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I have a feeling that we're losing one of the rookies tomorrow as well, most likely David Lee...figures Thomas would trade a hard working white guy that plays defense and knows the game. I know Nate won the dunk contest -big friggin deal - but i'd much rather see him go. Aside from some wildly entertaining plays, he's worthless.

As such, as your fearless leader/humble narrator, I owe it to you, the fans, to dedicate my free time to designing a comprehensive offseason plan for our beloved Giants.

Oh lord....

We did Philly last year and we're going again this year....a second trip is a must.

Maybe I guess I am a bit harsh when it comes to judging Cano.

 

 

This is what happens when you come from a poor family who couldn't afford a baseball bat or a tennis ball to play baseball with.

 

Broom handle and blue ball in my neighborhood.

I have to agree with Currency that Giambi is a horrible defensive first baseman. He is lost on any play that involves the least bit of thought, and he's average at best in the agility dept.

I think that's pretty obvious...

His assesment of Cano on the other hand is strange. The kid is very good defensive first baseman, but he made tons of "rookie mistakes" last year that downgraded his overall season. If he concentrates more on fundamentals, he'll be very good.

I'm disappointed Giambi did roids, but atleast he had the balls to step up and take his medicine. Even haters have to respect that.

I just hope the Czech team gets bounced early. Tons of Rangers playing for that country and they could use the rest.

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Oh lord....

Looks like Ozzie back peddled and apoligized to A-Rod....although I could only understand 20% of what he was actually saying.

Cano a speedy guy? Are you sure you're talking about Robinson Cano?

The last thing he was known for as a player in the Minors and in his stint in the Majors was his speed.

Cano is not speedy. He's has at best an above average speed.

 

132 games with 1 stolen base and 3 CS. 4 attempts.

That stat says it all.

 

Cano is not a base stealer, but he has good enough speed to make hit and runs effective. Damon has good speed and Jeter is widely considered the best base runner in the game. I like the fact that they hit back to back to back at the bottom to the top of the lineup.

BTW, I wish your sig didn't have that little black shadow on SJ's arm in the far left pic....

Hmmm... Disagree with you on just about everything.

 

Yeah, Wang may be the real deal, but look at the rest of the rotation. Question marks all around. Mussina's not getting younger, RJ looked very mortal last year (and though he did have a strong 2nd half, he blew the playoffs for them), Pavano's already hurting and Wright is Wright. Small figures to pitch out of the pen, from where he was much more hittable last year, and the rest of the pen, except for Mo, is nothing to write home about. They just signed Scott Erickson to a minor league deal. What does that tell you?

 

As for Damon, I think he'll have a great year and you'll be happy with him. But they didn't improve defensively out there at all, and that was their big problem last year. Matsui's a clutz, Sheff is a shell of his former self defensively.

 

The only thing I agree with you on is the clutch hitting. Jeter had an off year last year in this dept., but I think he'll bounce back. I think Giambi will be big in the clutch, too. But guys like ARod- that's his history, being small in the big spot.

If you don't think we have starting pitching depth then your crazy. We have atleast 4 guys that will be very solid -Johnson, Moose, Chacon and Wang. The problem is we don't have a dominant starter. Depth means that we'll be able to handle 2/3's of the league and pile up wins. My concern is when the Yanks have to go against a good teams number 1, Schill, Santana, etc, there may be a problem.

My opinion of Damon is biased...I hate him and always will. If he produces, then so be it. If he doesn't, i'll hire a hit man.

I stand by the rest of my post.

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If he's healthy, I want him on the field.

This thread should be wildly successful....

Let’s do a quick assessment of the Yanks 3 main Strengths and Weaknesses, from your prospective.

I'll start with my opinions:

Strengths:

- Rotation depth - With all the injuries last year we called upon Wang, Chacon and Small to step up big time. Now they can team up with the established starters and Joe can put the best 5 on the field. If one goes down, we're prepared to fill his place.

- Bullpen - We added a bunch of new guys and if Dotel can come back 100% by May, the former closer could prove to be an excellent 8th inning guy, with Farnsworth pitching the 7th. Sturtze, Villone, Myers and of course MO are also available. Small will probably start the season in the Pen.

- Our 2nd Year Guys - IMO, Wang and Cano are the real deal. I'm looking forward to a full season with these two.

Weaknesses or Concerns:

- #1 Starter - After blowing last years playoff game, I have no faith in Johnson going up against another teams top guy in a key situation.

- Damon - I hate him, I'm pissed we signed him and I’m worried that his production will drop since he already got paid. If he lives up to his potential, the Yanks lineup will be deadly.....if.

- Clutch Hitting - Down by 1, bottom of the ninth, game on the line....where's Scotty B, where's Paul O'Neill, Tino? The Yankees have failed in key spots over the past few years and since the lineup will be virtually the same (aside from Damon) I'm afraid they have not improved in this category. Also, can we manufacture runs and not always rely on the long ball. I think with three speedy guys (Cano, Damon, Jeter) hitting 9-1-2, we can improve here.

Thoughts, opinions.....have at it.

You guys really care about what your post count says?

Nope....

Looks good nem...like the Giants theme.