The "Who will wind up in Center" poll. [Archive]

JfromJersey

12-20-05, 12:25 PM

I thought it time to take a poll about this topic.

The FUTURE

12-20-05, 12:27 PM

Johnny Damon ;)

Irabu's Son

12-20-05, 12:27 PM

Jones

DJ27

12-20-05, 12:28 PM

Can I vote, "not Bubba"!! :D

gdn

12-20-05, 12:38 PM

I hope it's Bubba.

Yankees13

12-20-05, 12:53 PM

Most likely is Bubba

NYYBombshell

12-20-05, 12:54 PM

If there was an option for "I don't have an effing clue", I would have picked that one.

I Love Wang

12-20-05, 12:55 PM

There is apparently a Sturtze/Henn(or something similar) for Michaels deal on the table, and if Cashman is as into Michaels as he has showed in the past, I have to assume he'll take that.

I Love Wang

12-20-05, 01:00 PM

If there was an option for "I don't have an effing clue", I would have picked that one.

I think the point is that we're supposed to guess.

C-BUS CLIPPER

12-20-05, 01:00 PM

If there was an option for "I don't have an effing clue", I would have picked that one.

:) I feel the exact same way.

Sam18

12-20-05, 01:08 PM

Jeter.

Tifoso

12-20-05, 01:13 PM

Damon--5 year contract.

Get over it ;)

thecaptain

12-20-05, 01:15 PM

Bubba Bubba Bubba

JeffWeaverFan

12-20-05, 01:29 PM

I think it will end up being Jason Michaels.

RhodeyYankee2638

12-20-05, 01:31 PM

If there was an option for "I don't have an effing clue", I would have picked that one.

Brian Cashman would too

Kulish29

12-20-05, 01:32 PM

I'll play it for free. Hell, I dont even need a locker.

DJ27

12-20-05, 01:43 PM

I'll play it for free. Hell, I dont even need a locker.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I can hear Sterling call your name out now!!

YankeePride1967

12-20-05, 01:43 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.

RhodeyYankee2638

12-20-05, 01:45 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.

Pros: he will cut his ugly ass hair, beard, his wife
Cons: The contract + the player

Dr. Gonzo

12-20-05, 01:48 PM

melky begins to learn the ropes in spring, then is the CF for the year.

Buzah!

12-20-05, 01:53 PM

Michaels, as soon as they sign Dotel.

DJ27

12-20-05, 01:54 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.

OK...I vote Damon.

JDPNYY

12-20-05, 02:00 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.

Right now I'm praying that George King is advising XM on their baseball info.

nnysiny

12-20-05, 02:03 PM

wow, this poll is even except for Reed (who i voted for). i guess it really is a crapshoot

MiamiKat

12-20-05, 02:06 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.
Hopefully they're referring to the same supposed deal that Cashman shot down as being a false rumor.

Anyway, I'll say Michaels.

KLJ

12-20-05, 02:08 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.
i heard that as well.. i'm torn on this issue.. 5 years for damon is 2 years too long.. on the other hand, it's not my money and the yankees are kind of in a fix seeing how you need to field 9 guys and i don't think sheffield and matsui will be able to cover the entire field..

Sam18

12-20-05, 02:14 PM

Well if XM's home plate channel is right, the odds of Damon just went up. XM says the Yanks offered Damon 5 years.

:barf: :barf:

puckmaster87

12-20-05, 02:15 PM

I don't like it, but it looks like Damon for a 5-year contract.

Espinosa's Glasses

12-20-05, 02:16 PM

I only clicked on other because I pray for Curtis Granderson

DJ27

12-20-05, 02:17 PM

I don't like it, but it looks like Damon for a 5-year contract.

Jeter better start up those SS to CF sprints again to make sure we get the ball back in on a fly ball.

NewEraYanks2527

12-20-05, 02:24 PM

I put down Reed because I want Reed and I think Cashman is waiting to see what Clemens does in order to make a decision on whether or not to send Pavano somewhere else. I'm hopeful Reed will be our starting CF on opening day.

MiamiKat

12-20-05, 02:36 PM

"On other fronts, the Yankees killed a Boston rumor that had them offering Johnny Damon a five-year, $53 million deal."

http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/59937.htm

Don't panic yet, folks.

Sam18

12-20-05, 02:38 PM

"On other fronts, the Yankees killed a Boston rumor that had them offering Johnny Damon a five-year, $53 million deal."

http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/59937.htm ("http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/59937.htm")

Don't panic yet, folks.

Thank God. Stupid Boston.

Tifoso

12-20-05, 02:39 PM

I don't like it, but it looks like Damon for a 5-year contract.

What does your sig say?

Sam18

12-20-05, 02:42 PM

What does your sig say?

I have trouble reading it too. Very complicated equation. Especially when the result is World Truckers Foundation.

ryanthe13th

12-20-05, 02:44 PM

I voted Damon. I just have a bad feeling that they're going to sign him.

DJ27

12-20-05, 02:44 PM

I have trouble reading it too. Very complicated equation. Especially when the result is World Truckers Foundation.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

And all this time I thought it meant Warped Turtle Feeder! ;) ;)

Tifoso

12-20-05, 02:45 PM

I have trouble reading it too. Very complicated equation. Especially when the result is World Truckers Foundation.

At least you can read it.

yanksrule69

12-20-05, 02:46 PM

"On other fronts, the Yankees killed a Boston rumor that had them offering Johnny Damon a five-year, $53 million deal."

http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/59937.htm

Don't panic yet, folks.

I hope to God this is the truth. I do not want Damon in pinstripes.

DJ27

12-20-05, 02:48 PM

I hope to God this is the truth. I do not want Damon in pinstripes.

The timing is off. The article was written last night for the AM paper and this announcement came early this afternoon. Confusing!

noneckwilliams

12-20-05, 02:51 PM

Damon has been inevitable since last winter.

RhodeyYankee2638

12-20-05, 02:55 PM

Damon has been inevitable since last winter.

It was, since we didn't sign Beltran

noneckwilliams

12-20-05, 03:04 PM

It was, since we didn't sign Beltran

Exactly. In fact I have posts from last winter saying that we'll end up with Damon as a result of passing on CB.

Sam18

12-20-05, 03:05 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol:

And all this time I thought it meant Warped Turtle Feeder! ;) ;)

I did too but I was wrong. The World Truckers Foundation is powerful I tell ya.

Sam18

12-20-05, 03:07 PM

At least you can read it.

Actually I can't read it. The WTF was capitalized and I recognized it eventhough its so small. He really needs to increase the size of his sig if he wants people to read it.

Evil Empire

12-20-05, 04:21 PM

Matsui with Melky in left would be cool. But otherwise, Bubba's fine. Maybe Jones in RF.

vegematarian

12-20-05, 05:13 PM

Wow. Damon is in the lead? I really can't see him not w/ Boston.

AMYanks

12-20-05, 05:17 PM

Damon would make me cry.

Hopefully Michaels. I'd like Reed, but Cashman doesn't seem too interested.

Yankeeah

12-20-05, 05:19 PM

Damon would make me cry.

Hopefully Michaels. I'd like Reed, but Cashman doesn't seem too interested.

That is pretty much my feeling. Reed would be my number 1 choice, but not Cashmans. Michaels has a great OBP though, which would fit in nicely as our 2 hitter.

AMYanks

12-20-05, 05:29 PM

That is pretty much my feeling. Reed would be my number 1 choice, but not Cashmans. Michaels has a great OBP though, which would fit in nicely as our 2 hitter.

I agree, but Torre would never make Michaels the #2 hitter. Unless Cashman gets in his ear about it.

RIYankeeFan

12-20-05, 05:37 PM

Hmm... Could Cashman pull off Michaels AND Damon?

Trade for Michaels, sign Damon. Michaels gets CF, Damon gets RF. Sheffield gets DH. Damon bats lead off or 2nd.

Sturtze, Henn for Michaels? Throw in Proctor for good measure as well.

bleachersown

12-20-05, 05:39 PM

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....No Damon please

dabomb2045

12-20-05, 05:40 PM

No Bubba/Bernie

please...oh please!! anybody but them

vin777b

12-20-05, 05:50 PM

please, Cashman. No Damon. No Damon.

SoCal Pinstriper

12-20-05, 05:56 PM

Hoping for Michaels, but voted Bubba.

WebsterMulligan

12-20-05, 05:58 PM

What does your sig say?

It reads: Jeter + A-Rod + Nomar = WTF, in big, bold type.

In regards to the thread topic, I would prefer Bubba, or anyone else but Damon. Offering Damon anything longer than 2-3 years, is insane! Have'nt the Yankees learned already, by giving out long-term contracts?

Sam18

12-20-05, 06:00 PM

No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon No Damon

....No Damon please

Agreed...

WebsterMulligan

12-20-05, 06:01 PM

Hmm... Could Cashman pull off Michaels AND Damon?

Trade for Michaels, sign Damon. Michaels gets CF, Damon gets RF. Sheffield gets DH. Damon bats lead off or 2nd.

Sturtze, Henn for Michaels? Throw in Proctor for good measure as well.

Damon in RF!? Are you nuts!?

I believe that you would want your best outfield arm in RF. Damon's arms does not cut it. Teams would run on him with impunity.

RIYankeeFan

12-20-05, 06:01 PM

I just read that the Mariners are offering Reed (indirectly) to the team that doesn't sign Damon. They either want Clement/Arroyo from Boston, or Wang/Pavano from us. I know Cashman says he doesn't want to trade Pavano, but who knows what he will do.

I know this has been beaten to death, but I'd figure I'd post it again because the article was dated today.

Casey37

12-20-05, 06:13 PM

I'd really hate to see Damon in a Yankee uniform, but if he's going to have a significant impact in the quest for # 27, then let's get him.

goin for 27

12-20-05, 06:14 PM

Bubba.

He has earned the right to start. He has NEVER been given a chance. Hey 4 AB's a day he may bat really really good, because Donnie can tweak his swing, and he can find his groove. I can't wait. ;)

I voted Reed, because that is what I wish. I think Michaels, and I am okay with that. I can't believe that the Yanks offered 5 years for Damon.

AMYanks

12-20-05, 07:08 PM

I just read that the Mariners are offering Reed (indirectly) to the team that doesn't sign Damon. They either want Clement/Arroyo from Boston, or Wang/Pavano from us. I know Cashman says he doesn't want to trade Pavano, but who knows what he will do.

I know this has been beaten to death, but I'd figure I'd post it again because the article was dated today.

I'm hoping Cashman declined Pavano for Reed in the past because he wanted something else from Seattle in addition to Reed, or he wants them to take on more salary than they offered. I think Pavano would be a solid back of the rotation starter for us, but to get a lot of that salary off the team, and also get a young CFer with plus defense in return? I think you have to do it. Reed's offense will come around, it is evident by his 33 doubles last year in less than 500 ABs. I expect him to be around .280 / .360 / .450 with plus defense for many years to come. As a matter of fact, I could see the BA and OBP being a little higher.

Of course, he could be holding out for Michaels. While Michaels is older than Reed, either would be fine by me. Michaels is more attractive considering all of the OF prospects we have, and Michaels would not be someone that would block them from getting to the majors. Reed would, but I suspect at this point he would be a very good CF for us, who we could trade for good value, or keep and trade one of our young guys who is ready.

NewEraYanks2527

12-20-05, 08:17 PM

I want Michaels and Reed with Sheff DHing alot of the time. That is a good offensive and defensive lineup and with more depth in a bullpen it could qualify as a championship team. I would love to see Cash pull off landing both of them but hey it's my dream and probably not going to be a reality.

flymick24

12-20-05, 09:08 PM

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....No Damon please

tell us how you REALLY feel?

Vin

12-20-05, 09:35 PM

I'd rather be it Bubba, just because that will give us some flexibility in the mid-season if someone better comes up.

flymick24

12-20-05, 09:36 PM

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....No Damon please

sorry, but the yankees see it differently