Yankees Taking Calls on Oswaldo Cabrera? | Why he SHOULDN'T be Traded

[@sonnycorleone2602]

Great channel Alex and Ryan. I rather keep Cabrera as our utilityman. But just play Cabrera more! Go Yankees!

[@TheChocolat]

I like Cabrera. He is not a big offensive guy, however he is a good piece for bench and can play decent defense. He is continuing to improve. A trade is a hard NO

[@FastEddie14]

Very bad idea! He is versatile and what you need in a utility player.

[@mrfncreol]

Agreed. Can literally play anywhere. Could probably play catcher if it was needed.

[@mikehill584]

Yankees fans ( the young ones) have forgotten Randy Velarde. Cabrera has the chance to be this generation's answer to him.

[@carltonberry137]

1000% with you on Cabrera. Need him that's why people are looking for him.

[@donjohnson504]

No on Oswaldo just for the reasons you stated Alex. An excellent versatile young player.

[@DateMike22]

I don't wanna see the Yanks trade Oswaldo 🙅‍♂️. He's still very cost effective as well 💰💲.

[@DavidBrown-rc6bv]

I like Cabrera. I think if he gets more playing time, he will improve! Like what Alex and Ryan says he is Great defensively and he is very important to are bench! Injuries will happen and players needing time off, Cabrera can step in and I feel very comfortable with him.

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

Keep Waldo at all costs, a cost effective super utility player is so crucial

[@donaldexley1852]

What about Jonah Bride with the Marlins? He is a very good defender at 3b (also plays 1st) and has good swing decisions. Had a pretty good finish to last year when given an extended run!

[@mmcgahn5948]

No, keep Oswaldo. Valuable bench player.

[@tiedero1]

Every day I hope to see talk that Yankees are closing in on a reasonable THIRD baseman. That would be the double-shot because I believe there is huge upside to returning Jazz to his regular 2b position next season.

[@mikerichardson7053]

The fact that Cabrera can play every position besides catcher and pitcher is priceless on the bench but you need to listen.

[@CanWeTalk95]

He has an out under his belt as a pitcher.

[@gamer8-18g]

In my opinion, Jeter was an above average defensive shortstop.

[@BradPotter-l9m]

😂😂😂he is in the hall of fame so he did something right.

[@gamer8-18g]

@@BradPotter-l9m LOL. Well I'd say he made the Hall mostly on his offense, however like I said, in my opinion, he was above average defensively.

[@NarkoHamponTV]

Cabre gone soon enough but yet the Yankees keep refusing to spend money on 2 elite infielders

[@pochi4278]

Honestly I don't see yankees making any moves for any position player until Roki signs with a team. IF ! Yankees somehow land Roki they have Gil and Schmit to trade for a infielder like Carlos C. 😊

[@BradPotter-l9m]

Dude is valuable in that he can play about any position.

[@3SonsRC]

Yo have you guys heard about a trade for Stroman swapping out for Areise that seems pretty simple

[@CanWeTalk95]

Arraez should be a DH. That spot is taken.

[@mikerichardson7053]

You have to have a versatile and solid bench if you want to win because it's crucial.

[@Badandy538]

Oswaldo is my fav Yankee no 😢

[@jesurunblends]

He plays hard , great teammate, very solid defense

[@buzzawuzza3743]

The time to win is now. The League is weaker and our club is loaded. They learned how to win in 24. Now they can go for it all.

[@jaredfreeley8283]

As a cardinals fan Donovan is going nowhere but would be a great fit.

[@firesideyankees]

:(

[@bootman716]

I agree with comments about no other signings until Sasaki decision. But Cabrera is totally tradable. Like it or not Lemehieu is your backup on both corners bc of dollar commitments.Peraza who is out of options can back up the middle. Jazz can do 3rd and CF as well. Ben Rice will be up at some point and do some 1B. Cabrera is the definition of utility guy, plus D and light hitting. U scan every teams AAA you'll find a bunch of Cabreras.. What I'd like to see if we land Sasaki package Cabrera Schmidt and Will Warren up for Jose Ramirez at 3B.

[@terryedwards5629]

On yankees page right now

[@blaze455-vm9cb]

Curry "No action on Arraez". The Hot Stove team "See what Cabrera can do, See what DJLM can do"

[@TimEnglish-ECC]

We know what arraez is! Are we serious!? A guy had a wrc+ of 107 and we’re not going to sure up our every day infield with a MUCH more valuable player this season because we know Cabrera is a wrc+ of 107??? I’m not a Arraez fan at all! I dont necessarily want to go with another limited option in the infield. That said, wtf are we even talking about here? Am I taking crazy pills? Oswaldo Cabrera has never put up an even AVERAGE offensive season. Yes his defensive flexibility is awesome for roster flexibility. I also think something could be said about Cabrera as a person. He seems to be an asset in the clubhouse (just opinion). All that said, I sincerely don’t get this at all. Tyler wade played a lot of pistons too. As much as you can say Cabrera is improving you can also easily see him having a miserable offensive season (ie 2023) and end up having him slowly fade into nothingness. I genuinely don’t think thats unrealistic given his career to this point. Cabrera is an awesome dude and an awesome bench piece, but a nice bench piece should never stop you from acquiring a starter.

[@firesideyankees]

I think the point of this is that the Padres would probably be willing to take a lot less, since he would be more of a salary dump than anything else

[@carlosvids7473]

@@firesideyankeesthat’s not what Alex said at all

[@firesideyankees]

@@carlosvids7473 this is Alex, and you clearly didn’t watch the full episode because I blatantly said it during the second half

[@TimEnglish-ECC]

@@firesideyankees I can understand the logic to a degree but at what point are you overvaluing a career ops + 79 player? I think the reality here is cabrera, given the state of our current bench options, might be more valuable to us when considering the status of our bench. But looking at the value each will bring to our roster or our ability to win games next year, bringing in Arraez directly increases our offensive projections, somewhat significantly when looking at individual offensive stats. Thinking a role player holds that much value that we should wait for a better option because we “could maybe possibly have Cabrera + a starter” is flirting with having Cabrera himself getting more meaningful at bats. Let me say this, I love and support the channel and the things you guys put out! That said, I think it’s crazy to say things like it’s not the right time or team to allow a guy like Ben Rice to develop (just as an example) but at the same time insinuate it’s ok to not have a starting caliber option at 3rd base anytime soon because Cabrera has so much value. In fact, I’d go as far as saying outside of DJ, Cabrera is the most replaceable piece of the team on the offensive side of the ball! Either way I appreciate the response and look forward to seeing what cash pulls off here.

[@carlosvids7473]

This is asinine… Not trading Oswaldo for Arraez in a heartbeat is pure idiocy. It’s not even a trade to think about. You just say yes and and thank god for fleecing

[@firesideyankees]

But you don’t even need to move Cabrera to get him most likely lol padres just wanna move off the salary

[@nicholasbusch113]

He would be great if Yankees didn't misuse him

[@ShanDoonaTeam571]

They do it to every Latin player in my opinion they don’t get the chances that guys like Volpe got

[@nicholasbusch113]

@ShanDoonaTeam571 yup last year oswaldo started red hot and they sat him

[@mikerichardson7053]

I agree with Ryan

[@TeddyKassin-yt5pg]

Maybe you can get Donvin who can play every position hits left with good power it will cost Jones

[@donjohnson504]

For 2 yrs, in exchange for a player with enormous I us potential like Jones ? Nyet !

[@danv6404]

Arraez is a bad fit regardless of the asking price. Lefty contact bat and a negative at 2B is not what this team needs. Depending on what is being offered moving Cabrera should be considered he’s not untouchable. Grisham is the 4th outfielder, Rice can play C/1B, and Peraza can cover the rest of the infield. Peraza is a better infielder than Cabrera even if he’s a worse hitter it’s not by much let’s be honest. Pereira and Vivas can be the two emergency guys for a few games if injuries pile up. I do expect the Yankees to make trades during the season they have a ton of pitching at all levels right now.

[@tiedero1]

No to Cabrera for Arraez, even in a "do nothing" alternative. Plus how many 1 year deals can we do? In addition to backing up everybody, I could see Cabrera as a late inning defensive replacement for Arraez. Guys like Cabrera are crucial to World Series winners.

[@Legnerps]

I'd do it ... but they have to take Stroman too.

[@rjb7569]

Keep Oswaldo! The best utility guy we have and possible 3B starter. No go on this trade.

[@joono5190]

Yes ! Brendon Donovan is the man we need!! He’s the key!!Lets Go Yankees seal the deal.ll

[@terryedwards5629]

Oswald for castra minnesota twins

[@TeddyKassin-yt5pg]

Maybe in deal Donvin you might have to give up Cabra

[@Plowboy42]

If your young and you aren’t a star right away then Yankees want no part of you

[@CanWeTalk95]

He's the Yankees Keke Hernandez, only younger and cheaper. That's not a guy you let go.

[@YankeesNation835]

Oswaldo is one of my favorite players of all time. You can not play DJ Over Oswaldo. If the Yankees don’t get another 3rd Baseman Than they have to put Oswaldo at 3rd which is great, he should have started over Torres at 2nd anyways. Oswaldo is a guy that can win a World Series for you.

[@hoge3115]

Only way you trade Cabrera is if Stroman goes with him.

[@TeddyKassin-yt5pg]

Donvin will cost you Jones and you may have take a bad contract back but he will solve a lot problems do it

[@DougLegrand-o1j]

Cabrera is better than arraez

[@jenniferschlosser6591]

Arraez, is a perfect fit for this Yankees lineup. Arraez Judge Wells Stanton Bellinger Goldschmidt Chisholm Volpe Dominguez You can capitalize on speed and OBP, in the bottom of the lineup with a guy like Arraez leading off, with Judge behind him.

[@jenniferschlosser6591]

Forget Tucker, I’d roll with is line up moving forward with Vlad replacing Goldschmidt, and switching him and Stanton from 4 to 6, is the way to go.

[@jenniferschlosser6591]

Plus this guy is the greatest contact hitter of his generation, having a player like this is educational and galvanizing. His hitting habits should rub off on the rest of the team.

[@jamesstinedurf9841]

i personally value Oswaldo's versatility over Arraez who doesn't seem to offer much more than a batting average

[@Jay_blood99]

Only way I'll trade Waldo is if we could attach stroman with him

[@mikerichardson7053]

Go get Donovan Solano

[@terryedwards5629]

Castro

[@NovaPrime5012]

That's what it is a rumor. Nothing was stated at all. Fake rumors by you guys 😂

[@firesideyankees]

We are just reacting to the rumor by the athletic, that’s all lol

[@eliyas9674]

Padres do not want Cabrera

[@epiSanchez-gx3zk]

No hell no not Cabrera,,😮

[@antoniobrown1616]

I would not move Cabrera, as Araez kills our depth as he is not good defensively anywhere. His glove stinks, he is slow, has no power and is ahorrible base runner no thanks....There is a reason why this would be his fourth team in such a short career.

[@johngole5859]

Arraez is a terrible fit for the Yankees. Ryan, you don't know baseball!

[@NelsonCruz-u3q]

Yes oswaldo cabrera need to trade. He not well . We need new power at 3B