Marcus Thames has a sprained ankle and will now miss time. I’m assuming that he will go on the Disabled List, and maybe he’ll be there by the time this is posted (being written at about quarter to ten weds. night).
So, what’s going to happen now? Presumably, Thames will be DLed and Greg Golson will be recalled to play outfield. This isn’t much of a problem, unless Nick Swisher’s left bicep is still feeling bad. If it is, the Yankee outfield will have absolutely zero power. If Swisher is feeling better, which he likely is and he’ll probably be in the lineup tonight, then the Yankees can put him back in right, Randy Winn will stay in left, and Greg Golson will be the fourth outfielder.
I’m not a huge Golson fan, but as a defensive replacement and/or pinch runner, he’s a good option. The dude can flat out fly, so he can add value there. With Curtis Granderson running and taking batting practice, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. His return will push Randy Winn back to the bench and will push Greg Golson back to the minor leagues.
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Are you kidding me with this statement? Thames is an over the hill DH and is a complete defensive liability. Posada is a once a week catcher DH at this point, Winn is finished and Swisher is a backup player who is breaking down to over use. Granderson is an OK left fielder but I doubt he will hit north of .260.
The Yanks need to get six good relievers( release Mitre and put Park on the DL so he can relearn to pitch in the Minor league) that they are happy with in the pen so you can add Golson and Romine to the 25 man roster then have Russo and Huffman called up for the injuries and if they are good cut Winn and Thames. The biggest issue right now is Joe, he needs to grow some attachments and shuffle the lineup. Tell Jeter that Gardner is the lead off guy and Tex that Robby needs to bat third.
Well cashman mine as well just quit because this guy knows it all
what did he say thats really that out of line?