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For example, the Rays have David Price at just under two years of service time, and signed very cheaply through 2012. Given their upcoming payrolls, will they be willing to commit 15-20% of their salary dollars to Price as he approaches $10 million a year as a three-plus player in arbitration in 2013? If that sounds ridiculous, what about trading for Matt Garza, known to be available, less expensive than Price and unable to hit free agency until after 2013? The A's have a wealth of pitching and a lack of hitting; would they part with Brett Anderson -- who may be the next Pettitte -- for Montero? The Marlins have committed a lot of money to Josh Johnson through 2013, and while they have filled their catcher and DH slots, the opportunity to re-experience Miguel Cabrera -- another fair comp for Montero -- would have to be tempting. Similarly, the Giants have their future catcher in Buster Posey and re-signed first baseman Aubrey Huff, but the Yankees might consider pursuing Giants' starter Madison Bumgarner as a more productive use of Montero's value. You could also call the Dodgers, in their current state of flux and lacking anything resembling a catcher, to pry away Clayton Kershaw.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z18CyehFMK

PR07 wrote:King Felix
Josh Johnson (if physical was fine)

I'm assuming you want it from people who may have a slight chance of becoming available.

Pharmcat wrote:sherman wrote that yanks should do whatever it takes to get felix

Pharmcat wrote:interesting read

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z18CpUJX5r

For example, the Rays have David Price at just under two years of service time, and signed very cheaply through 2012. Given their upcoming payrolls, will they be willing to commit 15-20% of their salary dollars to Price as he approaches $10 million a year as a three-plus player in arbitration in 2013? If that sounds ridiculous, what about trading for Matt Garza, known to be available, less expensive than Price and unable to hit free agency until after 2013? The A's have a wealth of pitching and a lack of hitting; would they part with Brett Anderson -- who may be the next Pettitte -- for Montero? The Marlins have committed a lot of money to Josh Johnson through 2013, and while they have filled their catcher and DH slots, the opportunity to re-experience Miguel Cabrera -- another fair comp for Montero -- would have to be tempting. Similarly, the Giants have their future catcher in Buster Posey and re-signed first baseman Aubrey Huff, but the Yankees might consider pursuing Giants' starter Madison Bumgarner as a more productive use of Montero's value. You could also call the Dodgers, in their current state of flux and lacking anything resembling a catcher, to pry away Clayton Kershaw.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z18CyehFMK

imo, johnson would cost too much, nor do i think he is available

anyone in that paragraph interest you?

Pharmcat wrote:is it possible the yanks are waiting on andy's decision b4 making a trade?

or are they just gonna wait till july and trade for 1 when a team has a firesale?

moocow007 wrote:

Pharmcat wrote:is it possible the yanks are waiting on andy's decision b4 making a trade?

or are they just gonna wait till july and trade for 1 when a team has a firesale?

I wouldn't be surprised if the Yankees make a surprise big trade before the start of the season. Even though the FO seems to be saying they aren't panicking and that they are confidence to go with what they have, let's be honest, this is the Yankees. The Red Sox make HUGE moves this offseason and the Yankees aren't about to give away this season (which is what they would, in the Yankee Universe POV, be doing so if t hey don't make another move or two).

No I don't hink it won't likely be fore one of the above mentioned guys but I would not be surprised if the Yankees acquire Rothchilds' former protege from the Cubs Carlos Zambrano. He's the most readily available and given his salary (something that the Cubs would like to shed) he won't likely cost much in a trade. He has no.1 stuff and he did have a nice end to last season, pitching extremely well. Normally teams would be loath to take that expensive a gamble but this is the Yankees after all.

Zambrano is a power pitcher and can dominate. Maybe between him and Burnett you can get 30-35 or so nice starts. Worth it.

Jitpal wrote:

moocow007 wrote:

Pharmcat wrote:is it possible the yanks are waiting on andy's decision b4 making a trade?

or are they just gonna wait till july and trade for 1 when a team has a firesale?

I wouldn't be surprised if the Yankees make a surprise big trade before the start of the season. Even though the FO seems to be saying they aren't panicking and that they are confidence to go with what they have, let's be honest, this is the Yankees. The Red Sox make HUGE moves this offseason and the Yankees aren't about to give away this season (which is what they would, in the Yankee Universe POV, be doing so if t hey don't make another move or two).

No I don't hink it won't likely be fore one of the above mentioned guys but I would not be surprised if the Yankees acquire Rothchilds' former protege from the Cubs Carlos Zambrano. He's the most readily available and given his salary (something that the Cubs would like to shed) he won't likely cost much in a trade. He has no.1 stuff and he did have a nice end to last season, pitching extremely well. Normally teams would be loath to take that expensive a gamble but this is the Yankees after all.

Zambrano is a power pitcher and can dominate. Maybe between him and Burnett you can get 30-35 or so nice starts. Worth it.

Between him and Burnett you need to start the Scranton Shuttle and keep shuffling guys that can give you 3-4 innings out the pen on the days Zambrano and Burnett pitch. I certainly wouldn't trade Montero for Zambrano, if that's what anyone is suggesting. -Jitpal

Pharmcat wrote:i actually think nova will be fine as a 5 starter

moocow007 wrote:

Pharmcat wrote:interesting read

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z18CpUJX5r

For example, the Rays have David Price at just under two years of service time, and signed very cheaply through 2012. Given their upcoming payrolls, will they be willing to commit 15-20% of their salary dollars to Price as he approaches $10 million a year as a three-plus player in arbitration in 2013? If that sounds ridiculous, what about trading for Matt Garza, known to be available, less expensive than Price and unable to hit free agency until after 2013? The A's have a wealth of pitching and a lack of hitting; would they part with Brett Anderson -- who may be the next Pettitte -- for Montero? The Marlins have committed a lot of money to Josh Johnson through 2013, and while they have filled their catcher and DH slots, the opportunity to re-experience Miguel Cabrera -- another fair comp for Montero -- would have to be tempting. Similarly, the Giants have their future catcher in Buster Posey and re-signed first baseman Aubrey Huff, but the Yankees might consider pursuing Giants' starter Madison Bumgarner as a more productive use of Montero's value. You could also call the Dodgers, in their current state of flux and lacking anything resembling a catcher, to pry away Clayton Kershaw.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z18CyehFMK

imo, johnson would cost too much, nor do i think he is available

anyone in that paragraph interest you?

David Price obviously yes. Hard to find a 6-6" power pitching lefty who already has had (Cy Young like) success (to say the least) pitching in the AL. $10M for his is a bargain for the Yankees. Heck, the way he's pitched against AL East competition, considering his age and stuff, $20M is a bargain.

Kershaw I would definitely consider. Power pitcher with a nasty curve. Not proven like Price (especially in AL) but has potential ace stuff.

Bumgarner? Nah.

Anderson? No way.