MLB 2009-2010 Off Season Thread

[Evil Vito]

I think my biggest feeling of hope for the Yanks NOT signing Holliday would be that Damon right now is the perfect #2 hitter for them...and it would be a good idea to bring him back.

Obv they could always sign Holliday AND bring back Damon, but then Johnny would be reduced to DH duty and I'm pretty sure they want to continue easing Posada into that role. Unless they moved Johnny or Holliday to RF which would be stupid. If they do get Holliday though, just let them hold onto the 2010 trophy cause that's prolly where it'd end up anyway.

Seriously though, as soon as the Yanks back down from Holliday, my hope for the Mets getting him will skyrocket. Can't wait for free agency to start.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 I think my biggest feeling of hope for the Yanks NOT signing Holliday would be that Damon right now is the perfect #2 hitter for them...and it would be a good idea to bring him back. Obv they could always sign Holliday AND bring back Damon, but then Johnny would be reduced to DH duty and I'm pretty sure they want to continue easing Posada into that role. Unless they moved Johnny or Holliday to RF which would be stupid. If they do get Holliday though, just let them hold onto the 2010 trophy cause that's prolly where it'd end up anyway. Seriously though, as soon as the Yanks back down from Holliday, my hope for the Mets getting him will skyrocket. Can't wait for free agency to start.

Right now you guys can have him. I'd much rather give Damon a two year deal with an option for a third more then giving Holliday a six or 7 year deal.

But, if by chance we do get Holliday. As much of a Johnny Damon fan I am I would much rather go after Lackey. Because unless Pettite comes back we've seriously got 3 question marks on our starting pitching.

Wang? Can he go back to the way that he was pitching before his injury?

Joba? Is he ready to be a starter yet?

Hughes? Aceves? Kennedy? Gaudin?

So if we get anyone with Holliday I hope they realize they need to do one thing or both.

1. Trade for a competitive starter. And or.........

2. Get John Lackey during the offseason.

[Evil Vito]

Originally Posted by Hardkore Kidd J Right now you guys can have him. I'd much rather give Damon a two year deal with an option for a third more then giving Holliday a six or 7 year deal. But, if by chance we do get Holliday. As much of a Johnny Damon fan I am I would much rather go after Lackey. Because unless Pettite comes back we've seriously got 3 question marks on our starting pitching. Wang? Can he go back to the way that he was pitching before his injury? Joba? Is he ready to be a starter yet? Hughes? Aceves? Kennedy? Gaudin? So if we get anyone with Holliday I hope they realize they need to do one thing or both. 1. Trade for a competitive starter. And or......... 2. Get John Lackey during the offseason.

I agree that 6/7 years for Holliday is too much...problem is Mets are faced in a similar situation that they've found themselves in in the past. They had to give Pedro 4 years, they had to give Beltran 7, had to give Wagner 4, etc...pretty much, when they are in a serious position of need at a certain area they are willing to overpay and worry about the consequences later.

Like I said, if they are intent on going balls out next year I'd LOVE for them to trade for Adrian Gonzalez in addition to getting a #2 starter and probably an extra bat, but I can't see it ALL getting accomplished.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 I agree that 6/7 years for Holliday is too much...problem is Mets are faced in a similar situation that they've found themselves in in the past. They had to give Pedro 4 years, they had to give Beltran 7, had to give Wagner 4, etc...pretty much, when they are in a serious position of need at a certain area they are willing to overpay and worry about the consequences later. Like I said, if they are intent on going balls out next year I'd LOVE for them to trade for Adrian Gonzalez in addition to getting a #2 starter and probably an extra bat, but I can't see it ALL getting accomplished.

Yeah, someone like A-Gon would really help you out. But remember he's not a FA. So there is a possibility you could get screwed. How much is to much when you are dealing for Adrian? Do they have the chips it takes to get Adrian?

Realize that the Red Sox may be in on this too. And if they actually give up Clay or Bard in a package I regret to inform you that you may not have the prospects to top that.