whitesox91403 Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 If this doesn't belong here, please move it. I just read on espn.com, that Mike Stanton and Paul Quantrill will be relased soon. Is it worth it to take a chance on either of these guys?> Both are having horrible seasons to this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I've always though Quantrill was pretty good, but i dont know if he's worth f***ing our chemistry up for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 (edited) I posted this in the trade thread. I wouldn't mind signing Mike Stanton. He has sucked against righties but he has been really good against lefties, albeit in a small sample size. He could make a nice LOOGY for us. Mike Stanton's splits If Kenny was interested in Jim Brower, I'm sure he would be interested in one of these two guys. Edited June 30, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I've always though Quantrill was pretty good, but i dont know if he's worth f***ing our chemistry up for. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No on Quantrill, yes on Stanton... http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basebal...-sports-marlins Quantrill, who has averaged 85 appearances over the past four seasons, has allowed 48 hits and five homers in 32 innings. Three of those homers came in a 17-1 loss to the Red Sox on May 28. In addition, Quantrill has evolved into more of a flyball pitcher. His groundball-to-flyball ratio has dropped each of the past three years. He would be horrible at the Cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 (edited) "PINK SLIPS" By GEORGE KING http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/49373.htm June 30, 2005 -- EXCLUSIVE BALTIMORE - Mike Stanton and Paul Quantrill are the initial blood stains of the Yankees' putrid first three months, The Post has learned. The veteran relievers were designated for assignment after last night's game against the Orioles was rained out. Granted they weren't axed to make room for Roger Clemens or Mark Kotsay, but it's clear the summit meeting in Tampa Tuesday has claimed its initial victims. Stanton and Quantrill, both of whom struggled in reduced roles than they have been used to, were called into Joe Torre's office and informed of the move that the club planned to announce tomorrow. The Yankees have 10 days to trade or release the pitchers, who will likely clear waivers since Stanton makes $4 million and Quantrill $3 million. The Yankees have until tomorrow night to fill the spots. One could be calling up shortstop Felix Escalona from Columbus (Triple-A). Stanton and Quantrill drove from Camden Yards to their New York area homes together last night and plan on remaining in the area until their situations become clearer. "(Torre) told me I was designated for assignment and (Brian) Cashman got on the phone and said it was a move from Tampa and some other stuff," said Stanton, whose last pitch as a Yankee was belted for a game-winning home run Tuesday night by Brian Roberts. "It was shocking, it totally blindsided me. I didn't see this coming. I am numb." Since the 38-year-old Stanton was a key member of the Yankee World Series champion teams in 1998-2000, the move hurt. "I feel if I had gotten the opportunity to do the job and pitched my way out of it, then that was one thing," said Stanton, who was 1-2 with a 7.07 ERA in 28 games. "But I had 14 innings. I didn't think they brought me back (from the Mets) to be a left-handed specialist." Even though his overall numbers weren't good, Stanton did well in the role as a specialist since left-handed hitters batted .176 (6-for-34) against him. Stanton, who has a full no-trade, isn't ready to retire but he can pick and choose where he continues his career. Quantrill, doesn't have a no-trade clause, and will think about if he is done at 37. "I certainly didn't pitch to my ability," said Quantrill, who was 1-0 with a 6.75 ERA in 22 games (32 innings). "I was always used to pitching a lot." Quantrill, who appeared in a team-high 86 games a year ago despite pitching with a balky knee, will wait and see what develops. "I don't want to get into a situation like I was in this year," Quantrill said. "I wasn't in the mix. I don't want to get in a situation like this again. It's not worth it. But at the end of the day I am big on being accountable and I didn't pitch well. I didn't help the team." The emergence of Tanyon Sturtze and the addition of Buddy Groom cut into Quantrill and Stanton's work load and neither adjusted to the irregular schedule. Edited June 30, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Considering the hatred for Luis Vizcaino, how could anyone want to add old pitchers with far worse numbers? If the Yankees are paying these guys almost $7 million combined and they now want to pay them not to pitch, I think it speaks volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 (edited) Considering the hatred for Luis Vizcaino, how could anyone want to add old pitchers with far worse numbers? If the Yankees are paying these guys almost $7 million combined and they now want to pay them not to pitch, I think it speaks volumes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Look at Stanton's splits. He has been really good against lefties and we could use a lefty specialist. Edited June 30, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Does anyone else think that New York is the only place where the owner of the baseball team gets a 12 page pull out birthday issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 With the way the pen is set up now, we really don't need either of these guys. We either need a 2-3 inning guy, or a flamethrower at the end of the pen. Neither guy really fits IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguana Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I say sign Stanton while Hermy is gone and see what he can do. if he succeeds, sweet! if not, no lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 (edited) With the way the pen is set up now, we really don't need either of these guys. We either need a 2-3 inning guy, or a flamethrower at the end of the pen. Neither guy really fits IMO. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I would rather have Stanton than Vizcaino. Stanton could actually fill a role of being a lefty specialist. Vizcaino has been bad against lefties AND righties. Even though he pitched 2.1 scoreless innings last night, he still gave up 4 hits and a BB. His WHIP is now 1.65 on the season. That is pretty brutal. Stanton has playoff success (3 rings with the Yankmees) and he's supposed to be a great clubhouse guy. Some team will definately pick up Stanton and I hope it's us. I wonder if we could get a decent prospect or two from the D-Backs for Vizcaino and use them towards a bigger trade to fill our other needs. Then we could just sign Stanton to replace Vizcaino in the bullpen. Edited June 30, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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