Re: Proctor for Betemit discussed

Glad to see Proctor go. Is Betemit much more then a Cairo
upgrade though? With respect to that does this spell the end of Miggy,
my favorite Yankee since Bubba Crosby?

At this point, perhaps not - though the upgrade is pretty
significant. Problem is that I have a feeling it is Duncan who is
going back down to the minors. He has seemingly disappeared,
anyway. I mean, batting Johnny Damon vs. Jamie Walker when a HR ties
the game pretty much told you where Duncan stands in Torre's eyes.

I'm reading bull*** that the Yankees consider him another 1b/DH
option and a replacement for Alex should he leave next year.
To my view he's a decent 2B utility guy and a way to send Cairo
packing.
How about it?

Obviously, nobody replaces A-Rod. Betemit was once a highly-thought
of prospect in the Braves' chain who was rushed. You can see the
effects of being rushed - he has a very good eye, very good
power...but has issues with contact in general. If he were to be
able to get the BA up while maintining the walks and HR power, he
would be good enough to play first base.
To me, if you are trading Proctor, this is the kind of guy I would
want; a player the Yankees do not have an equal for at this time in
their system.


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