Melky Cabrera (Merged: Other "Melky Cabrera" thread)

[yoyo49]

If the Yankees do end up signing Cameron (which would be ideal in my mind), what do you think it would take to get the then expendable Melky Cabrera? I believe he would be a much better option than Cameron in the outfield. He can play any outfield position, strong arm, switch hitter, young, and cheap. What would it take?

[bensheeps]

So, if Ken Rosenthal is correct,

 

The Yankees are showing serious interest in Cameron, major-league sources say, figuring that they could trade center fielder Melky Cabrera even if they do not send him to the Twins for left-hander Johan Santana. The Yankees likely would seek prospects for Cabrera

 

should we be hoping the Yankees sign Cameron so that we can make a play for a young, switch-hitting centerfielder? I'll admit that I know lilttle about Cabrera's defensive abilities, but his switch-hitting would add another left-handed bat to the lineup.

[Invader3K]

I don't think it would take a ton...but the Brewers would have to give up at least one of their "good" young guys...maybe a package like Villy/Hall or even Vargas/Gwynn would do it. I almost think that would be overpaying, though.

 

 

 

Not sure how I feel about Melky...some people think he's an up and coming star, others say he won't be any more than "decent." The media tends to overhype Yankee players, to boot.

[bensheeps]

My thoughts exactly...as evidence by the almost exactly duplicate thread.

yoyo 49
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[Invader3K]

To add to what I said earlier...I think I like the idea of getting a guy like Melky Cabrera better than a Mike Cameron. Melky is young and cheap, and wouldn't hit free agency until 2013.

[yoyo49]

Exactly Invader. He's only 23 years old, and his energy and enthusiasm would mesh well with the current core of players on the team. If it takes a package like Turnbow/Gwynn, I think Doug should pull the trigger. Also, if Turnbow thinks the fan pressure is bad in Milwaukee, I'd love to see how he'd handle it in NYC.

 

 

 

Nice merge bensheeps

[Brian the Automator]

I don't think Melky's a BAD player, but optimally, I don't see how he's anything better than a 4th outfielder. His defense is pretty run-of-the-mill, ad he's got pretty minimal pop. I don't think power would be the pre-requisite of a CF solution, but his on-base skills aren't all that great either.

 

 

 

Honestly, I think his trade value is higher due to Yankee hype than actual talent. I think the Brewers could do worse in CF, but I think they could do better. I would actually like Cameron over Melky, assuming the finances weren't unbearable.

[TooLiveBrew]

Melky is an extremely skilled defender. As for his offense... meh. We already have a better all-around CF in Hall if you ask me.

[twobrewers]

I would actually like Cameron over Melky, assuming the finances weren't unbearable.

Agreed. Melky is very overrated.

 

Cameron would only cost money. Trading for Melky would cost a good player. (Whatever they wanted for Melky - is very likely higher than I would pay)

[DrWood]

I can't believe that cabrera would cost that much. I don't think he'll ever be an offensive force, but he is a nice fielder (high ZR, LOTS of assists for a CF).