Cruz vs. Morales

[Hammerojustice]

I know many, especially Rick, were/are hot on Morales... here is an interesting read comparing the two biggest bats left on the market.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/01/free-agent-faceoff-nelson-cruz-vs-kendrys-morales.html

Morales comes with his own baggage, though his in the form of injury history. The 30-year-old switch-hitter fractured his leg in 2010 while celebrating a walk-off grand slam and missed the better part of two seasons recovering from that freak accident. Morales has posted solid offensive numbers since returning (.275/.329/.457), but his production hasn't come close to matching that which he showed in 2009-10 (.303/.353/.548 in 203 games) prior to his injury.

It also goes on to discuss how neither are good defensively...

Food for thought and possible reasoning behind non-moves (so far)

 

[Majorball]

I feel neither of these guys fit for the Yankees. What surprises me is that the offensive starved Mariners don't want Morales back. A switch-hitter who could provide some protection for Cano? Why spend 240 million to leave Cano on a ledge. Now, as a Yankee fan, lmao!!!

 

[yankeesince59]

...said this about 3 times already, but "the Yanx are not going to commit to a long term contract for a player they may or may not need."

 

[Majorball]

Understood, however the Mariners reluctance to sign him after their big splash with Cano makes no sense.

 

[yankeesince59]

...I think maybe they're waiting for the price to drop on either him or Cruz.