If the Royals are intent on trading DDJ, I have a solution for them and the Yankees

We can trade DDJ to the NYY for Brett Gardner (CFer and SB machine), an MLB reliever, and possibly a throw in minor leaguer. Would that be fair value? I'm assuming the Yanks will make a run at Holliday in LF or Chone Figgins, as Damon is getting kind of old. DDJ can still play CF, and Melky can be a backup. Plus, I don't think the Yankees like Gardner all that much. Is this possible?

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i like gardner...

but I wouldn’t give up DDJ for a guy who might not even be on their roster next year

by Freneau on Nov 12, 2009 12:50 AM EST reply actions

if he might not be on their roster

get more in return

He’s arguably going to be as valuable as DDJ already (due to aweome defense), has lots of cheap team control yet, and is 24

If that Yankees are that stupid, then they’ll throw in other stuff, if they really want DDJ… why wouldn’t be crazy. It’s better than overpaying to bring Damon (who might not even be as good as DDJ anymore, or isn’t much better) back.

They should really be gunning for Holliday, though.

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by Matt Klaassen on Nov 12, 2009 1:00 AM EST up reply actions

I hope they are gunning for Holliday...

I think Holliday is a national league player who was really exposed in the playoffs, showing how weak he was at hitting inside pitches. I like Holliday, but I hate the Yankees. Although I must admit, I did not expect his fielding numbers to be that good.

Second thought… I want the Yankees to go back to signing old players who are past their prime.

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by averagegatsby on Nov 12, 2009 1:22 AM EST up reply actions