Ichiro is a Yankee!!!

novakjr · #1 07-24-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bigtrain

I am in my 50th year as a Yankee fan but I have to recognize that: The Yankees have a platoon of .240 hitters in left, a .250 hitter albeit with power in center, a .250 hitter with some power who disappears in the post-season in right field, a .250 hitter who pads his power stats against bad teams at first base, a .200 hitter behind the plate and two aging stars at short and third. Ibanez/Jones, Granderson, Swisher, Tex and A-Rod will each probably be around 200 Ks.
Ichiro is not the player he once was but he still has some speed. He can field his position and has a great arm. Most importantly, he puts the ball in play, advances runners, doesn't strike out alot and makes productive outs.

.250 hitters aren't that big of a deal. It's just 1 hit a week from .300. The one thing I'll agree with you though, is that the team isn't as good on paper as they appear. The one thing you're not noting about those players though, is how much they work the counts. Ichiro also can work the hell out of a count.. These guys can wear down a pitcher quickly.

Now as far as Ichiro goes, I think to an extent, that he was somewhat bored in Seattle...Sure he's aging, but I think it's possible that this could spark a new interest for him, and he could end up batting .300 for the rest of the year, and with the majority of that lineup killing fastballs, I can see an increase in steals for Ichiro, due to the higher volume of offspeed pitches. Plus he should score more runs when he does get on...I'd take any Yankee batting behind him, over any Mariner...

jimross · #2 07-24-2012, 10:36 AM

This whole deal is all about selling Yankee to Japan/Japanese so Yankee can sells more jerseys and stuffs once again.

nolemmings · #3 07-24-2012, 10:44 AM

It's a low-risk move for the Yanks with some nice upside potential. It can't hurt adding such a class guy to the roster. I've never been a huge fan of Ichiro, but now that he's a Yankee it would be nice to see him get a ring.

timzcardz · #4 07-24-2012, 12:30 PM

The biggest problem with this trade was that ARod wasn't part of it.

Tobacco&Gum · #5 07-24-2012, 01:09 PM

Delete wrong thread

shaunsteig · #6 07-28-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nolemmings

It's a low-risk move for the Yanks with some nice upside potential. It can't hurt adding such a class guy to the roster.

As a Yankees fan, I relished the fact that he immediately announced that he would not keep his jersey number (51), out of respect to the last Yankee who wore it -- Bernie Williams. Always has been a class guy, and I think he adds some needed focus and personality depth to this team as they proceed through the second half of what's otherwise been a less-than-expected-challenge of a season.

As for his current capabilities, sure he's not the 200-hit machine that he used to be. But the current Yankees lineup has plenty of power (leads majors in HR) -- what they need is the consistent base hit guy, as well as speed on the bases. He should be able to provide that.

--S

CW · #7 08-04-2012, 12:01 AM

Not sure if the seller thinks the time is right to sell, or is simply done collecting Ichiro now that he's a Yankee, but someone is liquidating quite a collection if Ichiro cards.

Matthew H · #8 08-04-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CW

Not sure if the seller thinks the time is right to sell, or is simply done collecting Ichiro now that he's a Yankee, but someone is liquidating quite a collection if Ichiro cards.

Wow, that just brought back many memories of 2001.

I remember my local hobby shop telling me, back then, that there were a lot of collectors up in Seattle paying top dollar for his rookie cards. I'm going to guess it's one of those guys. I remember selling one of his numberd rc's for 150$. I probably should've hung on to it.

2001 was a good year for the shiny stuff. Lot of good football RCs that year too.

barrysloate · #9 09-26-2012, 03:19 PM

Just a little update: since Ichiro has been traded to the Yankees, he is 64 for 194, a .330 batting average. He has been a huge asset and a terrific pickup.

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