The Official 2024 New York Yankees Thread

[Dove]

I'll be damned if the Yankees ain't being seen as better than we think!!!

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Reports look good for Rodon's velocity in spring training:

This time last year:

• 85-88 mph bullpen sessions
• 88-91 mph w/ highs of 92 mph in live batting practice

Now:

• 88-90 mph bullpen sessions
• 94-95 mph w/ highs of 97 mph in live batting practice

With 'another gear' to his velocity, Carlos Rodón is the talk of Yankees camp so far

After a miserable first year in pinstripes, Rodón spent the offseason reflecting on what went wrong.

theathletic.com

 

[billythekid]

Reports look good for Rodon's velocity in spring training:

This time last year:

• 85-88 mph bullpen sessions
• 88-91 mph w/ highs of 92 mph in live batting practice

Now:

• 88-90 mph bullpen sessions
• 94-95 mph w/ highs of 97 mph in live batting practice

With 'another gear' to his velocity, Carlos Rodón is the talk of Yankees camp so far

After a miserable first year in pinstripes, Rodón spent the offseason reflecting on what went wrong.

theathletic.com

He certainly has enough of a track record to show that he can get it done. But he was so putrid last season and came across as more than a bit of a tool. Yanks will need him to return to a top-of-the-rotation caliber pitcher if they want to contend in a loaded AL East.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1759601778679566510?s=20

If Yanks can nab Snell on a short-term deal, that would be awesome.

 

[Dove]

Cole
Snell
Rodon
Cortes
Schmidt

Not bad if they can get Snell.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Cole
Snell
Rodon
Cortes
Schmidt

Not bad if they can get Snell.

Cole
Snell
Stroman
Cortes
Rodon
Schmidt

 

[Dove]

Cole
Snell
Stroman
Cortes
Rodon
Schmidt

Sorry. I am not a Stroman fan. Doh!

 

[Dove]

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Ughhh…

Gerrit Cole getting MRI on elbow in dire Yankees injury concern

The Yankees suddenly have a massive injury concern that could dramatically alter their 2024 season.

nypost.com

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Ughhh…

Gerrit Cole getting MRI on elbow in dire Yankees injury concern

The Yankees suddenly have a massive injury concern that could dramatically alter their 2024 season.

nypost.com

I blame Boras. He wants the Yankees in play for Snell or MOntgormery.

 

[Dove]

Brian Cashman - "Hello, is Blake home?"

Gerrit Cole going for an MRI on his elbow today.

 

[mauconnfan]

Brian Cashman - "Hello, is Blake home?"

Gerrit Cole going for an MRI on his elbow today.

That price would be so far up it would be laughable. Cashman wouldn’t dare.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

well…it didn’t take long for the injury bug to hit this team…once again. Let’s hope the Cole injury isn’t serious.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

well…it didn’t take long for the injury bug to hit this team…once again. Let’s hope the Cole injury isn’t serious.

Out 1-2 months…

Just sign Bauer to a 1 year prove it deal.

 

[Dove]

So, with Cole out for the year...errrr....1 to 2 months...they ain't getting Dylan cease. The Pads are.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I can’t say anything bc I’m as bad as anyone but it’s kinda sad that we have a guy getting paid $27mil, a guy making $18mil, a guy who was an All-Star in 2022 plus a couple of young arms in our starting rotation and we’re all like “we need to sign another ace immediately” after the Cole news. Lol

BTW Hicks and Donaldson are still on our payroll for close to $15mil combined.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

For now, Cole will avoid surgery, but is out 10-12 weeks, so

Gerrit Cole injury update: Yankees ace will not throw for 3-4 weeks due to elbow nerve inflammation, edema

The reigning Cy Young winner is hoping to avoid Tommy John surgery

www.cbssports.com

I've read that the Yankees have "checked in" on Michael Lorenzen and if the Yankees make an addition, I'd prefer a small short-term pickup like Lorenzen or Clevinger (my preference).

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

For now, Cole will avoid surgery, but is out 10-12 weeks, so

Gerrit Cole injury update: Yankees ace will not throw for 3-4 weeks due to elbow nerve inflammation, edema

The reigning Cy Young winner is hoping to avoid Tommy John surgery

www.cbssports.com

I've read that the Yankees have "checked in" on Michael Lorenzen and if the Yankees make an addition, I'd prefer a small short-term pickup like Lorenzen or Clevinger (my preference).

since what we have heard is that there is a very real chance they only have Soto for one year, this feel like an all in year. You can’t be all in without Cole for two months.

They need to suck it up and sign Snell.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Clevinger is looking for a one-year. He’s my guy.

For ESPN announcers on MLB's Korea series, pandemic memories come flooding back

The memories of the pandemic will come flooding back this week for ESPN's crew with the Dodgers-Padres season-opener from South Korea.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Snell to the Giants: 2Y, 62M w/ opt-out after first season, 32M guaranteed if he opts out after one season. I would have loved this deal for the Yankees, even with the draft pick attached.

Lorenzen to the Rangers: 1 year, 4.5M, 2.5M extra in performance bonuses. I would have been totally content with this deal.

My guy Clevinger is still on the market and now the Yankees "are back in contact" with Montgomery's camp AKA Boras, and "Montgomery’s camp compares him to Aaron Nola, who got $172 million over seven years."

We'll see.

 

[mauconnfan]

Snell to the Giants: 2Y, 62M w/ opt-out after first season, 32M guaranteed if he opts out after one season. I would have loved this deal for the Yankees, even with the draft pick attached.

Lorenzen to the Rangers: 1 year, 4.5M, 2.5M extra in performance bonuses. I would have been totally content with this deal.

My guy Clevinger is still on the market and now the Yankees "are back in contact" with Montgomery's camp AKA Boras, and "Montgomery’s camp compares him to Aaron Nola, who got $172 million over seven years."

We'll see.

I don’t want Montgomery especially if you have to overpay for him. Like you I’d take Clevinger but Cashman blows we suck.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Yanks make it official:

Gil starts season as 5th starter (congrats to him!) and DJ on DL.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Montgomery to Arizona.

Here are the details:

“one-year, $25MM pact. The deal includes a $20MM vesting player option for the 2025 season, with Montgomery earning the ability to opt out if he starts at least ten games in 2024. Montgomery’s option will vest at $20MM if he makes ten starts, with an additional $2.5MM added to the option upon reaching 18 starts and 23 starts during the 2024 season.”

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Hey, a solid Yankees trade!

Yankees acquire utility player Jon Berti in a three-team trade from the Marlins for minor-leaguer John Cruz (ranked as their 28th best prospect on MLB.com). Catcher Ben Rortvedt is going to the Rays.

Played 15+ games last season at SS (64 games), 3B (41 games) and LF and 2B.

A high-contact hitter (77 Ks and 29 BBs in 424 PAs) and good speed.

Berti makes 3.6M this season and has arbitration rights next season.

Fills the "Isaiah Kiner-Falefa" role as a guy who can play pretty much anywhere in the field.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Montgomery to Arizona.

Here are the details:

“one-year, $25MM pact. The deal includes a $20MM vesting player option for the 2025 season, with Montgomery earning the ability to opt out if he starts at least ten games in 2024. Montgomery’s option will vest at $20MM if he makes ten starts, with an additional $2.5MM added to the option upon reaching 18 starts and 23 starts during the 2024 season.”

Monty was good for us but not $20mil+ good. A tale as old as time, pitchers leaving NY and becoming CY Young…