MLB 2011 Season Thread

[Innovator]

Someone wrote an article for ESPNNewYork saying the Yankees should look at Pujols, Wilson, and Yadier Molina. Cmon. We're set at 2/3 spots.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by Innovator Someone wrote an article for ESPNNewYork saying the Yankees should look at Pujols, Wilson, and Yadier Molina. Cmon. We're set at 2/3 spots.

I can actually see us going after Pujols and Wilson at least. I mean who is our DH gonna be? A-rod? I truly believe he still has it in him to play Third and if he didn't play Third who will? I could actually see a Platoon DH with Montero/Pujols.

And Wilson, we all know we need pitching especially if CC is gone. I wouldn't really write off not getting Albert. We all know that Cash is probably thinking that too. But, he's keeping Mum. Remember this is the same team who before signing Tex said that Nick Swisher would be their first baseman. I believe he also said Sheffield would be their center fielder before signing Damon.

So after all that I wouldn't really say there is no chance we are going after Pujols. I would say going after Wilson might be more likely then going after Pujols but I wouldn't be too surprised if they signed both.

[Dragon]

Originally Posted by Hardkore Kidd J I can actually see us going after Pujols and Wilson at least. I mean who is our DH gonna be? A-rod? I truly believe he still has it in him to play Third and if he didn't play Third who will? I could actually see a Platoon DH with Montero/Pujols. And Wilson, we all know we need pitching especially if CC is gone. I wouldn't really write off not getting Albert. We all know that Cash is probably thinking that too. But, he's keeping Mum. Remember this is the same team who before signing Tex said that Nick Swisher would be their first baseman. I believe he also said Sheffield would be their center fielder before signing Damon. So after all that I wouldn't really say there is no chance we are going after Pujols. I would say going after Wilson might be more likely then going after Pujols but I wouldn't be too surprised if they signed both.

The DH is (or at least should) be Montero.A Pujols/Montero DH platoon would be the strangest move I've ever seen.

I really think there's zero chance they go after Pujols. Its a little different situation than the Teixiera move. The Yankees have a 1B that won't be moved and have a DH for next year in Montero. And not far down the line A-Rod is most likely gonna be the DH. Cashman didn't want A-Rod's big contract in the first place, I don't think hes gonna want another monster one with Pujols.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by Dragon The DH is (or at least should) be Montero.A Pujols/Montero DH platoon would be the strangest move I've ever seen. I really think there's zero chance they go after Pujols. Its a little different situation than the Teixiera move. The Yankees have a 1B that won't be moved and have a DH for next year in Montero. And not far down the line A-Rod is most likely gonna be the DH. Cashman didn't want A-Rod's big contract in the first place, I don't think hes gonna want another monster one with Pujols.

I really don't see Montero as a DH anyway. I mean every one is saying he can't catch. But, I still believe that Montero can be a catcher. I think the Yankees believe that too. I think he would have been traded by now. I have seen the way he's played as Catcher and he needs some work but he isn't a strict DH like some people think. He's a much better hitter then catcher but that doesn't mean he can't catch. They better do some work with Montero. Because I truthfully want Montero to be ready when A-rod is DH.

Montero doesn't deserve to sit on the bench if platooning with A-rod. I guess he could be DH in 2012. All I just hope is that he is Yankees Catcher when A-rod becomes the DH.

[Dragon]

Originally Posted by Hardkore Kidd J I really don't see Montero as a DH anyway. I mean every one is saying he can't catch. But, I still believe that Montero can be a catcher. I think the Yankees believe that too. I think he would have been traded by now. I have seen the way he's played as Catcher and he needs some work but he isn't a strict DH like some people think. He's a much better hitter then catcher but that doesn't mean he can't catch. They better do some work with Montero. Because I truthfully want Montero to be ready when A-rod is DH. Montero doesn't deserve to sit on the bench if platooning with A-rod. I guess he could be DH in 2012. All I just hope is that he is Yankees Catcher when A-rod becomes the DH.

I think he can be a catcher too but I think they ease him into starting full time. I think next year they give him most of the time at DH and the rest of the time at catcher. Hopefully he could take over full time by 2013. And yeah, having seen him a couple games and seen him in the minors catch a couple times I don't think he's as terrible as people make him out to be behind the plate. He probably won't ever be amazing but he seems good enough to be a major league catcher. The Yankees did pretty well with a below average defensive catcher in Posada for the last 15 years, I'm sure they can do fine with Montero back there.

As for A-Rod, hopefully he has 2-3 more years playing 3B full time. Don't think he can play there that much longer after that. I'd be happy if he made it three more years at 3B and finished the last 3 years as DH.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Originally Posted by Dragon I think he can be a catcher too but I think they ease him into starting full time. I think next year they give him most of the time at DH and the rest of the time at catcher. Hopefully he could take over full time by 2013. And yeah, having seen him a couple games and seen him in the minors catch a couple times I don't think he's as terrible as people make him out to be behind the plate. He probably won't ever be amazing but he seems good enough to be a major league catcher. The Yankees did pretty well with a below average defensive catcher in Posada for the last 15 years, I'm sure they can do fine with Montero back there. As for A-Rod, hopefully he has 2-3 more years playing 3B full time. Don't think he can play there that much longer after that. I'd be happy if he made it three more years at 3B and finished the last 3 years as DH.

Which brings me to my next question. 2-3 years is a while but what should be done about our 3rd base situation then? I am thinking we have about 3 options then

1. Free Agent!

2. Trade!

3. Nunez

Nunez spent a little bit of time at third last year for a short period of time while A-rod was on the DL. And he did pretty good at that role. I think by 2-3 years he could really be a good short stop or 3rd baseman. That is if we don't trade him for someone by that time.