For real. Just imagine in ten years he gave up just 26 homeruns. From 2014 to 2018, he was one of the best relievers in the game. Only a lot of walks prevented him from being on another level.
@@bakaraka5880 It is up to Juan Soto. But, I think the Mets are still rebuilding, and I think Juan Soto wants to be on a winning team. Pete Alonso may not come back to the Mets, but I think Cohen will resign him. He’s the Mets superstar.
@@mindystufflestreet5558 The Mets aren’t rebuilding anymore lol. This year was supposed to be the transitional year and we made it rlly far. Now 180 mil is coming off the books and we are gonna use that. Mets are all in on Soto
nice reply to something that has nothing to do with the clip. LOL. but yeah Soto definitely was 1 of the reasons I would say without judge they wouldn't be there either. best 23 hitters I can remember yankees ever having.
Good analysis. The only one of that group that is must return, is of course Juan Soto. I can't see Oswaldo Cabrera in LF however, even though I like what he gives the Yanks in his current capacity.
I agree with your list 100%. With Soto, I'm projecting the payroll at 270M on the high end. There won't be room for much, so I think we will definitely see some Rookies making the leap. Projected Lineup 1. Durbin 2B 2. Soto RF 3. Judge LF 4. Wells C 5. Stanton DH 6. Dominguez CF 7. Rumfield 1B 8. Volpe SS 9. Chisolm 3B
@@jasoniorio4528 That’s the problem with signing Soto, there won’t be much left over to improve the team. Remember what it was like in July , the Yankees were running on 2 cylinders, Soto and Judge and losing. I’d rather save the money for another FA third baseman like Alex Bregman, and a good closer like Tanner a Scott. Save the money to resign Cole, or use for another quality starter. Give The Martian a shot in left, and Rice at first, as well as Wells as Catcher. I’d like to see them resign Gleyber Day to zone yr contract, see if can return to the Allstar player he was , and is!
Three good reasons why it’s Soto should come back and say maybe 500 million. I’m not gonna guess the number of years I’ll leave that up to the people that deal with that stuff number one Soto would be ideal to hit ahead of a judge that would be perfect number two Yankees heavy winning tradition. They played a win all the time and Soto would be an excellent addition like he was this year And third it’s a real honor to play at Yankee Stadium, and with Soto being a left-handed hitter He cannot go wrong stay with the Yankees. It is your best bet. Don’t worry about the money 500 million should be enough or even 400 million for that matter.
@@davidlucas3684 Bullpen is practically in an emergency state, but they really like to piece that together with misfit toys. I don't see major starter changes as the unit is pretty solid, and any real value adds would be pricey.
These predictions have nothing to do with tonight. How has any of them changed? Rizzo still won’t be back, neither will Verdugo, Torres is a free agent and so is Soto - so the money issues are still there. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
Great show BTW. Signing Soto is fine but if the Yanks think they can ever be a WS winner again they need to get players that are good defensively and hit for average. If that means you don't sign Soto I'm OK with that IF they spend the money or prospects to get good players. Using guys like Cabrera, Rice etc just won't do if you want to compete with the top clubs. One other thing, IMO Torres is not a good fielding 2nd baseman. Many double plays aren't made that should be made. Just watch the pitchers' expressions.
2025 Starters: C - Wells 1B - Rice 2B - Peraza/Vivas/Cabrera/Berti SS - Volpe 3B - Chisholm LF - Judge CF - Dominguez RF - Soto DH - Stanton Would rather they re-sign Soto + sign a starter or a closer rather another bat.
Soto is probably going to where the most money is. Judge can move back to right field. You can try Dominguez in CF and Cabrera in LF, Jazz at 2B, Rice at 1B. But then, you always hope that good prospects from the farm system can develop and are ready to play effectively in the big leagues. Hopefully, next year, Yankees can have more effective starting pitching.
The Yankees need more pitchers that can pitch well and consistently! They shouldn’t pay Soto $6 million. He’ll likely underperform after signing the contract just like most do! They all get way too much money. I’d prefer more team work with “small ball” and relief pitching with a real closer! You can’t live off random homers and weak pitching.
I'm new to this fantastic sport and from the UK so I need a little education. What is that ring that Verdugo is wearing on his thumb at 4:13? Also, Yankees for the world series!!! I only started watching baseball this season as I had always been curious, so I thought I would pick the most famous team in America to watch. It's been so much fun watching them and I hope they win the big one.
If while he is batting it's a thumb protector called direct protect. When you get jammed or hit one off the end of the bat. It hurts the worst between the thumb and index finger. That softens the blow and prevents bruising
I also noticed the Yankees couldn’t come up with clutch hits when they needed the hits the most they left the players on base and he can’t do that if you’re gonna try to win a World Series so that is something they should look at, but I think pitching and relievers are probably the most important right now Verdugo TorresRizzo and maybe one or two relievers can go. It’s time to change those positions and get a team in her more consistent at the plate when you got runners on on base.
i think the yankees not bringing back torres would be a huge mistake. in the beginning of the year he was a unproductive hitter. he was lost, swinging at bad pitches and letting good ones go by. someone, i don't know who but i predict it was the hitting coach or boone himself who got him in the office and changed his hitting philosophy. your job gleyber from now on is to take balls and get on for the big boppers. he not only did that but he recognized that as a result he found himself in better hitting counts. i think it was somewhere around june that gleyber finally got it. patience at the plate. some players never learn but gleyber has and his numbers after June prove it. really proud of the kid and it would be a shame to see him go.
Agree. He basically finished the job Volpe started in the leadoff spot. From what little I've seen, he's making better decisions at the plate, focusing more in the field, and coming up clutch when he is needed, especially at the end of the season and during the playoffs. I'm going long on Gleyber and short on Stroman.
I think the lineup that this gentleman just showed would be OK what the Yankees gotta do is concentrate on relievers and one or two good starting pitchers and if they get the same production, they did this year. They’ll be back in the series next year and then win it.
the martian will go to LF. we need a new first baseman, a third baseman (although we could put oswaldo cabrera there), and maybe a catcher (or we could go on using wells). i hope we re-sign soto. we need a couple relievers, and a starting pitcher also. but thats it.
Get rid of Rizzo, Verdugo and Lemahiue. Resign Soto. Sign Carlos Santana to play first base, sign Bregman to play third. Move Chisolm to second. Line-up: 1. Chisolm 2B 2. Judge RF 3. Soto LF 4. Stanton DH 5. Bregman 3B 6. Santana 1B 7. Dominguez CF 8. Volpe SS 9. Wells C
From a fan perspective it seems crazy for Soto to leave, but from his point of view it’s a job. I can see him staying or leaving and not really be shocked. Gotta win a ring this year and then I would be happy that’s all that matters. All that matters is right now this season. If he leaves I find it difficult to get back to the level we’re at rn… if we win it all now I think we can all sleep at night with him gone. If they don’t it will be really rough to accept it… win NOW THIS IS THE TIME
Soto will be back. Couple reasons. 1. He just played in the World Series. 2. He had a career year due to hitting in front of Judge and hitting in Yankee Stadium. 3. The Yankees have shown they aren't afraid to go big for generational players. 4. Yankees have home field advantage. If they offer him $650M over 12 years, and someone else offers him $700M, hes staying.
Soto is a no-brainer keeper Keep Torres is a must at lead off Get rid of the others you mentioned, plus maybe another 1 or 2 on the injured list to keep Torres
If we match Soto's offers, he will stay. If we're ten bucks lower, he's gone. Gleyber, eh. I won't lose sleep over him leaving, and I think I'm not alone in that.
Rizzo, Verdugo, Torres, Khanle, Maybe Soto!!!..........Need starters Boone is not afraid to start in the post season. Ben Rice can play first. Cabrera and Berti can get time there too. Trent Grisham is a good glove in the outfield to back up and hits an occasional homer. Peraza can backup at 2nd short or 3rd as can Berti and Cabrera. Catcher is set. Need hard throwers in the pen.
Jay's fan here. I think that some of these names are crazy! I mean take vladdy and Bo. 2 excellent fan based people. Juan Soto and Verdugo i think should stay. I love watching the ALC EAST
Good list. Although I hope DJ LeMahieu be part of the list too. Rizzo, Holmes, Verdugo, Torres are gone for sure. Kahnle may stay with the right prices. Yank will need more BP pieces and more depth in OF. IF they are set with Peraza, Chism, Berti, Oswaldo, Volpe and possibly Vivas to join.
Good analysis. I think Soto will return with Yankees (especially if the win the WS). Glyber has improved a lot (hitting) since being the leadoff hitter and I think he will be a keeper. Verdugo...THE MARTIAN will take over (does not matter which outfield position he plays). If we lose Soto, then Santander should be our target. He can replace Rizzo at first and now you have a switch hitter with power (especially when he bats left-handed and having the "short porch" at Yankee Stadium) who can bat either before or after Judge.
Just want to add Verdugo one day looked like he wanted to play, and the next day he didn't. It was that way with him all season. His body language told his story, period. Happy and a clubhouse spark plug at times. Most days he just showed up however.
Rizzo, for sure. Verdugo might just have had a bad year at the plate. Not sure. Soto is great, but some guys ask for to much $$. So many are already overpaid. Torres doesn't seem to play hard. He could be a lot better if he put his mind to it. Don't know why he doesn't.
Now I’m thinking Gleyber is coming back. He struggled until the trade deadline because he was scared to be traded to another team, he wasn’t focused on the game.
Id love for gleyber (always my favorite player)to come back but with a soto signing, no way they bring him back. They also have other young guys to play second base. He will also be asking for a lot
Like pretty much every Yankee fan I'd really like to see Soto back. Rizzo is definitely gone at 17 million, but I wouldn't be terribly shocked if they rework his contract to keep him around at a lower number (I personally would let him walk). Holmes has shown that he's a capable set-up guy, but some team will probably offer him closer-type money, so he'll walk. I can't imagine a world where they bring back Verdugo, especially if they re-sign Soto. I like Tommy Kahnle, but I 100% agree that he's on the downside of his career and will be too expensive. Torres is a weird situation, 2 months ago I'd've said he's definitely gone. But now I think he could come back if the price is right. I can see The Yankees giving him a qualifying offer and if he takes it good, but if not at least they get something in return.
What about The Martian in left field ? Also I believe the Yankees might sign Gleyber Day to a one yr deal..If he has a turn around season and stays with the Yankees , he could become their all time best second baseman .. What about Gerrit Cole?
What about Dominguez. Is he an afterthought? He can play the outfield next year as a starter. It’s about time he starts playing. Idk why we forget about him lol
There’s 12 comments about this. He’s a natural centerfielder, he’s going to be in centerfield next year. Judge will probably go back to right if the Yankees don’t sign Soto. If they do, he probably moves to left.
@@PinstripeTerritory right but a center fielder can play anywhere in the outfield. He’s an athlete and can adjust if the Yankees do bring Soto back. He’s still a viable option is left as well.
I've said it before and I will say it again, Rizzo definitely should not return. Not sure who the Yankees have to replace him but someone must be found/discovered Verdugo also has to go but the replacement is already on the roster-Jasson The Martian should be playing LF next season I really hope the team decides to bring back Torres but time will tell. It takes both parties to be interested. A. Wells should be the starting catcher going forward. I know his post-season was terrible but he's a huge upgrade over anybody else on the catching depth chart.
Because he is going to play CF - that is his natural position. We saw this year he cant play left. Judge will either move to LF if they sign soto, or move back to RF if they dont.
Re-signing Soto is the #1 priority with a deferred salary like the Dodgers did with Ohtani. He'll get his $600 million. He wants to play with Judge. I agree with you that your 5 most likely to go. Torres won't require big money, and batting 1st will keep him motivated. La Loggia will get $2 million a year for 2 years. Meanwhile, the Yankees should work on converting Dominguez to 1st Baseman. He doesn't have the range to play outfield. Jones has at least 2 years to cure his strike-out problem in the minors. He needs a top-tier batting coach over the winter; for that reason, we could see a big trade using Jones & Nestor for a #1 rotation pitcher. The Yanks will find at least two, but likely three relief pitchers to replace Kanahle and Clay Homes. Rizzo may well take $6 million for a 1-year deal, but the Yankees have Rice. He may have more upside than Yankees fans give him credit for having. This is going to be a great world series.
Domingues is in LF Yankee fans need to get there heads out of there asses and wake up. I don’t care if Soto is there or not. This team will NEVER win as long as Aaron Boone is the manager, NEVER. They cannot do the basic things that a high school team can do. And when you have a 200M payroll and expanded playoffs, fans sit there and say this team did a good job. NO THEY DOD NOT DO A GOOD JOB. I they cannot run-defend-throw. They hit homeruns against crap pitchers to win games. And are exposed when they play good teams. What you saw on display in the WS is everyday for the Yankees. This is a sign of a poorly prepared team which goes to coaching. Aaron Boone MUST be fired. I could have taken that team to the World Series.
With the Mets getting their arse kicked and the Mets having no offense, it seems we will need to get the World Series before Soto leaves us. He doesn't give me any confidence that he will stay for less money, even though the Yankees will give him a record contract too. Not sure why given he will get paid regardless and will break the record regardless.
Discount ANYTHING that Buster Olney says. He's hated the Yankees since his days as the NYT beat reporter for them (no idea what happened there), and takes that bias into every bit of analysis he does.
@@JT-zy2ft well yea of course. Would like to keep both. Wit what we have coming off the books it might be possible of Gleybor takes a team friendly deal. One thing though, if Sasaki is posted I want the Yankees to do all they can to get him. Cole is getting up there
Torres will probably be the best available second baseman via free agency. I think he stays and Soto goes to the team that drops the biggest load of cash at his feet. Verdugo will be gone and left field is there for Jason Dominguez to earn in spring training. Jazz either takes third base or moves back to the outfield and plays right. Which means the team will need to fill one of those spots through free agency. First base….when Soto leaves maybe open the vault for Pete Alonso to replace Rizzo I think Cashman will spend the off season building a very strong bullpen. I can absolutely see a very successful team next season
I may be in the minority, but I'm not feeling Jazz as an asset at all, especially at third base. Put him back in the outfield until Dominguez steps up.
@@NeilTruick Whether you feel he is an asset or not doesn’t matter, Jazz is under contract until the end of 2026 I think. He will play either 3rd, 2nd or outfield depending on what Cashman addresses in the off-season. I think Torres will be back because he will be the best available 2nd baseman via free agency.
Will they keep Gerrit ? I’d let him go and sign Juan - didn’t hear you mention “The Martian “ as a replacement for Verdugo - they can piece meal another one or two pitchers ( starting ) - I can see Gerrit dealing with arm issues ( let someone else pay him ) - give that $ to Soto !
Ben Rice at first base...we DEFINITELY DON'T WANT TORRES BACK..we got Jon Berti at second..he kinda reminds of Dustin Pedroia... and the young kid Jasson Dominguez in left field...
Oh man.. Dellin Betances! I really enjoyed watching him pitch for the Yankees. So sad that he is not pitching any more.
For real. Just imagine in ten years he gave up just 26 homeruns. From 2014 to 2018, he was one of the best relievers in the game. Only a lot of walks prevented him from being on another level.
Soto is a MUST for the Yankees. Hal, open that checkbook!
They won't offer him as much as the Mets will.
@@bakaraka5880 It is up to Juan Soto. But, I think the Mets are still rebuilding, and I think Juan Soto wants to be on a winning team. Pete Alonso may not come back to the Mets, but I think Cohen will resign him. He’s the Mets superstar.
@mindystufflestreet5558 if Soto "wants to be on a winning team" why stay with the Yankeees? Did you see what happened in that 5th inning last night?😂
@@mindystufflestreet5558 The Mets aren’t rebuilding anymore lol. This year was supposed to be the transitional year and we made it rlly far. Now 180 mil is coming off the books and we are gonna use that. Mets are all in on Soto
@@mindystufflestreet5558The Mets are also just as a winning team as the Yankees
If Soto wasn't a Yankee this year, they wouldn't be going to the World Series. He made everyone else better too because of his optimism.
nice reply to something that has nothing to do with the clip. LOL. but yeah Soto definitely was 1 of the reasons I would say without judge they wouldn't be there either. best 23 hitters I can remember yankees ever having.
He'll be Juan gone. he will not turn down extra 100k hope they win this year. Tear up ur plan if he goes ,will have extra $.😊
@@RobertSmith-iw2kb 100k you gotta mean 110 mil. because you dont turn down the yanks for a lousy 100k LOL.
@@AnthonyTomassi-y6j ur right, thanks for correction.
Don’t worry about, he is going to stay in New York, he is going to move to Queens.
Thanks!
Releasing this early to get everyone's mind off of ALCS Game 3 💀
Clay Holmes forgot how to baseball 😂😂
Thank you lol
Thank you Derek.🙏
Your awesome! It Helps
how did we sell with one out to go
Good analysis. The only one of that group that is must return, is of course Juan Soto. I can't see Oswaldo Cabrera in LF however, even though I like what he gives the Yanks in his current capacity.
I agree with your list 100%. With Soto, I'm projecting the payroll at 270M on the high end. There won't be room for much, so I think we will definitely see some Rookies making the leap.
Projected Lineup
1. Durbin 2B
2. Soto RF
3. Judge LF
4. Wells C
5. Stanton DH
6. Dominguez CF
7. Rumfield 1B
8. Volpe SS
9. Chisolm 3B
@@jasoniorio4528 That’s the problem with signing Soto, there won’t be much left over to improve the team. Remember what it was like in July , the Yankees were running on 2 cylinders, Soto and Judge and losing. I’d rather save the money for another FA third baseman like Alex Bregman, and a good closer like Tanner a Scott. Save the money to resign Cole, or use for another quality starter. Give The Martian a shot in left, and Rice at first, as well as Wells as Catcher. I’d like to see them resign Gleyber Day to zone yr contract, see if can return to the Allstar player he was , and is!
good call on Caleb Durbin. He should be a great leadoff man.
I like this lineup add pitching both starters and bullpen and play ball
Three good reasons why it’s Soto should come back and say maybe 500 million. I’m not gonna guess the number of years I’ll leave that up to the people that deal with that stuff number one Soto would be ideal to hit ahead of a judge that would be perfect number two Yankees heavy winning tradition. They played a win all the time and Soto would be an excellent addition like he was this year And third it’s a real honor to play at Yankee Stadium, and with Soto being a left-handed hitter He cannot go wrong stay with the Yankees. It is your best bet. Don’t worry about the money 500 million should be enough or even 400 million for that matter.
@@davidlucas3684 Bullpen is practically in an emergency state, but they really like to piece that together with misfit toys. I don't see major starter changes as the unit is pretty solid, and any real value adds would be pricey.
I wouldn't mind Rizzo coming back as first base coach or manager of the Yankees.
Bro couldn’t you wait until after Christmas to make this video ?
We have a WS to win!
Timing is everything dude
Timing is everything for the algorithm too. I like getting paid, so I will handle the content schedule if you dont mind.
After Christmas lmao yea ok
Who’s here after game 3 beyond mad 🙋♂️
I almost shed a tear
Bullpen gave it up. No big deal.
@@jayflame23 dude I’m a leaf’s fan and this just reminds me of them every playoffs lol
😂😂😂😂 its only 1 win for the guardians YANKEES going to be Alright!!!
Didn’t sleep much …
At his *best,* Rizzo was an average *first baseman.*
But he’s so likable! 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Agree! We have Chissom for 2nd base and kids that could come up!
Some of these predictions didn't age well after tonight... except Cardiac Clay - never let him near the mound for the rest of the post season.
These predictions have nothing to do with tonight. How has any of them changed? Rizzo still won’t be back, neither will Verdugo, Torres is a free agent and so is Soto - so the money issues are still there. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
Five out of six
Soto was born to be a yankee. Pray that he stay 🥲.
@@chitran3520 soto gon stay win or lose or draw
@@lbcmeanzlilbuffcory8308because you know?
@@chitran3520 Not every superstar has to be a yankee
@@yare.yare.daze7 i think he is
@@yare.yare.daze7 tell that to the owners.....
Not mad but very very SAD. It will be hard for Judge, Volpe and Rizzo to live down those mistakes in the 5th.
It wasn’t Rizzos mistake. That was 100% on Cole. He was supposed to cover 1st.
Great show BTW. Signing Soto is fine but if the Yanks think they can ever be a WS winner again they need to get players that are good defensively and hit for average. If that means you don't sign Soto I'm OK with that IF they spend the money or prospects to get good players. Using guys like Cabrera, Rice etc just won't do if you want to compete with the top clubs. One other thing, IMO Torres is not a good fielding 2nd baseman. Many double plays aren't made that should be made. Just watch the pitchers' expressions.
2025 Starters:
C - Wells
1B - Rice
2B - Peraza/Vivas/Cabrera/Berti
SS - Volpe
3B - Chisholm
LF - Judge
CF - Dominguez
RF - Soto
DH - Stanton
Would rather they re-sign Soto + sign a starter or a closer rather another bat.
Switch Judge and Soto and it should be ok
Be lucky to make the playoffs with that lineup
Crappy lineup
Sign Bregman for 3B, move Jazz to 2B. Rice is not good enough.
@@silverscreenpreviews lol Bregman and Soto? They'd have a $400 million payroll -- not gonna happen
Soto is probably going to where the most money is. Judge can move back to right field. You can try Dominguez in CF and Cabrera in LF, Jazz at 2B, Rice at 1B. But then, you always hope that good prospects from the farm system can develop and are ready to play effectively in the big leagues. Hopefully, next year, Yankees can have more effective starting pitching.
The Yankees need more pitchers that can pitch well and consistently! They shouldn’t pay Soto $6 million. He’ll likely underperform after signing the contract just like most do! They all get way too much money. I’d prefer more team work with “small ball” and relief pitching with a real closer! You can’t live off random homers and weak pitching.
I'm new to this fantastic sport and from the UK so I need a little education. What is that ring that Verdugo is wearing on his thumb at 4:13? Also, Yankees for the world series!!! I only started watching baseball this season as I had always been curious, so I thought I would pick the most famous team in America to watch. It's been so much fun watching them and I hope they win the big one.
It's to protect your thumb when batting from the sting when you hit the ball, also can add some grip.
If while he is batting it's a thumb protector called direct protect. When you get jammed or hit one off the end of the bat. It hurts the worst between the thumb and index finger. That softens the blow and prevents bruising
I also noticed the Yankees couldn’t come up with clutch hits when they needed the hits the most they left the players on base and he can’t do that if you’re gonna try to win a World Series so that is something they should look at, but I think pitching and relievers are probably the most important right now Verdugo TorresRizzo and maybe one or two relievers can go. It’s time to change those positions and get a team in her more consistent at the plate when you got runners on on base.
I hope boonehead is #1
Boonehead is hilarious
@@ShelleyLevyMusic yep boonehead the bonehead
I hear you but they’re on the verge of going to the WS so it’s not happening. Although they did can Girardi after going to game 7 of the ALCS
I hear you but they’re on the verge of going to the WS so it’s not happening. Although they did can Girardi after going to game 7 of the ALCS
The FIRST two games the YANKEES LOST IN WS….ARE GAMES BOONES BONEHEAD MOVES COST THEM.
Too early to talk about this Derek lol let’s focus on the trip to the World Series
You got me. I thought you were gonna say Soto is gone. 😆😆
@@actionvj/ But other says that Juan Soto will be going to Mets next year. I'm not sure if that's true or not
@@146_ChinoMexicano HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. The Mets wish
@@1CrazyDJ4U/ I mean, if Juan Soto did go to Mets, then Mets might have a chance to win a World Series 🤷
i think the yankees not bringing back torres would be a huge mistake. in the beginning of the year he was a unproductive hitter. he was lost, swinging at bad pitches and letting good ones go by. someone, i don't know who but i predict it was the hitting coach or boone himself who got him in the office and changed his hitting philosophy. your job gleyber from now on is to take balls and get on for the big boppers. he not only did that but he recognized that as a result he found himself in better hitting counts. i think it was somewhere around june that gleyber finally got it. patience at the plate. some players never learn but gleyber has and his numbers after June prove it. really proud of the kid and it would be a shame to see him go.
Agree. He basically finished the job Volpe started in the leadoff spot. From what little I've seen, he's making better decisions at the plate, focusing more in the field, and coming up clutch when he is needed, especially at the end of the season and during the playoffs. I'm going long on Gleyber and short on Stroman.
I think the lineup that this gentleman just showed would be OK what the Yankees gotta do is concentrate on relievers and one or two good starting pitchers and if they get the same production, they did this year. They’ll be back in the series next year and then win it.
the martian will go to LF.
we need a new first baseman, a third baseman (although we could put oswaldo cabrera there), and maybe a catcher (or we could go on using wells).
i hope we re-sign soto.
we need a couple relievers, and a starting pitcher also. but thats it.
Get rid of Rizzo, Verdugo and Lemahiue. Resign Soto. Sign Carlos Santana to play first base, sign Bregman to play third. Move Chisolm to second.
Line-up:
1. Chisolm 2B
2. Judge RF
3. Soto LF
4. Stanton DH
5. Bregman 3B
6. Santana 1B
7. Dominguez CF
8. Volpe SS
9. Wells C
Soto will go to the highest bidder.
From a fan perspective it seems crazy for Soto to leave, but from his point of view it’s a job. I can see him staying or leaving and not really be shocked. Gotta win a ring this year and then I would be happy that’s all that matters. All that matters is right now this season. If he leaves I find it difficult to get back to the level we’re at rn… if we win it all now I think we can all sleep at night with him gone. If they don’t it will be really rough to accept it… win NOW THIS IS THE TIME
Jason Dominguez will play left field
They should consider converting Dominguez to first base. He is a liability in the outfield.
Soto will be back. Couple reasons.
1. He just played in the World Series.
2. He had a career year due to hitting in front of Judge and hitting in Yankee Stadium.
3. The Yankees have shown they aren't afraid to go big for generational players.
4. Yankees have home field advantage. If they offer him $650M over 12 years, and someone else offers him $700M, hes staying.
Soto is a no-brainer keeper
Keep Torres is a must at lead off
Get rid of the others you mentioned, plus maybe another 1 or 2 on the injured list to keep Torres
Torres had been garbage all year except for one month ands is the worst defending 2nd basemen. Nah fam, Jazz to 2nd
yankees biggest weaknes is defense and u want to kee torres? Really?
@ and we don't want him back
If we match Soto's offers, he will stay. If we're ten bucks lower, he's gone. Gleyber, eh. I won't lose sleep over him leaving, and I think I'm not alone in that.
Gone for a sawbuck !? With say a 550 million bid. Mercenary to say the least. Only kidding, but we get your point.
Hey Gleyber. Slow down. Oh, you already did.
Rizzo, Verdugo, Torres, Khanle, Maybe Soto!!!..........Need starters Boone is not afraid to start in the post season. Ben Rice can play first. Cabrera and Berti can get time there too. Trent Grisham is a good glove in the outfield to back up and hits an occasional homer. Peraza can backup at 2nd short or 3rd as can Berti and Cabrera. Catcher is set. Need hard throwers in the pen.
Jay's fan here. I think that some of these names are crazy! I mean take vladdy and Bo. 2 excellent fan based people.
Juan Soto and Verdugo i think should stay. I love watching the ALC EAST
Good list. Although I hope DJ LeMahieu be part of the list too. Rizzo, Holmes, Verdugo, Torres are gone for sure. Kahnle may stay with the right prices. Yank will need more BP pieces and more depth in OF. IF they are set with Peraza, Chism, Berti, Oswaldo, Volpe and possibly Vivas to join.
Gleyber will be back
What are the chances of Michael King coming back to the Bronx?
Good analysis. I think Soto will return with Yankees (especially if the win the WS). Glyber has improved a lot (hitting) since being the leadoff hitter and I think he will be a keeper. Verdugo...THE MARTIAN will take over (does not matter which outfield position he plays). If we lose Soto, then Santander should be our target. He can replace Rizzo at first and now you have a switch hitter with power (especially when he bats left-handed and having the "short porch" at Yankee Stadium) who can bat either before or after Judge.
Great content bro
Appreciate it
Tommy is definitely coming back
Bet
3:50. Won't Jaason Dominguez fill Alex Verdugo's outfield spot?
I think he will play center. And judge will either move back to RF if they sign Soto, or move to LF / 1B
The 5th inning made signing Soto imperative.
Did you ever hear of Jasson Dominguez? He’s gonna be in the outfield next season
He’s going to play centerfield, his natural position. We saw how bad he was in LF, he had a pace of -44 DRS.
So yes, I’ve heard of him.
Just want to add Verdugo one day looked like he wanted to play, and the next day he didn't. It was that way with him all season. His body language told his story, period. Happy and a clubhouse spark plug at times. Most days he just showed up however.
Man, I hope they re-sign Soto because he’s a hell of a hitter and he has a great eye!
Rizzo, for sure. Verdugo might just have had a bad year at the plate. Not sure. Soto is great, but some guys ask for to much $$.
So many are already overpaid. Torres doesn't seem to play hard. He could be a lot better if he put his mind to it. Don't know why he doesn't.
rizzo, torres, lemahieu for sure.
Soto, Torres, Rizzo, Verdugo, Matheiu
Now I’m thinking Gleyber is coming back. He struggled until the trade deadline because he was scared to be traded to another team, he wasn’t focused on the game.
Id love for gleyber (always my favorite player)to come back but with a soto signing, no way they bring him back. They also have other young guys to play second base. He will also be asking for a lot
The Yankees 👀 👀 👀 need to retain Juan Soto as he's a great hitter with a decent defense.
Like pretty much every Yankee fan I'd really like to see Soto back. Rizzo is definitely gone at 17 million, but I wouldn't be terribly shocked if they rework his contract to keep him around at a lower number (I personally would let him walk). Holmes has shown that he's a capable set-up guy, but some team will probably offer him closer-type money, so he'll walk. I can't imagine a world where they bring back Verdugo, especially if they re-sign Soto. I like Tommy Kahnle, but I 100% agree that he's on the downside of his career and will be too expensive. Torres is a weird situation, 2 months ago I'd've said he's definitely gone. But now I think he could come back if the price is right. I can see The Yankees giving him a qualifying offer and if he takes it good, but if not at least they get something in return.
Keep soto judge yeswe love soto he fits we the Yankees facts ...
I think Soto is like Bernie Williams. He wants to be a Yankee, and if he gets a big offer, he'll take it to Hal and see if he can come close.
What about The Martian in left field ? Also I believe the Yankees might sign Gleyber Day to a one yr deal..If he has a turn around season and stays with the Yankees , he could become their all time best second baseman .. What about Gerrit Cole?
Martian in CF for sure. If Soto re-signs he stays in right, and Judge moves to left. If he leaves, Judge goes to right and LF becomes vacant.
And priority number one a good closer and 8 th inning set up pitcher for next yr
Soto signs with the Dodgers!
Can this just be Boone 5 times?
Here’s a thought! Get Soto to agree to a Ohtani type contract. Torres can go . Move Cabrera to second and sign a big first baseman. ( Think Mets)
GOOD WORK, I AGREE ,YOU DIDNT MENTION JASSON D. ..HE COST NO MONEY, JUDGE AND SOTO ,JASSON WORKS FOR ME.. RESPECTFULLY MICHAEL
All has been forgiven with Gleybor Torres since he has been moved back into the leadoff spot. He has been killing it, especially in the post season.
well no, he still makes stupid errors
@@sethterwilliger9434 A Little Lazy I say , Lost game one for us
@@sethterwilliger9434 That's ok, I'm sure he won't be back.
I wouldn't mind seeing Torres or Stanton leave it seems like it's a once in awhile home run or nothing in terms of production
What about Dominguez. Is he an afterthought? He can play the outfield next year as a starter. It’s about time he starts playing. Idk why we forget about him lol
There’s 12 comments about this. He’s a natural centerfielder, he’s going to be in centerfield next year. Judge will probably go back to right if the Yankees don’t sign Soto. If they do, he probably moves to left.
@@PinstripeTerritory right but a center fielder can play anywhere in the outfield. He’s an athlete and can adjust if the Yankees do bring Soto back. He’s still a viable option is left as well.
I've said it before and I will say it again, Rizzo definitely should not return. Not sure who the Yankees have to replace him but someone must be found/discovered
Verdugo also has to go but the replacement is already on the roster-Jasson The Martian should be playing LF next season
I really hope the team decides to bring back Torres but time will tell. It takes both parties to be interested.
A. Wells should be the starting catcher going forward. I know his post-season was terrible but he's a huge upgrade over anybody else on the catching depth chart.
I agree with everything you said Derrick.
So jason dominguez wasn’t mentioned as a replacement if we don’t resign verdugo hows that even possible?
Because he is going to play CF - that is his natural position. We saw this year he cant play left. Judge will either move to LF if they sign soto, or move back to RF if they dont.
Re-signing Soto is the #1 priority with a deferred salary like the Dodgers did with Ohtani. He'll get his $600 million. He wants to play with Judge. I agree with you that your 5 most likely to go. Torres won't require big money, and batting 1st will keep him motivated. La Loggia will get $2 million a year for 2 years. Meanwhile, the Yankees should work on converting Dominguez to 1st Baseman. He doesn't have the range to play outfield. Jones has at least 2 years to cure his strike-out problem in the minors. He needs a top-tier batting coach over the winter; for that reason, we could see a big trade using Jones & Nestor for a #1 rotation pitcher. The Yanks will find at least two, but likely three relief pitchers to replace Kanahle and Clay Homes. Rizzo may well take $6 million for a 1-year deal, but the Yankees have Rice. He may have more upside than Yankees fans give him credit for having. This is going to be a great world series.
If the Yankees lose the world series Juan Soto is 💯 coming back but if they win he might not come back.
Domingues is in LF
Yankee fans need to get there heads out of there asses and wake up.
I don’t care if Soto is there or not. This team will NEVER win as long as Aaron Boone is the manager, NEVER. They cannot do the basic things that a high school team can do.
And when you have a 200M payroll and expanded playoffs, fans sit there and say this team did a good job.
NO THEY DOD NOT DO A GOOD JOB. I they cannot run-defend-throw. They hit homeruns against crap pitchers to win games. And are exposed when they play good teams. What you saw on display in the WS is everyday for the Yankees.
This is a sign of a poorly prepared team which goes to coaching. Aaron Boone MUST be fired. I could have taken that team to the World Series.
I thought Boone should have been fired the last 2 years.
I look for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to be cut. Looked kinda hot but fizzled. Something says not a fit, not "team" as much as for himself. IMO
Zero chance he is cut.
Dumbest take I've heard
Soto will cool off like Rizzo did.
I want to see Jazz in CF
Soto, Weaver and possibly Kahnle are the guys that need to be brought back. (If/when Verdugo leaves, Jasson Dominguez will take his spot.)
With the Mets getting their arse kicked and the Mets having no offense, it seems we will need to get the World Series before Soto leaves us. He doesn't give me any confidence that he will stay for less money, even though the Yankees will give him a record contract too. Not sure why given he will get paid regardless and will break the record regardless.
I’d happily sell Verdugo and Rizzo and buy Kwan from Cleveland to play left
Soto if you see this please don’t leave 😢
hot takes after that game 4 win
We keeping Soto and Torres well He’s been really good since being moved to leadoff so he also staying
Finally someone with common sense
If Soto still wants to be a Yankee, they'll make the numbers work.
Yankees aren’t rolling w/2-3 rookies next year in the starting lineup. So forget Jasson, Rice, Durbin all making the team out of spring training.
No chance on Durbin.
Soto better come back next season he literally just sent us to the World Series
BOONE
I was scared you'd put Soto. I'm glad your super huge baseball brain says Soto returns
How bout Boone n definitely cortez 😂😂😂😂
Whom would you be
wanting to be noted
as at your careers
end a NY Met or
a NY Yankee?
I know who I
would pick.
Not sure why you did not include Dominguez as a LF option?
He's gonna be in CF - not planning on them playing Judge in CF again
@@PinstripeTerritory I don't know why, but I cannot picture Dominguez calling off Judge for a flyball.
Change the coach, that makes a difference
If we don't keep Weaver and Hill, I'm gonna be pissed.
As of October 20, 2024, post ALCS - He. Will. Be Back.
Soto will make a great Met.
Rizzo does have to go but I’m going to be sad about it….
I loved what he did for the cubs.
Discount ANYTHING that Buster Olney says. He's hated the Yankees since his days as the NYT beat reporter for them (no idea what happened there), and takes that bias into every bit of analysis he does.
He's not alone...
Torres has earned a contract
@@Grande79 true but if it’s between Torres and Soto you got to pick Soto.
@@JT-zy2ft well yea of course. Would like to keep both. Wit what we have coming off the books it might be possible of Gleybor takes a team friendly deal. One thing though, if Sasaki is posted I want the Yankees to do all they can to get him. Cole is getting up there
@Grande79 I agree 100%! Torres played his heart out this post season. He earned it!
I think that’s all Torres was playing for, looking for big money elsewhere. Especially if…
Yeah I think so
Go Yankees
If Kahnle called his “change up“ a “screwball,” would your analysis be the same?
It's not a screwball. It's a changeup - a screwball is thrown harder and has more lateral movement.
@ Are you aware that most of what people call a “cutter” is actually a hard slider?
Tommy signed with the Tigers today
I like verdugo
Torres will probably be the best available second baseman via free agency. I think he stays and Soto goes to the team that drops the biggest load of cash at his feet.
Verdugo will be gone and left field is there for Jason Dominguez to earn in spring training.
Jazz either takes third base or moves back to the outfield and plays right. Which means the team will need to fill one of those spots through free agency.
First base….when Soto leaves maybe open the vault for Pete Alonso to replace Rizzo
I think Cashman will spend the off season building a very strong bullpen. I can absolutely see a very successful team next season
They need a good closer to compete next yr , with or without Soto.
Jazz is a scrub.
@@greatestnitemare6626 Think what you like but he is under contract until 2026 I think
I may be in the minority, but I'm not feeling Jazz as an asset at all, especially at third base. Put him back in the outfield until Dominguez steps up.
@@NeilTruick Whether you feel he is an asset or not doesn’t matter, Jazz is under contract until the end of 2026 I think. He will play either 3rd, 2nd or outfield depending on what Cashman addresses in the off-season. I think Torres will be back because he will be the best available 2nd baseman via free agency.
Will they keep Gerrit ? I’d let him go and sign Juan - didn’t hear you mention “The Martian “ as a replacement for Verdugo - they can piece meal another one or two pitchers ( starting ) - I can see Gerrit dealing with arm issues ( let someone else pay him ) - give that $ to Soto !
Ben Rice at first base...we DEFINITELY DON'T WANT TORRES BACK..we got Jon Berti at second..he kinda reminds of Dustin Pedroia... and the young kid Jasson Dominguez in left field...
Tores fell off during the year and was benched. That's a glitch for me.