tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post1596614484785511197..comments2024-01-03T06:08:24.783-06:00Comments on An A-Blog for A-Rod: Lack Of Logic In The Ichiro SituationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03481118946284243411noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post-91291143309102437602012-12-14T15:11:16.419-06:002012-12-14T15:11:16.419-06:00Hey! James Schuck here!
I can't decide which...Hey! James Schuck here! <br /><br />I can't decide which item I'm enjoying more today - Ichiro signing for two years at 6.5 per (which is a steal if it's correct) or hearing all the wailing and gnashing of teeth coming out of Boston for the Youk signing! Red Sux fans are foaming at the mouth. Imagine their reaction if Youk has a great season! Or wins a championship!<br /><br />While I don't think Ichiro for two years is contingent upon his quest for 3,000 hits to be the basis of the extra year (it can't hurt), I do think the outside pressure from SF and Philly had plenty to do with it.<br /><br />I also want to suggest that this may turn out to be nothing short of a brilliant signing for one important reason: if not this year, then certainly in 2014, barring any unforeseen circumstances such as injuries, Slade Heatchott will be the right fielder of the future. I watched him in the AFL and he was not only healthy, but ripping, absolutely ripping, and there is no reason to expect a continuation of at very least numbers good enough for him to be a fixture for years to come (barring a trade which is not out of the question from the Yankees). Having Ichiro transition Heathcott could be the most insanely positive answer to the long-term right field situation. <br /><br />The great Yankee teams of the last century (did I actually say that?) were home-grown raised and I fully expect another dynasty on the horizon with the crop of kids currently at the lower rungs of Yankees civilization. I think what we'll be getting soon is a relatively low-budget team with the next generation of Jeters, Bernies, Jorges, Andys and Mo. <br /><br />At least that's what I'm dreaming about in this offseason. <br /><br />Sanchez, Williams, Montgomery, Austin, Heathcott, Adams et al project as our next crop of great Yankees. All we'll need to do is surround them with veterans at reasonable prices (like this Ichiro signing) to help with the transition, and we'll be set up for the next ten to fifteen years of championship baseball. Yankees management is on the right track, all doubters and screamers aside. <br /><br />You heard it here first!DickAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12604734658716286250noreply@blogger.com