In two years, Randy Johnson failed to impress in his time in the Big Apple. Now, he's going back to where once he came from.
According to Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees and Diamondbacks are concocting a deal that would send a package of pitching prospects for the $16 million dollar grouch.
The guy in the picture is one of the guys rumored to be headed back this way, Brandon Medders, a relief pitcher, along with a couple of throw-win arms. Medders pitched 60 games last year with a 3.64 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. Not exactly the most impressive numbers, but considering the Yanks are getting anything for Randy, it's a success that they're getting someone who can legitmately be expected to help the bullpen next year. You have the like the strategy of loading the bullpen with arms. How many times last season did Scott Proctor come in? 250 times? That'll certainly go down and the bullpen will be better for it.
But when you think about it, the Yankees have had a smashing off-season. They've gotten rid of Jaret "5 inning" Wright and actually got something back for him, along with dumping his salary. They got rid of Gary Sheffield and got three pretty good young arms from the Tigers. They signed Pettitte, a proven winner in New York. They've added some depth to the rotation with Igawa (still don't think it'll work out well, but we'll see) Right now, the rotation doesn't look too bad: Wang, Mussina, Pettite, Igawa and Pavano with Philip Hughes waiting in the wings when Pavano hurts his fingernail and needs 3 months on the DL. Brian Cashman has done the prudent, smart moves, he's not overpaid for anyone and he's made the team better than it was at this point last season. That's all you can ask for from your general manager.
Be back later with a Giant-Redskin recap and preview the J-E-T-S against the Raiders.
2 comments:
"Now, he's going back to where once he came from."
Hahaha. At 6-foot-10, I don't know if he can still fit in his mother's womb.
I told you the Giants would win this game. And oh no, there will be no choke tonight. And that irks me. These losers can't even lose to help themselves.
rumor has it, an infielder is involved in the RJ deal. His name, 1B Chris Carter. He has very solid offensive numbers, including walks and a low K rate...
I do, however, question his defense since he has been switched from OF to 1B and at times has DH's...not the most promising of signs that this guy plays strong defense.
Along with Carter, Medders, and 1 or 2 of the three pitching prospects discussed, this would be a nice deal. Addition by subtraction, and then of course the Roger Clemens rumor. People talk about 17 wins...I talk about a 5 ERA and a team that can hit. Bye bye Randy.
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