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Welcome, Brian McCann!

November 23, 2013

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I’m emerging from my off-season hiatus to celebrate the news today that the Yanks signed the power-hitting catcher, pending a physical. While he wasn’t exactly a bargain (5 years/$85 million) and we lost a first-round draft pick, he’s only 29 and is projected to hit 35-40 homers in Yankee Stadium. (“His swing is made for New York,” said one scout.)

Sounds like a big upgrade over Stewart, Cervelli and Romine – a guy with the potential to DH or play first base as he ages into his contract. Not a bad way to kick off the holiday season.

Filed Under: Confessions of a She-Fan Tagged With: Brian McCann, catcher, Yankees

Who Wants To Be The Yankees Catcher?

February 9, 2011

This spring training has the makings of an entertaining reality show when it comes to the everyday catching position – “The Biggest Non-Loser” or “Top Catch” or maybe “Survivor: Bronx.” We have so many contestants.

#1 Jorge Posada

Yes, he’s been told he’s the Yankees’ primary DH, but he’s a proud guy and he still wants to crouch behind the plate. He can’t throw runners out anymore, and pitchers like A.J. aren’t wild about working with him. Still, he’s one of the Core Four Three. He could sway voters.

#2. Russell Martin

Dodger fans out here loved this guy – until recently, that is. For awhile he was everybody’s favorite player with the potential to be a real star. Can he rebound from surgery and from what he’s referred to as his “out-of-whack mechanics?” Those who’ve watched his decline think he partied too much and made excuses. He needs to establish credibility as a Yankee.

#3. Francisco Cervelli

He was beloved. He was scorned. He was everything in between. He’s still young and he has the drive to do better, as evidenced by his workouts with Cano this winter. Plus, who can resist his enthusiasm and energy? Given the choice, CC would rather pitch to him than to anyone else. Does that count?

#4. Jesus Montero

He’s the prospect everyone’s been waiting for – the Anointed One who nevertheless nearly got traded for Cliff Lee. We know he can hit. We know he’s strong. We know he’s been working on his catching skills. We know he thinks he’s ready for prime time. But is he?

#5. Austin Romine

Never mind. He can’t compete with the others.

All we need is a host for the show. Any ideas? I have one.

Filed Under: Confessions of a She-Fan Tagged With: Austin Romine, catcher, Dodgers, Francisco Cervelli, Jesus Montero, Jorge Posada, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, spring training, Yankees

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Jane Heller is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her fourteen breezy, witty novels of romantic comedy and suspense are now entertaining millions of readers around the world, along with her two books of nonfiction.

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