This Week On the Blog

Okay, it was a alright-ish week on the blog.  The Yanks started winning again, the DSL started,  the Giants didn't suffer any more major injuries, the Knicks didn't do anything stupid and I still can't talk much about the Rangers.

This week; however, should be Christmas around here.  Here's why:

Yankees:  It's MLB Draft time and the Yanks not only kept their picks, but they have 4 in the first 100, and their first pick #16 is the highest they have picked in 22 years.   So, starting Monday the Yanks are going to have a massive opportunity to add to their talent base and they've really got to come away with multiple players if they want to shorten the "Window of Regret" that is on their horizon.

In non draft matters, the Yanks really have to fix the bridge to Betances and Miller.  Shreve is a keeper and Lindgren looks like he can hold serve, Wilson has also had periods of great effectiveness. But, Carpenter was already DFA'd and Rogers should be.  They need to call up some arms, instead of trying to get into the trade market for relievers -- you just have to refer to Carpenter to understand why they should avoid it.

Giants:  The Giants will continue their OTA's, and continue looing for help on the OL.  They have an open roster spot, so we'll see how they fill it.

Rangers:  The Rangers have to get ready for their draft as well as continue to come up with an overall plan for trades and free agency.  They have mucho cap work to do, partly because they give everyone an extra year.  What's more they may have to put in place a succession plan as Glen Sather may be stepping down.  Hopefully, that would elevate Gorton but we'll have to see.

Knicks:  The Knicks will start working out prospects for their draft.  They've got Winslow coming in Monday and Mudiay will show up Tuesday.  Time to follow them a bit more closely.

So, get ready for a big week, because here comes one.