NIGHT STALKER Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Could be the Bronx Zoo part two...or beantown would SI.com's Jon Heyman says the Yankees aren't optimistic about signing Mark Teixeira, and "seem ready to pounce for Manny Ramirez." He says the Yankees "love the idea of Manny." Heyman notes that Teixeira signing with the Red Sox would be ideal for Manny and Scott Boras, since Boston is not a possibility for Ramirez. The Angels might have heightened interest in Manny if they are unable to sign Tex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 PLEASE! This just has to happen! Manny will tear it up this year...and certianly at the expense of the Sox. Bank on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 you WANT the Yankees to get Manny? a 3-4 of Arod and Manny??? you want that garby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kidhuman Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I would love that 1-2 punch. Manny and A-Rod. I love the ring of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 3-4-5 Tex-Arod-Manny. That is lights out. Throw nady is at 6 and ZOMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Manny Yes. I think Tex is a stretch. The Red Sux will probably sign him unless Taco man out in Anaheim breaks the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Damon or Matsiu would need to be traded for this to make any sense unless Damon moves back to CF. Manny-Damon -Nady would be a well below average defensive outfield. The line-up however would be explosive if guys like Cano, Posada and Swisher have bounce back years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 A lot depends on whether CanNot takes the first half of the year off as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 12/17/08 7:10 AM EST Yankees could shift focus to Manny Club reportedly could offer slugger three-year deal MLB.com Having already bolstered their rotation with the signings of free-agent starters CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, the Yankees may spare no expense to give Alex Rodriguez a superstar partner in the lineup. The New York Daily News cites a baseball official in its Wednesday editions who says that the Yankees view mercurial free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez as a perfect complement to Rodriguez, much the way Ramirez and David Ortiz terrorized pitchers for the Red Sox. The official believes that the Yankees are "going hard" to sign Ramirez, to the point that they could offer him a three-year deal worth $22-25 million annually. Two other officials indicate to the News that the Yankees would jump in right away on Ramirez, preferring to watch the market develop in the hopes they could sign him for two years rather than three. The News also cites a source close to the Yankees, who says that general manager Brian Cashman is lukewarm on Ramirez, but that the front office in general, including Hal and Hank Steinbrenner, is bullish on the left fielder. Ramirez is widely considered to be among the two most coveted free-agent, along with fellow Scott Boras client Mark Teixeira. Given that Teixeira will be just 29 years old in May and is a Gold Glove-caliber first baseman, he will likely command a longer contract than Ramirez, who is 36. Therefore, it could be that Ramirez and Boras will wait for Teixeira to pick a team, allowing them to negotiate with teams who missed on Teixeira and need a fallback option. If Teixeira picks the Angels, then the Orioles and Nationals -- who were hoping to land the Maryland native -- may decide not to bid on Ramirez, to whom they have no ties. Considering that Boston is not an option for Ramirez, the Yankees would only have to outbid the Dodgers for the slugger's services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Yankees will sign Manny. I am happy that they will. Manny will be more than happy to put on the pinstripes. Like I have said many times, he will be on a mission to make Beanfart look like idiots for getting rid of him. Sign him NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Yankees will sign Manny. I am happy that they will. Manny will be more than happy to put on the pinstripes. Like I have said many times, he will be on a mission to make Beanfart look like idiots for getting rid of him. Sign him NOW. If the Angels don't sign Teixeira, they will go hard after Manny...they need a bat in their lineup as bad as the Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 If the Angels don't sign Teixeira, they will go hard after Manny...they need a bat in their lineup as bad as the Yanks. I doubt Manny is in the Taco man's liking. But I could be wrong. If the Yankees want him, Taco man won't get him. It's pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Yankees will sign Manny. I am happy that they will. Manny will be more than happy to put on the pinstripes. Like I have said many times, he will be on a mission to make Beanfart look like idiots for getting rid of him. Sign him NOW. Manny stopped playing for Boston in trying to force them to agree to NOT pick up his option. The guy was faking injuries, not running out balls and refused to take the bat off his shoulders in a AB against the Yankees while taking 3 called strikes. How do you translate that into Boston are idiots for getting rid of him? At any rate the Yanks likely need a trade to make room for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Red Sux are NOT a better team without him. Make all the excuses you want. It doesn't compute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Red Sux are NOT a better team without him. Make all the excuses you want. It doesn't compute. Let's ignore the fact that the team averaged more run per game without Manny. Short of A-Rod or Pujols, the Sox are not going to replace Manny's bat. So they lose a .300-30HR-100RBI guy. Big Papi loses protection in the batting order. The can get a guy that can hit for average. Or one that can hit for power, but few hit for that much power ot has the ability to hit for that high of an average. The Sox are clearly not as good. However, they do not have a guy that is acting like an ass and under performing. Their club house will be better and easier for the players. Terry Francona's job is a little easier as well. No more questions about Manny. The Sox are not better, but with Papi's status not known. They probably need to start spreading that wealth to compensate for Manny departure, Papi's regression and Tek's invisible bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Let's ignore the fact that the team averaged more run per game without Manny. Short of A-Rod or Pujols, the Sox are not going to replace Manny's bat. So they lose a .300-30HR-100RBI guy. Big Papi loses protection in the batting order. The can get a guy that can hit for average. Or one that can hit for power, but few hit for that much power ot has the ability to hit for that high of an average. The Sox are clearly not as good. However, they do not have a guy that is acting like an ass and under performing. Their club house will be better and easier for the players. Terry Francona's job is a little easier as well. No more questions about Manny. The Sox are not better, but with Papi's status not known. They probably need to start spreading that wealth to compensate for Manny departure, Papi's regression and Tek's invisible bat. You're one of the few to admit the truth. You make great points besides that. I still think he can help the yankees greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 You're one of the few to admit the truth. You make great points besides that. I still think he can help the yankees greatly. Adding the best hitter in baseball not named Pujols, without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Not just that, but a CLUTCH hitter. Maybe a little of that can rub off on Afraud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Manny stopped playing for Boston in trying to force them to agree to NOT pick up his option. The guy was faking injuries, not running out balls and refused to take the bat off his shoulders in a AB against the Yankees while taking 3 called strikes. How do you translate that into Boston are idiots for getting rid of him? At any rate the Yanks likely need a trade to make room for him. Agreed 100%. No way can they have Manny - Damon - Nady in the OF next year. Specifically the CF part. They need a center fielder for defensive purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Max, when we won in the late 90's we never really had a strong defensive outfield. Even Bernie at his best had a weaker arm than Pennington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Frankensteining a team together is always a hard way to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Max, when we won in the late 90's we never really had a strong defensive outfield. Even Bernie at his best had a weaker arm than Pennington. I don't think Max is talking about needing a CF with a strong arm. We're going to need a CF who can go get the long drives in the gaps. Their defense in the OF this season is going to be absolutely horrible if there isn't a serious defenisve upgrade. Hell, despite the fact that he makes Melky Cabrera look like Micky Mantle, I'd even bring in Joey Gathright. Probably the fastest man in baseball and if they're going to be playing guys like Nady and Matsui in the outfiled, they'll need somebody like that to make all these pitchers worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I don't think Max is talking about needing a CF with a strong arm. We're going to need a CF who can go get the long drives in the gaps. Their defense in the OF this season is going to be absolutely horrible if there isn't a serious defenisve upgrade. Hell, despite the fact that he makes Melky Cabrera look like Micky Mantle, I'd even bring in Joey Gathright. Probably the fastest man in baseball and if they're going to be playing guys like Nady and Matsui in the outfiled, they'll need somebody like that to make all these pitchers worth the money. Cameron would fit that equation perfectly. But, you have that defense in Melky already, why pay for as little more offense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Cameron would fit that equation perfectly. But, you have that defense in Melky already, why pay for as little more offense? Melky is above average defensively...personally I feel that above average with that spacious CF isn't good enough. Get somebody who is elite. I kind of like Cameron but you don't know how quickly a 37 y/o who used roids is going to break down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Manny smear campaign continues: Speaking of Manny, Comcast Sportsnet New England will have a "Manny being Manny" special on Christmas night detailing the final days of Manny Ramirez in Boston. It's a much watch (or DVR) after the Celtics/Lakers game. I hear this piece is one hell of an indictment on what a shmuck Manny allegedly is. Why doesn't the Boston Media just let it go already - and you just KNOW that the Red Sox FO was all aboard this idea - probably encouraged it. Yah, Manny shot his way out of town. Get over it. Larry Lucchino is one spiteful bastard. The Boston media is too. The marriage between the Sox and the local scribes and TV sporst personalities is sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Manny smear campaign continues: Speaking of Manny, Comcast Sportsnet New England will have a "Manny being Manny" special on Christmas night detailing the final days of Manny Ramirez in Boston. It's a much watch (or DVR) after the Celtics/Lakers game. I hear this piece is one hell of an indictment on what a shmuck Manny allegedly is. Why doesn't the Boston Media just let it go already - and you just KNOW that the Red Sox FO was all aboard this idea - probably encouraged it. Yah, Manny shot his way out of town. Get over it. Larry Lucchino is one spiteful bastard. The Boston media is too. The marriage between the Sox and the local scribes and TV sporst personalities is sickening. will that only be on your local channels or nationwide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 will that only be on your local channels or nationwide? It will only be on the NE sport Channel. DirectTV customers who have the sports tier can watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Cameron would fit that equation perfectly. But, you have that defense in Melky already, why pay for as little more offense? That is a good question. But I think the difference in offense between Melky and Cameron is significant. The power #s are very different. Although Cameron's strikeouts negate some of it. I guess what kills Melky is his OBP which is always terrible. Defensively though that is the kind of person they need out there. It is a catch 22. If they had Manny's bat in the lineup, they can afford Melky's bat. But how do you DH Damon when he is a better LF'er than Manny. Interesting choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 That is a good question. But I think the difference in offense between Melky and Cameron is significant. The power #s are very different. Although Cameron's strikeouts negate some of it. I guess what kills Melky is his OBP which is always terrible. Defensively though that is the kind of person they need out there. It is a catch 22. If they had Manny's bat in the lineup, they can afford Melky's bat. But how do you DH Damon when he is a better LF'er than Manny. Interesting choices. That relates to my comment earlier about "Frankensteining" pieces together. It gets difficult. Nice to have choices though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Yankees will sign Manny. I am happy that they will. Manny will be more than happy to put on the pinstripes. Like I have said many times, he will be on a mission to make Beanfart look like idiots for getting rid of him. Sign him NOW. Manny kind of fixed by dogging it so Boston really had no choice but to deal him. My thoughts : "Be careful what you wish for" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Manny is going to beat to his own drum to use the old expression- do you really want that on your "team". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Manny is going to beat to his own drum to use the old expression- do you really want that on your "team". Yeah he does. Part of me wants him and the other part says no. Hey, if and it's a big "if" the guy performs like he had for the Dodgers after they got him, fine. If he doesn't, it becomes a very bad investment for the Yankees...and it's not like they don't have several of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yeah he does. Part of me wants him and the other part says no. Hey, if and it's a big "if" the guy performs like he had for the Dodgers after they got him, fine. If he doesn't, it becomes a very bad investment for the Yankees...and it's not like they don't have several of those. I think that Manny will play at a "Dodger like" high level . The question , as usual ,is for how long and how much cancer will he bring to the team . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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