New York Yankees (2010-2013)
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The Yankees have officially announced the signing of RHP Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year, $155 million deal.
The recently turned 25-year-old went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA in 27 starts with the Rakuten Eagles in 2013.
The deal includes an opt-out after year four and a full no-trade clause.
To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP David Huff was designated for assignment.
The Yankees have officially announced the signing of RHP Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year, $155 million deal.
The recently turned 25-year-old went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA in 27 starts with the Rakuten Eagles in 2013.
The deal includes an opt-out after year four and a full no-trade clause.
To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP David Huff was designated for assignment.
Habs_Lifer
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Opt-out clauses are the stupidest thing in baseball. Why teams hand those options out is beyond ridiculous because no matter what, it's a lose-lose situation. If the guy plays lights out for the next 4 years, he's going to obviously opt-out and sign for even MORE money. Or he's gonna tank it and be massively over-paid for the next 7 years.
Opt-out clauses are the stupidest thing in baseball. Why teams hand those options out is beyond ridiculous because no matter what, it's a lose-lose situation. If the guy plays lights out for the next 4 years, he's going to obviously opt-out and sign for even MORE money. Or he's gonna tank it and be massively over-paid for the next 7 years.
hairnova
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Yeah, they're dumb but lots of top guys seem to be getting them lately.
From today's conference call:
When asked about the opt-out clause in the final contract, Cashman made sure to tell everyone that it wasn't his idea. It was not in their initial offer, but Casey Close told him that it was an important component and was present in a lot of the other pitches. To him, it seemed like it was mandatory to have it included if they still wanted a chance to sign him.
http://www.pinstripealley.com/yanke...5230/yankees-masahiro-tanaka-contract-cashman
Yeah, they're dumb but lots of top guys seem to be getting them lately.
From today's conference call:
When asked about the opt-out clause in the final contract, Cashman made sure to tell everyone that it wasn't his idea. It was not in their initial offer, but Casey Close told him that it was an important component and was present in a lot of the other pitches. To him, it seemed like it was mandatory to have it included if they still wanted a chance to sign him.
http://www.pinstripealley.com/yanke...5230/yankees-masahiro-tanaka-contract-cashman
Habs_Lifer
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Didn't opt-outs start right around when JP Ricciardi gave one to AJ Burnett? I never heard about them prior to that.
Didn't opt-outs start right around when JP Ricciardi gave one to AJ Burnett? I never heard about them prior to that.
hairnova
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The 25-Man Roster:
Potential Lineup:
1. Jacoby Ellsbury - CF
2. Derek Jeter - SS
3. Carlos Beltran - RF
4. Alfonso Soriano - DH
5. Brian McCann - C
6. Mark Teixeira - 1B
7. Kelly Johnson - 3B
8. Brian Roberts - 2B
9. Brett Gardner - LF
Bench:
Francisco Cervelli - C
Eduardo Nunez - INF
Brendan Ryan - INF
Ichiro Suzuki - OF
Zoilo Almonte - OF
Rotation:
1. CC Sabathia - LHP
2. Masahiro Tanaka - RHP
3. Hiroki Kuroda - RHP
4. Ivan Nova - RHP
5. Michael Pineda - RHP
Bullpen:
David Robertson - RHP
Shawn Kelley - RHP
Matt Thornton - LHP
Cesar Cabral - LHP
David Phelps - RHP
Adam Warren - RHP
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Upgrades Needed:
• Bullpen — could still see a few additions here.
• Right-handed hitting infielder — who's left? Michael Young, Jeff Baker, etc.
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Other notes:
• I really hope Cashman can find a new home for Ichiro. There's really no place on the team for him. You don't want to sink $6.5 million into a bench guy who will mostly be used as a defensive replacement/pinch runner. It would be great if they could get a decent bullpen arm and only have to eat half of that salary.
• What to do with Brett Gardner? I sense they will keep him and he will be the everyday left fielder.
• What to do with Eduardo Nunez? Right now he's penciled into a bench role but I can see him starting the year in Triple-A. Still holding out hope Cashman can find a better right-handed hitting platoon partner for Kelly Johnson at third base.
The 25-Man Roster:
Potential Lineup:
1. Jacoby Ellsbury - CF
2. Derek Jeter - SS
3. Carlos Beltran - RF
4. Alfonso Soriano - DH
5. Brian McCann - C
6. Mark Teixeira - 1B
7. Kelly Johnson - 3B
8. Brian Roberts - 2B
9. Brett Gardner - LF
Bench:
Francisco Cervelli - C
Eduardo Nunez - INF
Brendan Ryan - INF
Ichiro Suzuki - OF
Zoilo Almonte - OF
Rotation:
1. CC Sabathia - LHP
2. Masahiro Tanaka - RHP
3. Hiroki Kuroda - RHP
4. Ivan Nova - RHP
5. Michael Pineda - RHP
Bullpen:
David Robertson - RHP
Shawn Kelley - RHP
Matt Thornton - LHP
Cesar Cabral - LHP
David Phelps - RHP
Adam Warren - RHP
_____
Upgrades Needed:
• Bullpen — could still see a few additions here.
• Right-handed hitting infielder — who's left? Michael Young, Jeff Baker, etc.
_____
Other notes:
• I really hope Cashman can find a new home for Ichiro. There's really no place on the team for him. You don't want to sink $6.5 million into a bench guy who will mostly be used as a defensive replacement/pinch runner. It would be great if they could get a decent bullpen arm and only have to eat half of that salary.
• What to do with Brett Gardner? I sense they will keep him and he will be the everyday left fielder.
• What to do with Eduardo Nunez? Right now he's penciled into a bench role but I can see him starting the year in Triple-A. Still holding out hope Cashman can find a better right-handed hitting platoon partner for Kelly Johnson at third base.
hairnova
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Jon Heyman: Yankees now looking closely at Stephen Drew with tax no longer an issue. (LINK)
The Yankees' biggest remaining issue is an uncertain infield, and while their iconic shortstop Derek Jeter will be the shortstop provided he's healthy, second base and third base aren't completely settled. Drew could possibly be used at second base, if signed, with an eye on moving to shortstop if Jeter doesn't prove healthy. The Yankees have previously signed Brian Roberts, who has been penciled in at second base, plus Kelly Johnson, who should get significant time at third base. Eduardo Nunez is a holdover.
Jon Heyman: Yankees now looking closely at Stephen Drew with tax no longer an issue. (LINK)
The Yankees' biggest remaining issue is an uncertain infield, and while their iconic shortstop Derek Jeter will be the shortstop provided he's healthy, second base and third base aren't completely settled. Drew could possibly be used at second base, if signed, with an eye on moving to shortstop if Jeter doesn't prove healthy. The Yankees have previously signed Brian Roberts, who has been penciled in at second base, plus Kelly Johnson, who should get significant time at third base. Eduardo Nunez is a holdover.
hairnova
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The Yankees announced 26 non-roster invitees who will attend Spring Training.
Free Agents:
Pitchers:
Bruce Billings - RHP
Robert Coello - RHP
Matt Daley - RHP
David Herndon - RHP
Brian Gordon - RHP
Chris Leroux - RHP
Jim Miller - RHP
Yoshinori Tateyama - RHP
Position players:
Russ Canzler - INF/OF
Antoan Richardson - OF
Scott Sizemore - INF
Yangervis Solarte - INF
Zelous Wheeler - INF
Prospects:
Pitchers:
Danny Burawa - RHP
Fred Lewis - LHP
Mark Montgomery - RHP
Francisco Rondon - LHP
Chase Whitley - RHP
Position players:
Francisco Arcia - C
Tyler Austin - OF
Adonis Garcia - OF
Jose Gil - C
Corban Joseph - INF
Pete O'Brien - C/3B
Jose Pirela - UT
Mason Williams - OF
The Yankees announced 26 non-roster invitees who will attend Spring Training.
Free Agents:
Pitchers:
Bruce Billings - RHP
Robert Coello - RHP
Matt Daley - RHP
David Herndon - RHP
Brian Gordon - RHP
Chris Leroux - RHP
Jim Miller - RHP
Yoshinori Tateyama - RHP
Position players:
Russ Canzler - INF/OF
Antoan Richardson - OF
Scott Sizemore - INF
Yangervis Solarte - INF
Zelous Wheeler - INF
Prospects:
Pitchers:
Danny Burawa - RHP
Fred Lewis - LHP
Mark Montgomery - RHP
Francisco Rondon - LHP
Chase Whitley - RHP
Position players:
Francisco Arcia - C
Tyler Austin - OF
Adonis Garcia - OF
Jose Gil - C
Corban Joseph - INF
Pete O'Brien - C/3B
Jose Pirela - UT
Mason Williams - OF
hairnova
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There's been some talk about the Yankees taking a look at Emilio Bonifacio, who was DFA'd by the Royals today.
He stunk the past two years (79 and 71 wRC+ respectively) but could be an option to join the backup infield competition between Nunez, Anna, Sizemore, etc.
There's been some talk about the Yankees taking a look at Emilio Bonifacio, who was DFA'd by the Royals today.
He stunk the past two years (79 and 71 wRC+ respectively) but could be an option to join the backup infield competition between Nunez, Anna, Sizemore, etc.
hairnova
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Spring Training:
Starting Pitchers:
Hiroki Kuroda
Ivan Nova
Vidal Nuno
David Phelps
Michael Pineda
CC Sabathia
Masahiro Tanaka
Adam Warren
Relief Pitchers:
Manny Banuelos
Dellin Betances
Cesar Cabral
Jose Campos
Preston Claiborne
Shane Greene
Shawn Kelley
Bryan Mitchell
Jose Ramirez
David Robertson
Matt Thornton
Nik Turley
Bruce Billings
Dan Burawa
Robert Coello
Matt Daley
David Herndon
Brian Gordon
Chris Leroux
Fred Lewis
Jim Miller
Mark Montgomery
Francisco Rondon
Yoshinori Tateyama
Chase Whitley
Catchers:
Francisco Cervelli
Brian McCann
John Ryan Murphy
Austin Romine
Gary Sanchez
Francisco Arcia
Jose Gil
Pete O'Brien
Infielders:
Dean Anna
Derek Jeter
Kelly Johnson
Eduardo Nunez
Brian Roberts
Brendan Ryan
Mark Teixeira
Russ Canzler
Corban Joseph
Jose Pirela
Scott Sizemore
Yangervis Solarte
Zelous Wheeler
Outfielders:
Zoilo Almonte
Carlos Beltran
Jacob Ellsbury
Ramon Flores
Brett Gardner
Slade Heathcott
Alfonso Soriano
Ichiro Suzuki
Tyler Austin
Adonis Garcia
Antoan Richardson
Mason Williams
Spring Training:
Starting Pitchers:
Hiroki Kuroda
Ivan Nova
Vidal Nuno
David Phelps
Michael Pineda
CC Sabathia
Masahiro Tanaka
Adam Warren
Relief Pitchers:
Manny Banuelos
Dellin Betances
Cesar Cabral
Jose Campos
Preston Claiborne
Shane Greene
Shawn Kelley
Bryan Mitchell
Jose Ramirez
David Robertson
Matt Thornton
Nik Turley
Bruce Billings
Dan Burawa
Robert Coello
Matt Daley
David Herndon
Brian Gordon
Chris Leroux
Fred Lewis
Jim Miller
Mark Montgomery
Francisco Rondon
Yoshinori Tateyama
Chase Whitley
Catchers:
Francisco Cervelli
Brian McCann
John Ryan Murphy
Austin Romine
Gary Sanchez
Francisco Arcia
Jose Gil
Pete O'Brien
Infielders:
Dean Anna
Derek Jeter
Kelly Johnson
Eduardo Nunez
Brian Roberts
Brendan Ryan
Mark Teixeira
Russ Canzler
Corban Joseph
Jose Pirela
Scott Sizemore
Yangervis Solarte
Zelous Wheeler
Outfielders:
Zoilo Almonte
Carlos Beltran
Jacob Ellsbury
Ramon Flores
Brett Gardner
Slade Heathcott
Alfonso Soriano
Ichiro Suzuki
Tyler Austin
Adonis Garcia
Antoan Richardson
Mason Williams
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hairnova
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Andrew Marchand: Source: Yanks still not interested in Drew.
There has been some Internet chatter that in light of the Derek Jeter retirement news, the Yankees may go after Stephen Drew. The idea is that Drew could play second and third base this year and then become Jeter's replacement in 2015. As a hypothesis goes, it is not terrible. However, a source told ESPN New York the Yankees still aren't interested in Drew.
It didn't sound as if they were going to change their minds, either. (LINK)
This just doesn't make sense — the Yankees clearly need an upgrade in the infield and all it would cost is money + a second-round draft pick.
Would love for management to change their minds, but sadly, doesn't sound like it's gonna happen.
Andrew Marchand: Source: Yanks still not interested in Drew.
There has been some Internet chatter that in light of the Derek Jeter retirement news, the Yankees may go after Stephen Drew. The idea is that Drew could play second and third base this year and then become Jeter's replacement in 2015. As a hypothesis goes, it is not terrible. However, a source told ESPN New York the Yankees still aren't interested in Drew.
It didn't sound as if they were going to change their minds, either. (LINK)
This just doesn't make sense — the Yankees clearly need an upgrade in the infield and all it would cost is money + a second-round draft pick.
Would love for management to change their minds, but sadly, doesn't sound like it's gonna happen.