Originally, I am planning on writing my latest projected 2009 Yankees 25 man roster on opening day. I find out my prediction for 2009 Roster on December 6th around winter meeting amazingly closes to latest projected one I am going to post. I explained why I predict this 25 man roster on comment section, If you are interested, please use link to read them.
This is my post on December 6th,
1. Yankees will sign two free agent starting pitchers to go with Pettitte. Hopefully, The rotation(5) will be as follow,
CC(L)
Wang(R)
Pettitte(L)
Burnett/Lowe/Sheets,etc...
Joba(R)-No.5-Innings limitation
Hughes, Kennedy or Aceves wait on AAA
Aceves or Giese as a long man or spot starter in the bullpen
2. Yankees sign one impact bat to protect A-Rod. Someone has to sit on the bench. Hopefully, the lineup(9) will be as follow,
Damon LF/CF/DH(L)
Jeter SS(R)
A-Rod 3B(R)
Manny LF/DH(R)
Matsui LF/DH(L)
Posada C/1B(S)
Cano 2B(L)
Swisher/Nady 1B/CF/RF(S/R)
Melky/Gardner CF/LF/RF(S/L)
Bench(4):
Swisher/Nady
Melky/Gardner
Cody Ransom
Molina
3. Bullpen(7) is set as follows,
Mo(Closer)
Marte(Setup man)
Coke(Lefty specialist)
Burney.Veras.Edwar(6.7th inning)
Aceves/ Giese(Long man/spot starter)
Even though Yankees surprises me by signing Teixeira instead of Manny and A-Rod's hip injury comes out of nowhere, I still come very close to my latest projected 2009 Yankees 25 man roster on Opening Day.
Rotation(5)
CC
Wang
A.J.
Pettitte
Joba
Bullpen(7)
Mo
Marte
Bruney
Coke
Edwar
Veras
Tomko
Lineup(9)
Jeter
Damon
Teixeira
Matsui
Posada
Cano
Nady
Ransom
Gardner
Bench(4)
Swisher
Molina
Melky
Pena
*I have heard and read many different analysis of putting Jeter on leadoff spot and Damon on second slot. However, I don't see the big difference between Jeter on leadoff spot and Damon on leadoff spot because both are all capable of hitting at either spot and only time Jeter will lead off may be the first inning of the ball game. As long as both players feel comfortable of switching spot, I have no problem with that.
*When you choose utility infielder for Yankees, you don't need to choose one who "may" hit more with a bad glove because he is not going to get many at bat. Pena plays great defense with speed and upside.
*When all said and done, I believe Swisher should help us a lot and get pretty playing time.
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I think we helped a little bit. But yes.. you did a great job, Jessica.
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the line up looks great. i'm excited for the season to start.
i think you're right that Swisher will be a big help this year, but if he gets "plenty of playing time" i think that is a bad sign for the club. It would mean some "starters" are playing poorly, specifically Gardner, Melky and Nady. I think the success of the Yankees this year will really be influenced by how well those 3 play. It would take poor performances from at least 2 of them to get Swisher in there very often, and I don't think he's as good. Let me be honest: I don't think he's very good, period. However, he has upside. I hope it won't be an issue and Gardner, Nady and Melky have great years. So if Swisher gets a lot of playing time, I hope he proves me wrong.
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