So far the Yankees have been relatively quiet this winter. The Yankees traded for Didi Gregorius , to be Derek Jeter's replacement at shortstop. We are not sure if Didi will be the everyday shortstop or if he will platoon with Brendan Ryan. The Yankees were reportedly rumored to be in on Jon Lester but the rumors appeared to be just rumors and he signed with the Cubs. Now today we have heard some rumors that the Yankees might be looking into signing Max Scherzer. There is no reason to buy into this besides the fact that this is the Yankees. Scherzer should make at least $180 million dollars based on what we have seen pitchers get recently. The Yankees did sign left handed reliever Andrew Miller to a four year deal. However they lost last years closer David Robertson to the WhiteSox. The Yankees have been quiet but I doubt that they will not do anything. A few moves have to come right ? Well here is some stuff to consider ....
Replacing Derek Jeter is no easy job. For anybody. I am not surprised that they plan on going with Didi and Ryan as the first set of replacements. Unless Didi proves otherwise this is not the long term answer. The Yankees are not going to make up for the loss of Derek Jeter's leadership and presence. However they just need someone to play shortstop for 2015. No one is going to replace Jeter so for the time being if you do not like the market or the players on it stay with this route. Either way the Yankee fans will be hard on Jeter's replacement if he does not produce.
He is back! You know who I am talking about. The Lightening- Rod. Alex Rodriguez is back in baseball. So far the Yankees said they would emphasize re-signing Chase Headley , they haven't. It appears they still may get him if he stays in the $40 million range. I think the Yanks should resign him or at least sign a corner infielder. I think A-Rod will produce for them. Especially If he is healthy. In 2013 he played 44 games and many of them he was banged up. A-Rod will best serve the Yanks at the DH position predominately. If he plays some third it will not kill him but he will be more productive as the DH. Say what you want about Alex Rodriguez but he knows how to hit and knows
the game of baseball. If you ever played this game you know that. You understand the way he affects the lineup and what he brings to the clubhouse. In 2013 when he returned not only did he hit 8 homers but he improved the lineup around him. Yankee announcer Michael Kay said it himself , no matter what it appears or is reported the truth is Alex has an excellent relationship with his. teammates. The Yankees can't solely rely on a 39 year old third basemen who missed all of 2014. Bottom line is the veterans will be needed in 2015.
Sabathia is just a bonus. He might bounce back or his career might just be over. The Yankees in my
opinion need to make some moves. It would be nice for them to land a Scherzer or a Shields but if they don't they still can make some smart moves to better the club. I think if they lose Headley they would be smart to resign Stephen Drew. Drew was horrid last year but regardless of his bat he can play third , short , and second. He brings needed depth , and there is no way he can hit that bad. Then there is Brandon McCarthy. He probably will not pitch as good as he did last year but I like what he
brings. This Yankee team is going to be hard to predict. They can finish first or dead last. Let's see where they go now.
By : Peter. Vitella
@realpete13
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