With the trade dealine coming up on Tuesday, I would like to offer up three scenarios where the Yankees could possibly upgrade the team:
1. Trade Jason Giambi to the LA Angels for Scott Shields. I think that Giambi’s time in pinstripes should come to an end. Send him back to the west coast where he flourished and probably wants to be. Scott Shields has been great this year. He boasts a 2.32 ERA and has 48 strikeouts. The Angels need a strong bat, and can have that in Giambi, who would probably do well with a change of scenery since he has fallen out with Yankee management over his comments about “MLB owing the fans an apology”. Steinbrenner is pissed about it, and probably can’t wait to dump Giambi, who failed to bring a World Series ring to NY in his tenure. He was injured just as long as he was healthy.
2. Kyle Farnsworth to Atlanta Braves for Rafael Soriano. Farnsworth flourished in Atlanta, and would probably do so again. Atlanta needs consistency in late innings, and Farnsworth could bring them that. Soriano is prone to injury, and Atlanta may want to use him to lure back Farnsworth.
3. Release Mike Myers, and use Kei Igawa was a lefty specialist. Myers doesn’t get the lefties out, which is his primary job. Lets cut our losses already. He puts more men on than he gets out. With so much money invested in Igawa, lets use him properly. He has shown, in relief, that he can do well. He’s obviously not working as a starter.
That’s it – call me crazy – I just think that the Yankees need something to help get them into the playoffs – I certainly hope there are a few more trades coming up in the next 48 hours…
