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  1. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    The latest rumor is Frazier/Adams/Andujar for Cole and Josh Harrison (or alternatively Adams/Andujar for Cole). Harrison is due 32M+ over the next 3 seasons. I trust Cashman, but I don't like either version of this trade. It's not an unfair ask on their part, I just don't think Cole is so...
  2. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    Agreed. After his tweet, Feinsand almost immediately disputed it.
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    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

  4. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    I wouldn't mind an 'overpay' for a player who was more certain to produce top results, who has more years of control, or more promise. Michael Fulmer, perhaps.
  5. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    Blocked or not, they have a lot of value right now, and I agree that two top prospects is too high a price for another Sonny Gray. Teams shouldn't trade prospects just because they don't have an immediate path to the bigs; I hope Cash values them appropriately and maximizes their value while...
  6. Lorca's Tribble

    MLB 2017 Offseason signings news/rumors

    Knowing Cashman, he'll send Ellsbury to the Giants, who will pick up 15M/yr AND include a couple of prospects back to New York. I'm only half joking. Cashman is a magician.
  7. Lorca's Tribble

    MLB 2017 Offseason signings news/rumors

    Similar numbers against the Yankees (.273/.347/.494, 35HR). He's been a beast.
  8. Lorca's Tribble

    MLB 2017 Offseason signings news/rumors

    Longoria out of the AL East (and out of the AL) is a huge boost to both the Yankees and Red Sox.
  9. Lorca's Tribble

    NY rotation 2018

    I'm in agreement that this is the likely scenario, but still think it's worth a discussion as long as we're talking possibilities. We all assumed Tanaka would opt out, we all assumed the Yankees didn't have a shot at Stanton, we all thought Otani was going to be in pinstripes... ...we all...
  10. Lorca's Tribble

    NY rotation 2018

    One question I've been meaning to ask around these parts. And I'll start with some caveats: -I know the prevailing wisdom is that the Yankees would bid for Harper, and may still target him or Machado, as their big free agent next offseason. -I know the assumption is that Kershaw will sign an...
  11. Lorca's Tribble

    NY rotation 2018

    Yes, we are in agreement there, but I think the concern should be that between CC and Tanaka's injury history, and Severino's potential Verducci Effect, they could easily find themselves down TWO starters from that list. That's why I was hoping they'd not resign CC, and find someone a bit...
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    NY rotation 2018

    There's also a near certainty that at least one of those starters goes down for an extended period, given CC and Tanaka's history and the fact that Severino's IP jumped by more than 140 innings last season.
  13. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    The amazing thing is that there's a real plausible scenario where the Yankees 25 man roster in 2019 includes Judge, Sanchez, Bird, Torres, Andujar, Frazier, Green, Sheffield, and Adams. It's likely one or some of those youngsters will either struggle or be traded, it's likely there'll be a...
  14. Lorca's Tribble

    Winter Meetings 2018: Rumors and Speculation

    There is definitely a possibility of the Yankees making a bid for Harper even without dealing Stanton. Though it's not necessarily likely to remain this way, there is a scenario where the bulk of the Yankees starting 9 are young and cost controllable after 2018: CF Aaron Hicks RF Judge LF...
  15. Lorca's Tribble

    MLB 2017 Offseason signings news/rumors

    Harper is the kind of once-in-a-generational player you can build a team around and is still so young he will continue to play at an all-star caliber level for another 10 years. Even teams who traditionally do not spend on big free agents may be willing to open their purses for him. The...
  16. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    I don't think I'd give up Frazier even if it were a 1-to-1 swap. For Frazier I either want a better pitcher or someone who's got more than 2 years of control. The only thing I can think is that Cashman believes Stanton may opt out in 3 years and wants to put all his assets in play to make sure...
  17. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    Two of the Yankees top 5 prospects* for Gerrit Cole? Both major league ready? I'm not sure I make that deal. *According to BA, Adams is currently ranked #4, Frazier was ranked #2 last year.
  18. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    Just considering whether it's realistic or not. I don't think Cashman would be willing to dedicate so much money to someone who's simply 'better than the other guys out there.' You said precisely why I don't think Cashman will go for it: he's old and expensive. The exact combination he...
  19. Lorca's Tribble

    2017 Yankees Offseason Discussion

    I know he's still a bonafide ace, but would the Yankees want to dedicate, essentially, some 45M to Grienke (his 34M + 10-11M they'd have to cover of Ellsbury)? Their rotation isn't great, but it's not so bad that I think they'd be that desperate. They'll surely want some in-season flexibility...
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    MLB 2017 Offseason signings news/rumors

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