Who will the Yankees get and/or trade for this offseason?
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Any Move they make will be for pitching. Bullpen or starting pitching. Zito is possible, i guess, tho if he wants as much as theyre saying he wants i say screw him. Ted Lilly maybe. Jeff Suppan was supposedly in the mix, as is Gil Meche. I get the feeling the Yankees are starting to realize that they dont need to buy every highpriced freeagent on market to win. They need to fill 2 spots in their rotation, so the pool is Barry Zito/Gil Meche/Jeff Suppan/Ted Lilly/Randy Wolf/Philip Hughes (the yankees top rated starting pitching prospect who is ready for Majors now)/JAson Schmidt (who is out there, but i dont think the yankees want anything to do with him)... out of that group to fill 2 spots in rotation.
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Look at the insane contracts teams are shelling out for relievers this offseason. Denys Baez got $19 million over 3 years from the Orioles. Jamie Walker got $5 million per year. That's absurd. Sure the Mets have plenty of cash to pony up, but why throw it away? As far as SPs, look at Vicente Padilla asking $10 million a year. \n\nLook for the Mets to fill pitching needs through trades as the offseason progresses. They may pick up a free agent starter or reliever, but I expect it will be a second tier guy with some upside, maybe Jason Marquis or Tony Armas. Those guys can eat innings and, with a little improvement that a change in venue often creates, they could have similar numbers to someone like Vicente Padilla for less than half the price.\n\nI don't think the Marlins will let Dontrelle go. They have said uncategorically that they will not, but I guess some don't believe it. Right now it looks like the Marlins have a legit shot at a wild card next year. If they were to let Willis go, I don't see it happening until after mid-season and only if they aren't in the hunt.\n\nGlavine is still about a 50/50 possibility to return. They've locked up Orlando Hernandez. Of course, you've got Pedro. John Maine is a legit number 3. If Victor Zambrano is healthy, he's a nice back of the rotation guy (though he's sure no Scott Kazmir! Ouch). Philip Humber and Mike Pelfrey have the potential to be in the rotation next season and could put up nice numbers. If (and it's a big if, I grant you) Oliver Perez returns to form you could have a borderline ace on your hands. And you've got your second tier young guys like Bannister and Soler who could easily fill a role.\n\nIn short, yes the Mets need to pick up another starter if they want to win the East. But I don't think the situation is so desperate that they need to shell out ridiculous cash this early in the signing period. Wait it out.
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As a Yankees fan I have to be realistic and the 2007 doesn't look promising.  Johnson should've retired after he won the series with the D'backs, Mussina is only good in the regular season, Giambi is fragile and then there's A-Rod,...A-Rod.  I like that they're trying to build from within by bringing up Melky last year and bringing up Hughes next season.  The Sheffield trade is good from the standpoint that they got a potential starter and two potential closers or set up men.  Mariano probably only has two seasons left in him so he will need to be replaced soon.  I think 2007 will be a set up for another major, late decade run at championships.  \nAs far as Matsuzaka goes, he is unproven in the US major league format.  He will probably have success early and then the league will catch up to him.  The best thing about Boston winning the bidding is now they are exactly what they claim the Yankees to be, an evil Empire using their wealth to outbid every one else.
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I'd definitely be on the look-out for a replacement for Loaiza... If he keeps pitching (if he is allowed to by the A's) like he has been, any one of those pitchers you mentioned might be the better option this year...
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Right now?  Boone.  \nI really would like to see Marte move up and start before the end of the season though.  Sure Boone is hitting well lately but I just don't have much confidence in him long term.  I feel he hit the inning ending ground out in too many key RBI opportunites last year.\n\nIf the bullpen doesn't quit blowing games, it won't matter.
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Josh Johnson- Marlins\nJered Weaver- Angels\nRoger Clemens- Astros (he'll be back soon)\nCasey Janssen- Blue jays\nChris Sampson- Astros\nChien Ming-Wang- Yankees\n\ndepends on who's available... Millwood is still up for grabs in a lot of leagues I'd take him if he was- check into these guys if not
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The Cardinals. The Yanks are defintely not the best now since they lost both Matsui and Sheffield.
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The free agent market is not going to help the Giants much offensively. They are going to have to get creative via trading. They have a decent farm system again and a ton of money to sign players to long term contracts after completing trades. The two players they should target in trades are Miguel Cabrera and Aaron Rowand. Cabrera slides into the LF slot (or 3B) and Rowand plays a solid CF. They seem committed to Kevin Frandsen at 2B, and might make a play for Rich Aurilia to play 1B (or 3B). Randy Winn and Omar Vizquel round out the starters. If they resign any of their position players it will be Pedro Feliz or Shea Hillenbrand.\n\nBetween Bonds and Schmidt, they might be more inclined to sign Schmidt, since finding a top of the rotation starter is far more difficult thana 30 HR outfielder. I've also heard rumors of Ted Lilly and Jeff Suppan, but the Giants already have a bunch of #3-#5 starters and don't need 2 more. Flush with cash they should make a play for Barry Zito and either Lilly or Suppan. Rotation is now Zito, Lowry, Cain, Morris and Lilly/Suppan.\n\nBonds is Bonds, the Giants would do well to make a token offer and then say goodbye and let him play the market. When no one signs him, then they can make another, lower offer if they need to.
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I think they should start of with signing Glavine, it appears that he wants to finish his career there and they can get him for a discount. Also i think Drew might be interested in returning there. They need a lead-off hitter, maybe trade for Podsednik or Figgins.
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ok these guys are a little off.  Helton finally has people hitting behind him.  Howard has struggled a little.  This is his first full year, he will struggle at times.  He IS a stud, but helton is a super stud.  Helton will give you average, power, rbis and TONS of runs, remember he is like pujols minus 10 hrs.  He will hit .330 with 30 hrs and 45 doubles, with high on base.  TONS of Runs scored.  Do the trade unless it is a keeper league.  Helton is the man and he has some young studs batting behind him.  Howards bats 5th with noone behind him.  Helton is a much safer pick
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you didn't ask a question.  i looked at your fantasy roster that you posted.  one suggestion i have is this: trade beltre for a stud OF.  move cantu to 3b and play loretta at 2b ... he will have a great year for the bosox.
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It is up for grabs, but the Dodgers seem to have done the most in the off season to improve themselves.  Here is my prediction.\n\nLA\nSan Diego\nArizona\nSan Fran\nColorado
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I gotta agree, Joe Crede is having a heck of a year. I also think Travis Hafner should be starting(sorry, I'm a Cleveland fan).and I think Grady Sizemore should make it. Jermaine Dye is having a solid year, and deserves consideration. And what is up with Jason Varitek leading at catcher. I think everyone who voted for him should have their ballot thrown out, and their heads sewn to the carpet. Lets not forget about Tom Glavine. He should be collecting social security by now, instead he is leading the Majors in wins. I just Hope Guillen makes fair selections, and doesnt get 3/4 of his starting lineup in the game, the way Joe Torre has done in the past. Good luck Sox fans, its too late(again) for my dear (pathetic) Tribe to be thinking postseason.
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I would say Kevin Millar to face LHP at 1B and also give some power in the OF.  No Padre has 10 HR this year.\nMaybe Aubrey Huff to play 3B and release/trade Castilla.
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A-rod if he's left... he is a huge threat on a Yankees team this year that will be amazing.  They will shine like the yankees that won world series
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DH - Ted Williams (OBP)\n SS - Honus Wagner\n LF - Babe Ruth\n C-   Josh Gibson\n 1B - Lou Gehrig\n RF - Hank Aaron\n CF - Willie Mays\n 3B - Mike Schmidt\n 2B - Joe Morgan\n\nLHP - Lefty Grove\nRHP - Walter Johnson\nRelief - Mariano Rivera\n\nMgr: John McGraw\n\nAlthough Gibson played only in the Negro Leagues, he was still the best hitting catcher of all time. Mike Piazza is the best HITTING catcher to ever play in the Major Leagues. But I picked Berra because of his consistency and outstanding record in post-season play.\n\nGehrig might be the easiest choice at any position other than shortstop.\n\nWagner was the greatest shortstop ever, and might be the best player ever, other than Babe Ruth.\n\nMike Schmidt is just about as easy a choice as Gehrig.\n\nBoth Ruth and Aaron played some left field in their careers, although they were both primarly known as right fielders. If I had to replace one of them with a full-time LF, I suppose I'd pick Ted Williams, and put Ruth back in Right Field.\n\nMight be tempted to replace Mays with Mantle in CF. Mays had better career numbers, but while they were both in their prime, Mantle was a better hitter, had more power, and was probably faster as well. Center field might be the toughest of the 8 regular positions to pick (Mays, Cobb, Speaker, Mantle).\n\nSecond base is a tough pick between Joe Morgan and Eddie Collins... I wouldn't rate Hornsby with either of them.\n\nManager would be between John McGraw, Casey Stengel and Earl Weaver. I guess I'd go with McGraw.\n\nAnywaym, that's my team as it stands today... tomorrow, it might be a different story.
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Nomar Garciaparra resigns with LAD\nRay Durham BOS \nBarry Bonds ANA \nCarlos Lee PHI \nTed Lilly ATL \nJulio Lugo NYM \nGreg Maddux resigns with LAD \nDaisuke Matsuzaka NYY\nGary Matthews CHC \nAlfonso Soriano CHC\nJuan Pierre TEX \nJason Schmidt NYM\nFrank Thomas MIN \nBarry Zito NYY \n\n...... Can you please tell me where they will go. DON'T MAKE UP\n\nOkay.