Rumorville: Mike Cameron

by roguejim on Mar 19, 2009 8:47 PM CDT Comment 14 comments

Stop me if you heard this before:

The most-heard observation about the Yankees this spring: That team could have serious, and potentially fatal, defensive issues. They're range-challenged in left, in right and at shortstop. They have reliability issues at second. Alex Rodriguez is now a major question on every level. And nobody knows what kind of defensive catcher Jorge Posada is capable of being over the long haul. There are rumblings the Yankees are poking around again on Mike Cameron's availability.

This is the Cats of all 2009 hot stove rumors. At this point, I'd be tempted to trade Cameron just to get it to stop.

Tom H. is on the case, though:

Melvin said he spoke on the telephone today, just in general terms about their clubs, but said Cameron's name didn't come up and there was no talk of interest in any of the Brewers' glut of third base types in camp.

It's hard to image such a big trade this late in camp, especially with no clear replacement for Cameron. (Duffycain?) Still...

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Good to see I am not the only one who thinks the Yanks may very well not be good this year.

by Braunstalker on Mar 19, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bloated, haphazard fantasy team

Those wacky Yankees.

by One-Flap Down on Mar 20, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't want AJ Burnett as my #2 on a fantasy squad

Hell, Joba as a #2 is pushing it.

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Mar 20, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What are you, some kind of fantasy expert?

by tcyoung on Mar 20, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually... yes

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Mar 20, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad to spin a fantasy discussion but

I should have made less cryptic commentary; what I meant to say was that the Yanks are nothing but a haphazardly assembled attempt at a moron’s fantasy team…what with the high-ticket additions that never seem to pay off (at least since 2003). Realistically, they should be in the Series every year, but I guess the point is that they no longer field a “team” but a collection of players that change on a yearly basis in bulk.

by One-Flap Down on Mar 20, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

I was glad to provide decent analysis anyway.

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Mar 21, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

glad to read it...

by One-Flap Down on Mar 23, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I loved this rumor

It was much better than Cats. I want to see it again, and again.

The Boston Globe said:
I love it. It was much better than Cats. I want to see it again and again.

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Mar 19, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nothing like

A good classic SNL reference!

by Brew Angel on Mar 19, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

glad someone else got it

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Mar 21, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel your pain

I made a Monty Python “Piranha Brothers” reference a few weeks back, and not one person picked up on it.

by Brew Angel on Mar 21, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Regarding above

Are the Yankees a contending Fantasy team? Let’s look at the lineup:
C- Posada: Not a top rate guy anymore, there are a lot of questions about his shoulder, but still a good #1 guy.
1B- Texeira: A very good 1B that will give you 1st Round value in Homers, RBI, and Ave… as long as your patient enough to experience his strong 2nd half.
2B- Cano: a low end guy when it comes to 2B for this year. A lot of hope on him repeating his fantastic 06, but I’d settle for his very good 07.
3B- A-rod: so he’s out for the first 6 weeks. 20 weeks of A-rod is still top tier in the 3B position, so he’s worth a 4th rounder or so.
SS- Jeter: His fantasy contribution slips with his power. Still a starter at SS, but I have 8 guys I’d take before him
OF- Damon: He’s not a guy I’d consider a top 3 on a team unless you really ignore the position, or believe he’ll repeat his great 34 year old last year. I’m on neither side of that
OF- Nady: a decent 3rd OF or 2nd in deeper or AL Only leagues.
OF- CF: no one they have out there is anyone I’d like on my squad
UT- Matsui- Trying to keep him healthy is the key now, which he hasn’t been in 3 years. He’s destined for the waiver wire in most leagues

SP- CC: bonafied ace and top 5 pitcher in all leagues (except NL only)
SP- Burnett: not a guy I would want as my #2, or even #4. He pitches well and stays healthy in contract years. This isn’t one.
SP- Joba: Since the Yanks can’t decide to do with him, I’ll just let his stuff work and rack up the K’s. Decent 3rd starter on a squad
RP- Rivera: Consistently in the Top 5 of fantasy points earners at the relief position, I wouldn’t mind going into a season with him as my #1 closer.
SP- Wang: the guy just racks up wins. Definite need on any fantasy team
SP- Pettite: not worth a flyer.

Is this team going to win a fantasy championship? Well, you’d need another closer or 2, some OF depth, and probably a couple more SPs, but it’s not bad for a foundation.

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Mar 20, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs