Greinke may be available

Grienke is an outstanding pitcher. That said New York's a difficult place to pitch for various reasons. Not sure that's a good fit.

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Originally posted 08:18 AM ET  07.23 by Why So Serious?

I agree....he's a very good pitcher but I dont think he's a good fit for NY. But you never know until he plays there.

True, but that would be an expensive leap of faith for the Yankees as well as a bit more pressure than seems good for Grienke. He would dominate NL lineups, much like Santana, Sabathia (did) and Halladay. That's a better fit me thinks.

I think Greinke is under contract for at least 2-3 more years. Why they would trade him is anyone's guess. But you better be ready to empty out the prospect barrel and throw in a couple quality starters in order to get him

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Originally posted 08:02 AM ET  07.23 by trooper707

Grienke is an outstanding pitcher. That said New York's a difficult place to pitch for various reasons. Not sure that's a good fit.

Didn't Grienke miss time because of social anxiety issues?...playing in Kansas City. How would he do with his mug plastered all over the back page of the NY Times and the pressure of winning the Series every year?

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  07.23 by High Plains Drifter.

I think Greinke is under contract for at least 2-3 more years. Why they would trade him is anyone's guess. But you better be ready to empty out the prospect barrel and throw in a couple quality starters in order to get him

True, and why do that when Lee will be FA next year?

Good pitching is alwaus a good fit for NY. Unless the arm comes with a headcase.

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Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  07.23 by ARodsCentaur

Didn't Grienke miss time because of social anxiety issues?...playing in Kansas City. How would he do with his mug plastered all over the back page of the NY Times and the pressure of winning the Series every year?

Guy just needs a little pharmaceutical adjustment, isn't that what they do with everyone nowadays.

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Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  07.23 by ARodsCentaur

Didn't Grienke miss time because of social anxiety issues?...playing in Kansas City. How would he do with his mug plastered all over the back page of the NY Times and the pressure of winning the Series every year?

Right. I for one am tired of hearing about his "potential". He is not mentally tough enough to be an ace anywhere, let alone in a major market. If he went to NY he would be a 3 behind Sabathia and Petitte (if healthy).

Tonight is Greinke's tryout for the Yankees

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  07.23 by High Plains Drifter.

I think Greinke is under contract for at least 2-3 more years. Why they would trade him is anyone's guess. But you better be ready to empty out the prospect barrel and throw in a couple quality starters in order to get him

The Royals are paying him $7.25 mil this year. The next two years of the contract are in excess of $13 mil.

"having enough pitching to cover Andy Pettitte's groin problem. ... "

Layup anyone?

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Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  07.23 by ARodsCentaur

Didn't Grienke miss time because of social anxiety issues?...playing in Kansas City. How would he do with his mug plastered all over the back page of the NY Times and the pressure of winning the Series every year?

I think it would be an unmitigated disaster.

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Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  07.23 by Kenny_Powers

I think it would be an unmitigated disaster.

Lets watch

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Originally posted 10:11 AM ET  07.23 by Beyabi

"having enough pitching to cover Andy Pettitte's groin problem. ... "Layup anyone?

lmao. you, sir get a gold star for that one.

Awful fit, he would be better off on a contender in a smaller market with less pressure, Tampa, Minnesota or Texas

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  07.23 by trooper707

True, but that would be an expensive leap of faith for the Yankees as well as a bit more pressure than seems good for Grienke. He would dominate NL lineups, much like Santana, Sabathia (did) and Halladay. That's a better fit me thinks.

Yea, because we all know that NL teams never win a World Series.........

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Originally posted 09:52 AM ET  07.23 by AllStarz Ruinating the Nation

Good pitching is alwaus a good fit for NY. Unless the arm comes with a headcase.

I know because playing in that bandbox with the Little League dimensions down the line would be a nightmare for any pitcher!

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the HRs are way down this year, aren't they? who knows...anyway...if the yanks didn't give up prospects to get Lee, who is a top 5 pitcher in the league, they certainly aren't going to give them up for Grienke, who is decent, but inconsistent...and while i'm sorry he has mental problems (who doesn't) he should stay the hell away from NY unless he is visiting to catch a show and have a slice of pizza from Ray's Famous

I found it very strange that a ball player would take time off for social anxiety issues.

Comment removed?
Apparently criticizing the Yankees is worthy of comment deletion.
I'd guess commenting on that fact is as well but I'll take my chances.

Back to the topic at hand, Greinke just doesn't need to be in NY.
I doubt he'd even want to be. It would be no real surprise if he left KC in a couple of years (i.e. the season before his contract expires) but I doubt he'd want the hassle of New York. Heck, it was reported that he didn't even like his name being mentioned during the Cy Young race last year so attention, spotlights, etc. are not his bag. As a Royals fan, I would love to have him for his entire career but I wouldn't hate him if he wants to mobe one. I just hope that if/when he does, he'll go to a competetive team that doesn't have a ravenous media associated with it.