Andruw Jones, erstwhile Centerfielder for the Dodgers [and before that, Atlanta] is said to be available. At the behest of his agent, Scott Boras, his deal has been restructured so that his 2009 salary is approximately $5 million. More than likely, L.A. is going to release him prior to Spring Training [surely no team is foolish enough to trade for him?]
Now, the Yanks have two kids in CF: Brett Gardner and Melky Cabrera. The burning question, then, is do the Yanks want to take a flyer on Jones? True, he is only 32 and two years away from a 41-dinger season [2006, that is]. Pete Abraham postulates that a minor-league deal is an option.
I say thee, nay! No way, no how, and here's my reasoning.... Andruw is an old 32. Never a workout fanatic, his body has gone to the dogs [even when he WAS having good seasons, one could see the pudge]. He's had problems with lax discipline before ["gentlemen's clubs" and such come to mind], he's lost his speed, and his bat speed should be measured with a sundial. He had a terrible off-season in Winter Ball. In a nutshell: stick a fork in it - he's done.
Now, the Yanks have two kids in CF: Brett Gardner and Melky Cabrera. The burning question, then, is do the Yanks want to take a flyer on Jones? True, he is only 32 and two years away from a 41-dinger season [2006, that is]. Pete Abraham postulates that a minor-league deal is an option.
I say thee, nay! No way, no how, and here's my reasoning.... Andruw is an old 32. Never a workout fanatic, his body has gone to the dogs [even when he WAS having good seasons, one could see the pudge]. He's had problems with lax discipline before ["gentlemen's clubs" and such come to mind], he's lost his speed, and his bat speed should be measured with a sundial. He had a terrible off-season in Winter Ball. In a nutshell: stick a fork in it - he's done.
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Wow - was THIS ever prescient! hahaha
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