Yankees in trade market to replace Curtis Granderson?

It is time to try and force the issue and play some of the prospects from the minors this spring training season and see if they can be a player for more than a cup of coffee. Yeah, the powers that be all say that the Yankees' top minor leaguers are a season or two away but the same "powers" once said Jeter wasn't quite up to the task of beign an every day SS and we all know where that stands right now. Correct?

From wikipedia:

After Fernandez batted a disappointing .245 and appeared in only 108 games due to injuries that season, newly hired Yankees manager Joe Torre asserted that Jeter would be the starting shortstop for the 1996 season indicating that he hoped Jeter could bat .250 and be dependable defensively. However, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, often skeptical of younger players, was not convinced. Clyde King, a close Steinbrenner advisor, observed Jeter for two days in spring training in 1996, and came away with the impression that Jeter was not yet ready. To provide depth to the team at the shortstop position after an injury to Fernandez, Steinbrenner approved a trade that would have sent pitcher Mariano Rivera to the Seattle Mariners for shortstop Felix Fermin, but (Gene) Michael, now the vice president of scouting, and assistant general manager Brian Cashman convinced Steinbrenner to give Jeter an opportunity.

Thank God for Michael and Cashman, eh?

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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET  02.25 by 4192jc (Don't give up!)

It is time to try and force the issue and play some of the prospects from the minors this spring training season and see if they can be a player for more than a cup of coffee. Yeah, the powers that be all say that the Yankees' top minor leaguers are a season or two away but the same "powers" once said Jeter wasn't quite up to the task of beign an every day SS and we all know where that stands right now. Correct? From wikipedia: After Fernandez batted a disappointing .245 and appeared in only 108 games due to injuries that season, newly hired Yankees manager Joe Torre asserted that Jeter would be the starting shortstop for the 1996 season indicating that he hoped Jeter could bat .250 and be dependable defensively. However, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, often skeptical of younger players, was not convinced. Clyde King, a close Steinbrenner advisor, observed Jeter for two days in spring training in 1996, and came away with the impression that Jeter was not yet ready. To provide depth to the team at the shortstop position after an injury to Fernandez, Steinbrenner approved a trade that would have sent pitcher Mariano Rivera to the Seattle Mariners for shortstop Felix Fermin, but (Gene) Michael, now the vice president of scouting, and assistant general manager Brian Cashman convinced Steinbrenner to give Jeter an opportunity. Thank God for Michael and Cashman, eh?

Amen!

He's only out for 1 month. Surely they have somebody in the organization who can fill in for 25 games. Vernon Wells? I really doubt Cashman is that stupid.

They will go with someone they have. That is clear by what they did and did not do this off season. If they were unwilling to commit to Granderson long term, then what fool thinks they would commit to some other aging OF?

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET  02.25 by 50yearfan

They will go with someone they have. That is clear by what they did and did not do this off season. If they were unwilling to commit to Granderson long term, then what fool thinks they would commit to some other aging OF?

there will be fools.... ;-)

It is about time the Yankees find out what they have in their farm system. The only way to do that is to allow these kids to play.

Bye the way what ever happened to that Steinbrenner flunky King. Probably required to clean the tombstone of the boss every day.

You know it is only spring training. Granderson will be out for 10 weeks. That sounds like an April return, maybe May. Still early in the season.

Hopefully Grandy heals up quickly and gets back out there on schedule.

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Originally posted 09:43 AM ET  02.25 by jnorman41

He's only out for 1 month. Surely they have somebody in the organization who can fill in for 25 games. Vernon Wells? I really doubt Cashman is that stupid.

Exactly. You don't swing a big trade to cover 4 weeks.

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Originally posted 10:21 AM ET  02.25 by The Moose

Exactly. You don't swing a big trade to cover 4 weeks.

Someone would. Not saying it's smart though.

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET  02.25 by jgb

Preach!Give the kids a chance....why trade for old guys who are all past their primesStick a young guy in there who will give you some YOUTH energy and the possibility that you have a player that can actually be good

I agree but with Gardner unable to stay healthy for a full season they should probably get some veteran depth

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Originally posted 10:09 AM ET  02.25 by Bronx_Pride

You know it is only spring training. Granderson will be out for 10 weeks. That sounds like an April return, maybe May. Still early in the season.

Season could be over by May. Wells makes sense if the Angels eat the cost.

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Originally posted 10:08 AM ET  02.25 by Bronx_Pride

It is about time the Yankees find out what they have in their farm system. The only way to do that is to allow these kids to play. Bye the way what ever happened to that Steinbrenner flunky King. Probably required to clean the tombstone of the boss every day.

Clyde King is deceased...

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:43 AM ET  02.25 by jnorman41

He's only out for 1 month. Surely they have somebody in the organization who can fill in for 25 games. Vernon Wells? I really doubt Cashman is that stupid.

i think the best thing to do???let it flow and see what the future games in spring training brings in to their offense!!!

is too earlier to speculate anything adnormal/sure they are missing and outfielder but he is out for 2 months at most,,, granderson should be back before that frame time!!!

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Originally posted 10:08 AM ET  02.25 by Bronx_Pride

It is about time the Yankees find out what they have in their farm system. The only way to do that is to allow these kids to play. Bye the way what ever happened to that Steinbrenner flunky King. Probably required to clean the tombstone of the boss every day.

Most every article about the yankees outfield prospects talks about 2014 or 2015 as ETA's. I doubt they start the season with either Mason Williams (CF with above average glove and very limited bat, ZERO games at AA and just 22 games at high A ball) or Tyler Austin (RF with big time bat but has played just 2 games at AA) because they really lack the experience.

Writers still write about the Yankees like they are bing run by George.