOT get to play in the All Star game at all? No, he wouldn't be able to participate.
July 9, 201016 yr Not as deep as you'd think. The Reds, Rangers, Rays, Phillies, Twins, and Yankees all wanted Lee. That means all knew they could afford him and thought they had the prospects to get him. The Yankees were the only team to pay up for him though. Nothing to do with the Yankees having a never ending stream of cash. Sure it does. The Yankees can trade away their farm system because they know that they can reload through free agency. The Reds, Rays, Twins, etc. are more concerned with the quality of their farm system because they are not able to go out & replace the prospects (whom they traded away) with MLB ready players. For example: If the Reds offered Alonso, Frazier, Wood & Mesoraco for Cliff Lee, that would have gotten the deal done; however, the Reds' farm system would basically be depleted. In 3 years, the Reds would be struggling to reach .500 because they traded away their future for Cliff Lee (whom they won't be able to re-sign.) On the other hand, the Yankees can trade away (almost) all of their top prospects because, in 3 years, they'll go out and acquire the best of the best through free agency. Thus, the Yankees are able to offer "more" through trades because they have the cash to fill any holes (that they have created by trading away prospects) through free agency.
July 9, 201016 yr Author Sure it does. The Yankees can trade away their farm system because they know that they can reload through free agency. The Reds, Rays, Twins, etc. are more concerned with the quality of their farm system because they are not able to go out & replace the prospects (whom they traded away) with MLB ready players. For example: If the Reds offered Alonso, Frazier, Wood & Mesoraco for Cliff Lee, that would have gotten the deal done; however, the Reds' farm system would basically be depleted. In 3 years, the Reds would be struggling to reach .500 because they traded away their future for Cliff Lee (whom they won't be able to re-sign.) On the other hand, the Yankees can trade away (almost) all of their top prospects because, in 3 years, they'll go out and acquire the best of the best through free agency. Thus, the Yankees are able to offer "more" through trades because they have the cash to fill any holes (that they have created by trading away prospects) through free agency. Cliff Lee approached the Mariners about an extension, I'm pretty sure the Reds could do the same with him. I understand what you're saying but it doesn't always work like that just because the Yankees don't always end up with the big catch during the trade deadline.
July 9, 201016 yr Cliff Lee approached the Mariners about an extension, I'm pretty sure the Reds could do the same with him. I understand what you're saying but it doesn't always work like that just because the Yankees don't always end up with the big catch during the trade deadline. It's very unlikely that the Reds could afford Cliff Lee in free agency. More specifically, it's unlikely that the Reds would spend that type of money for Lee when they already have a strong pitching staff.
July 9, 201016 yr It sounds like the Reds would be willing to part with Alonso or Juan Francisco to acquire Cliff Lee.Well, of course they would ... both guys have some major question marks. It's going to take an elite-level guy or two to nab Lee, regardless of whether or not Seattle takes the Yankees' offer.
July 9, 201016 yr Reds NEED to make this move to give themselves a good shot to win the WS. Right now they have having this level of success because so many players are having career years. To look at their roster and expect this every year, is unrealistic. They do have a realistic shot this year and Cliff Lee could put them over the top. Plus, they have put themselves into a position that they can make this move and not kill their prospects at the minor league level.
July 9, 201016 yr The Yanks are offering up the #6 prospect in baseball. Will be hard to a team to meet that.
July 9, 201016 yr The deal is dead for the time being! They couldn't agree on the final two prospects.
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