Ackleys shit went into the wind when Cano arrived. I'd guess he could play in place of Drew or Garret Jones both whom I'd like o see gone. What is mystifying Yankee Fans is that Cashman is shopping for ground beef instead of steak.
Well, that may be where having his versatility helps. He can play CF in an emergency, and he played 1B in college (though I know you have a ton of 1b/dh types), but if you have a stud 2B coming up you can do what Lloyd tried and failed to do...keep him employed hitting the ball by moving him around the diamond and corners against righties.
Update: July 31, 12:05 PM: On MLB Network, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported that the Arizona Diamondbacks appear that they will not acquire Cincinnati Red’s closer Aroldis Chapman at the moment. Morosi also added that the Yankees could jump in and acquire the closer before Friday’s trade deadline. With the Yankees currently waiting on the San Diego Padres regarding Craig Kimbrel, the Bronx Bombers might jump on the opportunity to add Chapman at the right price. Along with Chapman and Kimbrel, the Yankees continue to be linked to Miami Marlins reliever Carter Capps. July 31, 10:54 AM: As the Yankees continue to monitor the trade market for possible bullpen help, one possible trade candidate is not likely to be traded to the Bronx. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Yankees have checked in on Cincinnati Reds’ closer Aroldis Chapman, but a deal is “not likely” to happen. As the team reportedly is tired of waiting for San Diego in regards to Craig Kimbrel, the Yankees could turn their attention to other relievers as the trade deadline quickly approaches. July 31, 10:53 PM: As of this morning, the Yankees were linked to Miami Marlins reliever Carter Capps, as he could become an option for the club if a deal for Craig Kimbrel does not happen. Although the Yankees continue to say that they will not trade any of their top prospects, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com points out that the Marlins covet one of these guys the Yankees are unwilling to part with: It’s still very unlikely that the club will part with Bird, but it will be interesting to monitor what the Marlins’ asking price will be for their young dominant reliever.
and as per MLB Trade Rumors . com their most recent update on Kimbrel ~1 hr ago; "11:24am: The Yankees are currently the team that is in the hottest pursuit of Kimbrel, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports" http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/07/craig-kimbrel-yankees-trade-astros.html
...during the 2 years (2012 2014) Ackley got full time ABs (over 1200) his BA was about .235 during those years with an OBP of .295....he's simply a very mediocre player who's also arby eligible next year.
I wonder if Girardi has ever wanted to take Cashman out behind the stadium and give him a royal ass kicking. Saw a game photo of CC from last nights game, looked like a whipped dog. Need a starter and Cashman talks relievers. I can't figure why the Yankees need another closer especially pedigree types unless there is a plan to move them somewhere else when acquired.
I have no issue with a reliever if it moves Warren back to the rotation. That would actually be a move that makes sense at this point.
Didn't think about that aspect of it... but I don't think Warren is enough along in the starting rotation... another is needed
Severino time if you ask me. He's now 7-0 with a 1.91 era in AAA. Pointless to keep him down there. What's the worst that happens? He gets hit? So what if it's a five or six inning limit. It's better than CC and his nonsense.
What does that have to do with anything? How old were you when you hit the majors & how much pro experience did you have at the time?
...according to him, the coach is responsible for everything that happens on the field and is responsible for the players' performance...so I guess using that premise, we can only assume that it was his coach who kept him from the HOF instead of his degree of talent, or lack thereof.
