Yankees considering Jeter or A-Rod in CF?

[ring403]

I know this debate has been raging here for a couple of years, but this time it looks like team officials are actually talking about it:

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsAr...archived=False

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yankees manager Joe Torre says the club is keeping its options open for a pressing need in center field -- including the possible use of one of their two All-Star caliber shortstops, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.

New York manager Torre said he has considered the merits of converting either Jeter or Rodriguez, who has been playing third base since joining the Yankees, but has not raised the subject with either of his star players.

"We've thought about it," Torre said in an interview with Reuters on Monday.

"We just haven't made a commitment to that. We haven't broached it with the shortstops."

[Yankeeah]

A-Rod said he struggles with fly balls, so I don't see how that would work.

[Yankyfan]

Then we have a hole at SS or 3rd.

[AMYanks]

It wouldn't be A-Rod. He said in an interview with Francesa and Russo he doesn't think he could do it, with all the muscle he put on.

A-Rod, given his poor pop-up play, would not be a very good choice, anyway. Jeter is obviously the better candidate.

However, this is all moot. Neither will move.

[Bernie Inferno]

At least they are considering it.

[AMYanks]

Then we have a hole at SS or 3rd.

It's a lot easier to find a 3B than it is to find a CFer.

[Evil Empire]

Nah they shouldn't move. Just get a real outfielder.

[ring403]

Then we have a hole at SS or 3rd.

Get Furcal on the phone.

[Bernie Inferno]

Get Furcal on the phone.

Exactly.

[destiNY]

I know this debate has been raging here for a couple of years, but this time it looks like team officials are actually talking about it:

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsAr...archived=False

wow I'm shocked. I can't believe Joe even publicly mentioned this without even talking to the players about it. Talk about putting more pressure on his players when they already have enough to crush a navy submarine. Get a real CFer please, aka Micheals. NOW

[NYYBombshell]

Why are we going to put our GG SS or 3B in CF when we can get an outfielder to do that?

Keep Alex and Derek where they belong.

[wileedog]

Get Furcal on the phone.

If they are going to do that just put Furcal out there. He's already said he be happy to play CF, and is faster than either Jetes or A-Rod (I know, speed doesn't = range, but it don't hurt either) and has a better arm.

[shroud]

Would this also mean signing Nomar to another 1 year incentive deal to play 3rd and leaving Duncan at 3B?

[destiNY]

Would this also mean signing Nomar to another 1 year incentive deal to play 3rd and leaving Duncan at 3B?

Duncan has to play for the Clippers before he makes his jump, hes simply one year away barring a Cano-like miracle.

[stephsamps]

I"We just haven't made a commitment to that. We haven't broached it with the shortstops."

I found this comment sort of interesting...

[StatenIslandYankee]

Then we have a hole at SS or 3rd.

Nomar?
Furcal?

[ICEBERG18]

Highly, highly doubtful.

[Zimmers' Helmet]

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yankees manager Joe Torre says the club is keeping its options open for a pressing need in center field -- including the possible use of one of their two All-Star caliber shortstops, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.

New York manager Torre said he has considered the merits of converting either Jeter or Rodriguez, who has been playing third base since joining the Yankees, but has not raised the subject with either of his star players.

"We've thought about it," Torre said in an interview with Reuters on Monday.

"We just haven't made a commitment to that. We haven't broached it with the shortstops."

Last I checked A-Rod hasn't been a shortstop since 2003.
Are they sure that they spoke to Torre?

[destiNY]

Nomar?
Furcal?

Can't rely on Nomar with his injuries problems

[destiNY]

Last I checked A-Rod hasn't been a shortstop since 2003.
Are they sure that they spoke to Torre?

Reuters is one of the most reliable sources when it comes to news.

[apolansk]

Just one more step for my dream of an all converted shortstop/middle infielder team.

[shroud]

Duncan has to play for the Clippers before he makes his jump, hes simply one year away barring a Cano-like miracle.

Thats why Nomar would be signed to a one year deal, I simply implied that Duncan would quit the 1B experiment and play 3b full time at trenton, not in the big club.

[Zimmers' Helmet]

Reuters is one of the most reliable sources when it comes to news.

I agree, but don't you find the reference to "shortstops" rather odd? Has Torre ever refered to A-Rod as one of his "shortstops" before?

[destiNY]

Thats why Nomar would be signed to a one year deal, I simply implied that Duncan would quit the 1B experiment and play 3b full time at trenton, not in the big club.

ok, I didn't grasp that, makes sense then.

[destiNY]

I agree, but don't you find the reference to "shortstops" rather odd? Has Torre ever refered to A-Rod as one of his "shortstops" before?

Yeah that does seem really odd

[ChrisV82]

Last I checked A-Rod hasn't been a shortstop since 2003.

See, I think this is very important. Let's pretend Jeter is willing to give up his beloved SS position to take over the reigns of probably the most elite of all NYY positions, the center field. Now we have a huge hole at short. We could move ARod, but the man has excelled at third, and without his defense at 3rd would not have beaten Ortiz for the MVP. I'd rather not move two of our players when one would suffice. There has to be someone on the free agent market or in our system who can play short. Whatever happened to that kid who filled in in 2003 when Jeter dislocated his shoulder? I'm blanking on the name. He wasn't great, but by now he should be ready or he should be in a different system.

[MassNYYfan]

Say whaa? Wow, this is stunning...

And yes, I did find the reference to "the shortstops" as odd.

[destiNY]

See, I think this is very important. Let's pretend Jeter is willing to give up his beloved SS position to take over the reigns of probably the most elite of all NYY positions, the center field. Now we have a huge hole at short. We could move ARod, but the man has excelled at third, and without his defense at 3rd would not have beaten Ortiz for the MVP. I'd rather not move two of our players when one would suffice. There has to be someone on the free agent market or in our system who can play short. Whatever happened to that kid who filled in in 2003 when Jeter dislocated his shoulder? I'm blanking on the name. He wasn't great, but by now he should be ready or he should be in a different system.

Enrique Wilson possibly? But he was not a kid unfortunately...

[MassNYYfan]

Whatever happened to that kid who filled in in 2003 when Jeter dislocated his shoulder? I'm blanking on the name. He wasn't great, but by now he should be ready or he should be in a different system.

Erick Almonte. Think he played in Japan last season.

[nyg02005]

Maybe a cheaper option for SS is alex gonsalez of the marlins, he is a F.A. and a good ss. For third base, how about joe randa.

[ChrisV82]

Erick Almonte. Think he played in Japan last season.

That's the guy.

"January 3, 2005: Purchased by the Nippon Ham Fighters (Japan Pacific) from the Cleveland Indians."

Well, I guess the Yankees went with my second option (got rid of him).

[MassNYYfan]

That's the guy.

"January 3, 2005: Purchased by the Nippon Ham Fighters (Japan Pacific) from the Cleveland Indians."

Well, I guess the Yankees went with my second option (got rid of him).

Looks like the Indians thought the same.

[JDPNYY]

See, I think this is very important. Let's pretend Jeter is willing to give up his beloved SS position to take over the reigns of probably the most elite of all NYY positions, the center field. Now we have a huge hole at short. We could move ARod, but the man has excelled at third, and without his defense at 3rd would not have beaten Ortiz for the MVP. I'd rather not move two of our players when one would suffice. There has to be someone on the free agent market or in our system who can play short. Whatever happened to that kid who filled in in 2003 when Jeter dislocated his shoulder? I'm blanking on the name. He wasn't great, but by now he should be ready or he should be in a different system.

Furcal

[ring403]

If they are going to do that just put Furcal out there. He's already said he be happy to play CF, and is faster than either Jetes or A-Rod (I know, speed doesn't = range, but it don't hurt either) and has a better arm.

Furcal is a hell of an athlete, and does seem to like the idea of playing CF:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5070298

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman asked one of Furcal's representatives if Furcal would be willing to play center. Furcal, 28, likely will rule nothing out at this early stage of free agency — he routinely shags fly balls with Braves teammate Andruw Jones and jokes about replacing him in center. He not only is athletic enough to play the position, but also could bat leadoff for the Yankees, forming a dynamic 1-2 combination with Derek Jeter.

[I Love Wang]

See, I think this is very important. Let's pretend Jeter is willing to give up his beloved SS position to take over the reigns of probably the most elite of all NYY positions, the center field. Now we have a huge hole at short. We could move ARod, but the man has excelled at third, and without his defense at 3rd would not have beaten Ortiz for the MVP. I'd rather not move two of our players when one would suffice. There has to be someone on the free agent market or in our system who can play short. Whatever happened to that kid who filled in in 2003 when Jeter dislocated his shoulder? I'm blanking on the name. He wasn't great, but by now he should be ready or he should be in a different system.

That was Erick Almonte. He's bad.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Here's my suggestion if DJ is put in CF:

Derek Jeter in CF, A-Rod in SS, and sign Bill Mueller to play 3B.

But in reality, DJ or A-Rod will not be in CF.

[Yankees13]

Enrique Wilson possibly? But he was not a kid unfortunately...

I believe he's referring to Erick Almonte, but he's long gone.

[JDPNYY]

I wonder what percent of the Yankee Fans who Post here would be happy to see Jeter in CF.

[Yankeeah]

Here's my suggestion if DJ is put in CF:

Derek Jeter in CF, A-Rod in SS, and sign Bill Mueller to play 3B.

But in reality, DJ or A-Rod will not be in CF.

I'd rather leave A-Rod at 3rd and sign Alex Gonzalez for SS, or sign Cairo and then see what would work better between him and A-Rod

[BroadwayBomber55]

I wonder what percent of the Yankee Fans who Post here would be happy to see Jeter in CF.

I want to test DJ in CF first before I make my decision.

[Kudo]

Long term I think Jeter might move to the outfield if Nacci and Henry barring a position change develop quickly. I dont think this is a smart idea now though, we still have a shot to get Giles, Milton or Wilkerson to fill that void.

[JDPNYY]

I'd rather leave A-Rod at 3rd and sign Alex Gonzalez for SS, or sign Cairo and then see what would work better between him and A-Rod

Why do so many people want Cairo on the Yankees? Especially in a starting role.

[BroadwayBomber55]

I'd rather leave A-Rod at 3rd and sign Alex Gonzalez for SS, or sign Cairo and then see what would work better between him and A-Rod

I would like to have Miguel Cairo back, but as a bench player.

Ain't Bill Mueller a free agent though?

[Yankeeah]

I would like to have Miguel Cairo back, but as a bench player.

Ain't Bill Mueller a free agent though?

Yeah he is. I liked Cairo when he started as our 2nd baseman in 2004, and I would've like dhim back last year, but I guess it worked out well for us, cause we got Cano.

My first choice would be (if we moved Jeter to center) Furcal at SS, then Gonzalez, then Cairo.

[mchnyg2003]

This is just crazy talk. Bubba is good enough, just let him play.

[JeffWeaverFan]

Highly, highly doubtful.

Yeah, exactly. Still though, it's cool that they would consider it. If it was one or the other, it would definitely be Jeter.

[JDPNYY]

You all know what's gonna happen here, right?


Everyone is gonna accept all the Yankee trade offers at the same time and the Yankees will end up with 9 CFers.

[Kulish29]

This is just crazy talk. Bubba is good enough, just let him play.

No, he's not good enough.

[38Special]

All these quotes seem like BS to me

"That's happened before hasn't it?" Torre said about converting a power-hitting infielder into an outfielder.

Uhh, yeah okay

And not to mention the writer is LARRY FINE

[Stupid Flanders]

did anyone else notice that the article was written by one of the Three Stooges?