In signing Chan Ho Park, the Yankees are clearly throwing sample size to the wind and hoping that an old dog has learned new tricks. For short money at $1.2 million, we’re not going to get all bent out of shape on this one. But the fact remains that the Yankees are hoping his 50 innings of relief work in 2009, at the tender age of 36, are more representative of his bullpen skillset than his 1,733 innings as a starter.
After all, Brian Cashman was quoted on Monday saying:
“We’ve noticed a change in his abilities, so we stayed in the loop,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Sunday. “Out of the bullpen, his stuff was different.”
We hope C-Money’s scouts are correct, but at the same time, we wouldn’t be surprised to see hitters go bananas on Chan Ho.
So we ask you, the NoMaas visitor, the following question…
Will Chan Ho Park be effective in the 7-1-8?
24 Comments
Joe March 3, 2010 00:14
The right arm of park in the photoshop is eerily skinny.
Joltin' Joe March 3, 2010 01:24
Traded to the Dodgers on June 1st for the rights to keep Jamie Hoffmann
Gil March 3, 2010 02:05
He’ll probably be like Aceves.
Why not trade him to Queens at when it becomes clear they have no rotation whatsoever?
Urinating Statue March 3, 2010 05:17
Hmph. Gay.
JoeThunder March 3, 2010 06:32
DFA’d by June a la Brett Tomko, LaTroy Hawkins, Scott Erickson, Aaron Small, etc.
Steve S. March 3, 2010 06:37
Replaced by Melancon July 1st. Melancon breaks the all time record by hitting 55 batters in just 28 IP. Melancon is killed in his hotel room by season’s end, found with a baseball shoved down his throat and a bat shoved up his ass. Police are unsure if it was an angry opponent or one of his teammates.
Butcher March 3, 2010 07:53
It’s unreal that this guy is on the team.
Steve March 3, 2010 08:16
It’s unreal that this guy is on the team.
why?
Anderson Cooper March 3, 2010 08:47
Can’t get the Ludacris song out of my head now. Thanks.
Butcher March 3, 2010 09:32
Steve,
I don’t see any way this guy’s stint in a Yankee uniform doesn’t end in disaster. He’s going to give up some real moonshots at the new stadium. I hope it pans out, but I am 99% sure it’s going to be a terrible signing.
Senator Scott Brown March 3, 2010 09:35
For the record, Park allowed 0 HRs last season.
Trev March 3, 2010 09:54
Joba and Hughes have been below average starters (though with upside) and the move to the bullpen made them look like the next coming of Mo. Obviously the bullpen is a different animal. I think there’s a chance Ho is good enough for the BP
Steve March 3, 2010 10:38
I don’t see any way this guy’s stint in a Yankee uniform doesn’t end in disaster. He’s going to give up some real moonshots at the new stadium. I hope it pans out, but I am 99% sure it’s going to be a terrible signing.
So, what you are saying is that a guy who has thrown almost 2000 innings to an ERA of about 4.35 is completely incapable of putting up an ERA around 4 out of the bullpen? That it’s impossible? And while I acknowledge that an ERA around 4 is nothing to write home about, it’s a far, far cry from a “disaster”.
Also, the amount of money at stake makes it almost impossible to be a “terrible signing”. If he doesn’t work out, you dump him and eat a few hundred grand. It’s not like someone else isn’t going to pick him up and let you off the hook for the pro-rated minimum. There is almost no risk here.
In The Bummy March 3, 2010 11:04
He’ll be just fine.
Yay Pudding!
Dorothy Mantooth March 3, 2010 11:14
I dont think he will make or break the 2010 yankees.
HGH March 3, 2010 11:58
Are you kidding! Chan Ho Park!!! I’d rather take my chances with the Green Giant Ho! Ho! Ho!
Steve March 3, 2010 12:26
That was a really funny post.
BomberBanter.com March 3, 2010 14:11
i think he’ll be OK with the Yankees because i dont think he’ll be put in a stress roles – its not like he’s going to be setting up for Mo. He’s just another arm out of the pen.
Speculation:
http://www.bomberbanter.com/yankees_2010_opening_day_roster.html
MTK March 3, 2010 16:42
“So, what you are saying is that a guy who has thrown almost 2000 innings to an ERA of about 4.35 is completely incapable of putting up an ERA around 4 out of the bullpen? That it’s impossible? And while I acknowledge that an ERA around 4 is nothing to write home about, it’s a far, far cry from a “disaster”.”
Is it weird that he hasn’t come close to his career stats when he plays for anyone else besides the Dodgers? Biased stats suck ass. And an extra $1.2 maybe lands a better 4th OF’r than Winn. Waste of perfectly good Ca$hmoney.
Last Night I Dreamed I Was Playing Centerfield in Yankee Stadium in My Underwear March 3, 2010 21:50
A hot Ho is better than a limp Wang.
Chan Ho Park March 12, 2010 17:06
Next stop, the Cubs, after the Yanks release me in June.
JoeThunder March 12, 2010 17:06
Chan Ho Park telling it like it is folks.
Ashley March 23, 2010 20:24
HAHA, Chan Ho Park speaks.
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