Bombers Banter: Trade Deadline Hits and Misses

 Not yet. Starters have put up three or less runs in 69 out of 80 games this year, so I don't equate the losses as being the starters' fault. The Yankees need some bats on the bench, like they had in the 1990s in Strawberry, Justice, Fielder, Raines, and later Ruben Sierra.

Matsui is said to be making good progress in rehab, which is a relief, but if NY will not sign Bonds, then they have to improve the defense to prevent more runs and get better in middle relief. 

A better defense means Abreu DH’s. Cabrera could easily replace his arm in right, putting Nady in center (where he is used to being), and Damon in left. With this lineup, Abreu went three for four against the O’s, with two homers and a double. That is Bobby as a Bronx Bombing DH.

The Yanks have until Aug. 11 to make waiver-wire deals and then, until Aug. 31 to sign any free agents. Barry could put this team over the top, giving the bench at least one reliable bat.

I don't think that Barry's "issues" are the problem; after all, NY just signed Pudge. And Tejada is under the same scrutiny and was an All-Star that played a mean game in Yankee Stadium this year.

Adding Marte helps in late innings, who joins Veras and Ramirez. Bruney was brought back up to join Giese on Aug. 1, bettering mid-relief, too. Hughes and Kennedy will be back soon to add more talent. Pettitte (12 wins), Moose (14, en route to 20), and Joba have all had excellent seasons, and so has Sid, with a 4.2 ERA he is 6-2 for NY.

 

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