It has come to my attention that the Yankees may be in trade talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It all goes downhill from there. Apparently the Yankees will recieve Jason Bay (can we say overrated?) and Xavier Nady (let's be honest here, a show of hands of those who have heard of him before). The pirates will receive RHP Ian Kennedy, CF Austin Jackson, and RF Jose Tabata. Yeah it gave me heartburn too. I am still a believer in Ian Kennedy, yes we can live without him for some OF help, but are you really ready to send Kennedy along with our best MiLB OF prospects? I know Tabata has attitude issues, but let's face it, he also has incredible talent. His numbers are down, but please, he is 19. And Jackson...ok I can't even begin to justify this. You are sending 3 legit guys all under 24 years old for Jason Bay, LF, is 30 years old and Nady, RF, is 30 years old as well. You are receiving a combined 60 years with 2 players and losing less than 50 years old in 3 players. Isn't this current team old enough as it is? And do we really want to be the old Yankees sending our prized farm kids for yesterdays news that is headed for the retirement home? Yes I am bitter, but admit it, once you see these 3 kids become stars in Pittsburgh, you'll be bitter too.
Pinstriped As Always,
Laura
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The deal with the Pirates turned out to be a win situation for the Yankees considering the prospects they gave up for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte. Both Pirate acquisitions have decent numbers and no fans have any real clue about them because - well - they play for the Pirates! LOL - The prospects the Yanks gave up for these two: outfielder Jose Tabata, and pitchers George Kontos, Ross Ohlendorf and Phil Coke. Let's face it - this group is a collection of average players and Tabata with his off field troubles will never make it to the Yankees bench anyway. I think the Yankees made out fairly well in this trade by filling some needed spots with decent talent and not losing anything at all.
Keep in mind Jim, this was not the actual trade made, plus Nady is 30 years old and has missed significant time this season with knee injuries. I agree Ohlendorf is not MLB talent and Tabata has his issues. Karstens is difficult to gauge because of injuries and McCutchen is a gem. I hate giving him up. But keep in mind players, esp from the NL, have a tough time playing in pinstripes. I encourage you to look at these guys closeer before coming to a rush judgement.
Laura
LOL - I did notice that the trade info was a little off as to who was dealt - it was changed again as to who went to the Pirates earlier today. - well - as far as my judgement being rushed. I don't feel that it is rushed in the least - I've done my research fairly well concerning both the minor league players and the current MLB players. I respect your opinions on the players dealt in the trade but my opinion still hasn't changed. Even tonight Nady handled left field well and Marte did his job by striking out Ortiz - I think they'll be able to handle AL ball just fine. If the current push to take the AL East is going to happen then these trades needed to take place and I still believe the Yankees came away with a steal.
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