[閒聊] Ranking the Yankees, 1-20

看板NY-Yankees作者appshjkli (Red Spider Lily)時間17年前 (2008/11/30 01:19)推噓15(15推 0噓 3→)

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http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/11/28/ranking-the-yankees-1-20/ The Hot Stove season has been uneventful so far and today could be more of the same. But now that my parents, sister and niece have left NYC, I have some blogging time on my hands. (Just an aside, while standing on Broadway and 39th Street for five hours on Nov. 27 is a good way to get sore feet and a cold, seeing the look of joy on an 8-year-old’s face when Miley Cyrus waves at her from a parade float is worth it.) Anyway, here is the question we have for you today: Who are the 20 most important Yankees? The only requirement is that the person must draw a check from the Yankees as of right now. He (or she) can be a player in the majors or minors, an executive, a scout, etc. This is not a statistical analysis, this is an opinion of who the 20 most important people in the organization are as of today. Here’s my list and why: 1. Joba Chamberlain: The Yankees will need stars once Those With Rings leave the scene and Chamberlain is the best candidate in that he’s a dominating player, has a personality and the fans love him. The Yankees very badly need him to be great as they continue their transition. 2. Hal Steinbrenner: While his verbose brother grabs headlines for no good reason, Hal has learned every aspect of the organization in the last 20 months, developed working relationships with all the right people and now he's officially the owner. He’ll be 39 in December and if his family keeps the team, Hal could be The Boss for the next 30 or 40 years 3. Alex Rodriguez: Like him or not, he’s probably going to be around for a long time. Despite his great talent and work ethic, A-Rod has yet to win the fans over and won’t unless he plays a role in winning a championship. Will the next nine years be about chasing Barry Bonds or being part of a winner? Either way, he’s front and center. 4. Derek Jeter: He’s still the face of the franchise and enjoys widespread popularity despite those anxious to point out what he doesn’t do well. How his next contract plays out will be a huge story. But it’s hard to imagine Jeter in another uniform or the Yankees allowing that to happen. 5. Mariano Rivera: He was the MVP of the dynasty and is unquestionably the best player ever at his position. He’ll be 39 on Saturday and nothing lasts forever. But in a world of few sure things, he remains one. 6. Brian Cashman: His new three-year deal and tight relationship with Hal Steinbrenner means that the roster, for better or worse, will be his creation through 2011. Cashman is smart enough not to have allowed a replacement to emerge. 7. Chien-Ming Wang: Young, inexpensive and productive starters are the single most valuable commodity in baseball and Wang is the only one the Yankees have. He is 46-15 over the last three seasons. 8. Joe Girardi: Injuries soured his first season, making his worthiness for the job difficult to judge. Girardi showed he could handle a bullpen. But can he handle New York? Reports of player unrest aren’t a good sign. Managers come and go, which is why he isn’t higher. 9. Robinson Cano: His collapse in 2008 led directly to the team sitting out the postseason. Cano is 26, signed to a long-term deal and could be a cornerstone player if he commits himself. He is said to be readying for a big 2009 by adopting a new workout regimen. 10. Jorge Posada: Now 37, the heart-and-soul catcher is at a career crossroads as he recovers from extensive shoulder surgery. Will he be close to the player he was in 2007 (.338/.426/.543) ever again? 11. Xavier Nady: He murdered the ball for a few weeks after being obtained from the Pirates then finished at .268 for the Yanks, albeit with 12 homers and 40 RBI in 228 at-bats. They need a No. 3 hitter, could he be it? He’ll be a free agent after 2009, which should provide motivation. 12. Andrew Brackman: He’s 6-foot-10, 270 pounds and can throw a fastball close to 100 mph. The Yankees spent $4.55 million to sign Brackman in 2007 and hope he’ll overcome elbow surgery to become an ace. 13. Jesus Montero: Only 19 (as of today), he hit .326 with 17 homers and 87 RBI for Single-A Charleston in 2008. Montero could be the best offensive player the team has developed since Jeter, only with light-tower power. 14. Randy Levine: The team president since 2000, his loyalty to the Steinbrenners has given him great power. But he is heavily invested in Girardi’s success as many believe he led the charge to run Joe Torre out of town. 15. Hank Steinbrenner: George Steinbrenner’s oldest son seems content to let his brother run the show. But he is the team co-chairman and has power to wield if he wants to. 16. Phil Hughes: Will he be a key starter for a championship contender or just another guy? The former first-round pick has seen his star fall. But he’ s still only 22. 17. Austin Jackson: A star in Class AA ball, Jackson has a chance to be their center fielder for a decade. His baseball skills still lag behind his athletic ability but are catching up fast. 18. Johnny Damon: The coming season figures to be his last in pinstripes. But Damon can still be one of the most dynamic and productive leadoff hitters in the game. He’s also one of the few players on the team with an actual personality. 19. Damon Oppenheimer/Mark Newman: As the Yankees focus on development, the performance of their scouting director and farm director becomes more crucial than ever. 20. Dave Eiland: The Yankees decided he would be the pitching coach before they named Girardi as manager. If another managerial change is made, he’ll likely survive. He could be their Leo Mazzone. Obviously this list will change once they sign a free agent or two. How do you rank the Yanks? -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 118.160.46.208

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