ARod having hip surgery

That'll probably be what the Yankees will have to do, but in turn, their outfield will then suffice because then you need to figure out where to put Matsui AND Damon.

 

There is always the possibility of putting Posada at first, too. He does have some experience from last season. They could then throw Molina or Cash behind the plate.

 

So, if I have this right...

ARod's brother says the third baseman needs surgery. ARod's employer say he doesn't need surgery. Amazing, the communication between Tampa, the South Bronx and Team ARod.

 

Uhh...no. Even if Posada OKd such a move (forget it, he won't), you're weakening the team by sticking a complete offensive black hole behind the plate. The Yankees will be much better off plucking whomever is available, either as a free agent or via low-cost trade.

And Teixiera at third? After nearly six years at first? They got him to strengthen the infield defense at first, not to stick him at what is now mostly an unfamiliar position.

 

On an offensive standpoint, how productive do you expect Posada to be this year? Especially after coming off of major shoulder surgery. I give the guy all the credit in the world for his talent, especially over Cash and Molina, but there's a lot of question for him at the catching position.

While moving Posada is merely a suggestion, I do agree that picking up someone up would be the Yankees best move, but I don't really thing Posada is going to be any smaller of a "black hole" as you suggest than Molina or Cash will be.

 

If that's the case, why bother moving him to first base? Not that it's going to happen anyway. I can't see the Yankees moving Teixeira.

 

Yankees shouldn't and probably won't move Teixeira. Posada likely won't move, but he'll probably split catching time with Molina/Cash while serving as DH, too. There has to be someone the Yankees can pick up to fill the void at third.

 

Texeira was a 3b all his life until he was drafted & they had Blalock, and he's a great glove at 1st. Nady is mediocre all over. Swisher's bat over Cash/Molina/Ransom that it's worth trying, not for Wang or Pettite, but maybe everyone else. If Posada doesn't hit better than Cash/Molinahe's useless & the Yanks are done. He was able to do that last year, with 1 arm.

 

Most interesting part of story is that ESPN Desportes finally had something of interest. Usually they are known for disrupting morning Sports Center with those round Latin chicks giving soccer scores.

 

Well, except their story was wrong.

 

Don't bother him with the details.

 

I guess this proves what has always been said about Steroids. Increased strength, vision and injury risk.