End of Bernie Williams as a Yankee?

77smbg9177 · 02-07-2007, 06:14 PM

YANKS STILL TOP CHOICE FOR BERNIE By MICHAEL MORRISSEY - Yankees - New York Post Online Edition

New York Post: "Bernie Williams, reportedly invited to Yankee camp as a non-roster invitee, hasn't made up his mind yet, according to agent Scott Boras, adding there still is 'deliberation on both sides' regarding a 2007 contract."

BravesRule22 · 02-10-2007, 07:57 PM

Well Bernie came out and said he would not except a minor league deal that the Yanks are offering

Quote:

Free agent Bernie Williams isn't interested in accepting the Yankees' minor league offer, but he also indicated that he has no intention of taking a deal from another club at the moment.

Williams could wait and see what happens early next month. If the Yankees still don't want to give him a major league deal and he doesn't find another opportunity he likes, he could choose to retire at age 38

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 02:45 PM

ya if he doesn't sign with the Yankees what team you think he could end up with

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 08:42 PM

New York Daily News - Baseball - Jeter saddened by thought of no Bernie

New York Daily News: "A day after Bernie Williams indicated that his time in pinstripes is likely over, Yankee captain Derek Jeter sounded disappointed."

O'NEILL FEELS FOR BERNIE, UNDERSTANDS DECISION By ANDREW MARCHAND - Yankees - New York Post Online Edition

New York Post: "More than anything else, Paul O'Neill sounded philosophical when talking about what appears to be the end of Bernie Williams' career as a Yankee."

BravesRule22 · 02-11-2007, 10:28 PM

I think Bernie will sit out but if the Yanks come along a month or so after the season starts, I think Bernie will be there

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 10:41 PM

they could go to him right before the team roster deadline for the post season and sign him he will always be happy and willing to come play for the yankees.

BravesRule22 · 02-11-2007, 10:47 PM

I highly doubt we will see Bernie suit up again though.

I dont see Melky stumbling bad enough so that Cashman has to pick up the phone and call Bernie

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 11:04 PM

Melky is not one fo there 3 outfielders their outfielders are Damon,Matsui, and Abreu

BravesRule22 · 02-11-2007, 11:06 PM

I know

I meant that as the 4th OF, which is all Bernie would be if he accepted their offer

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 11:08 PM

true but again look at last year they had matsui and shefield both go down for a long time

bedir than average · 02-11-2007, 11:11 PM

Matsui doesn't have an injury history. Bernie is done, sadly. He had a good career.

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 11:14 PM

i know me just sayin that because you never know what can happen

Sawman · 02-12-2007, 11:25 AM

This is a discussion for the Yankees board, since it's not a rumor. I'm going to move it over there so that the thread can get even more opinions.

JoeSeadog · 02-13-2007, 05:18 AM

If Bernie wants to play I don't see why his agent hasn't approached the Marlins. They really have no experienced centerfielder, Bernie would draw fans in Florida and could mentor a lot of the younger players. If by the end of July he is having a decent season he could be traded to a contender for a prospect of two. I don't see how the Marlins could lose, overall.
Bernie HAS to see the writing on the wall in New York and has no right to feel bad for it all. He is at best the 5th outfielder in the Yankees plans. If you really wanted to plot a depth chart, Miguel Cairo is the 5th outfielder in a pinch, unless one of the two Kevins make the team.
If the Rule 5 pick goes bust early it may open a spot for Bern (but probably a Kevin), but I see them carrying 11 pitchers, 2 catchers, a DH, Jeets, Alex, Robbie, dMan-K, Cairo, Philips, Phelps(Rule 5), Damon, Abreu, Matsui, Melky.
If they carry just 10 arms it means Bruney, Karstens, Bean, Beam or Rasner gets left behind, and I think Torre will want a arm to waste. Not to mention that Phillip Hughes is only a short time away.

Any thoughts? I will miss Bernie terribly. He came up through Albany here and I knew he and his wife. He was a pleasure to watch develop and turn into the champion he is now. One of the dominant players of the last decade he probably has a decent shot at the Hall of Fame someday.

YankeeMike · 02-13-2007, 10:39 AM

Bernie was obviously a great Yankee, one of the cornerstones of the rebirth of the franchise. However, he doesn't have a spot on this team. At best he'd be the 5th OFer, and he can't pinch-run, isn't fond of pinch-hitting, and to say that his defense is average would be a stretch. Sadly, his time as a Yankee has come to a close.

02-07-2007, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	End of Bernie Williams as a Yankee? YANKS STILL TOP CHOICE FOR BERNIE By MICHAEL MORRISSEY - Yankees - New York Post Online Edition New York Post: "Bernie Williams, reportedly invited to Yankee camp as a non-roster invitee, hasn't made up his mind yet, according to agent Scott Boras, adding there still is 'deliberation on both sides' regarding a 2007 contract." __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

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77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	ya if he doesn't sign with the Yankees what team you think he could end up with __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

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77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	End of Bernie Williams as a Yankee? New York Daily News - Baseball - Jeter saddened by thought of no Bernie New York Daily News: "A day after Bernie Williams indicated that his time in pinstripes is likely over, Yankee captain Derek Jeter sounded disappointed." O'NEILL FEELS FOR BERNIE, UNDERSTANDS DECISION By ANDREW MARCHAND - Yankees - New York Post Online Edition New York Post: "More than anything else, Paul O'Neill sounded philosophical when talking about what appears to be the end of Bernie Williams' career as a Yankee." __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-11-2007, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I think Bernie will sit out but if the Yanks come along a month or so after the season starts, I think Bernie will be there __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

02-11-2007, 10:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	they could go to him right before the team roster deadline for the post season and sign him he will always be happy and willing to come play for the yankees. __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-11-2007, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I highly doubt we will see Bernie suit up again though. I dont see Melky stumbling bad enough so that Cashman has to pick up the phone and call Bernie __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

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77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	Melky is not one fo there 3 outfielders their outfielders are Damon,Matsui, and Abreu __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-11-2007, 11:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I know I meant that as the 4th OF, which is all Bernie would be if he accepted their offer __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

02-11-2007, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	true but again look at last year they had matsui and shefield both go down for a long time __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-11-2007, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Matsui doesn't have an injury history. Bernie is done, sadly. He had a good career. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

02-11-2007, 11:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	i know me just sayin that because you never know what can happen __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-12-2007, 11:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sawman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 259	This is a discussion for the Yankees board, since it's not a rumor. I'm going to move it over there so that the thread can get even more opinions.

02-13-2007, 05:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
JoeSeadog Rookie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	If Bernie wants to play I don't see why his agent hasn't approached the Marlins. They really have no experienced centerfielder, Bernie would draw fans in Florida and could mentor a lot of the younger players. If by the end of July he is having a decent season he could be traded to a contender for a prospect of two. I don't see how the Marlins could lose, overall. Bernie HAS to see the writing on the wall in New York and has no right to feel bad for it all. He is at best the 5th outfielder in the Yankees plans. If you really wanted to plot a depth chart, Miguel Cairo is the 5th outfielder in a pinch, unless one of the two Kevins make the team. If the Rule 5 pick goes bust early it may open a spot for Bern (but probably a Kevin), but I see them carrying 11 pitchers, 2 catchers, a DH, Jeets, Alex, Robbie, dMan-K, Cairo, Philips, Phelps(Rule 5), Damon, Abreu, Matsui, Melky. If they carry just 10 arms it means Bruney, Karstens, Bean, Beam or Rasner gets left behind, and I think Torre will want a arm to waste. Not to mention that Phillip Hughes is only a short time away. Any thoughts? I will miss Bernie terribly. He came up through Albany here and I knew he and his wife. He was a pleasure to watch develop and turn into the champion he is now. One of the dominant players of the last decade he probably has a decent shot at the Hall of Fame someday.

02-13-2007, 10:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
YankeeMike Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 28	Bernie was obviously a great Yankee, one of the cornerstones of the rebirth of the franchise. However, he doesn't have a spot on this team. At best he'd be the 5th OFer, and he can't pinch-run, isn't fond of pinch-hitting, and to say that his defense is average would be a stretch. Sadly, his time as a Yankee has come to a close.