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| Joe Randa or Miguel Cairo for Utility Man: Let’s Duke it Out! |
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 |
 The Nomar excitement has come and passed, but the Yankees’ need for a backup infielder/DH is still alive and pressing. Signing one-time Yank second baseman Miguel Cairo has already been discussed here, but the Yankees are keeping their options open and looking around at other available players. The latest name to be dropped is that of Joe Randa, who became a free agent this year after splitting the 2005 season between the Reds and the Padres.
Randa, who has spent time all over the infield in his career, could be just what the Yankees’ doctor ordered. With A-Rod, Jeter and Cano locked into their respective positions, what the Yankees would be wise to find is someone that can split the first base duties with Giambi and be available in the (DON’T JINX IT) unfortunate event of a Jeter/A-Rod/Cano injury. Randa’s experience is mainly at second and third base, but after watching him play with the Padres last season I’m pretty convinced that he is versatile and would do a fine job at first. Cairo would almost certainly come at a lower price, but Randa would bring a bigger bat – he hits a decent amount of homers and is very good with the doubles. Randa’s career BA is .285, his career OPS is a nice .768 and last year it was .787. Granted, he’s getting a tad advanced in age – he turned 36 this year – but his performance really hasn’t shown much signs of slowing over the years.
It’s still not clear if the Yankees are very seriously looking into Cairo OR Randa, but I definitely think that signing someone for that duty is essential, and time is of the essence! |
posted by Yankees Chick @ Tuesday, December 27, 2005   |
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Cairo's 2004 was a career year for him.
I'd like to sign Randa and Durazo.
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I hear Randa will be signing with the Pirates soon. Not sure about Miguel Cairo. I only know that he played very well in the '04 ALCS versus Boston.
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Randa in pinstripes would be cool. He's one of those eternally happy people that always seem to be enjoying the game, even when he's going oh-for-five.
Guys like him and Ville Niemenen have always reminded of the joy of sports.
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I don't want either one.