Bombers Banter: Trade Deadline Hits and Misses

Yes, they can win without Matsui. Last time I checked, Matsui doesn't have a ring on his finger, and with the addition of Nady, the Yankees have enough players to win.

With Damon, Nady, Abreu, and Cabrera manning the outfield, and Giambi as the DH/1B, the Yankees are in good shape. Matsui has a great bat, but with the trade moves they've made, they can get it done without Matsui. The big guys like Jeter and Rodriguez need to have big postseasons, too.

 

Patrick Read: Of course they can win without Matsui. Damon is on fire this year, with a .315 average and Nady has a .334 average, replacing Matsui both defensively and offensively. Plus, Pudge is a career .300 hitter and is at .295 this year.

If they improve the defense in the OF to prevent more runs from scoring, then Abreu will DH. With Sexson on the bench, along with Betemit (switch hitter), Molina, and the speedy Justin Christian, I would look forward to a better offense in the second half, without the injuries NY had in the first half. 

Having Hideki early on didn’t mean NY won more games, but having an extra reliable bat on the bench that can field is essential. If not Hideki, then I like Bonds at $150,000, which is the prorated league minimum. Or grab Shelley Duncan and give him another shot.

The starters have been much better than given credit, but the offense and defense has been very suspect. Heck, Pavano started in last year's rotation, and NY still went to the postseason, even with the injuries that both Clemens and Hughes suffered.

 

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