The non-waiver deadline is a mere eleven days away, so let’s look into some potential trades the Yankees could make.
The Yanks, and the Sox, are apparently interested in Toronto RP Scott Downs. In his age 34 season, Downs is having a great year. His ERA is below three and his FIP is 3.09, while his xFIP is at 3.51. His career platoon splits aren’t bad either, with a 3.25 xFIP against LHB and a 3.95 xFIP vs. RHB. He’d be a nice get for the Yanks, and he projects to be a type-A so the Yankees could get a draft pick for him (though that’s unlikely).
Other teams are apparently interested in Francisco Cervelli. If this is true, the Yankees should listen long and hard. It’s likely that Cervelli’s already hit his ceiling and if the Yankees can turn him into anything, it’d be a good trade. But, there is something valuable about him. He’s a cheap back up catcher and likely will be with the Yankees until he starts getting too expensive (like Melky Cabrera); that is, he’s a fine piece to have, but once he starts making seven figures through arbitration raises, he’s gone.
Like always, the Yankees are making the bench and the bullpen the focus of trading season. I’d like the Yankees to work out the ‘pen from within, though it will be hard with the injuries to Damaso Marte and Andy Pettitte. This should open the door to guys like Romulo Sanchez and Jonathan Albaladejo, though. The post lists guys that the Yankees’ve been linked to, but none of them are too exciting due to either inconsistency or price issues.
As for the bench, that’s something the Yankees will likely have to look outside the organization for. Ramiro Pena is an automatic out and Colin Curtis hasn’t lit the world on fire, either, so another bench player would be helpful.
Finally, the Yankees are not very willing to move Jesus Montero. They used him as bait for Cliff Lee because it’s such a special case but he, wisely, will not be moved for any of the players on the market.
Like 2009, I don’t think there will be much of a splash from the Yankees at the trade deadline. If a move is made, it will be something small like a bench player. I’d love for the Yankees to get Adam Dunn or another big bat for a full time DH, I doubt that’s going to happen. And though there’s not much time, I’d like to see the internal bullpen options get a shot before a trade is made. If that takes too long, though, there is always the possibility of a waiver trade for a reliever.
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Adam Dunn would hit a gazillion HR’s in the American league, especially at Yankee stadium.
Of course if it’s true they are keeping Montero and he isn’t a catcher then we hvae 2 DH’s. Dunn hs a great arm but can’t move very well in RF anymore, so those two don’t fit together.
i totally agree on Cervelli.IMO his batting stance will not allow him to be a very good hitter.Watch him tilt his right shoulder down (and therefore his head) before the pitch.Makes it hard to see what’s coming and hard to pull the trigger.Also makes it easy to get hit in the head, which he does often.Yes, I’d trade him in an instant as part of a package for a top player.
cevellis value is at catcher position, the pitchers like him behind the plate..we also don’t need him to be a very good hitter….275 .280. would be great. we can’t have an all star at every position..the kid has great energy. soft hands..posada has stone hans and threw out 4 guys in almost 40 chances..i’ll take cervelli..
I’m intrigued by George Sherrill (recently placed on waivers by the Dodgers), though he looks to be a shell of his former self this season. I’d take him over Boone Logan anyday.
Sherrill’s FB velo average is down by nearly 2 mph this year vs last year… and he was making Boom Longone looking like Gregg Maddux in terms of control.
I’m hoping that Cashman pulls off a stealth Oswalt deal at the last moment by taking advantage of his large contract status.
oswalt will never be a yank…and i really don’t like NL pitchers in the AL.
I would like to see the Yankees bring in both Kyle Farnsworth and Brendan Donnelly. With his new cutter Farnsy has been very solid this year with a higher ground ball rate. Donnelly has given up a couple to many home runs but if you take out his 5 earned run appearance back in April he’s been decent and could help the Yankees in the 6th inning which has been a issue for them.
farnsy.. can’t take the big stage he is a dog..he would melt once again..donnelly ,i would not trade young players for.. lets stay pat ..stay internal..AAA.. aceves..is a key part