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Originally Posted by ClockShot
As far as the Yankees are concerned. Here's what I want for next season/needs to be addressed.
1. Retain Matsui for 1-year. Let's face it, the man did major damage in the DH hole this year (last night being a perfect example.) But as we all know that his knees are shot to shit and the Yankees wanna rotate out the DH spot to the vets.
2. The outfield. Johnny Damon got a great bat but a horrible glove. He wants to come back, but I'd really sit back and think about 1 more year with him. Keep Swisher in RF, and we know he's doing extra credit this offseason with Long and Eiland. So that's a plus. CF is the tricky part. Do we go with Gardbrera another season, go in house, or aquire from trade/free agency.
3. Starting pitching. 1 & 2 are set. But I'd like 2 to get his act together during the offseason. Again, we play the waiting game with Pettite. Same contract as this year if he wants back in. I'd let Joba, Hughes, Wang, Gaudin, and Kennedy fight for the 4 and 5 spots. Not much in the market for starting pitchers. Lackey, Garland, Lee, and Wolf. But all eyes are on Aroldis Chapman.
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The Yankees have said they want to get a little younger however they can but I don't think there's much they can do. There really isn't much options for LF since I don't see them throwing big money at Bay or Holliday. If there was a decent LF available on the market I could understand letting Damon go but there isn't one that won't cost them a huge contract. I'm assuming Damon will be back unless they make a trade for a LF.
The whole Gardner/Cabrera thing has worked out pretty well. I think they stick with that for CF and maybe get Jackson involved later in the year.
I wouldn't mind having Matsui back if its in a role similar to this year and maybe a little reduced. He could be the DH except for days when Posada needs a day off from catching. I'm not sure who else they'd want to give DH time to besides Posada, Damon if he's back or maybe A-Rod.