New Yankee Trade Ideas

Hey boys and girls, it seems that my last post started such a stir that I want to perhaps add a few more that could help the Yankees in the long run. Here we go...

(NYY) 2B Robinson Cano, OF Austin Jackson, & P Ian Kennedy to (FL) for SS Hanley Ramirez


Why It's Good for NY- They get a top 5 player in the league. He is the ultimate five-tool player. And is ranked only behind Alex Rodriguez as the league's best player. Ramirez hates Florida and desperately wants out. Florida gave him a 6 yr/70 million dollar deal, and I think everyone agrees that he is a steal for that. This also allows a few roster moves. First, they can move Jeter to 2B thus taking down the distance he needs to cover. Second, with Ramirez at SS they have an undeniably amazing double play combination. Also, he is just cocky enough to not care what the NY media says and play to his potential. Can you imagine that lineup? Jeter, Damon, Ramirez, A-Rod, Texeiera, Posada, Matsui, Nady, Gardner.

Why It's Good for FL- Yes, they are giving up a top 5 player. But they are receiving an All-Star 2B who plays significantly better in warm weather. They get a 5-tool player in Jackson to help roam the outfield in that ghastly field and stadium. In Kennedy, they receive a pitcher who still has massive amounts of potential and the Florida coaching staff is veyr good at developing the youngsters. Furthermore, they can finally move Uggla to 1B or Outfield. As he is a massive liability at 2nd. Cano gives them a very good (and still developing) glove at 2B. Also, they can still use Uggla's and Cano's bat in the heart of the lineup. Ramirez has already started complaing about Florida and it won't be long until he wants out of a failing organization with terrible attendence.


(NYY) OF Xavier Nady, IF/OF Nick Swisher, SP Phillip Hughes, RP Phil Coke, RP Alfredo Alceves to (TEX) for OF Josh Hamilton

Why It's Good for NY- Hamilton gives NY two key things. First, a corner OF in his prime that can hit for power (especially with the short porch in Right). Second, he is a character guy. He has overcome so much, he will undoubtedly be a strong influence in locker room. On the baseball end, he has a good arm, better average, and more power (an upgrade over Nady).

Why It's Good for TEX- They get a hitter who posted career highs in Nady. A serviceable utility man who would start on most teams in Swisher. And they instantly stockpile fresh young arms for the future. Hughes is still considered a blue chip prospect. And Alceves and Coke are coming into their own. Furthermore, Texas is going to be forced to either sign him long term or trade him away. And every team in baseball will be clamoring for Hamilton and the scary part is that he is getting better. The Rangers should get what they can for him while they still can and this deal makes sense for both teams.


(NYY) 2B Robinson Cano, RP Edwar Ramirez, and RP Jose Veras to (Tex) for 2B Ian Kinsler


Why It's Good for NY- They get a guy who can get on base. He drives the ball extremely well to the opposite field. His contract is long term and relatively inexpensive. Cano does not start the season well and that will not serve the Yankees in the extremely competitive AL East. He plays very good defense and does not complain. He would be a great fit. This trade serves the Yankees because they need immediate success.

Why It's Good for Tex- They get Cano who is almost identical to Kinsler's offensive output. He also plays so much better in warm weather. Furthermore, the addition of Ramirez sures up a very questionable bullpen that is getting older and relying too much on "Everyday" Eddy Guardado. Veras, is an immediate closer or set-up guy. He throws very hard and has sharping breaking stuff. Texas would do this because they get two top flights relievers and an All-Star 2B.

Other trades:

(NYY) Minor Leaguer 3B Eric Duncan, Minor Leaguer C Francisco Cervelli to (LA) for RP Scott Proctor

(NYY) C Jorge Posada, SP Phil Hughes, SP Ian Kennedy, and OF Austin Jackson to (Bal) for C Matt Wieters and OF Adam Jones

(NYY) OF/IF Nick Swisher to (Oak) for IF Nomar Garciaparra and OF Jack Cust

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