From the Daily News’ Mark Feinsand:
Marky Mark Feinsand also added that Diaz will get $1.2 million if he makes the big league team, with an additional $800,000 in incentives.
Here are his career splits, which are quite drastic:
vs. RHP: 1007 PAs | 53 BB | 226 K | .258 AVG | .314 OBP | .362 SLG | .326 BABIP | 79 wRC+
vs. LHP: 1026 PAs | 52 BB | 149 K | .324 AVG | .364 OBP | .498 SLG | .355 BABIP | 127 wRC+
While those splits fit what the Yankees are looking for in a right-handed OF, it’s worthy to note that over the last 3 seasons, Diaz’ production vs LHP dipped to .281/.328/.426 (358 PAs), along with a BABIP of .321. He also had reoccurring thumb problems over this time period.
Additionally, we mention BABIP because he has a career .355 BABIP vs LHP, and since he has a crappy walk-to-strikeout ratio (0.28), he needs a high BABIP to be successful.
Overall, considering his history, he’s a good guy to stash in the minors and observe.
Dead Horse Beating Alert: They’re willing to pay up to $2 million for a backup outfielder, but not $3 million for Eric Chavez or $8.5 million annually for a starting catcher. ??
12 Comments
Scagnetti December 26, 2012 21:14
This if the case cracker. If the case was the case about a missing AAA outfielder.
What? December 27, 2012 03:40
English, please?
Scagnetti December 27, 2012 10:11
I might not be a good speechifier like you but I still banged your mom.
Scagnetti December 27, 2012 17:50
I’m hooked on gin and tonic like your momma’s hooked on phonics.
Arnold Schwarzenneger December 26, 2012 21:26
Fuck you Nomaas!
Dutch December 27, 2012 11:59
Stick around.
Detective John Kimble December 27, 2012 12:02
SHUT UP!
Ugueth Urbina December 26, 2012 21:38
Hello Mr. Cashman, I am available, too. (I’ve been privately training for the last 5 1/2 years overseas.)
Please sign me up for a split contract…I will settle for a low, low sum of $2 million, like that Diaz guy.
Brandon December 26, 2012 23:44
No risk deal, best case is he rips LHP apart as a competent RH option for the OF. I just fear Girardi will use him against RHP often….
DormantUlcer December 27, 2012 00:36
I think there’s no point in questioning moves anymore. It’s obvious that they are either A) completely serious under getting under that cap at the possible expense of wins over the next few seasons, or B) getting ready to sell the team.
Think of it this way, maybe some of these gritty no-name bums who now have something to play for, will go out and bust their asses and scrape together an enjoyable season anyway.
But probably not.
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The price of the deal is a reflection of the Yankees no longer being a place where players want to play and paper thin available of other 35 year old players who suck moose cock!
Moose Cock December 27, 2012 13:07
That’s insulting! ……….We still on for later?