 Thursday, August 02, 2007
The Deal Not Made is Sometimes the Best Deal
Many urged the Yankees to get Eric Gagne. This is even more excruciating because the Red Sox were in the mix for Gagne as well and eventually got him. Granted, Gagne would have great but what was the price that the Rangers asked for? Phillip Hughes? I am not privy to those conversations yet, but Brian Cashman was careful NOT to deal the crown jewel of the Yankees farm system. Same goes for Joba Chamberlin.
Brian Cashman did a good job filling a need in getting Molina to give Posada a well needed day off. It was nice to get someone, Wilson Betemit, for Scott Proctor. Betemit is good insurance if A-Rod leaves after the season but I don't think he will. More on that in the post season.
If the Yankees are able to keep the pace in my Yankees Comeback Blueprint, God Willing, not making a deal will be the wisest thing for the long term. Cleveland and Seattle have 28 and 25 games against teams .500 and above as I write this, respectively. The Indians and Mariners have five games against each other including four in the last week of the season so I hope they cancel each other out. The Yankees have 22 games against teams .500 and above. (The Blue Jays are just below .500 at 53-54.) Therefore, the schedule favors us in the hunt for the Wild Card. The division is still within reach with six head-to-head games with the Red Sox though the Red Sox only have 17 games against teams .500 and above.
Bottom Line: Karstens was just activated, Hughes is about to be activated, and Giambi sometime hopefully just after that. I think the Yankees will come through, God Willing. If we don't, we are well stocked as we move into 2008 and the new Stadium in 2009. Keep the faith! Go Yankees!
Posted by a cautiously optimistic Tank in NY.
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