OT: Abreu and Lidle are Yankees

Ray Ray19 · 07-30-2006, 01:56 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2534459

So far, it seems that the Yanks didn't give up anybody important, hope they didn't include Proctor in this deal.

If so, this is just a tremendous pick-up for the Yanks, not only Abreu, but Lidle too.

IM3 · 07-30-2006, 02:08 PM

Cory Lidle sucks, FYI

rep · 07-30-2006, 02:09 PM

Hopefully we can catch lightning from Lidle for half the season from the NL->AL transition.

NJs FiNeSt · 07-30-2006, 02:13 PM

I'm not sold on Abreu being their savior for the season. They needed a better front line starter. Also, they gave up their top draft pick from 2005.

Ray Ray19 · 07-30-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NJs FiNeSt

I'm not sold on Abreu being their savior for the season. They needed a better front line starter. Also, they gave up their top draft pick from 2005.

Henry was a shortstop, what future did he have with the Yankees?

They didn't give up any of their prized pitching prospects, or Proctor, and for that, it's a great move. They also didn't give up Tabata..

Bill Parcells · 07-30-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikeyman3

Cory Lidle sucks, FYI

I dont even know who Lidle is..

but..you have been saying ron vallone sucks all year..and he's been great for the yankees..so..if you think he sucks I'm optomistic

NJs FiNeSt · 07-30-2006, 02:26 PM

He could have replaced Jeter in some time. Derek isn't a kid anymore and this kid might have matured and been a good replacement. Who knows?

Ray Ray19 · 07-30-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NJs FiNeSt

He could have replaced Jeter in some time. Derek isn't a kid anymore and this kid might have matured and been a good replacement. Who knows?

Jeter is 31, he's still in the middle of his prime, he's not going anywhere for a nother 6-7 years.

Bill Parcells · 07-30-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Ray19

Jeter is 31, he's still in the middle of his prime, he's not going anywhere for a nother 6-7 years.

exactly..and that guy would have been trade bait sooner or later anyway

CMCorbet · 07-30-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Ray19

Jeter is 31, he's still in the middle of his prime, he's not going anywhere for a nother 6-7 years.

Agreed. CJ had no real future as a Yankee SS. Wonder what this means for Sheffield's future with the team though?

jpoppy7 · 07-30-2006, 02:35 PM

Great deal for the Yanks, Abreu is the real deal, and Lidle is a solid middle/back of rotation pitcher. Obviously it costs them money but just one top prospect.
If the Red Sox don't have a move of their own, I think this makes the Yankees the favorite to win the division.

Ray Ray19 · 07-30-2006, 02:41 PM

We must also remember that Abreu is also still in his prime and is also 31. Sure he's had a down year this year, the whole Philly team has. Who knows what a change of scenery and the Yankee pinstripes will do for him.

Abreu is a 5 tool player who can do it all.

ucrenegade · 07-30-2006, 02:43 PM

The kid would not have got past eric duncan anyway if anything happens to jeter he will be the ss

thechadzone10 · 07-30-2006, 03:08 PM

Were set bring on number 27

FloridaJet · 07-30-2006, 03:55 PM

Good move for the Yanks. A little foolish on getting YET another overpaid OF when they are set there but Lidle can be of tremendous help.

jvill 51 · 07-30-2006, 04:10 PM

Very good deal for the Yankees. Held on to Tabata, Hughes, Duncan, and their other top farm hands. Henry has no use in this organization. Where would he play?? Not SS, 2B, or 3B. Abreu is the perfect 5 hitter and I think you'll see his power numbers rise in a lineup with Giambi and Arod (and soon Matsui). Plus the guy's an OBP machine. Sheffield had one foot out the door anyway.

FloridaJet · 07-30-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jvill 51

Very good deal for the Yankees. Held on to Tabata, Hughes, Duncan, and their other top farm hands. Henry has no use in this organization. Where would he play?? Not SS, 2B, or 3B. Abreu is the perfect 5 hitter and I think you'll see his power numbers rise in a lineup with Giambi and Arod (and soon Matsui). Plus the guy's an OBP machine. Sheffield had one foot out the door anyway .

Can't wait to hear his mouth blast the Yankees.

JeffWeaverFan · 07-30-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Ray19

Henry was a shortstop, what future did he have with the Yankees?

He projects to be an outfielder by many scouts.

JeffWeaverFan · 07-30-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Ray19

Sure he's had a down year this year, the whole Philly team has. Who knows what a change of scenery and the Yankee pinstripes will do for him.

Although his slugging is down, the guy is still a .430 OBP type guy. That's incredible. If he can keep up what he has done this year, I'd be very happy.

JoeyJets1988 · 07-30-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CMCorbet

Agreed. CJ had no real future as a Yankee SS. Wonder what this means for Sheffield's future with the team though?

it pretty much means sheff is done in the bronx after this year

07-30-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
Ray Ray19 Not a SOJF Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 13,832	OT: Abreu and Lidle are Yankees http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2534459 So far, it seems that the Yanks didn't give up anybody important, hope they didn't include Proctor in this deal. If so, this is just a tremendous pick-up for the Yanks, not only Abreu, but Lidle too.

07-30-2006, 02:08 PM	#2
IM3 SMH Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,491	Cory Lidle sucks, FYI

07-30-2006, 02:09 PM	#3
rep All League Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Groton Posts: 2,799	Hopefully we can catch lightning from Lidle for half the season from the NL->AL transition.

07-30-2006, 02:13 PM	#4
NJs FiNeSt All League Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 653	I'm not sold on Abreu being their savior for the season. They needed a better front line starter. Also, they gave up their top draft pick from 2005.

07-30-2006, 02:26 PM	#7
NJs FiNeSt All League Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 653	He could have replaced Jeter in some time. Derek isn't a kid anymore and this kid might have matured and been a good replacement. Who knows?

07-30-2006, 02:35 PM	#11
jpoppy7 All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,852	Great deal for the Yanks, Abreu is the real deal, and Lidle is a solid middle/back of rotation pitcher. Obviously it costs them money but just one top prospect. If the Red Sox don't have a move of their own, I think this makes the Yankees the favorite to win the division.

07-30-2006, 02:41 PM	#12
Ray Ray19 Not a SOJF Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 13,832	We must also remember that Abreu is also still in his prime and is also 31. Sure he's had a down year this year, the whole Philly team has. Who knows what a change of scenery and the Yankee pinstripes will do for him. Abreu is a 5 tool player who can do it all.

07-30-2006, 02:43 PM	#13
ucrenegade Is thankful for a loving wonderful GOD. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flippen GA Posts: 7,005	The kid would not have got past eric duncan anyway if anything happens to jeter he will be the ss

07-30-2006, 03:08 PM	#14
thechadzone10 this will be our decade of dominance! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: central jersey Posts: 4,047	Were set bring on number 27

07-30-2006, 03:55 PM	#15
FloridaJet alive and still kicking All League Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,882	Good move for the Yanks. A little foolish on getting YET another overpaid OF when they are set there but Lidle can be of tremendous help.

07-30-2006, 04:10 PM	#16
jvill 51 All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,732	Very good deal for the Yankees. Held on to Tabata, Hughes, Duncan, and their other top farm hands. Henry has no use in this organization. Where would he play?? Not SS, 2B, or 3B. Abreu is the perfect 5 hitter and I think you'll see his power numbers rise in a lineup with Giambi and Arod (and soon Matsui). Plus the guy's an OBP machine. Sheffield had one foot out the door anyway.