MLB 2011 Season Thread

[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.