SLAYER Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yankees get Ichiro for next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) What's stunning is how this seemingly came out of nowhere, but I'm hearing that Ichiro requested a trade. I have no idea how promising the prospects are, but you undoubtedly know Ichiro hasn't been his former self for a good 1.5 seasons now. Where does he hit in the Yankee lineup 6,7, or 8....a platoon player? There was talk of Ichiro getting a Derek Jeter type deal and the Japanese owners for the Mariners have shown too much loyalty to aging Japanese players before. I'm sad to see Ichiro go, but it was time and may actually have to root for the Yankees to see him get a championship. Edited July 23, 2012 by bushwacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Isn't he washed up by now??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'll be curious to see what teams come calling for the Royals talent at the trade deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'll be curious to see what teams come calling for the Royals talent at the trade deadline. The Royals have talent? Who woulda thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'll be curious to see what teams come calling for the Royals talent at the trade deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Yankees get Ichiro for next to nothing. I for one am pleased that the Yankees keep aquiring players past their prime that will lead them nowhere Edited July 25, 2012 by HowboutthemCowboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 They got him for nothing...the Mariners even kicked in cash (which is comical). He requested a trade to a contending team saying he was bored playing for the Mariners and thought he was playing down to their mediocrity. The yankees sat him down before agreeing to the deal and laid out their conditions (platooning, batting 8th) It's all upside for the yankees, at minimum they get a ridiculously solid defensive outfielder who can get on base for their loaded line up, at maximum they get a re-energized stud all star quality player who also will inevitably draw more international viewers to the Yankees for the pennant race. I hate the yankees, but it was a good move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 The Royals have talent? Who woulda thought. It's not too early to jump on the bandwagon. Plenty of room. But not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 It's not too early to jump on the bandwagon. Plenty of room. They are in town for 4. Have to admit that there are some players on that there team. If they only had some pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 They got him for so little he really doesn't have to do too much to be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'll be curious to see what teams come calling for the Royals talent at the trade deadline. The Reds acquired Broxton to setup Chapman. Any info on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 The Reds acquired Broxton to setup Chapman. Any info on him? Yeah, he's been living on the edge all year. In almost all of his save situations he has routinely put men on base; usually one or two guys before he wiggles out of it. He will honestly drive you nuts. But, his stuff looks pretty good. His fastball has been touching upper 90's again, and his offspeed stuff has been good. It's just his control that has been a problem. And you'll love the way he struts around the mound. Reminds me of Foghorn Leghorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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