Yankees sign Chan Ho Park to a 1 year deal
Cashman continuing his outstanding Off season.
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The Yankees are taking advantage of the poor economy to buy up players for less than they might normally command (Randy Winn, Chan Ho Park). In 2002, Park was a starting pitcher who landed a contract for 5 years, $65 million – now he’ll be fighting for a relief role.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea /
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown /
Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
In 2002
Barry Bonds hit .370/.582/.799/1.381. An awful lot changes in 8 years.
Park wasn’t very good in the NL East, so I can’t imagine he’ll suddenly be ok in the AL East with another year on his arm, in that ballpark. It’s the Yankees so a 1-2m signing doesn’t even matter, but it’s a pretty nothing signing.
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Very True
In fairness, Bonds could probably get a .400 OBP again in the NL, if MLB hadn’t blacklisted him.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea /
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown /
Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
im fine with Bonds blacklisted
…African-American-listed?
Homer: Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.
by DougieWentDeep on Feb 22, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
It is a smart move
I am impressed at how Cashman has improved as a GM. His moves of the last 2 years really are logical and fit within a good plan. Having the $$ really helps, but we have seen that that is not sufficient (Minaya,Hendry…).
Agreed
He knew they needed depth and he got it for cheap. Its not a huge signing and he probably won’t make an impact on the team, but when the shit hits the fan, these are the type of signings that will help you make it back to the playoffs.
Yes
it is not like Park is gonna light the world on fire, but he has decent peripherals-his xFIP has been just around 4 the last 2 years, and he was a 3.49 FIP pitcher (was lucky with HRs). Will it make a big difference? No, but it is a smart depth move.
cashman
despite theos moves this off season, cashman has more or less matched us. that means we may be playing for wc gain. cas has been doing it longer – 13 years.
but, we only have to beat the yankmees 4 times as long as it’s in october.
wasn’t there a web sight that analyzed the 2009 season and predicted the red sox and the rays fighting for the east? with the yannees in 3rd?
if true, i don’t see it.
That was PECOTA
however it seems that PECOTA has this order fluctuating each time I look. PECOTA is usually the best predictor of team performance, but all of these things are not so predictable. However, I do feel the Yankees, Sox and Rays are the 3 best teams in baseball, and that any one of these teams can be out of the playoffs because they really are closer than you think. Injuries, performance and luck over the long season will tell the tale.
batting practice time
Trade Beckett before the deadline
I'm taking suggestions from myself on the 2010 rally song.
Re-sign Victor Martinez, the future DH of the Boston Red Sox
First WInn, now Park.
Better start preparing for 2011 guys. Yanks just wrapped up the division, home field advantage and a first round bye.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Well, luckily it's only 1-year deals.
So we just need to wait until 2011, when Park and Winn are out the door. Maybe then the Yankees will become mortal.
Of course, at that point the Yanks will sign Josh Beckett for 10 years, $250 million (with a no-trade contract, private jet and interpreter)…
In all seriousness, I’m still shocked that $man opted for Jaiver Vazquez / Park / Winn when he could have outbid the Sawx on Lackey and still traded for Vazquez. This stated concern over the luxury tax seems silly given the three person, $420 million stimulus package they signed last year (Sandwichia, Brunette, and Tex).
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea /
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown /
Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
It really seems like they’re taking this whole budget thing pretty seriously. I also think between Burnett and Pettitte’s injury history/ extended workload last year they didn’t want to add another long term big money injury risk in Lackey. I could see them making a run at Lee next year if Pettitte retires and Javy bounces for free agency.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Feb 23, 2010 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
E-Coli is funny as hell.
There. I said it.
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
I have a five-tool player in my pants.
This isn't 2002 Brian!
And even if it were, Vazquez and Park would still suck.
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