[ThePundit]

He has torn liagaments in his wrist. If it doesn't heal on it's own, they're going to perform season ending surgery. No way, the Yankees keep Cabrera and Long in the LF & RF spots. Who are the Yankees going to try to get? Abreu perhaps?

[MVB]

Please no... We don't need another Giambi, batting only to try to walk. Sheesh! Maybe the Yanks could try to get Soriano...or Manny.

[mervinout]

look you guys can put an endless amount of names on this list. the yanks can go after,remember this is shef last year in his contract. So melky could be his replacment, theres four names i think the yanks will hear when they try to trade, and thats phillip hughes,melky,wang,and duncan. i got no prob with duncan being traded, got arod at 3rd for years to come, and giambi for a couple more years. But do you guys wanna trade wang,hughes, or melky?

[legend]

Cano is the one everybody wants. I would like to see them stick it out with Cabrera in the outfield. He looks like he can hit and the power may come. They need bullpen help and a starter. Long, Bernie, Damon, Cabrera, and Crosby when he comes back is okay. Good riddance to Sheffield-take his money next year and sign a starter.

[mervinout]

Originally Posted by legend

Cano is the one everybody wants. I would like to see them stick it out with Cabrera in the outfield. He looks like he can hit and the power may come. They need bullpen help and a starter. Long, Bernie, Damon, Cabrera, and Crosby when he comes back is okay. Good riddance to Sheffield-take his money next year and sign a starter.

i know everyone wants cano, but i dont see cashman part with him unless he is getting someone amazing in return so im not to worried

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by MVB

Please no... We don't need another Giambi, batting only to try to walk. Sheesh! Maybe the Yanks could try to get Soriano...or Manny.

The Yanks arent winning the World Series this year, maybe not even the division. The Sox arent exactly dominant and the Yanks are still playing like a bunch of has beens. Time to buy out contracts, leave a few core players and get some pitching! This Yankee team is a hodge-podge team of washed up journeymen. Those kinds of teams never win championships. Steinbrenner tried that after the 77-78 team fell apart and it doesnt work. Lets rebuild like the Mets did so we can have a young fresh team like they do except we keep Scott Kashmir. I mean does anyone really want to see Randy Johnson pitch anymore? Do you think Mike Mussina is going to do this next year? I mean Scott Erickson is actually seriously attempting to pitch too! Please hold on to Cano like hes a lifeguard and their drowning. Hes very good and will be for years to come. Its over in 2006 so lets go for 2009!!!

[MJHMarc]

Don't put your hopes down this early, Trashed. But it is always fun to wonder about what will happen in the future. Who knows if the Devil Rays suddenly become a threat for the AL East Pennant Race?

If the Yankees really need an outfielder, they might as well call-up Richard Hidalgo. I have no clue what he is accomplishing in the minor leagues, since he was signed less than two weeks ago. They can also alternate between Melky Cabrera, Bernie Williams and Terrance Long. However, I think the best bet would be Richard Hidalgo who has still a good few years left in him. Melky Cabrera isn't bad either, although he isn't a great source of power. As much as I like Bernie Williams, I don't see him playing everyday in right-field.

The good news is that Derek Jeter was back in the order tonight and had an impressive 2-RBI performance (including the game-winning RBI single). At least we are sure that he is alright, and we have one less thing to worry about.

Jason Giambi Stats to Date:15 HRs and 43 RBIs

[mervinout]

i really dont want to to see the yanks trade for hitting. Im sure we will see torre coach like its 96-97 and hit and run more and steal some more bases which i would perfer to see.

if the yanks make any trades and its not for an AL pitcher im going to be pissed. Im sorry im tired of the NL pitchers coming to the yanks besides shacon what has, johnson,vazquez,pavano,wright, done for us. What pitchers do you think will be out there for them to attempt to get, that would be resonably priced

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by mervinout

i really dont want to to see the yanks trade for hitting. Im sure we will see torre coach like its 96-97 and hit and run more and steal some more bases which i would perfer to see.

if the yanks make any trades and its not for an AL pitcher im going to be pissed. Im sorry im tired of the NL pitchers coming to the yanks besides shacon what has, johnson,vazquez,pavano,wright, done for us. What pitchers do you think will be out there for them to attempt to get, that would be resonably priced

I agree with you 100% mervin about that the Yanks should be a pitching priority team period. I also was wrong about Melky Cabrerra. Melky isnt a great source of power but neither was Wade Boggs or Steve Sax and they did very well. Why does everyone have to hit homeruns? Mervin had a great idea that Joe should actually get creative for those runs which I also agree with. Of course that would mean Joe would have to work which he doesnt like doing so thats not gonna happen. Im scared that when the Sox come to town (both varieties) your gonna see that the Yanks most definitely arent contenders this year. Isnt it crazy that the LA/Calfornia/Aniheim/Soon to be coming to a city near you Angels released Bobby Jenks? Thats like trading Scott Kashmir for Victor Zambrano.

[ThePundit]

Cashman was on the radio yesterday with Mike and the Mad Dog and he said they're not trading young talent for an outfielder. While he said nobody was untouchable, he said Wang and Canoe were pretty close. I guess the days of bringing in stiffs like Raul Mondesi are over. That's good to hear. Because it always comes down to pitching anyhow.

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

Cashman was on the radio yesterday with Mike and the Mad Dog and he said they're not trading young talent for an outfielder. While he said nobody was untouchable, he said Wang and Canoe were pretty close. I guess the days of bringing in stiffs like Raul Mondesi are over. That's good to hear. Because it always comes down to pitching anyhow.

I agree 100%!!!

[MJHMarc]

Here are a list of the top free-agents who will be available at the end of the 2006 Season.

• Moises Alou
• Antonio Alfonseca
• Mark Bellhorn
• Craig Biggio
• Barry Bonds
• Mark Buerhle
• Jeremy Burnitz
• Miguel Cairo
• Mike Cameron
• Sean Casey
• Roger Clemens?
• Francisco Cordero
• David Dellucci
• Octavio Dotel
• Jermaine Dye
• Adam Eaton
• Jim Edmonds
• Darin Erstad
• Cliff Floyd
• Keith Foulke
• Eric Gagne
• Nomar Garciaparra
• Tom Glavine
• Luis Gonzalez
• Ken Griffey Jr.
• Orlando Hernandez
• Shea Hillenbrand
• Torii Hunter
• Aubrey Huff
• Jeff Kent
• Ryan Klesko
• Kenny Lofton
• Javy Lopez
• Greg Maddux
• Doug Mirabelli
• Benji Molina
• Mark Mulder
• Mike Mussina
• Trot Nixon
• Troy Percival
• Andy Pettite
• Mike Piazza
• Juan Pierre
• A.J. Pierzynski
• Jorge Posada
• Brad Radke
• Mariano Rivera
• Gary Sheffield
• John Smoltz
• Alfonso Soriano
• Frank Thomas
• Tim Wakefield
• Bernie Williams
• Preston Wilson
• Kerry Wood
• Dmitri Young
• Barry Zito

[Lefty Noob]

That's a rather impressive list. I bet you could throw together a pennant condender out of that!

[Trashed]

If they want to win they should grab Barry Zito. Possibly even kidnap him. He could fit in rebuilding plans and contribute right away as well.

[MJHMarc]

I think the Yankees should focus on re-signing solid veterans, like Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina. Then, they can start looking deeper into the available pitching aces. Don't forget that most of the players on this list will re-sign with their team and only a few will be released onto the market. I can't see some of the teams letting those players go!