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NYY #23 · 07-03-2017, 11:44 PM

Our first move of the offseason was shopping veteran Richie Bennett. He was worth 3.4 WAR this year, but will be 38 next season and if we found a good deal I was going to take it. The Tigers offered LF Travis Kaiser and 21 year old 1B prospect Jeremy Rogers if we threw in 29 year old catcher Julio Hernandez. Kaiser just turned 25 and hit .220 with 6 home runs last year, while Rogers is a poor fielder with a lot of home run potential. If all goes well he could be our DH of the future.

That move also clears up a roster spot for Zach King who lacks the power Bennett offered, but is better defensively at second, third, and shortstop.

Next up was the signing of 36 year old Armando Ruiz to a one year $5.5 million contract to play DH. Last year he hit .255 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI in limited action, but you may remember his as the latest member of the 500 home run club.

I expect that to be it for the offseason, although I won't rule out signing a pitcher if the price comes down, most likely a reliever.

The Monks didn't get much love in the awards department this year. Cam Gross won a Gold Glove on the mound, while Michael Gibbs won a Silver Slugger Award at shortstop, and was crowned MVP.

While my owner is happy with my performance he does want me to acquire a top 20 prospect, and build up a top 7 minor league system. Those will be a little bit challenging to do given our situation, but I feel like if we keep winning I should be ok.

07-03-2017, 11:44 PM	#27
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	1/1/2066 - Our first move of the offseason was shopping veteran Richie Bennett. He was worth 3.4 WAR this year, but will be 38 next season and if we found a good deal I was going to take it. The Tigers offered LF Travis Kaiser and 21 year old 1B prospect Jeremy Rogers if we threw in 29 year old catcher Julio Hernandez. Kaiser just turned 25 and hit .220 with 6 home runs last year, while Rogers is a poor fielder with a lot of home run potential. If all goes well he could be our DH of the future. That move also clears up a roster spot for Zach King who lacks the power Bennett offered, but is better defensively at second, third, and shortstop. Next up was the signing of 36 year old Armando Ruiz to a one year $5.5 million contract to play DH. Last year he hit .255 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI in limited action, but you may remember his as the latest member of the 500 home run club. I expect that to be it for the offseason, although I won't rule out signing a pitcher if the price comes down, most likely a reliever. The Monks didn't get much love in the awards department this year. Cam Gross won a Gold Glove on the mound, while Michael Gibbs won a Silver Slugger Award at shortstop, and was crowned MVP. While my owner is happy with my performance he does want me to acquire a top 20 prospect, and build up a top 7 minor league system. Those will be a little bit challenging to do given our situation, but I feel like if we keep winning I should be ok.