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Chicago fan. You got Girardi...we want Jeter.
Trade for ya: Starlin Castro for Jeter, Catcher J.R. Murphy and RHP Mark Montgomery.
I suspect Jeter never wants to leave NYC. Yet, he ain't gonna manage for a while now. Or play much either, I suspect.
He's won plenty. And the Cubs, hey, given your write up, I think he could be the type that could carry the weight of shaking off the curse. It's not like the Cubs new plan is to outspend anyone in FA in 2014; meaning, they will still be crop growing until 2015-16. So, if Jeter hates it, well, the Cubs go back to work on getting another manager, who can't win games for them.
Imagine: Jeter coming up as pinch hitter in Wrigley, and getting the clutch hit!
And I solved the Yankee long-term SS issue with a young and possibly improving talent. Just, I don't think he'll do it in Chicago. He's regressed; and well, you make your play for what matters. (And they have Javier Baez down the road to decide on.)
Good blog and post!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:30:00 PM EDT
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Jason,
Thanks for the compliment and thanks for the radical comment.
I wouldn't do it unless Jeter asked for the opportunity to manage. It's not worth insulting him. Respect is due. Plus, Jeter is a 10-5 guy and can veto any deal.
But here's a counter offer: Joe Girardi for Starlin Castro. Your message suggests that you really wanted Girardi to manage the Cubs. The Yankees just signed Girardi to a four year deal. I don't know whether Girardi has a no trade clause but I'm guessing that the Cubs can sweeten the deal if necessary.
You've got to admit that it's tempting. Castro's numbers were way down this season. From the Yankee point of view, no current manager of any team is worth a potential starting player. Plus, then the Yankees can make Derek Jeter player-manager.
Ken
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