Crimson streak;1175988 wrote:If Perez always pitched like that I would agree with you. But he doesn't. A guy that hits 30+ hrs and 120+ rbis is more valuable than a closer. Unless there name is mo Rivera
Don't forget the mediocre 250 batting average. Also, Yankee stadium is a hitters paradise for left handed hitters. Tex is a switch hitter, I get that. But most of his power numbers are from the left side. Granderson hit 10 a year in Detroit...and 40 a year in New York.
I have no interest in reliving that thread. But I don't think it's out of the realm that Cashman would consider trading Tex...or even A-Rod. He has pared his payroll. Why?
Yes, he has other potential closers. But if they lose a pile of games in the late innings, he won't put up with it. And a move would be made.
And....i look at the drop in production from his future HOFers. Look at all the injuries to ARod, Jeter, Jorge and the like. Not to mention all the blown cash on losers like AJ Burnett.
The fact is...New York has repeatedly broke the bank. And what have they won over the past 13 years? I can see an allegiance to Jeter...he ain't going nowhere. But ARod and Tex....not so much. Both of them have clearly demonstrated diminishing returns.
